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Signal Words and Symbols Used In This Manual
This Owner's Manual and Installation Guide contains specifi c precautions and symbols to identify safety-
related information. You will fi nd DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING and NOTICE symbols which require
special attention. Please read them carefully and follow these precautions as indicated! They will explain how to
avoid hazards that may endanger you or persons using or maintaining your pool or spa.
DANGER
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
could result in minor or moderate injury.
PLEASE REVIEW THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND HEED
ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. Failure to follow these instructions and warnings can result in DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD:
DANGER
of water, which can cause death or serious injury if a person comes in close proximity to pool or spa drains.
• SOFA shall not be located on seats or the back rests for seats
• Any modification that increases the flow rate of the circulation system shall require reevaluation of the cover/
grate and sump to ensure that the flow rating of the Suction Outlet Fitting Assembly (SOFA) is not exceeded.
• Keep clear of pool and spa drains to avoid death or serious injury from suction.
DANGER
DANGER
grates are properly in place and secured.
• Ensure that drain covers are not damaged, cracked, broken, loose, clogged, not properly
secured, or missing because these conditions increase the chance of death or serious injury from
entrapment.
• If a drain cover is discovered damaged, cracked, broken, loose, clogged, not properly secured, or
missing, you shall:
• Close the pool or spa immediately; and,
• Post a closure notice and keep the pool or spa closed until an appropriate ANSI/APSP/ICC-16
2017 certified drain cover is properly installed.
• Missing, broken, or cracked SOFA component shall be replaced before bathers are allowed to use the pool.
• Loose cover/grates shall be reattached before bathers are allowed to use the pool.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if
CAUTION indicates
a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
• DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY will result if a drain cover or grate is
not installed and used correctly.
• Pool and spa pumps produce high levels of suction and move high volumes
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY will result from hair entanglement or
limb entrapment.
• Keep clear of pool and spa drains.
• Hair sucked into pool or spa drains will tangle and knot trapping the
swimmer underwater. Avoid placing your hair near a pool or spa drain.
• Avoid sitting on pool or spa drains because the suction can cause
severe intestinal damage, evisceration, and/or disembowelment.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY will result from pool or spa drain covers or
grates that are improperly installed, missing, clogged, or broken.
• Inspect pool and spa before each use to ensure that drain covers and
For technical assistance call 1.800.621.5886 or contact your regional representative
WARNING
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
physical injury.
2
WARNING indicates
a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to
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