EMAUX EM2813 Anti Vortex Square Main Drain User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Emaux
Table of Contents
Models: EM2813 / EM2816
DUAL SUBMERGED SUCTION OUTLET SET
EM2813 Anti Vortex Square Main Drain
Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following :
Failure to follow instructions can cause severe injury and/or death. Read,
then keep these instructions for future reference
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or
in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the
potential for personal injury.
WARNING warns about hazards that could cause serious personal injury,
death or major property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard.
CAUTION warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate
personal injury and/or property damage and if ignored presents a potential
hazard. It can also make consumers aware of actions that are unpredictable
and unsafe.
WARNING Read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual and on
the equipment. Failure to follow instructions can cause severe injury and or
death
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –Suction Entrapment Hazard Suction in suction outlets and/or suction outlet covers which are damaged broken cracked missing or due to the following entrapment hazards unsecured can cause severe injury or death
Hair Entrapment Hair becomes knotted or snagged in an outlet cover
Limb Entrapment A limb sucked or inserted into an opening of a
circulation outlet with a broken or missing cover in the pool resulting in a
mechanical bind or swelling
Body Suction Entrapment Suction applied to a large portion of the body or
limbs resulting in an entrapment
Mechanical Entrapment Potential for jewelry swimsuit hair decorations
finger toe or knuckle to be caught in an opening of an outlet or cover.
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A minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must be installed. Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall),must be installed a minimum of three feet (3′)[.91 meter] apart, as measured from one suction center to another suction center. (See Diagram 1. If suction outlets are to be located closer then three feet (3′) [1.0 meter] apart, they shall be located in different planes (i.e., one on the bottom, and one on the vertical wall, or one on each of two separate vertical walls.) (See Diagram 2)
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Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid“ dual blockage” by a user
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Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas
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The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the maximum allowable flow rate stated on the suction fitting (per ANSI/APSP-16 2011)
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Keep suction outlet components clear of debris such as leaves dirt hair paper and other material
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Never use a Pool or Spa if any suction outlet component is damaged broken cracked missing or not securely attached
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Prior to each use of the swimming pool and or spa observe and replace damaged broken cracked missing or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately o Remove pressure test plugs and or plugs used in winterization of the pool spa from the suction outlets
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Two or more suction outlets per pump should be installed in accordance with latest APSP Standards and CPSC guidelines Follow all National State and Local codes applicable o Multiple layers of protection are available including installation of a vent pipe system a gravity flow system or a vacuum release system
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Suction outlet components have a finite life, the cover/grate should be inspected frequently and replaced at least every seven years or if found to be damaged broken cracked missing or not securely attached
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Do not exceed maximum flow rate stated on suction fitting
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Only replace a pump with one with a similar flow curve avoid a pump with a higher horsepower rating.
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To reduce the risk of body entrapment installation of the field fabricated sumps must be such that the top of the mounted EM2813 cover as Diagram 3.
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Cautionary: increasing flow by increasing pump size
EM2813 Suction Outlet Cover is rated for 150 GPM Wall Mounted or 238 GPM Floor
Mounted for single or multiple suction outlet use.
In the event of one suction outlet being blocked, the remaining suction
outlets serving that system shall have a flow rating capable of the full flow
of the pump (s) for the specific suction system.
Example: In the System shown in Diagram 1, two EM2813 suction outlet
covers are selected and mounted on the floor. These covers Cautionary:
increasing flow by increasing pump size EM2813 Suction Outlet Cover is rated
for 150 GPM Wall Mounted or 238 GPM Floor Mounted for single or multiple
suction outlet use.
In the event of one suction outlet being blocked, the remaining suction
outlets serving that system shall have a flow rating capable of the full flow
of the pump (s) for the specific suction system.
Example: In the System shown in Diagram 1, two EM2813 suction outlet
covers are selected and mounted on the floor. These covers
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: -Use a #2 Philips head Screwdriver.
NOTICE: When installing EM2813 refer to ANSI/APSP-16 2011 for the proper
instructions on how to construct the field-fabricated sump. See Illustration
on Page 3-4
Warning – Suction Entrapment Hazard.
Suction in suction outlets and/or suction outlet covers which are installed
in a small area and/or below the surrounding surface can cause severe injury
or death due to body entrapment hazard. To reduce the risk of body
entrapment, installation of the field fabricated sumps must be such that the
top of the mounted cover as Diagram 3 above the finished pool surface over an
area largerthan 40″on a diagonal.
Field built sumps must be built in accordance with the following:
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) D= inside pipe diameter.
(b) All dimensions stown are minimums.
(c) A broken line (—) indicates suggested sump configuration.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
EM2813
| Item No. | Part No. | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3011341 | M4X16 Screw | 6 |
| 2 | 1050060 | Lid | 1 |
| 3 | 1051175 | Base | 1 |
EM2816
| Item No. | Part No. | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3011161 | M4X25 Screw | 24 |
| 2 | 1050060 | Lid | 4 |
| 3 | 3018166 | Component Frame | 1 |
