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POOL SUCTION FITTING
INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions shall always be
followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ, FOLLOW, AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
- Any modification that increases the flow rate of the circulation system shall require
re-evaluation of the cover/grate and sump to ensure that the flow rating of the Suction
Outlet Fitting Assembly (SOFA) is not exceeded.
- Missing, broken, or cracked cover/grates, sumps, mud-frames, or any other 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.
1. Replace suction fittings every 2 years.
2. The use of adhesives or other attachment methods
that prevent access to suction piping or SOFA
components requiring periodic servicing is prohibited.
3. Refer to the following diagram for each SOFA
component part instructions:
4. - Any field modification made to a SOFA not
authorized by the manufacturer’s installation
instructions shall void the SOFA certification.
- No modification shall be made to a SOFA structure
or flow path unless the new configuration has been
certified as new SOFA.
- Cover/grates and all other SOFA components shall
be replaced at or before the end of their service life and that service life begins the
month and year in which a SOFA component is installed with or without water.
5. Winterizing instructions. Dry the suction fittings completely
，
and store the product in a
dry room at a storage temperature of 15
℃
~ 40
℃
.
6. Use the screwdriver (not included) to disassemble the suction fitting to clean or service.
- Cover/grate, including fasteners, shall be observed for damage or tampering each
operational day.
- Missing, broken, or cracked cover/grates shall be replaced before bathers are allowed
to use the pool.
- Loose cover/grates and associated components shall be reattached before bathers are
allowed to use the pool.
- SOFA components and fastener receptacles shall be clean and free of debris or
obstructions during installation of cover/grate and fasteners.
- Remember to hand-check cover/grate for snugness to the sump/ frame after
installation.
7. Before using the product, please check the integrity of the head of the suction fitting. If
the product is broken, please do not use it.
8. - All SOFAs shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
- No modification shall be made to a SOFA structure or flow path unless the new
configuration has been certified to the original SOFA.
- These SOFA-configuration specific flow ratings NOT be exceeded at any time the pool
is open to bathers.
- Cover/grates, when installed, shall not protrude more than 2 in. (51 mm) from the
finished surface of the pool in which the SOFA is installed
9.
Please research and download General Certificate of Conformity through
www.bestwaycorp.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Information label (copy)
Manufacturers name:
GOLEADER INDUSTRIES (JINHUA) CO., LTD.
Cover part number: F4030
Service life of the cover: 2 Years
Cover flow rating: 28 GPM
Installer need to fill in the balance of information and
give it to the pool owner, to be kept with other important
pool related documents.
Configuration and installed orientation:_________
Location:_______
Installed Date:_________
