Pentair ProVac II User Guide

ProVac® II
High Performance
Pool Vacuum

User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS
PRODUCT IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST
READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s

Guide (“Guide”) contains important information about the installation,
operation and safe use of this product. This Guide should be given to the
owner and/or operator of this equipment.

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices

and instructions in this 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.pentair.com for more
information related to these products.

Most states 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.

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 this
product.

Two Speed Pump Controls Notice (Title 20 Compliance)

Please read the following important Safety Instructions. When using two­speed 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.

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WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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 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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For information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety
Act, contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission at (301) 504­7908 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

NOTE: Always turn off all power to the pool pump before installing the
cover or working on any suction outlet.

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