Pentair Pool Products SuperFlo Installation And User Manual page 7

PUMP WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Pentair Water Pool and Spa
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.
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,
servicing of the system f
etc. to allow the operation (startup, shut-down, or servicing) of any pump or fi lter so the user does
not place any portion of his/her body over or near the pump strainer lid, fi lter lid or valve closures.
This installation should allow the user enough space to stand clear of the fi lter and pump during
system start-up, shut down or servicing of the system fi lter.
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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