Manual

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Pools and spas construction prior to December 19, 2008, with a single submerged suction outlet shall use a suction outlet
cover that meets ANSI/APSP-16 2011 and either:
A. A multiple main drain system without isolation capability or a single (VGB 2008 compliant) unblockable, 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-o system, or
E. Disabled submerged outlets, or
F. Suction outlets shall be recongured into return inlets.
For more information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, contact the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission at 301.504.7908 or visit www.cpsc.gov.
Note: Always turn o all power to the pool pump before installing the cover or working on any suction outlet.
VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT (continued)
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POOL PUMP SUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Pumpsuctionishazardousandcantrapanddrownordisembowelbathers.Donotuseorallowanyoneelsetouseapool,spaorhot
tub unless it has at least two suction outlets, or an approved single, unblockable suction outlet to each pump suction line. Do not use
or operate swimming pools, spas or hot tubs if a suction outlet cover is missing, broken or loose.
ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION
Thepumpsuctionsystemmustprovideprotectionagainstthehazardofsuctionentrapmentorhairentrapment/entanglement.
SUCTION OUTLET COVERS
All suction outlet covers must be maintained. They must be replaced if cracked, broken or missing. See page 5 for outlet cover
certication requirements. All suction outlets must have correctly installed, screw-fastened covers in place.
WATER VELOCITY AND FLOW RATES
The maximum water velocity through drain covers is limited by some local regulations, for example some state health departments
limit the velocity through public pool drain covers to 1½ feet per second. This velocity limit is lower than the ow rating provided by
the ANSI/APSP-16 2011 certication, therefore the local limit applies and must be followed. Never exceed the ow rating listed on
the cover even if the local code does not provide a velocity limit.
PIPING  GENERAL
Fornewinstallations,thepipingbetweendrainsmustbesizedtolimitthevelocitytosixfeetpersecond.Thislimitappliestothe
branch piping and all ttings between multiple outlets and the tee leading back to the pump. If code requires a lower water velocity,
complywiththecode.Seethechartbelowforinformationonpipesizeowratingsatsixfeetpersecond.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
ACCEPTABLE PIPE SIZE FOR MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED SYSTEM FLOW
RATE PER APSP-7 (6 feet/second in the branch line)
PipeSize 1½" 2" 2½" 3"
Flow Rate in GPM 45 80 110 160