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AWARNING!SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD <br /> INCREASING PUMP SIZE WILL INCREASE FLOW. When in doubt, consult your pool and spa professional. NEVER <br /> use a pool or spa that has a missing or broken suction outlet cover. USING A POOL OR SPA WITH A MISSING OR <br /> BROKEN SUCTION OUTLET COVER CAN RESULT IN HAIR OR BODY ENTRAPMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE <br /> BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THE VACUUM IN SUCTION OUTLETS AND/OR SUCTION OUTLET COVERS WHICH ARE <br /> DAMAGED, BROKEN, CRACKED, MISSING OR UNSECURED CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY AND/OR DEATH DUE TO THE <br /> FOLLOWING ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS: HAIR ENTRAPMENT— Hair can become entangled in suction outlet cover. LIMB <br /> ENTRAPMENT — A limb inserted into an opening of a suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover that is damaged, <br /> broken,cracked,missing or not securely attached can result in a mechanical bind or swelling of the limb.BODY SUCTION <br /> ENTRAPMENT — A negative pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result in an entrapment. <br /> EVISCERATION/DISEMBOWELMENT ENTRAPMENT—A negative pressure applied directly to the intestines through an <br /> unprotected suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover which is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured <br /> can result in evisceration/disembowelment entrapment.MECHANICAL ENTRAPMENT—There is a potential for jewelry, <br /> swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe or knuckle to be caught in an opening of a suction outlet cover resulting in <br /> mechanical entrapment. <br /> ENTRAPMENTAWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF . •D <br /> If not an approved single,unblockable outlet,a minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must be installed. <br /> Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e.floor or wall) must be installed a minimum of three feet(3') (1 meter) apart,as <br /> measured from near point to near point. Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest <br /> for such seating areas.If any suction outlets are located closer they shall be located on two different planes(i.e.one on <br /> the bottom and one on the vertical wall, or one each on two separate vertical walls).The maximum system flow rate <br /> shall not exceed the flow rating of any listed(per ASME/ANSI Al 12.19.8-2007)suction outlet cover installed.Never use <br /> pool or spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing or not securely attached. Replace <br /> damaged,broken,cracked,missing or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately.In addition to two <br /> or more suction outlets per pump installed in accordance with latest APSP,IAF Standards and CPSC guidelines,follow all <br /> national,state and local codes applicable. <br /> WARNING!—Failure to remove pressure test plugs and/or plugs used in winterization of the pool/spa from the suction <br /> outlets can result in an increased potential for suction entrapment as described above. <br /> WARNING! — Failure to keep suction outlet components clear of debris, such as leaves, dirt, hair, paper and other <br /> material can result in an increased potential for suction entrapment as described above. <br /> WARNING! — Suction outlet components have a finite life, the cover/grate should be inspected before each use of <br /> facility and replaced at least every five (S) years or if found to be damaged, broken, cracked, missing, not securely <br /> attached or missing screws.DO NOT use facility until corrected! <br /> As the manufacturer,AquaStar Pool Products, Inc., hereby certifies that their suction outlet and drain covers meet or <br /> exceed the requirements of the Virgina Graeme Baker Pool&Spa Safety Act,VGB 2008 and ASME/ANSI Al 12.19.8a-2008 <br /> standards and safety regulations as set forth by the Consumer Products Safety Commission. <br /> A copy of this certificate is available on AquaStar Pool Products Ines website under news & <br /> information: www.aquastarpoolproducts.com <br /> A Safe Drain is No Accident„ <br /> A UASTAR4v- <br /> pool products <br /> P 877-768-2717 F 877-276-POOL info@aquastarpoolproducts.com www.aquastarpoolproducts.com <br /> Rev 020309 <br />