Pool Owner’s Guide
Welcome! Each of us at Spas and Things
wants you to enjoy your pool and we want you to feel free
to ask any question you wish about your pool.
Together our staff has many years of
experience and we may have experienced the problem that
is troubling you. Please ask. It has been said that there
is no such thing as a “dumb” question. Our answer
may not be all that bright, but if you don’t know;
you deserve the most professional answer we can give you.
We have contacts throughout the Southeast and across the
country that get parts to us quickly if the solution to
your problem turns out to be an item that we don’t
have in stock.
We wish to thank the A.P.S.A, BioLab, Poolife, King Tech,
SCPS, Zodiac, and other suppliers for sharing information
included in this guide. Without their help and expertise,
this information would not be available.
We try to do things only one way –
the right way. We believe in quality, treating our customers/friends
fairly and honestly, and providing the best service we can.
Mistakes sometimes happen. If we ever fail to satisfy you,
or you feel that you have not been treated fairly, please
let us know. We would like the opportunity to correct that
mistake!
843-665-4244
800-237-0103
www.spasandthings.com
A SAFETY GUIDE
According to the National Safety Council,
drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in the Unites
States. Although most accidents occur in natural bodies
of water such as rivers, lakes, and the ocean, the water
in any pool is deep enough for someone to drown.
Supervision is the key to safety –
Adult Supervision. If you are uncomfortable with someone’s
ability in the water, ask him or her to either wear a life
jacket or remain clear of any deep water. You should never
swim alone, nor allow anyone else to use your pool without
a “swim buddy” present.
The misuse of the pool equipment such as slides, diving
boards, and other items can have serious consequences. Improper
diving or sliding into a pool or rough housing around the
pool can lead to serious spinal injuries. Accidents seem
to occur each year that cause paralysis in the victims.
Above ground pools, and shallow in ground pools should never
have a diving or sliding board attached. The water is simply
not deep enough, nor is the bottom correctly shaped to allow
the use of any type of board. If your pool is designed to
be a diving pool, take time to learn to dive correctly and
safely.
Your pool will probably be the focal point
of your entertaining, but you should use good judgement.
Alcohol mixed with water may be satisfying to some, but
it can be deadly around a pool. Alcohol acts as a depressant
and slows reaction times. It also suppresses some of our
inhibitions that would normally cause us to be more careful.
Whiskey and water do not mix around a pool! The same goes
for drugs! If you are on any medication, ask your doctor
before using the pool.
We are not trying to scare you. We encourage you to enjoy
your pool, but we want you to enjoy it safely. Use good
judgement. Make rules as to when people can use the pool
and how they are expected to behave. Then tell your family
and friends what your rules are. Prior planning on your
part will help prevent an accident. HAVE FUN SAFELY!
SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS:
• Teach your children to swim.
• Never dive, jump or slide into shallow water.
• Adult supervision is always required when children
are present.
• Parents should learn CPR.
• Never swim alone.
• Keep all electrical radios, speakers and other appliances
away from the swimming pool.
• Do not allow roughhousing and horseplay.
• Keep deck clean and clear of objects that may create
a hazard.
• Alcohol consumption and pool activities do not mix.
Never allow anyone to swim under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Source: ANSI/NSPI-5
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