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<br />pool products PA
<br />VGB SERIES
<br />SUBMERGED, MULTIPLE AND SINGLE SUCTION OUTLET INSTRUCTIONS
<br />IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS:
<br />1oavRxxx,10AVxxx, SUN18HPHxxx, WAV24xxx, 24xxx, 1216xxx, 914xxx, A8Rxxx, BAVxxx, LP8AVxxx, RF59)oor, RF512xxx, P9mot,P12toot,
<br />PI 8,orx, P24m,WAV9nx,WAV12xxx,VVAV18x)a, A100CFRxxx, 8FUWkor, IOLTxxx, 1OLTDxxx, 6HPxxx, 4HP)oor, 8HP)ocx, R8HPxxx, 8MFra,
<br />R8MFxxx, I °Mho% 9MF)oor, R9Mhoor,12MF>cor, RI2MFxxx,18MFm
<br />(xxx = COLOR SUFFIX)
<br />MEETS OR EXCEEDS ANSI/APSP 16-2011
<br />ANTI-ENTRAPMENT/ANTI-VORTEX
<br />READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
<br />WARNING!
<br />IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY PRESENT A RISK OF HAIR OR BODY ENTRAPMENT AND
<br />DROWNING. Install this equipment in accordance with the instructions provided. Use only with the components and
<br />mounting hardware provided. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR USE WITH COMPONENTS NOT
<br />PROVIDED BY AQUASTAR POOL PRODUCTS AND INTENDED TO BE USED WITH THIS PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER
<br />POSITIONING OR FUNCTIONING OF SUCTION OUTLET AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
<br />SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
<br />Take special notice when retrofitting into an existing frame
<br />where possible existing multiple layers of re-plastering have
<br />created a concave situation, either chip or grind down old
<br />surface or install new frame at higher level. Use of bushing kit
<br />may also be required to achieve proper elevation.
<br />MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED SYSTEM FLOW RATE BY PIPE SIZE
<br />Pipe Size Is 2' 21/2" 3'
<br />Flow Rate in GPM 45 80 110 160
<br />ALL MODELS LISTED BELOW = ANTI-ENTRAPMENT/AN11-VORTEX AND FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE USE
<br />MAX FLOW RATES ;PER OUTLET) MOUNTING POSITIONS (xxx=COLOR SUFFIX)
<br />If not a single, unblockable outlet, in the event of one suction
<br />outlet being completely blocked, the remaining suction outlets
<br />serving the system shall have a flow rating capable of the full
<br />flow of the pump(s) or the specific suction system. If in doubt
<br />about the rating and/or head loss curve of your system, consult
<br />a qualified pool or spa professional and/or your respective
<br />equipment manufacturer(s). Also, double check with your local
<br />building/health authorities regarding single vs. multiple drain
<br />installations, etc.
<br />All sizes of connecting pipe are acceptable, pending velocity
<br />and GPM calculations. The larger, the better! DO NOT exceed
<br />maximum flow rate(s) of cover or pipe(s) flow rate(s), whichever
<br />is less.
<br />Replace cover and screws within 5 years.
<br />SPECIAL NOTES:
<br />Pool finish should never exceed top of frame.
<br />Taper pool finish down and away from top (or lower) of frame.
<br />Top of grate shofitd never be installed lower than the pool
<br />finish.
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<br />
<br />Boor 1444 GPM 1531 GPM 460 GPM 560 GPM 1000 GPM
<br />@ 1.015s @ 1.4 fps @ 1 .461ps @ 2.1 fps @ 3.1 fps
<br />Wall 1444 GPM 1531 GPM 445 GPM 30D GPM 644 GPM
<br />@ 1.3 fps @IMps @LA fps @ 1.21ps @2.0 fps
<br />166 GPM 145 GPM -7 60 GPM 125 GPM 88 GPM@ 158 GPM 166 GPM @
<br />@ 4.8 fps sump / 140 @ .7 fps @ 1.4 fps 2.0 fps @ 1.6 fps 3.2 fps
<br />GPM -sumpless
<br />@2.9 fps
<br />96 GPM@ 8,4 GPM NA NA 10 GPM@ 162 GPM 113 GPM @
<br />2.8 fps @ trips Flip, @ 1.7 fps 2.2 fps
<br />10AV)oct 8FUMucr pr 8, P24>x< AIOREFfbous R8MF)rics 9MFxxx
<br />with (min r (with
<br />
<br />(min 7 pipe (min 7 pipe (min 2 1/2"
<br />vented pipe size) vented riser size) size) pipe size)
<br />riser ring) ring)
<br /> (5umpless)
<br />206 GPM 110 GPM 740 GPM @ 1428 GPM 170 GPM 146 GPM @
<br />@4.1 fps @ 2.2 fps 1.51ps @ LS fps @ 1.7 fps 2.9 fps
<br />106 GPM 740GPM@ 1428 GPM 164 GPM 130 GPM@
<br />@2.1 fps 15 fps @ 1.5 fps @ 1.7 fps 2.6 fps
<br />R12MEszor 18MFxxx
<br />(min 2 1/7 pipe size) (min r pipe size)
<br />274 GPM@1.2 fps 293 GPM @ .6 fps
<br />278 GPM at 1.3 fps NA
<br />
<br />Model WAV18xxx WAV1 box WAV9xx P9xxx Pl2forx
<br />(with (with (with vented (with with vented
<br />vented vented riser ring) vented riser ring)
<br />riser ring) riser ring) riser ring)
<br />Floor 628 GPM 361 GPM 224 GPM @ 270 GPM 360 GPM
<br />@1.1 fps @ 1.3 fps 1.5 fps @2.1 fps @1.5 fps
<br />Wall 628 GPM 361 GPM 224 GPM@ 270 GPM 360 GPM %GPM @
<br />@ 1.1 fps @ 13 fps 15 fps @ 2.1 fps @ LS fps 1.91ps
<br />Model R9MF)cof
<br /> 12Mbsof
<br />(min 2 irr pipe size)
<br />
<br />(min 21/r pipe size)
<br />Floor 258 GPM@ 2.3 fps 274 GPM @ 1.2 fps
<br />Wall 274 GPM @ 13 fps 278 GPM at 1.3 fps
<br />258 GPM @
<br />2.3 fps
<br />274 GPM @
<br />2.4 fps
<br />10AVRxxx A8Rxxx
<br />(with solid (with solid riser
<br />riser ring) ring)
<br />(min t (min r pipe
<br />pipe size) size)
<br />1OLTx. IOLTDrax 8AVxxs
<br />
<br />(min. (min. land
<br />
<br />r pipe
<br /> 2' pipe RES9xoc(
<br />
<br />size) size)
<br />
<br />(with vented
<br />riser ring)
<br />- -
<br />Model WAV24xxx 24)cor 1216xoc 914mcs SUNI8HPIlxxx
<br />(and
<br />
<br />(and
<br />
<br />(min 6" pipe
<br />RI 216muri R914=1) size)
<br />10MEsxr 8Mfiocs
<br />(min 2.
<br />(min 7
<br />pipe size) pipe size)
<br />MAX FLOW RATES (PER OUTLET) MOUNTING POSITIONS (xxx=COLOR SUFFIX)
<br />Model
<br />Floor
<br />Wall
<br />4HPxxx
<br />N/A
<br />56 GPM @ 3.51ps
<br />4SPAxxx
<br />(Self Contained Spa
<br />Fitting-2 outlets)
<br />N/A
<br />100 GPM @ 3.0 fps
<br />4HP & 45PA TOTAL
<br />OPEN AREA
<br />N/A
<br />5.2 sg. In.
<br />6HPiocc (2")
<br />(and 8HPxa,
<br />R8HPxxx)
<br />224 GPM @63 fps
<br />224 GPM (963 fps
<br />6HP>ont (11/2)
<br />(and 8HP>na,
<br />R8HPxxx)
<br />6HPTOTAL
<br />OPEN AREA
<br />SHP & R8HP
<br />TOTAL OPEN AREA
<br />15.8 sg. In.
<br />15.8 sgin.
<br />177 GPM @ 5.0 fps
<br />122 GPM @ 3A fps
<br />1O4tq.r
<br />10.4 sq. In.
<br />AQUASTAR
<br />pool products
<br />SUMPLESS, BULKHEAD POOL & SPA SUBMERGED
<br />SUCTION OUTLET INSTRUCTIONS
<br />VGB SERIES
<br />IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
<br />4HPxxx, 4SPAxxx, 6HPxxx, 8HPxxx, R8HPxxx
<br />(xxx = COLOR SUFFIX)
<br />
<br />READ AND FOLLOW ALL 4 PAGES OF
<br />INSTRUCTIONS
<br />
<br />MEETS OR EXCEEDS ANSI/APSP 16-2011
<br />ANTI-ENTRAPMENT/ANTI-VORTEX
<br />SPECIAL NOTES FOR HP FITTINGS
<br />6HP, 8HP & R8HP MAX FLOW IS 224 GPM ALLOWED FOR BOTH FLOOR AND WALL WITH 2"
<br />OR GREATER PIPE SIZES
<br />WHEN 1.5" PIPE SIZE IS USED, MAX FLOW RATE ALLOWED FOR THE 6HP, 8HP & R8HP IS
<br />177 GPM AND 122 GPM FOR FLOOR AND WALL RESPECTIVELY
<br />4HP MAX FLOW 15 56 GPM ALLOWED ONLY FOR WALL APPLICATIONS
<br />4SPA IS FOR USE IN SELF-CONTAINED, FACTORY-MANUFACTURED PORTABLE SPAS AND
<br />HOT TUBS ONLY AND FOR MULTIPLE DRAIN USE ONLY. FLOW RATE ABOVE IS FOR
<br />TWO SUCTION OUTLETS.
<br />NO SUMP IS REQUIRED. AQUASTAR'S "SUMPLESS SERIES" ARE DESIGNED AND
<br />TESTED FOR SAFE FLUSH-MOUNT INSTALLATIONS TO TILE, FIBERGLASS,
<br />ACRYLIC, VINYL AND STEEL AS WELL AS PLASTER, PEBBLE, CONCRETE, ETC.
<br />ABS BULKHEAD ADAPTER FITTING MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO PLUMBING
<br />WITH PROPER GLUE. USE ABS TO PVC TRANSITIONAL GLUES (SUCH AS: OATEY
<br />WELD-ON AND OTHER GREEN NSF GLUES)
<br />DO NOT USE CLEAR, "HOT", "BLUE' OR ANY FAST SET GLUES WITH ANY AQUASTAR POOL
<br />PRODUCTS
<br />ESPECIALLY WHEN RETRO-FITTING, EXTRA SECURE INSTALLATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED
<br />BY APPLYING WET AND DRY EPDXY, SILICONE, ETC. TO UNDERSIDE OF BASE PLATES.
<br />AFTER INSTALLATION OF BULKHEAD ADAPTER FITTINGS, IF A GAP EXISTS BETWEEN POOL
<br />FINISH AND BASE OF COVER IT MUST BE FILLED IN WITH A 2-PART EPDXY TO AVOID
<br />FINGER OR OTHER ENTRAPMENT.
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