Waterway 640-214x Vinyl Suction Outlet Instruction Manual

Waterway 640-214x Vinyl Suction Outlet

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: 640-214x V
• Country of Origin: USA
• Flow Ratings: 178 gpm floor / 132 gpm wall
• Manufacturer: Waterway

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Ensure the area is clear of debris and the sump configuration matches the authorized SOFA configuration 640-214xV.
2. Replace any missing, broken, or cracked cover/grates, sumps, or SOFA components before use.
3. Inspect and reattach any loose cover/grates before allowing users to access the pool.

Safety Precautions

• Follow all safety instructions provided in the owner’s manual and on the equipment.
• Do not modify the flow rate of the circulation system without proper evaluation.
• Regularly inspect the cover/grate for any damage and replace every seven years or if any issues are found.

FAQ

Q: How often should I inspect the cover/grate?
A: The cover/grate should VINYL ULTRA RETRO SUCTION OUTLET OWNER’S MANUAL
For Model Numbers: 640-214x V

10″ ULTRA RETRO VINYL SUCTION OUTLET SUMPLESS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VGBA 2017

WARNING:
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, UNDERSTAND,  be inspected and replaced at least every seven years, or if found to be damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

SOFA INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions shall always be followed, including the following: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, FOLLOW, AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
Any modification that increases the flow rate of the circulation system shall require a re-evaluation of the cover/grate and sump to ensure that the flow rating of the Suction Outlet Fitting Assembly (SOFA) is not exceeded.
Missing, broken, or cracked cover/grates, sumps, mud-frames, or any other SOFA 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• WARNING – SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD Suction in suction outlets and/or suction outlet covers which are damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can cause severe injury and/or death due to the following entrapment hazards:
• Hair Entrapment: Hair can become entangled in suction outlet cover.
• Limb Entrapment: A limb inserted into an opening of a suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover that is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached can result in a mechanical bind or swelling of the limb.
• Body Suction Entrapment: A negative pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result in an entrapment.
• Evisceration / Disembowelment Entrapment: A negative pressure applied directly to the intestines through an unprotected suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover which is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can result in evisceration/disembowelment entrapment.
• Mechanical Entrapment: There is potential for jewelry, swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe, or knuckle to be caught in an opening of a suction outlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.
• This cover/grate shall only be installed on the sump configuration authorized by these instructions – SOFA configuration 640-214xV, with certified flow rating 178 gpm floor / 132 gpm wall.

USE ONLY GENUINE WATERWAY REPLACEMENT PARTS

•  Suction cover life is 7 years, the sump wall fitting life is 14 years, the rest of the components have 25 year life, cover and all SOFA components shall be replaced on or before the end of service life.

• The use of adhesives or other attachment methods that prevent access to suction piping or SOFA components is prohibited.

• Please refer to Head Loss Curve.

• This is a blockable SOFA as marked on the suction cover.

• Hand tighten screws, DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS TO INSTALL FASTENERS. Ensure proper thread engagement to
  prevent cross-threading.

• Ensure proper flatness of installation surface.

• When mud-rings, sump and other components are held in place by the interior surface of the pool, the surface should be free of deterioration or voids

• Damaged Fasteners shall be replaced with original parts, and must be grade 316 stainless steel. The wall fitting shall be inspected for the presence of any CRACK or material loss. Cracked/damaged mud rings, sumps, or wall fittings shall
  be replaced.

• No unauthorized field modifications. Unauthorized modifications will void certification.

• This product is intended for use on gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, and roto-molded pools, spas and hot tubs.

• No modification shall be made to SOFA structure or flow path unless the configuration has been certified as a new SOFA.

• Service life begins the month and year in which SOFA components are installed with or without water.

• For winterization remove the cover and plug the inlet.

• Use TORX wrench and screw driver for service and removal of fasteners.

• Apply 20 in-lbs torque to TORX Screws.

• Observe cover/grate/fasteners for damage each operational day.

• check cover/grate for snugness to the sump/frame/wall fitting after installation.

• SOFA installation components with crack, chunks, or pieces broken off, stripped screw holes, and/or unusual discoloration should be replaced.

• The mounting surface or interior surface of the pool should be free of deterioration.

• Start installation of screws by hand to ensure proper thread engagement and to prevent cross-threading.

• Do not exceed the safe flow rating of SOFAs as listed.

• All SOFAs should be installed in accordance with Waterway installation instructions.

• Under no condition should SOFA special flow rating be exceeded while the pool is open.

• The capacity of secondary circulation system (skimmer, cutters, etc) should not be included when evaluating an individual suction system flow rating.

• For the flow rating for pools with multiple blockable SOFAs in one body of water without isolation valves: combine all SOFAs, minus the flow rate of one, if all are not equal use the larger flow rate.

• “Blockable” SOFAs in new pools shall be installed in multiple-SOFA system ONLY.

• “Blockable” SOFAs in existing pools with single SOFA systems shall be installed with an additional anti-entrapment device or system.

• This SOFA is suitable for in-place replacement.

• SOFA(s) should be chosen so that the individual suction system flow rate is greater than the pumping systems maximum system flow rate.

• The flow rating for existing pools with a single blockable SOFA is the flow rating of the SOFA when installed with an additional device to prevent suction entrapment.

• A single blockable SOFA in a system that does not have an additional device or systems shall result in a flow rate of zero.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS:

• Use two or more suction fitting on each pump suction line. The suction fittings shall be separated by a minimum of 3 ft. (91.44 cm), or if any are located closer they shall be located on two different planes (i.e., one on the bottom and one on the vertical wall, or one each on two separate vertical wall).
• In the event of one suction outlet being completely 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.
• Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas.
• The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the flow rating of any listed (per ASME A112.19.8-2007) suction outlet cover installed. In the event of one suction outlet being completely blocked, the remaining suction outlets serving the system shall have a flow rating capable of the full flow of the pump(s).
• Never use a pool or spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
• Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately.
• Two or more suction outlets per pump should be installed in accordance with latest APSP Standards and CPSC guidelines, and follow all National, State, and Local codes applicable.
• Replace the suction within 7 years from the installation date.
• Installation of a vacuum release system, which relieves entrapping suction, is recommended.

WARNING

• Failure to remove pressure test plugs and/or plugs used in winterization of the pool/spa from the suction outlets can result in an increased potential for suction entrapment as described on the previous page.
• Failure to keep suction outlet components clear of debris, such as leaves, dirt, hair, paper and other material, can result in an increased potential for suction entrapment as described on the previous page.
• 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.
• This fitting is rated at 178 GPM for floor mount and 132 GPM for wall mount. If the fitting is missing or broken, replace with a fitting of equivalent rating or higher. Use of a lower rated suction fitting could result in entrapment of the body which could result in serious injury including
• drowning.
• Do not use or operate pool, spa, or hot tub if this suction fitting is missing, broken or not secured per instructions. The suction fitting is intended to prevent entrapment of the body. Use of the spa hot tub with a missing, broken or improperly secured suction grate may result in serious
• personal injury including drowning.
• When the pool, spa or hot tub is in operation, suction is created at this fitting. Users of the spa or hot tub must be instructed not to come in contact with this fitting in such a way as to block its orifice. If a user of the spa or hot tub blocks this fitting with his/her body, serious personal
• injury or drowning may occur.
• It is imperative to securely attach the suction cover to the wall fittings (use only the original supplied screws or obtain original replacements). Do not over tighten the screws. Inspection of fasteners and observation for damaged/tampered with suction fittings is required.
• Any and all broken or missing parts must be replaced prior to starting spa or pool pump. Never operate spa or pool without drain cover in place and properly affixed, death or serious injury can result.
• Do not exceed the safe flow rate. Do not increase flow through system by increasing pump size or horsepower.
• Do not allow children to sit, play or interact with main drains or suction outlet.

FLOW PATH ZONE DIMENSIONS

This is a sumpless drain.

Sump Specifications:
This is a sumpless drain.

• A – PVC Pipe: 2”
• B – Minimum Sump Depth: 1”
• C – Minimum Ledge Depth: 1”
• D – Minimum Ledge Width: 1/2”
• E – Minimum Pipe Offset: 1/2”
• F – Minimum Length Before Reduction: 16” Pipe Orientation: Vertical to pool surface

VINYL ULTRA RETRO SUCTION OUTLET IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Ultra Retro is an underwater suction drain cover system intended to replace any drain cover up to 10 inches in diameter.
The maximum flow rate for Ultra Retro is 178 gallons per minute (GPM) Floor and 132 GPM Wall. Ultra Retro should operate best when used with residential pumps of up to 3 HP. Please ensure your pool or spa pump system meets this specification.
CAUTION: if you do not have two underwater points of suction in your pool or spa for each pump, safety issues regarding suction entrapment exist and could cause serious injury or death. Although Ultra Retro incorporates patent pending features to better protect from suction entrapment, this product may not resolve all single point of suction issues. If you do not have two underwater points of suction for each pump in your pool or spa, we recommend you contact a licensed pool builder or remodeler to install a second point of suction.

ULTRA RETRO SUCTION OUTLET INCLUDED COMPONENTS
Your Ultra Retro includes five important components. All components #1-4 below must be used for proper installation. These components are as follows:

1. Gray drain cover support plate
2. Drain cover
3. Vinyl ring
4. Eight white plastic oval slot plugs that must be installed in the drain cover support plate after it is affixed to the pool or spa surface
5. Three #10 x 7/8″ security screws to secure drain cover to drain cover support plate, together with a tool for installing these screws
6. Assorted screws and fasteners for attaching drain cover support plate to pool or spa surface (see Figure 1)

See the following Installation Instructions to determine which components you will need to use for your installation.

VINYL ULTRA RETRO SUCTION OUTLET COMPONENTS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn off all power to pool or spa and pump systems. Installation is easiest when pool or spa is drained.
   CAUTION: Draining a pool or spa may cause structural damage. Before draining contact your local licensed pool builder or remodeler.

2. Remove existing drain cover.

3. Place Vinyl ring on the liner.

4. Place the Support Plate (#8) over the Vinyl Ring (#10) (Figure 2).

5. Place the assembled support plate and ring over the vinyl sump. Line up the correct slots with the existing screw holes that were used for the previous grate cover.
   CAUTION: If the sump has brass inserts in it for machine screws DO NOT install; call Waterway for instructions.

6. Use the provided self-threading screws according to the following table (below). Apply 24 ft-lbs to self-threading screws. Ensure proper fit and no play.

Distance Between Pool Surface and Tops of Screw Hole|

Type of Self-Threading Screw

---|---
0 – 1/4″| #10 x 5/8″
1/4″ – 1/2″| #10 x 7/8″
1/2″ – 3/4″| #10 x 1 1/4″

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Align the drain cover support plate and ring over the ring or sump. The top of the outlet pipe should be recessed a minimum of 1 inch from the back of the plate (Figure 4).

2. Attach the drain cover support plate (#8) to the pool or spa surface with the appropriate screws as described in 3 above. Once installed, be sure that the drain cover support plate is firmly in place and cannot be pulled out of the pool or spa surface. The Drain cover support must be firmly in place or DO NOT proceed to next step.

3.  Securely snap all (8) eight oval slot plugs (#3) provided onto the (8) eight slots in the drain cover support plate (#8).
   This replacement SOFA is only acceptable for use if the
   provided fasteners can be installed as intended by these instructions Verify proper installation by checking that the sump dimensions meet the required dimensions shown for values A through F as
   well as the required pipe size.

4. Attach the drain cover (#2) to the drain cover support plate (#8) using the tool and the three 10 x 7/8 security screws provided. Waterway requires the use of security screws to secure the cover. Apply 20 In-Lbs torque to three Torx Security Screws on the cover. Ensure proper fit and no play.
   CAUTION: Use only supplied screws to secure the cover. DO NOT use power tools.

NOTE: For fastener repair, evaluation and replacement – if any of the listed fastener or fastener receptacles in these instructions are damaged in any manner such that that the required torque specification cannot be achieved, both the fastener and receptacle parts must be replaced

VINYL ULTRA RETRO SUCTION OUTLET HEAD LOSS CURVE

2” Connection: measured 15” downstream of the 90°elbow that was directly attached to the ‘sump’ (in this case, the fittings used to create an open pipe placed 1” below the bottom of the adapter plate); 2” sch 40 PVC

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WARRANTY

For product registration visit: www.waterwayplastics.com.
For Warranty questions or claims please contact point of purchase.

2200 East Sturgis Road, Oxnard CA 93030 • Phone 805.981.0262 • Fax 805.981.9403 www.waterwayplastics.com • waterway@waterwayplastics.com

References

• Waterway Plastics – Pool & Spa Supplies

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