SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following Important Safety Information.
Never operate a pool without all main drain covers SECURELY in
place.
FAILUREto ensure main drain covers are SECURELYattached could
result in SERIOUS BODILY INJURYor DEATH.
Use ONLY the correct Hayward stainless steel screws to secure
cover. If screws are lost, order replacements from your supplier.
Building codes require TWO functioning pool drain/suction
outlets. If existing installation has only one main drain/suction outlet,
order and install a Hayward Main Drain Accessory Kit SP1048RKIT.
The pool shall not be operated if the suction outlet cover is missing,
broken or secured in such a way that it can be removed without the
use of tools.
If the suction outlet system, such as a filtration system, booster
system, automatic cleaning system, solar system, etc., has a single
suction outlet, or multiple suction outlets which can be isolated by
valves, each suction outlet shall protect against bather entrapment
by either:
IS1048-99A
MAIN
DRAINS
HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS, INC.
900 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07207 / Phone: (908) 351-5400
OWNER’S GUIDE
Tested in accordance with
ASTM/ANSI Standard
A112.19.8M.
MODEL
NUMBER
MODEL
NUMBER
PIPE
SIZE
PIPE
SIZE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
SP1048(AV)
SP1049(AV)
1-1/2”
2”
1-1/2”
2”
1-1/2”
2”
1-1/2”
2”
2” Skt.
Heavy duty body and grate (white), w/securing
screws. Bottom connection and plug.
Same as above, except with 2” bottom
connection and plug.
Deep body, anti-vortex plate and
plaster collar.
2” bottom connection and plug.
SP1051(AV)
SP1052(AV)
SP1053(AV)
SP1054(AV)
SP1153(AV)
SP1154(AV)
SP1155(AVS)
Heavy duty body, frame and
grate (white), w/securing screws.
Complete with gaskets and screws.
1-1/2” bottom connection and plug.
(AV) indicates use of an SP1048E anti-vortex cover (open area 7 sq. in.)
The standard cover is Part No. SP1048C (open area 13 sq. in.)
Not shown—SP1051X Adjustable collar for concrete pool drains.
Cover Flow U.L. Ratings: SP1048C - 148 GPM; SP1048E - 108 GPM.
A) An antivortex cover,
B) A twelve inch by twelve inch (12” x 12”) or larger grate,
C) Other means, (e.g. Hayward Main Drain Accessory Kit SP1048RKIT).
CAUTION: All drains must be installed according to applicable
codes and standards in effect at time of installation.
The open area of the grate must be at least four (4) times the area of
the pipe, or provide sufficient area so the maximum velocity of the
water passing through the grate will not exceed two feet (2’) per
second. With anti-vortex type outlets, entrance velocities may be
increased to six feet (6’) per second.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Main Drains for vinyl liner and fiberglass pools are provided with an
SP1048B mounting ring and two (2) gaskets. The gaskets should be
placed on either side of the liner. The ring is held to the main drain
body by eight (8) screws that pass through the liner. The cover is held
to the body by two (2) screws. Tighten all screws securely.
Main Drains for concrete and gunite pools are designed to be
plastered flush with edge of grate. Part No. SP1051X Adjustable
Collar may be used.
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Rev. 8/99 B
© 1999 Hayward Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WHICH MUST BE
FURNISHED TO THE ULTIMATE CONSUMER.
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HAYWARD RECOMMENDS THE USE OF ITS MAIN
DRAIN ACCESSORY KIT SP1048RKIT TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ENTRAPMENT OR EVISCERATION.