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ASME A112.19.8 Document Information:
Title
Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
ASME International
Publication Date:
Mar 30, 2007
Scope:
General Requirements.
This Standard establishes materials, testing, and marking
requirements for suction fittings that are designed to be totally
submerged for use in swimming pools, wading pools, spas, and hot
tubs, as well as other aquatic facilities.
Definition.
Suction fittings shall be defined as all components, including
the sump and/or body, cover/grate, and hardware.
Compliance.
Demonstration of compliance for this Standard is merely an
indication that the product meets performance requirements and
specifications contained in this Standard.
Revisions.
The provisions of this Standard shall not be construed to
prevent the use of any alternate material or method of construction
provided any such alternate meets the full intent of the
standard.
Exclusions
Skimmers shall be excluded from evaluation to this Standard.
Vacuum connection covers shall be excluded from evaluation to
this Standard.
Types of Suction Fittings
General.
A manufacturer or designer of any suction outlet cover/grate
shall indicate under which Type the cover/grate is listed.
Field Fabricated Outlets.
All nonmanufactured suction outlets constructed in the field
with individual components shall be considered as "Field Fabricated
Outlets."
Venturi Outlets.
All venturi activated indirect-suction outlets or venturi
activated debris collection systems shall be considered as "Venturi
Outlets."
Swim Jet Combination Fittings.
All swim jet combination fittings that combine suction and
discharge into one housing, creating a high velocity, high volume
stream of water to swim, jog, or walk against, as well as massage,
shall be considered "Swim Jet Combination Fittings."
Submerged Suction Outlets.
All other suction outlets for use in swimming pools, wading
pools, spas, and hot tubs, as well as all other aquatic facilities,
shall be considered as "Submerged Suction Outlets."
Single or Multiple Usage
Cover/grates that pass the body entrapment portion of this
Standard as well as meeting all other requirements in this Standard
shall be permanently marked "For Single or Multiple Drain Use,"
"For Single Drain Use," or "For Multiple Drain Use Only" at the
manufacturer's option.
Cover/grates that fail the body entrapment portion of this
Standard or any other requirements of this Standard may not be
certified under this Standard.
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