AquaStar 24" Square Frame with Four 12Square Flat Grate Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Covers" - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING! SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD
INCREASING PUMP SIZE WILL INCREASE FLOW. When in doubt, consult your pool and spa
professional. NEVER use a pool or spa that has a missing or broken suction outlet cover.
USING A POOL OR SPA WITH A MISSING OR BROKEN SUCTION OUTLET COVER CAN RESULT
IN HAIR OR BODY ENTRAPMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THE
VACUUM IN SUCTION OUTLETS AND/OR SUCTION OUTLET COVERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED,
BROKEN, CRACKED, MISSING OR UNSECURED CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY AND/OR DEATH
DUE TO THE FOLLOWING ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS: HAIR ENTRAPMENT – Hair can become
entangled in suction outlet cover. LIMB ENTRAPMENT – A limb inserted into an opening of
a suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover that is damaged, broken, cracked, missing or
not securely attached can result in a mechanical bind or swelling of the limb. BODY SUCTION
ENTRAPMENT – A negative pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result
in an entrapment. EVISCERATION/DISEMBOWELMENT ENTRAPMENT – A negative pressure
applied directly to the intestines through an unprotected suction outlet sump or suction outlet
cover which is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can result in evisceration/
disembowelment entrapment. MECHANICAL ENTRAPMENT – There is a potential for jewelry,
swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe or knuckle to be caught in an opening of a suction
outlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.
AFTER INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS, IF A GAP EXISTS BETWEEN POOL FINISH AND BASE
OF COVER IT MUST BE FILLED IN WITH A 2-PART EPOXY TO AVOID FINGER OR OTHER
ENTRAPMENT.
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WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ENTRAPMENT HAZARD S
If not an approved single, unblockable outlet, a minimum of two functioning suction outlets
per pump must be installed. Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall) must be
installed a minimum of three feet (3’) (1 meter) apart, as measured from center point to center
point. Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such
seating areas. If any suction outlets are located closer they shall be located on two different
planes (i.e. one on the bottom and one on the vertical wall, or one each on two separate
vertical walls). The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the flow rating of any listed
(per ANSI/APSP 16-2011) suction outlet cover installed. Never use pool or spa if any suction
outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing or not securely attached. Replace
damaged, broken, cracked, missing or not securely attached suction outlet components
immediately. In addition to two or more suction outlets per pump installed in accordance
with latest APSP, IAF Standards and CPSC guidelines, follow all national, state and local codes
applicable. Use only transitional (typically green) glues when attaching PVC pipe to ABS
fittings. Use gray medium set glue when attaching PVC pipe to our PVC based skimmers
and double deep sump buckets. In both cases, do not ever use blue glue or related hot
glues, clear glues or any fast setting cement.
WARNING! – Failure to remove pressure test plugs and/or plugs used in winterization of the pool/spa from
the suction outlets can result in an increased potential for suction entrapment as described above.
WARNING! – Failure to keep suction outlet components clear of debris, such as leaves, dirt, hair, paper and
other material can result in an increased potential for suction entrapment as described above.
WARNING! – Suction outlet components have a finite life, the cover/grate should be inspected before each
use of facility and replaced at least every five (5) years or if found to be damaged, broken, cracked, missing,
not securely attached or missing screws. DO NOT use facility until corrected!
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A Safe Drain is No Accident
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As the manufacturer, AquaStar Pool Products, Inc., hereby certifies that their suction outlet and drain covers meet or exceed the
requirements of the Virgina Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, VGB 2008 and ANSI/APSP 16-2011 standards and safety regulations
as set forth by the Consumer Products Safety Commission. A copy of this certificate of compliance is available on AquaStar Pool
Products Inc.’s website under news & information: www.aquastarpoolproducts.com
FULL CIRCLE/ECLIPSE MANUFACTURED SUMP INSTALLATION (SINGLE PORT)