First Aid
1. Keep a working phone and a list of emergency numbers near the pool.
2. Become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In the event of an emergency, immediate use of CPR can make a lifesaving difference.
Special Warning
1. Local building codes may require obtaining a building or electrical permit. Installer shall follow regulations on setback, barriers, devices, and other conditions.
2. Safety signs shall comply with requirements of ANSI-Z535 and use signal wording.
3. DO NOT attempt to assemble this pool in adverse weather conditions, windy conditions, or when the temperature is below 60°F.
4. This is a storable filter pump, which should be disassembled and stored when temperatures are expected to fall below 32°F.
Extra Safety Warning
1. Adult supervision is always required.
2. Parents should learn CPR.
3. Keep all electrical radios, speakers, and other appliances away from the swimming pool.
4. When you touch the filter, pump, or electrical parts, be sure the ground under your feet is “Bone Dry.”
5. All electrical outlets should have a GFCI, and connections should be a minimum of 6 feet (1.83 m) from the outside perimeter of the wall of the pool.
From 6–10 feet (1.83–3.05 m), there should be either a fixed connection (outlet box) or twistlock connection with a GFCI.
6. Connect power cords to a 3-wire grounding-type outlet only.
7. Keep all breakable objects out of the pool area.
8. Alcohol consumption and pool activities do not mix. Never allow anyone to swim, dive, or slide under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
9. Severe electrical shock could result if you install your pump or filter on a deck. The pump or filter could fall into the water, causing severe shock or electrocution.
10. Do not install on a deck or other surface at, above, or slightly below the top rail of the pool.
11. Do not use the filter pump during severe weather conditions, i.e. electrical storms, tornadoes, etc.
12. Be aware of overhead power lines when vacuuming your pool or using a telescoping pole.
13. Check regularly for signs of wear or loose bolts that could make the deck unsafe.
14. Please contact pool site dealer or manufacturer for additional safety signs if deemed necessary.
15. For pool service, select a certified pool professional. For additional safety information, see www.APSP.org
Consumer Awareness Booklets and Information Source
Contact: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov/safety-education/safety-guides/pools-and-spas, Pub. #362 “Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools.”
1. The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Aboveground/Onground Swimming Pool.
2. Children Aren’t Waterproof.
3. Layers of Protection.
4. Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures for Infants and Children.
5. Be Safety Aware.
Copies of the above brochures are available free from the APSP at www.APSP.org
Safety Education Programs and Materials
Educational programs and materials (i.e., seminars, workshops, brochures, videos, instructional guides) are available from the APSP, other aquatic safety groups,
and by private firms. As a means of communicating useful safety information to pool owners/operators, and users, industry members are permitted to provide such
information to owners/operators and to request or require owners/operators to sign a statement that they have received, read, and will follow the guidelines.
Other sources of safety information:
• www.cdc.gov
• www.cpsc.gov
• www.drowningpreventionalliance.com
• www.nspf.org
• www.safekids.org
ANSI American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, New York NY 10036
Contact: 212-642-4900
www.ansi.org
APSP Association of Pool & Spa Professionals
(formerly National Spa and Pool Institute)
2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500
Alexandria VA 22314-4679
Contact: 703-838-0083
www.apsp.org
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