WARNING Suction Entrapment Hazard.
11. Suction in a suction inlet and/or suction inlet cover, which are damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured
cause severe injury and/or death due to the following entrapment hazards:
Hair Entrapment- Hair can become entangled in suction inlet cover.
Limb Entrapment- A limb inserted into an opening of a suction inlet or in a suction inlet cover that is damaged,
broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached can result in a mechanical bind or swelling of the limb.
Body Suction Entrapment- A pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result in an entrapment.
Evisceration/ Disembowelment- A negative pressure applied directly to the intestines through an unprotected suction
inlet sump or in a suction inlet cover which is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can result in
evisceration/disembowelment.
Mechanical Entrapment- There is potential for jewelry, swimsuits, hair decorations, fingers, toes, or knuckles to be
caught in an opening of a suction inlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.
WARNING To Reduce the risk of Entrapment Hazards:
12. When inlets are small enough to be blocked by a person, a minimum of two functioning suction inlets per pump
must be installed. Suction inlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall), must be installed a minimum of three feet (3’)
[0.91 meter] apart, as measured from near point to near point.
- Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid “dual blockage” by a user.
- Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas.
- The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the values shown in the “Pipe Sizing Chart” found in this manual.
- Never use pool if any suction inlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
- Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately.
- Installation of a vacuum release or vent system, which relieves entrapping suction, is recommended.
WARNING Hazardous Pressure.
13. Pool water filtration systems operate under hazardous pressure during start-up, normal operation, and after pump
shut-off. Stand clear of filtration system equipment during pump start-up. Failure to follow safety and operation
instructions could result in violent separation of the pump housing and cover due to pressure in the system, which
could cause property damage, severe personal injury, or death. Before servicing pool water filtration system, the pump
must be in off position and the filter manual air relief valve (not available on sand filter, only for cartridge filter) must
be in open position. Before starting the pump, all valves must be set in a position to allow water to circulate in the
pool. Do not change filter control valve position while system pump is running. Before starting the pump, fully open
filter manual air relief valve (not available on sand filter, only for cartridge filter). Do not close filter manual air relief
valve until a steady stream of water (not air or air and water) is discharged. All suction and discharge valves MUST be
OPEN when starting the filtration system. Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING Separation Hazard.
14. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in violent separation of pump components. Strainer
cover must be properly secured to pump housing with strainer cover lock ring. Before servicing pool filtration system,
the pump must be in off position and filter manual air relief valve (not available on sand filter, only for cartridge filter)
must be in open position. Do not operate pool filtration system if a system component is not assembled properly,
damaged, or missing. Do not operate pool filtration system unless filter air relief valve body is in locked position in
filter upper body. All suction and discharge valves MUST be OPEN when starting the filtration system. Failure to do
so could result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
15. Never operate or test the circulation system at more than 40 PSI.
WARNING Fire and burn hazard.
16. Motors operate at high temperatures and if they are not properly isolated from any flammable structures or foreign
debris they can cause fires, which may cause severe personal injury or death. It is also necessary to allow the motor to
cool for at least 20 minutes prior to maintenance to minimize the risk for burns.
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