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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid strains on the pump, support both suction
and discharge pipes independently of the pump.
Place these supports near the pump.
To avoid a strain left by a gap at the last
connection, start all piping at the pump and run
pipe away from the pump.
To avoid air locking, slope suction pipe slightly
upward toward the pump.
NOTICE: To prevent ooding when removing pump
for service, all ooded suction systems must have
gate valves in suction and discharge pipes.
Pool Pump Suction Requirements
Hazardous Suction.
Can trap hair or body,
causing severe injury
or death.
• Do not block suction.
• Keep small children
under close adult
supervision at all times.
Pump suction is hazardous and can trap and drown
or disembowel bathers. Do not use or operate
swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs if a suction outlet
cover is missing, broken, or loose. Follow the
guidelines (Figure 3) for pump installation, which
minimizes risk to users of pools, spas, and hot tubs.
Minimum of
3 ft.
Suction outlet
(main drain)
Suction outlet
(main drain)
IAPMO certified
anti-entrapment
cover or suction fitting,
screw-fastened to
main drain sump
IAPMO certified
anti-entrapment
cover or suction fitting,
screw-fastened to
main drain sump
Pump
Valves can be
used between
pump and Te e
No valves between
Tee and main drains
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