Utilitech UT2100IGPP Manual De Instrucciones página 6

SAFETY inFOrmATiOn
risk of suction entrapment. 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, body entrapment, evisceration and/or death.
The suction at a pool or spa drain or outlet can cause:
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.
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.
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, or a 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.
NOTICE: All suction plumbing must be installed in accordance with the latest national and local codes
for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, including NSPI standards and CPSC guidelines.
To minimize the risk of injury due to suction entrapment hazard:
• Pools and spas must utilize a minimum of two drains per pump.
• A properly installed and secured ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 approved anti-entrapment suction cover
must be used for each drain.
• Suction main drain covers must be installed at least 3 ft. apart, as measured from center to center
of the main drain covers.
• 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 certified cover is properly installed.
• Replace suction covers as necessary. Suction covers deteriorate over time due to exposure to
sunlight, pool chemicals and weather.
• Avoid getting hair, limbs or body close to any suction cover, drain or outlet.
• Disable suction outlets or reconfigure into return inlets.
A clearly labeled emergency shut-off switch for the pool pump and spa jet pump must be in an easily
accessible, obvious place near the pool or spa. Ensure bathers know where it is and how to use it in
case of emergency.
risk of injury. Do not permit children to use this product.
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