Virginia Graeme-Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act - VGB 2008



Waterway continues to provide the products meeting UL or NSF certification including: Unblockable Clover Drain, 8" and 10" anti-vortex drain covers, 9", 12", 18", and 24" grates, 5" Super Hi-Flo Suction, 32" Channel Drains, and more! These drains, grates and suctions are available now for installation in new projects and replacements.

• A minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must be installed. Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall) must be installed a minimum of three feet (3') / 1 meter apart, as measured from suction pipe center to suction pipe center.

• Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid "dual blockage" by a user.

• Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas.

• The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the flow rating of any listed (per ASME/ANSI A112.19.8M-1987, ASME A112.19.8-2007) suction outlet cover installed. In the event of one suction outlet being completely blocked, the remaining suction outlets serving the system shall have a flow rating capable of the full flow of the pump(s).

• Never use pool or spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.

•Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately.

•Two or more suction outlets per pump should be installed in accordance with latest APSP Standards and CPSC guidelines, and follow all National, State, and Local codes applicable.

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