component shall be replaced before bathers are allowed to use the pool.
- Loose cover/grates shall be reattached before bathers are allowed to use the pool.
1. Replace suction fittings every 2 years.
2. The use of adhesives or other attachment methods that prevent access to suction
piping or SOFA components requiring periodic servicing is prohibited.
3. Refer to the following diagram for each SOFA component part instructions:
4. - Any field modification made to a SOFA not authorized by the manufacturer's
installation instructions shall void the SOFA certification.
- No modification shall be made to a SOFA structure or flow path unless the new
configuration has been certified as new SOFA.
- Cover/grates and all other SOFA components
shall be replaced at or before the end of their
service life and that service life begins the
month and year in which a SOFA component is
installed with or without water.
5. Winterizing instructions. Dry the suction fittings
completely, and store the product in a dry room
at a storage temperature of
15 ℃ ~ 40 ℃.
6. Use the screwdriver (not included) to disassemble the suction fitting to clean or
service.
- Cover/grate, including fasteners, shall be observed for damage or tampering
each operational day.
- Missing, broken, or cracked cover/grates shall be replaced before bathers are
allowed to use the pool.
- Loose cover/grates and associated components shall be reattached before
bathers are allowed to use the pool.
- SOFA components and fastener receptacles shall be clean and free of debris or
obstructions during installation of cover/grate and fasteners.
- Remember to hand-check cover/grate for snugness to the sump/ frame after
installation.
7. Before using the product, please check the integrity of the head of the suction
fitting. If the product is broken, cracked, or the color has significantly faded,
please do not use it.
8. - All SOFAs shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
- No modification shall be made to a SOFA structure or flow path unless the new
configuration has been certified to the original SOFA.
- These SOFA-configuration specific flow ratings NOT be exceeded at any time
the pool is open to bathers.
- Cover/grates, when installed, shall not protrude more than 2 in. (51 mm) from
the finished surface of the pool in which the SOFA is installed.
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