Utilitech UT1100IGPP Manual page 6

SAFETY inFormATion
The suction at a pool or spa drain or outlet can cause:
limb Entrapment: When a limb is sucked or inserted into an opening resulting in a mechanical
bind or swelling. This hazard is present when a drain cover is missing, broken, loose, cracked or not
properly secured.
Hair Entanglement: When the hair tangles or knots in the drain cover, trapping the swimmer
underwater. This hazard is present when the flow rating of the cover is too small for the pump or
pumps.
Body Entrapment: When a portion of the body is held against the drain cover trapping the swimmer
underwater. This hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, broken or the cover flow rating is
not high enough for the pump or pumps.
Evisceration/disembowelment: When a person sits on an open pool (particularly a child wading
pool) or spa outlet and suction is applied directly to the intestines, causing severe intestinal damage.
This hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, loose, cracked, or not properly secured.
mechanical Entrapment: When jewelry, swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe or knuckle is caught in
an opening of an outlet or drain cover. This hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, broken,
loose, cracked, or not properly secured.
NOTICE: All suction plumbing must be installed in accordance with the latest national and local codes
for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, including NSPI standards and CPSC guidelines.
To minimize the risk of injury due to suction entrapment hazard:
• Pools and spas must utilize a minimum of two drains per pump.
• A properly installed and secured ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 approved anti-entrapment suction cover
must be used for each drain.
• Suction main drain covers must be installed at least 3 ft. apart, as measured from center to center
of the main drain covers.
• Regularly inspect all covers for cracks, damage and advanced weathering.
• If a cover becomes loose, cracked, damaged, broken or is missing, close the pool or spa
immediately, shut off the pump, post a NOTICE and keep the pool or spa closed until an
appropriate certified cover is properly installed.
• Replace suction covers as necessary. Suction covers deteriorate over time due to exposure to
sunlight, pool chemicals and weather.
• Avoid getting hair, limbs or body close to any suction cover, drain or outlet.
• Disable suction outlets or reconfigure into return inlets.
A clearly labeled emergency shut-off switch for the pool pump and spa jet pump must be in an easily
accessible, obvious place near the pool or spa. Ensure bathers know where it is and how to use it in
case of emergency.
risk of injury. Do not permit children to use this product.
risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Connect only to a branch circuit protected by
a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). The GFCI should be provided by the installer and
should be tested on a routine basis. Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the
circuit is protected by a GFCI. To test the GFCI, push the test button and power should be interrupted.
Push the reset button and power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, the
GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the pump without the test button being pushed, a
ground current is flowing, indicating the possibility of an electric shock. In that case, do not use this
pump. Disconnect the power to the pump and have the problem corrected by a qualified service
representative before using.
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