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“Save a child’s life... Vac-AlertTM saves lives”www.vac-alert.com
Vac-AlertTM Safety Vacuum Release System can prevent serious entrapment injuries and deaths!
Cost-Effective Design and Construction
•Allmechanical,non-electricaldesignformaintenance-freeoperation.
• Long-lasting,moistureresistantPVC,316StainlessSteelandVitonSealconstruction.
• Easyinstallation-typicallyunder30minutes
• Simpleadjustmentandmanualreset
• 3-yearlimitedwarranty
SVRS-105
Vac-AlertTM of California
1260 North Dutton, Suite 205
Santa
Rosa,
CA
95401
(800)
374-7405
(phone)
(707)
576-8286
(fax)
info@vac-alert.com
Your Drain is a Potential Killer — But it Doesn’t Have To Be
Don’t wait until a tragedy strikes!
Everyyear,toomanychildrenandadultsaredrownedorseriouslyinjuredwhentheyareheldunderwaterbyvacuumsuctionoftheirpoolorspacirculationsystem.Manypeopleareunawareofthedangersposedbysuctionthatcanmaimorkillinaninstant.
Now there is a way
to protect your family
and friends
from this tragedy...
Vac-AlertTM
TheVac-AlertTMSafetyVacuumReleaseSystem(SVRS)isaselfmonitoring,non-electrical,low-maintenancesafetysystemthatrespondsinmillisecondstoanincreaseinpumpsuctionvacuumthatcanbecausedwhensomeoneistrapped.Thesystemsspringloadedpistonreactsquickly—openingtoatmosphereandreleasingthelifethreateningsystemsuction.
Don’t take chances with your pool or spa safety!
Does Vac-AlertTM VA-2000 meet the new state codes?
Vac-AlertTMVA-2000meetsorexceedsallnewstatecodesregardingentrapmentprotection.Vac-AlertTMisthirdpartytestedtomeettheperformancerequirementscomplyingwithASME/ANSI112.19.17manufacturedSafetyVacuumReleaseSystem(SVRS).
Will Vac-AlertTM affect my operating system suction or return pressure?
Properlyinstalled,Vac-AlertTMVA-2000willnotaffectoperatingflow.Vac-AlertTMisdesignedtoreacttoasuddenspikeinvacuum.Waterneverenterstheunititself,thereforeyoursystemwillnotbenegativelyaffected.
How does the Vac-AlertTM prevent entrapment?
Apistonlocatedinthehousingoftheunitwillreacttoanapproximatefive-inchspikeincreaseinvacuum.Thisspikesimulatesthesuctionincreaseduringanactualentrapment.Pistonactivationintroducesairintothesuctionlineandinstantaneouslycavitatesthepumpandreleasesvacuum.
How do I maintain Vac-AlertTM VA-2000?
Vac-AIertTMVA-2000comeswitha3-yearlimitedwarranty.Vac-AlertTM’sdurablePVC,VitonSealsandrustresistant316stainlesssteelconstructionguaranteeslong-lastingreliableservice.Vac-AlertTM’sallmechanical,non-electricaldesignen-suresthatyouwillneverbeforcedtoreplacecostlyelectricalswitches,relaysorsolenoidsthataredestroyedbychemicalvaporandmoistureintrusion.
Should I install a Vac-AlertTM on every pump?
Moststatesrequireone(1)SVRSforeverypumpthatdrawswaterfromthepool.Including:spas,fountains,slidesandvacuumports.
Will Vac-AlertTM “burn up” my pump if it trips?
TheVA-2000isdesignedwithatwo-poundcheckvalvetomaintainanapproximate30%flowiftripped.Thisismorethanadequateflowtoprotectthepumpbutallowsnorealvacuumtobere-established.
How is Vac-AlertTM VA-2000 SVRS installed?
Vac-AlertTMiseasilyinstalledandadjustedwithinthirtyminutes.Vac-AlertTMisverticallymountedby“teeing”intothesuctionlinebetweenthemaindrainoutletandthepoolpump.AdetailedinstallationDVDandfieldguideisincludedwitheveryVac-AlertTMpurchase.
How do I purchase Vac-AlertTM
Vac-AlertTMVA-2000SVRSmaybepurchasedbycontractors/installersfromanyauthorizeddistributor.
How do I ensure Vac-AlertTM is working properly?
Vac-AlertTMcanbemat-testedatthemaindrainoraballvalvemaybeplumbedinbetweenthemaindrainandtheVA-2000.ItisrecommendedthattheVac-Alertbetestedonamonthlybasisbytheenduserwhilethepool&spaareinservice.
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