Whirlpool Maax Pearl Hot Tub - Manual (Page 10)

HOW TO USE YOUR WHIRLPOOL BATH
Before taking your first bath, read and apply the "Important Safety Instructions" on Page 1.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use the whirlpool unless they are closely
supervised at all times. Those requiring supervision for any reason, should never be allowed to
use the whirlpool unattended. Persons under a doctor's care, pregnant women, persons with high blood pressure,
heart disease, diabetes, or any serious illness, should not use a whirlpool without prior consultation with their
physician. Never use a whirlpool while under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
Do not use the whirlpool if protective cover is not installed on the suction intake. Keep foreign objects, including
hair, away from the suction intake as they could block the intake or get caught in it. For comfort and safety, per-
sons with long hair should tie their hair in a bun to keep it out of the water and away from the suction fitting.
Never place your head below the surface of the water.
TIME TO RELAX
It's time to relax, unwind, daydream, meditate, etc. Taking a whirlpool should put no pressure on you. Lay back
and relax while the effervescent whirlpool action works on your body and floats your cares away.
WATER TEMPERATURE
Warm to moderately hot water is ideal for a relaxing and comfortable whirlpool bath. That temperature is some-
place between 100° F and 102° F. The maximum water temperature should never exceed 104° F. If you're inter-
ested in knowing the exact temperature of the water, a thermometer can be purchased at a pool and spa shop, or
if your system uses the Smart-Touch control the LCD displays the temperature when the system is on. Try cooler
water for an invigorating whirlpool.
Temperatures exceeding 104°F may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of
the body reaches a level several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6° F. The effects of hyperthermia
include; failure to perceive heat, failure to recognize the need to exit the whirlpool and unawareness of pending
hazards.
FILLING THE TUB
When the tub is filled with water above the highest jet, step in and sit down before turning the whirlpool on. Do
not fill over the air controls or bath waste handles. We recommend this procedure for two reasons. Some switch-
ing systems will not work unless the bather is in the whirlpool and the action of the water can alter your sense of
touch and balance as your foot "seeks" the bottom of the tub.
TURNING ON THE WHIRLPOOL
Turn on the pump by pressing or touching your control as described previously on pages 6, 7 and 8. The pump
can take, at times, a minute or two to prime and begin to circulate the water.
TUNING YOUR WHIRLPOOL FOR PERSONAL PLEASURE
The whirlpool may be set to your personal preferences. The air controls in the open position, turned fully clock-
wise, will provide a more vigorous water action. Turning them counter clockwise softens the effect. (see Air
Volume Control on page 3, fig. 2). The Whirlpool Jets (page 3, fig. 1) are adjustable and changing their positions
can effect the whirlpool action. Generally, when the nozzle is centered, the strongest whirlpool is created. Turning
the nozzles downward and more towards the center of the whirlpool bath, slows down the action.
BATH ADDITIVES
A drop or two of a biodegradable liquid soap, such as Basic H by Shaklee is enjoyable in a whirlpool bath, but a
drop too much will cover you with bubbles and overflow onto the floor. Most people enjoy having a few bubbles
floating around them. Pearl does not recommend using use oil based products because the oil will settle in the
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