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IMPORTANT PUMP WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Body Entrapment: When a portion of the body is held against the drain cover
trapping the swimmer underwater. This hazard is present when the drain cover
is missing, broken or the cover flow rating is not high enough for the pump or
pumps.
Evisceration/Disembowelment: When a person sits on an open pool (par-
ticularly a child wading pool) or spa outlet and suction is applied directly to the
intestines, causing severe intestinal damage. This hazard is present when the
drain cover is missing, loose, cracked, or not properly secured.
Mechanical Entrapment: When jewelry, swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe or
knuckle is caught in an opening of an outlet or drain cover. This hazard is present
when the drain cover is missing, broken, loose, cracked, or not properly secured.
NOTE: ALL SUCTION PLUMBING MUST BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES,
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES.
TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY DUE TO SUCTION
ENTRAPMENT HAZARD:
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Each suction cover must be installed at least 1 m apart, as measured
from the nearest point to nearest point.
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Regularly inspect all covers for cracks, damage and advanced weathering.
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If a cover becomes loose, cracked, damaged, broken or is missing,
replace with an appropriate certified cover.
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Replace drain covers as necessary. Drain covers deteriorate over time
due to exposure to sunlight and weather.
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Avoid getting hair, limbs or body in close proximity to any suction cover,
pool drain or outlet.
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Disable suction outlets or reconfigure into return inlets.
A clearly labeled emergency shut-off switch for the
pump must be in an easily accessible, obvious place.
Make sure users know where it is and how to use it in
case of emergency.
The Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool and Spa Safety Act creates new
requirements for owners and operators of commercial swimming pools
and spas.
Commercial pools or spas constructed on or after December 19, 2008,
shall utilize:
(A) A multiple main drain system without isolation capability with suction
outlet covers that meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a Suction Fittings for Use in
Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs and either:
(i) A safety vacuum release system (SVRS) meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17
Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release systems (SVRS) for Residential and
Commercial Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, and Wading Pool Suction Systems
and/or ASTM F2387 Standard Specification for Manufactured Safety Vacuum
Release Systems (SVRS) for Swimming pools, Spas and Hot Tubs or
(ii) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system or
(iii) An automatic pump shut-off system.
Commercial pools and spas constructed prior to December 19, 2008, with a
single submerged suction outlet shall use a suction outlet cover that meets
ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a and either:
(A) A SVRS meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 and/or ASTM F2387, or
(B) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system, or
(C) An automatic pump shut-off system, or
(D) Disabled submerged outlets, or
(E) Suction outlets shall be re-configured into return inlets.
For Installation of Electrical Controls at Equipment Pad (ON/OFF
Switches, Timers and Automation Load Center)
Install all electrical controls at equipment pad, such as on/
off switches, timers, and control systems, etc. to allow the
operation (startup, shut-down, or servicing) of any pump
or filter so the user does not place any portion of his/her
body over or near the pump strainer lid, filter lid or valve
closures. This installation should allow the user enough
space to stand clear of the filter and pump during system
start-up, shut down or servicing of the system filter.
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE: STAND CLEAR OF PUMP
AND FILTER DURING START UP
Circulation systems operate under high pressure. When
any part of the circulating system (i.e. locking ring, pump,
filter, valves, etc.) is serviced, air can enter the system
and become pressurized. Pressurized air can cause the
pump housing cover, filter lid, and valves to violently
separate which can result in severe personal injury or death. Filter tank lid and
strainer cover must be properly secured to prevent violent separation. Stand
clear of all circulation system equipment when turning on or starting up pump.
Before servicing equipment, make note of the filter pressure. Be sure that all
controls are set to ensure the system cannot inadvertently start during service.
Turn off all power to the pump. IMPORTANT: Place filter manual air relief valve
in the open position and wait for all pressure in the system to be relieved.
Before starting the system, fully open the manual air relief valve and place all
system valves in the "open" position to allow water to flow freely from the tank
and back to the tank. Stand clear of all equipment and start the pump.
IMPORTANT: Do not close filter manual air relief valve until all pressure
has been discharged from the valve and a steady stream of water
appears. Observe filter pressure gauge and be sure it is not higher than
the pre-service condition.
General Installation Information
• All work must be performed by a qualified service professional, and
must conform to all national, state, and local codes.
• Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.
• These instructions contain information for a variety of pump models
and therefore some instructions may not apply to a specific model.
All models are intended for use in swimming pool applications. The
pump will function correctly only if it is properly sized to the specific
application and properly installed.
• Fitting a non-return valve after the pump on the installation will
prevent the impeller from unwinding and is strongly recommended.
Pumps improperly sized or installed or used in
applications other than for which the pump was
intended can result in severe personal injury or death.
These risks may include but not be limited to electric shock, fire, flooding,
suction
entrapment or severe injury or property damage caused by a structural failure
of the pump or other system component.
The pump can produce high levels of suction within the
suction side of the plumbing system. These high levels
of suction can pose a risk if a person comes within the close
proximity of the suction openings. A person can be seriously injured by this high
level of vacuum or may become trapped and drown. It is
absolutely critical that the suction plumbing be installed in accordance with the
latest national and local codes for swimming pools.
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