For technical assistance call 1.800.621.5886 or contact your regional representative
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS:
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can result from pool or spa drain covers or
grates that are clogged by debris.
• All pool and spa drain covers may become obstructed by debris and should be cleaned periodically
due to clogging from debris, such as pieces of plastic, hair, fabric, twigs, leaves, seeds, etc.
• The frequency of periodic cleaning will vary depending on the amount and type of debris introduced
into the pool or spa
• Clogging of the drain cover will increase the suction effect and increase the likelihood of death or
serious injury from those hazards listed above.
• A clogged drain can negatively affect the safety of the drain.
• It is advisable to have a qualified pool or spa professional perform this inspection and debris removal
from the pool an spa drain covers.
• When servicing the drain cover, the pump connected to the suction must be turned off.
• Do not perform any service of the drain cover in water level above your waist.
• Use drain covers only with a pumping system rated for the corresponding flow or less. Failure to do
so can result in hair or body entrapment which can cause death or serious injury. If in doubt about the
rating of your system, consult a qualified pool or spa professional.
• Use only the supplied stainless-steel screws with the drain cover. Screws put into the frame anywhere
except in the original screw holes will not hold and will allow the drain cover to come off the main
drain, causing an entrapment hazard. If a screw hole(s) is stripped, inserts missing, loose, or damaged,
consult your owner’s manual and installation guide for proper steps to replace, correct, or reattach the
compromised drain or drain component.
WARNING
Suction can pose a serious hazard to swimmers just as electricity can be a
hazard. Both are important for proper water filtration and both must be treated
with respect. Suction safety begins with a professional design that includes a
quality suction system installed by a certified contractor.
Certified builders will address the following issues when designing and installing a proper filtration system:
• Properly bond-grounded pumps, time clocks, switches and any other metal in or near water. This is required to
address Electrical Shock Hazards.
• Design the suction piping so there are no single-point suction hazards; single-point suction (one drain) is a
leading cause of Body Suction Entrapment Hazards. Note: your certified builder has many effective options for
addressing this hazard; they may include dual-drain systems, like MDX-R3, skimmers, gutters, negative edge
features and many more products and piping designs known to professionals.
• Install ANSI/APSP - 16 - 2011 listed drains, suction covers and debris removal systems. This is the ONLY
approved option for preventing Hair Entrapment Hazards, the leading cause of suction related injuries.
• Design and install an effective circulation system (including optional cleaning systems), to direct filtered water
to all areas and interior surfaces. NOTE: Suction fittings can NOT clean or direct filtered water for proper
sanitation; that can only be done on the pressure (return) side of the filtration system.
While suction injuries are extremely rare, drowning and diving injuries are far too common and there is little
your certified builder can do to eliminate these hazards. You must educate yourself and your guests. Below are
some important safety issues every swimmer must know and recognize.
• PREVENT DROWNING: Watch children at all times, no swimming alone.
• NO DIVING IN SHALLOW WATER: You can be permanently injured.
• PREVENT SUCTION ENTRAPMENT: Inspect suction covers before swimming, keep swimmers away
from suction fittings, protect long hair, don’t swim with loose clothing or large and dangling jewelry.
For more information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, contact the Consumer
Product Safety Commission at (301) 504-7908 or visit www.cpsc.gov.
Always turn off all power to the pool pump before installing the cover
or working on any suction outlet.
WARNING
WARNING
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