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POOL AND SPA PUMPS MOVE LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER, WHICH CAN POSE EXTREME
DANGER IF A PERSON;S HAIR COMES IN PROXIMITY TO A DRAIN THAT IS NOT THE PROPER
SIZE FOR THE PUMP OR PUMPS.
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act imposes certain new requirements on owners and
operators of swimming pools and spas. Pools or spas constructed on or after December 20, 2008, shall
utilize:
(A) No submerged suction outlets, a gravity drainage system with ASME/ANSI cover(s), one or more
unblock-able outlets; or
(B) A multiple main drain system without isolation capability with suction outlet covers that meet ASME/
ANSI A112.19.8 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 Specification 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. Pools and spas constructed prior to December 20, 2008, with a
single submerged suction outlet shall use a suction outlet cover that meets ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 and
either:
(A) A multiple main drain system without isolation capability, or
(B) A safety vacuum release system (SVRS) meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 and/or ASTM F2387, or
(C) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system, or
(D) An automatic pump shut-off system, or
(E) Disabled submerged outlets, or
(F) Suction outlets shall be reconfigured into return inlets.
This filter operates under high pressure. When any part of the circulating system (e.g., clamp, pump, filter,
valves, etc.) is serviced, air can enter the system and become pressurized. Pressurized air can cause the
lid or control valve to separate which may result in serious injury, death, or property damage. To avoid this
potential hazard, follow these instructions.
1. Before repositioning valves and before beginning the assembly,
disassembly, or adjustment of the clamp or any other service of the circulating system:
(a) Turn the pump off and shut off any automatic controls to ensure the system is not inadvertently started
during the servicing;
(b) Open manual air relief valve;
(c) Wait until all pressure is relieved, pressure gauge must read zero (0).
2. Whenever installing the filter clamp, follow the filter valve and clamp installation instructions exactly.
3. Once service on the circulating system is complete, follow system restart instructions exactly.
4. Maintain circulation system properly. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately (e.g., clamp, pressure
gauge, relief valve, o-rings, etc.).
5. Be sure that the filter is properly mounted and positioned according to instructions provided.
Failure to operate your filter system or inadequate filtration can cause poor water clarity obstructing
visibility in your pool and can allow diving into or on top of obscured objects, which can cause serious
personal injury or drowning.
This filter operates under pressure. With the valve clamped properly and operated without air in the
system, this filter will operate in a safe manner. Air entering the filter and the valve not clamped
correctly can cause the valve to separate, which could cause serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
