Monk Origin Safety Guide

Safety first, always

Plunge at your own risk

Your health, safety, and experience is our top priority. Therefore, before engaging in cold water therapy or breathwork, we urge you to consult your health professional regarding any concerns or issues, especially if you have a cardiac condition, irregular blood pressure, a history of fainting, or any of the conditions listed below, before using our products.

⚠️ Cold water therapy or breathwork may not be suitable if you have any of the following conditions:

• A heart condition
• Cardiovascular problems
• Epilepsy or a history of seizures
• High, low, or abnormal blood pressure
• Recent surgery
• A history of aneurysms
• Raynaud’s disease
• Acute or chronic pain
• Severe psychiatric symptoms, particularly psychosis or paranoia
• Pregnant or trying to become pregnant
• An open wound
• Glaucoma
• Osteoporosis
• Bipolar depression
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Anyone under the age of 18 years of age
• Anyone on medication requires clearance from their doctor or physician
• Migraines
• Any person with mental illness who isn’t in treatment or lacks adequate support
• Anyone experiencing an emotional, mental or spiritual crisis
• An active addiction
• Autoimmune diseases including rheumatism, MS, and Crohn’s

This list is not exhaustive, and if you have a question about a condition that is not listed, or if you have any of the listed conditions, we strongly recommend that you consult a doctor or medical professional. Failure to do so could result in illness or injury, and Monk cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences due to user negligence.

As the owner, it is your responsibility to 💼 :

As the owners of Monk, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of those using the bath and read and observe the health and safety warnings and safety recommendations as set out in this manual.

⚠️ Caution: Unless you are qualified and knowledgeable to work with the electrical products, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening the hatch may expose you to dangerous voltage. If you suspect hazardous damage to the unit or supply cord, or the RCD trips and the lights switch off, do not use the tub or touch the mains components or power supply. This could be an indication of a serious fault. If this does occur, please contact Monk or a certified electrician. Monk is not liable for damages caused by unauthorised repairs.

⚠️ Caution: There will be times when water spills out of the bath, especially when getting in or out. We recommend taking a common sense approach and making sure there is good drainage for water on the floor around your Monk and a non slip surface to step on to.

⚠️ Caution: To avoid water displacement, we recommend filling Monk to the lowest fill level on the tub itself, and then topping up the water if necessary. Top-up the water periodically as it will lower naturally due to users entering and exiting.

⚠️ Caution: Ensure that the Monk power lead does not present a slip hazard.

⚠️ Caution: Do not switch the power on until Monk is filled with water covering the black nozzles at minimum. Running the pump dry without water could cause immediate damage and void your warranty.

⚠️ Caution: The Monk lid is designed with powerful insulation, to help keep Monk cool and use as less energy as required. Keep your lid on at all times when not in use.

⚠️ Caution: Your power socket must be earthed and RCD protected, with a dedicated 240v / 13A domestic power supply. The inline RCD is there as an additional level of protection – the primary protection should be within your home’s electrical circuit.

⚠️ Caution: If you place your Monk outside and use an extension cord, you will need to use a Weatherproof Connection Box and ensure the power cord is suitable for outdoor use. If you are unsure, please consult an electrician.

❌ Danger: To reduce the risk of drowning, do not allow children under 18 to use Monk. Use by anyone under 18 must be approved by a medical professional and supervised at all times.

❌ Danger: This product is not suitable for children or pets. Ensure small children are always supervised near Monk, and secure the lid when Monk is not in use. The lid may not prevent access under all conditions. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that children and pets cannot access or play with Monk.

⚠️ Caution: Monk is designed to operate within a temperature range of -10°C to 40°C. Exposing Monk to environments outside of this range may result in warranty invalidation.

⚠️ Caution: Failure to keep Monk turned on and water circulating when outdoors may result in severe damage. In freezing temperatures, stagnant water can freeze, causing expansion and potential cracking of the internal system. When Monk is turned on, the built-in heater will prevent this. Should you turn Monk off, ensure complete drainage to prevent damage.

🔴 Danger: Risk of drowning. Sudden immersion in cold water can induce a cold shock response that can lead to panic, loss of breathing control, impaired mental ability, or changes to heart rate and blood pressure. Use Monk under supervision until you know how your body reacts to the cold.

🔴 Danger: Risk of hypothermia. Prolonged immersion in cold water can induce hypothermia, which can be deadly. Immediately exit Monk and call 999 if you experience signs of hypothermia such as violent shivering, sluggishness, speech problems, reduced motor skills, rigid muscles, blue skin, or erratic heartbeat.

For all operations and maintenance of Monk please refer to this manual and our help desk. If in any doubt, please contact Monk directly – we’re happy to help.