Jacuzzi J - LXL - Manual (Page 10)

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LX Collection
3.1 entrapment risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has reported that
users of pools and spas have become entrapped (stuck) to drain and/or
suction fittings causing death, drowning, or serious injury (see diagram
below). This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifica-
tions outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act”
(VGB Safety Act). Entrapment risk can be minimized if proper precau-
tions are taken.
DanGer:
rIsK oF personal InJurY or DeaTH!
Never operate the spa if a suction fitting, suction cover, filter,
filter lid or skimmer assembly are broken, damaged or miss-
ing.
!
1.
! DanGer:
rIsK oF severe InJurY or DrownInG!
Hair entrapment: May occur if hair is entangled, knotted or snagged
in a drain suction or skimmer assembly. This has been reported in
persons who when submerge themselves underwater, allowing hair
to come close and/or within the reach of the suction fittings, suction
covers or skimmer assembly.
Keep hair away from suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or •
skimmer assembly.
Children are at risk for hair entrapment if swimming under water. •
Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings, suction •
covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly.
2.
! DanGer:
rIsK oF severe InJurY or DrownInG!
limb entrapment: May occur when a limb becomes entrapped,
inserted or sucked into a suction or outlet opening.
Always keep suction fittings, suction covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer •
assembly in place when operating to avoid limb entrapment.
Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings, suction •
covers, filter, filter lid or skimmer assembly.
Suction Fittings,
Suction Covers
(locations vary
by models)
Filter, Filter Lid,
Skimmer As-
sembly (location
and style vary by
models)