Warning Page P/N 352557 Rev. D 11/19
IMPORTANT PUMP WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 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 reconfigured into return inlets.
TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY DUE TO
SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD:
• A properly installed and secured ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 approved anti-
entrapment suction cover must be used for each drain.
• Each suction cover must be installed at least three (3’) feet apart, as
measured from the nearest point to nearest point.
• Regularly inspect all covers for cracks, damage and advanced weathering.
• If a cover becomes loose, cracked, damaged, broken or is missing,
replace with an appropriate certified cover.
• Replace drain covers as necessary. Drain covers deteriorate over time
due to exposure to sunlight and weather.
• Avoid getting hair, limbs or body in close proximity to any suction cover,
pool drain or outlet.
• Disable suction outlets or reconfigure into return inlets.
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.
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.
Pumps and replacement motors that are single speed and one (1)
Total HP or greater cannot be sold, offered for sale, or installed in a
residential pool for filtration use in California, Title 20 CCR sections
1601-1609.
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.
