Pentair Water Pool and Spa Pump Warnings and Safety Instructions

This document provides warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Water Pool and Spa® pumps and related products. It emphasizes the suction entrapment hazard and advises users to stay away from main drains and suction outlets. It also provides a website and contact number for additional instructions. Failure to follow the instructions can result in serious injury or death.


Pentair Water Pool and Spa Pump Warnings and Safety Instructions - cover page
Brand
Pentair
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
94 KB
Published
12 July, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
2C27016FDB0C6D5288D958355EEF8D81

About this manual

This document provides critical safety instructions and warnings for Pentair Water Pool and Spa pumps (including Sta-Rite and Pentair Pool Products brands). It details the severe risks associated with suction entrapment at main drains and outlets, such as limb, hair, body, and evisceration hazards. The text emphasizes that these pumps must be installed and serviced only by qualified professionals.

What's inside

  • Suction Entrapment Hazard
  • Limb Entaplement
  • Hair Entanglement
  • Body Entrapment
  • Evisceration/Disembowelment
  • Mechanical Entrapment
  • Hazardous Pressure
  • Electrical Controls

Frequently asked questions

Who should install and service these pumps?

This pump should be installed and serviced only by a qualified pool service professional.

What are the consequences of ignoring safety instructions?

Failure to follow all instructions and warnings can result in serious bodily injury or death.

What safety system is required for commercial pools built after December 19, 2008?

They must utilize a multiple main drain system with suction outlet covers meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a and either an SVRS or an automatic pump shut-off system.

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