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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Regularly inspect all drain covers for cracks, damage and advanced weathering. If a drain cover becomes loose,
cracked, damaged, broken or is missing, close the pool or spa immediately, post a notice and keep the pool or spa
closed until an appropriate VGB 2008 certified drain cover is properly installed. Drain covers deteriorate over time
due to exposure to sunlight and pool chemicals. This drain cover must be replaced within seven (7) years from
installation (or earlier if the cover becomes damaged in any way).
An ANSI/ASME A112.19.8a approved anti-entrapment drain cover must be used for each drain.
Pools and spas should utilize two drains per pump. If a drain cover becomes loose, broken or is
missing, close the pool or spa immediately and shut off the pump until an approved anti-entrapment drain cover
is properly installed with the supplied stainless steel screws. Only the supplied 316 stainless-steel screws should
be used with the drain cover. Substitute screws such as masonry screws, sheet rock screws or other types of
screws should never be used. 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, including possible limb
and body entrapment or evisceration/disembowelment. If the screw holes of the frame are stripped or the brass
inserts are missing, loose, or damaged, replace the frame. DO NOT DRILL NEW SCREW HOLES IN THE FRAME
AS THIS WILL DAMAGE AND WEAKEN THE FRAME.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product.
This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to
follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death or property damage.
Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions. It is absolutely critical that the suction plumbing be installed in
accordance with the latest national and local codes for swimming pools.
A pool/spa pump produces high levels of suction, which can pose extreme danger if a person comes in close
proximity to an open pool or spa drain or a loose or broken drain cover or grate.
If you have any questions about installation or maintenance of this drain cover, please contact your pool professional. Never attempt
to alter or repair the cover or frame on your own.
Keep the skimmer lid properly secured at all times. Failure to keep the lid secured can
cause the lid to become dislodged when stepped on, resulting in risk of serious injury.
Replace the skimmer lid if it is worn or damaged. Failure to replace a worn or damaged
skimmer lid can cause the lid to break when stepped on, resulting in risk of serious
injury.
Hazardous Suction: Risk of hair or body entrapment, drowning or disembowelment.
Wall fitting on equalizer line must be non-entrapping of hair or body and must conform to ANSI/
ASME A112.19.8.
Note: Skimmer is not equivalent to a main drain. All pools, spas, and hot tubs must have at least two
main drains besides skimmer(s).
CAUTION! Blocking pump suction can cause pressure surges and water hammer, which can
damage pump or piping and may cause flooding.
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.
NOTE: Always turn off all power to the pool pump before installing the
cover or working on any suction outlet.
BERMUDA™ Gunite Skimmer Installation and User's Guide