Installation Instructions:
Features
A single, unblockable suction outlet that exceeds the new VGB
mandate and ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a-2008 standard For single or multiple drain use (see installation
instructions for plumbing, hydrostatic valve/drain pipe and single or
multi-pump connections)
Single
Floor: 316 GPM at 3.9 fps
Wall: 208 GPM at 2.6 fps
Floor/wall: 122 GPM at 1.5 fps
25.9 square inch opening
#316 stainless steel screws
Manufactured from superior UV-resistant engineered polymers
Three ports: bottom 2½” OD,
2” ID S/S; inside 2” threaded FPT;
two 2” threaded plugs included
Permanently attached gasket reduces gasket alignment problems
Meets or exceeds NSF 50/ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a-2008 national standards and
ASTM G154 UV testing
Must use transitional glue when attaching to PVC pipe
Listed with IAPMO R&T
The Virginia Graeme
Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act raises certain new requirements on owners and
operators of
swimming pools and spas.
Pools or spas
constructed on or after December 19, 2008, shall utilize:
(A) No submerged
suction outlets, a gravity drainage system with ASME/ANSI cover(s), one or more
unblockable
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
construction prior to December 19, 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 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-off system, or
(E) Disabled
submerged outlets, or
(F)
Suction outlets shall be reconfigured into return inlets.