Pentair PUMP, IntelliFlo VS+SVRS, IntelliPro VS+SVRS Warnings And Safety Instructions

Pentair Water Pool and Spa

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PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Pool and Spa Pumps (for standard and SVRS pumps)

(Pentair Water Pool and Spa®, Sta-Rite®, and Pentair Pool Products®)

PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Water Pool and Spa® pumps and other related products are available at:

http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THE PUMP IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED
CORRECTLY.

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PUMP.

Pentair Water Pool and Spa® pumps are intended for use for swimming pool and spa applications.

State, country and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public pools and spas,
and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which
directly regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health codes for more
information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: The Installation and User’s Guide (“Guide”) shipped with the
pump contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of the pump. The Guide
should be given to the owner and/or operator of the pump.

Before installing the pump, read and follow all warning notices and instructions in the Guide. Failure to follow
warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call [phone] for
additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer to www.pentairpool.com for more information related to
Pentair Water Pool and Spa® pumps.

Water temperature in excess of 100° F (37.7° C) may be hazardous to your health. Prolonged immersion
in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body
reaches a level several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6° F (37° C.). Effects of
hyperthermia include: (1) Unawareness of impending danger. (2) Failure to perceive heat. (3) Failure to
recognize the need to leave the spa. (4) Physical inability to exit the spa. (5) Fetal damage in pregnant
women. (6) Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can
greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use or operate the pump.

When setting up pool water turnovers or flow rates the operator must consider local codes
governing turnover as well as disinfectant feed ratios.

DO NOT increase pump size; this may increase the flow rate through the system and exceed the
maximum flow rate stated on the drain cover.

If the pump is intended for use in other than single-family dwellings, a clearly labeled emergency switch
shall be provided as part of the installation. The switch shall be readily accessible to the occupants and
shall be installed at least 5 feet (1.52 m) away, adjacent to, and within sight of, this pump.

Install the pump a minimum of five 10 feet (3 meters) from the pool and spa water.

For hot tubs and spa pumps, do not install within an outer enclosure or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa
unless so marked.

Two Speed Pump Controls Notice (Title 20 Compliance): When using two-speed pumps manufactured on or after
January 1, 2008, the pump's default circulation speed MUST be set to the LOWEST SPEED, with a high speed override
capability being for a temporary period not to exceed one normal cycle, or two hours, whichever is less.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Pentair Water Pool and Spa® Pump Warnings and Safety Instructions

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PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION:

PUMPS REQUIRE HIGH VOLTAGE WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEATH.
BEFORE WORKING ON PUMP:
Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service person, pool users or others
due to electric shock.

The pool or spa pump must be installed by a qualified pool and spa service professional in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation may create
an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to
electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.

Pumps improperly sized or installed or used in applications other than for which the pump was intended can
result in serious personal injury or death. These risks may include but not be limited to electric shock, fire,
flooding, suction entrapment or serious injury or property damage caused by a structural failure of the pump
or other system component.

Never exceed the maximum stated pump flow rating.

Only use a pumping system rated for the corresponding flow. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
HAIR OR BODY ENTRAPMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. If in
doubt about the rating of your system, consult a qualified pool service professional.

Pumps are not a substitute for properly installed and secured pool drain covers. An ANSI/ASME A112.19.8
approved anti-entrapment drain cover must be used for each drain. Pools and spas should utilize a minimum
of two drains per pump. Regularly inspect all covers for cracks, damage and advanced weathering. If a

cover becomes loose, cracked, damaged, broken or is missing, close the pool or spa immediately, shut off

the pump, post a notice and keep the pool or spa closed until an appropriate VGB 2008 certified cover is

properly installed. Covers deteriorate over time due to exposure to sunlight and pool chemicals. This cover
must be replaced within seven (7) years from installation (or earlier if the cover becomes damaged in any
way).

The pump produces high levels of suction, which can pose extreme danger if a person comes in close
proximity to an open pool or spa drain or a loose or broken drain cover or grate.

SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD

Pool and spa pumps move large volumes of
water, which can pose extreme danger if a
person’s hair comes in close proximity to a drain

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THE USE OF UNAPPROVED COVERS OR ALLOWING USE OF THE POOL OR SPA WHEN COVERS ARE MISSING, CRACKED
OR BROKEN CAN RESULT IN BODY OR LIMB ENTRAPMENT, HAIR ENTANGLEMENT, EVISCERATION AND/OR DEATH.

that is not the proper size for the pump or pumps.

Hair Entanglement – When the hair tangles or knots in the drain cover, trapping the swimmer underwater. This hazard is
present when the flow rating of the cover is too small for the pump or pumps.

Limb Entrapment – When a limb is sucked or inserted into an opening resulting in a mechanical bind or swelling. This
hazard is present when a drain cover is missing, broken, loose, cracked or not properly secured.
Body Entrapment – When a portion of the body is held against the drain cover trapping the swimmer underwater. This
hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, broken or the cover flow rating is not high enough for the pump or
pumps.
Evisceration/Disembowelment – When a person sits on an open pool
(particularly a child wading pool) or spa outlet and suction is applied directly to the intestines, causing severe intestinal
damage. This hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, loose, cracked, or not properly secured.
Mechanical Entrapment – When jewelry, swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe or knuckle is caught in an opening of an
outlet or drain cover. This hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, broken, loose, cracked, or not properly
secured.

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