House Manual – Wellesley

Our guests love using the hot tub at our vacation rental! It’s a great way to spend time relaxing while staying at our home.

There are a few things we ask you to bear in mind regarding the hot tub:

Please read all instructions prior to using the hot tub

• Please avoid using glass tableware or glass bottles near the hot tub. You should use plastic cups for any outdoor drinks.
• DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK no electric appliance, such as light, telephone, radio, television, cell phone chargers, etc are allowed within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa.
• Guests must shower before entering the hot tub to rinse off any sunscreen, self-tanning solutions, or lotions.
• Capacity is 4-6 adult – You should never use the hot tub alone. Always have someone with you.
• Children MUST be supervised at all times
• Leave cover on and locks attached when not in use.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY:

1. The water in a spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for your children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
2. Since excessive water temperatures have high potential for fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C).
3. Before entering spa, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerances of water temperature-regulating devices vary.
4. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
5. Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa.
6. Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.

WARNING:

1. People with infectious diseases should not use a spa or hot tub.
2. To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting a spa or hot tub.
3. Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise.
4. Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be injurious to your health.

The water in your spa must NOT be warmer than 100°- 104° F (38°-40°C).

The National Spa and Pool Institute consider a temperature of 100°F (38°C) safe and comfortable for a healthy adult. Most healthy adults can enjoy this water temperature for as long as desired, although it may raise the body temperature to the water temperature and eventually become uncomfortable (like a fever). At higher water temperatures the soaking time should be shorter; never soak for more than 20 minutes when the water temperature is 102°F (39°C) or higher. If you are planning a long rest in the spa, lower the water temperature closer to normal body temperature, about 99°F (37.2°C). Some people find even lower water temperatures relaxing and pleasing. Try different water temperatures in the 98°-102°F (36.6°-39°C) range until you find what temperatures suit you best.

Hot water can raise the body temperature high enough to cause heat stroke.

This can be fatal even to healthy adults. If you have any questions about your own fitness or whether you should soak in the spa, check with your physician.

Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia.

Hyperthermia occurs when internal body temperature reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6°F (36.6°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include: (1) dizziness, (2) fainting, (3) drowsiness, (4) lethargy, (5) increases in the internal body temperature. The effects of hyperthermia include: (1) unawareness of impending hazard, (2) failure to perceive heat, (3) failure to recognize the need to exit spa, (4) physical inability to exit spa, (5) unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning.

WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs or spas. Despite the popular image of people in spas drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages, DO NOT use alcoholic beverages before or during spa use. Alcohol is a depressant which causes slowed reflexes and drowsiness, especially in conjunction with the relaxed soaking in hot water. This can lead to sleep or unconsciousness and possibly result in drowning. Using your spa with other people who are also drinking is not a preventative measure since they are likely to become similarly affected by the combinations of alcohol and hot water soaking.

Soaking in hot water causes changes in the circulatory system, such as enlargement of blood vessels near the skin. Therefore, people with a medical history of heart disease, circulatory problems, diabetes, high or low blood pressure should check with their physician before using spas. Additionally, people taking medications causing drowsiness, such as tranquilizers, narcotics, antihistamines, or anticoagulants should not use spas without asking their physician.

Removing the cover:

• TIP: Leave the cover on while you heat the hot tub. Removing the cover prior will increase the heating time duration

You’ll need to use both your hands. Press in on the sides and top lock mechanism at the same time in order to release the latch.

Hot Tub Instructions:

A. LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON: The pump has a 5-minute auto-lock, this light will turn on. To lock or unlock the pump, place a finger over the lock/unlock button for 3 seconds.

B. POWER-SAVING TIMER BUTTON: Designed to help avoid wasting power by setting the time and duration of the heating cycle for the spa. This way, you can enjoy your spa at the time you desire, without needing to leave the heater on at all times.

STEP 1: Set the heating duration

• 1. Press the button unit the LED starts to flash.
• 2. Press the or button to adjust the heating duration (From 1-999 hours).
• 3. Press the button again to confirm the heating duration.

STEP 2: Set the number of hours FROM NOW when the heater will activate

• 1. After setting the heating duration, the LED starts to flash.
• 2. Press the or button to adjust the hours until time of activation (From 0-999 hours).
• 3. Press button again or simply touch nothing for 10 seconds to confirm the setting. The LED will light steadily, and the countdown to heater activation will begin. To modify the timer settings: Press the button and use the or button to adjust. Cancel the setting: Press the button for 2 seconds.
• NOTE: After setting, the screen flashes the current temperature and time alternately.
• NOTE: Timer adjustment (amount of time with the heater ON) may be set from 1 to 999 hours; Reservation time adjustment (the number of hours FROM NOW when the heater will begin to function) may be set from 0 to 999 hours. If the timer is set at 0 hour, the heating system will activate immediately. Note that the timer is one time per use – the user sets the duration of the heating cycle, and how many hours from now the heating cycle begins. The timer does NOT repeat until reset.

C. HEAT BUTTON: Use this button to activate the heating system. When the light above the heat button is red, the heating system is activated. When the light is green, the water is at the set temperature and the heating system is at rest.

• NOTE: If the heating system is activated the filtration system will automatically start.
• NOTE: After turning off the heating system the filtration system will continue to operate.
• NOTE: If the spa heater is on when the water temperature is below 42.8°F(6ºC), the heating system will warm the water until 50°F(10ºC) automatically.
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D. MASSAGE SYSTEM BUTTON: Use this button to activate the massage system, which has a 30-minute auto-shutoff feature. The light above the Massage System Button displays red when activated.

• IMPORTANT: Do not run the Massage system when the cover is attached. Air can accumulate inside the spa and cause irreparable damage to the cover and bodily harm.
• NOTE: Heat and massage system work together to create a warm massage experience.

E/G. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS: Pressing the Temperature Increase or Decrease buttons will cause the LED to flash. When it is flashing you can adjust to the desired temperature setting. If you hold these buttons down the values will rapidly increase or decrease. The new and desired temperature setting will remain on the LED display for 3 seconds to confirm the new value.

• NOTE: The default temperature is 95°F(35°C).
• NOTE: Temperature adjustment ranges from 68°F(20°C) to 104°F(40°C).

F. ON/OFF BUTTON: Press this button for 2 seconds to active the control panel buttons and the light turns to green. Press this button for 2 seconds to turn off all currently activated functions.

H. CELSIUS/FAHRENHEIT TOGGLE: The temperature can be displayed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

I. WATER FILTER BUTTON: This button turns the filter pump on and off. The light above the Water Filter Button displays red when activated.

POWER-SAVING TIMER LED: This flashing LED means you are setting the heating duration. The light will be on when the heating function starts to work.

This flashing LED means you are setting the number of hours FROM NOW when the heater will activate. When the light is on, the Power-Saving Timer function is set.

NOTE: The WATER HEATER rate may change in the conditions below: • When the outdoor temperature is below 59°F(15°C). • If the cover is not in position when the heating function is activated.

NOTE: To display the current water temperature, run the filter system for at least a minute. The water temperature as tested by an external thermometer may vary from the temperature as displayed on the spa panel by as much as approximately 35.6°F(2°C).

USING THE SPA Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6°F(37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia include failure to perceive heat, failure to recognize the need to exit spa or hot tub, unawareness of impending hazard, fetal damage in pregnant women, physical inability to exit the spa or hot tub, and unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.

WARNING – The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia.

WARNING: WATER TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 100°F(38°C) CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.