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 Specifi cation 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 reconfi gured into return inlets.
Pentair Water Pool and Spa
®
PUMP WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Pool and Spa Pumps (Non SVRS Pumps)
(Pentair Water Pool and Spa
®
, Sta-Rite
®
, and Pentair Pool Products
®
)
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE: STAND CLEAR OF PUMP AND FILTER DURING START-UP
Pool and spa circulation systems operate under high pressure. When any part of the circulating system (i.e. locking
ring, pump, fi lter, valves, etc.) is serviced, air can enter the system and become pressurized. Pressurized air
can cause the pump housing cover fi lter 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 pool and spa equipment, make note of the fi lter 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 fi lter 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 fl ow freely from the pool and spa back to the pool or spa. Stand clear of all pool and
spa equipment and start the pump.
IMPORTANT: Do not close fi lter manual air relief valve until all pressure has been discharged from the
valve and a steady stream of water appears.
Observe fi lter pressure gauge and be sure it is not higher than
the pre-service condition.
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IntelliPro
®
Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide
