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VGB Series Covers and Frames -
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007) Compliant

8" Retrofit Low Profile Anti-Entrapment Pool Drain Cover and Frame

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of main drain covers compliant with the new Virginia GraemeBaker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor: 100 GPM at 4.2 fps/ Wall: 70 GPM at 2.9 fps
• Dual:
  Floor: 100 GPM at 2.1 fps/ Wall: 70 GPM at 1.5 fps
• Triple System:
  Floor: 200 GPM at 2.8 fps/ Wall: 140 GPM at 1.9 fps
  Floor/Wall: 108 GPM at 1.5 fps
• 7.7 sq. in. Opening
• 3 Sets of different Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Super Strong UV Resistant ABS/ ASA Material
• Easily and Safely Retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames and Sumps That Model #s LP8AVxxx and 8AVxxx Do Not Already Fit Alloy Brass Foundry (ABF), Afras, Splash, Swimquip, Caretaker/ Polaris, Advanced (APP), Hayward and certain Custom molded (CMP)
• Patent Pending Flow-Max® Technology
• Super Low-Profile Eliminates Cleaner Hang-Ups
• Meets or Exceeds ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 National Standards and ASTM G154 UV Testing
• USPC Listed with IAPMO R&T
• Installation Instructions

8" Retrofit Low Profile Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - WHITE

8" Retrofit Low Profile Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - BLACK

8" Retrofit Low Profile Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - LT. GRAY

9" Square Retrofit to 8" Anti-Entrapment Pool Drain Cover

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia GraemeBaker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor: 88 GPM at 3.2 fps
  Wall: 70 GPM at 2.6 fps
• Dual:
  Floor: 88 GPM at 1.6 fps
  Wall: 70 GPM at 1.3 fps
• Triple System:
  Floor: 176 GPM at 2.1 fps
  Wall: 140 GPM at 1.7 fps
  Floor/Wall: 123 GPM at 1.5 fps
• 8.8 sq. in. Opening
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Super Strong UV Resistant ABS/ASA Material
• Easily and Safely Retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames. Fits: Hayward, Waterway, American (Pentair #2), PacFab
• All Components (Cover, Adapter Plate, Frame, Screws) Meet or Exceed ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 National Standards and ASTM G154 UV Testing Exposure
• USPC Listed with IAPMO R&T
• Installation Instructions

9" Square Retrofit to 8" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover - WHITE 

18" x 18" Square Frame for Anti-Entrapment Grate - WHITE 

12" Square Retrofit to 10" Anti-Entrapment Main Drain Cover

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor: 206 GPM at 5.8 fps
  Wall: 96 GPM at 2.8 fps
• Dual:
  Floor: 206 GPM at 2.9 fps
  Wall: 96 GPM at 1.4 fps
• Triple System:
  Floor: 412 GPM at 3.9 fps
  Wall: 288 GPM at 2.7 fps
  Floor/Wall: 157 GPM at 1.5 fps
• 11.2 sq. in. Opening
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Super Strong UV Resistant ABS/ASA Material
• Easily and Safely Retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames. Fits: Hayward, Waterway, American (Pentair #2), PacFab
• All Components (Cover, Adapter Plate, Frame, Screws) Meet or Exceed ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 National Standards and ASTM G154 UV Testing Exposure
• USPC Listed with IAPMO R&T
• Installation Instructions

12" Square Retrofit to 10" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover - WHITE 

32" Channel Drain Anti-Entrapment AV-Style Pool Drain Cover and 3-Port Fabricated Sump - The Unblockable!

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• A Single, Unblockable Suction Outlet that Exceeds the New VGB Mandate and ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 Standard
  For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions for Plumbing, Hydrostatic Valve/Drain Pipe & Single or Multi-Pump Connections)
• Single:
  Floor: 236 GPM at 3.4 fps
  Wall: 136 GPM at 1.9 fps
• Dual:
  Floor: 472 GPM at 3.4 fps
  Wall: 272 GPM at 1.9 fps
  Floor/Wall: 211 GPM at 1.5 fps
• 25.9 sq. in. Opening
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Super Strong UV Resistant ABS/ASA Material
• 3 Ports: Bottom 2.5" OD, 2.0" ID S/S; Inside 2.0" Threaded FPT; Two 2" Threaded Plugs Included
• Meets or Exceeds ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 National Standards and ASTM G154 UV Testing Exposure
• USPC Listed with IAPMO R&T
• Installation Instructions

32" Channel Drain Anti-Entrapment AV-Style Suction Outlet Cover - WHITE

9" x 9" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame

NEW especially designed and engineered for ALL 1.0 and 1.5 fps states - works on all drains but a must for gravity drain systems!!

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia GraemeBaker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor: 207 GPM at 1.5 fps/ Wall: TBD
• 44.2 sq. in. Opening
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Superior UV-resistant engineered polymers
• Easily and Safely Retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames: AquaStar (p/n 9xxx, pre-VBG "flat"); Pentair (#1) with 3/4" deep existing frames and 4 hole screw pattern
• All components (cover, frame, screws) meet or exceed NSF 50/ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 national standards and ASTM G154 UV testing exposure
• Installation Instructions

9" x 9" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - WHITE 

9" x 9" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - BLACK 

9" x 9" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - LT. GRAY  

 18" x 18" Square Frame for Anti-Entrapment Grate - WHITE

18" x 18" Square Frame for Anti-Entrapment Grate - BLACK 

18" x 18" Square Frame for Anti-Entrapment Grate - LT. GRAY 

12" x 12" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame

NEW especially designed and engineered for ALL 1.0 and 1.5 fps states - works on all drains but a must for gravity drain systems!!

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia GraemeBaker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor/Wall: 361 GPM at 1.3 fps
  Floor/Wall: 400 GPM at 1.5 fps
• 85.2 sq. in. Opening
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Superior UV-resistant engineered polymers
• Easily and Safely Retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames: AquaStar (p/n 12xxx, pre-VBG "flat"); Pentair (#1) with 3/4" deep existing frames and 4 hole screw pattern
• All components (cover, frame, screws) meet or exceed NSF 50/ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 national standards and ASTM G154 UV testing exposure
• Installation Instructions

12" x 12" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - WHITE  

12" x 12" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - BLACK  

12" x 12" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - LT. GRAY 

9" x 9" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover

NEW especially designed and engineered for ALL 1.0 and 1.5 fps states - works on all drains but a must for gravity drain systems!!

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia GraemeBaker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor: 207 GPM at 1.5 fps
  Wall: TBD
• 44.2 sq. in. Opening
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Superior UV-resistant engineered polymers
• Easily and Safely retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames. Fits: Hayward, Waterway, American (Pentair #2), PacFab with 1" existing frames and 8 hole screw pattern
• All components (cover, frame, screws) meet or exceed NSF 50/ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 national standards and ASTM G154 UV testing exposure
• Installation Instructions

9" x 9" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover - WHITE 

9" x 9" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover - BLACK 

9" x 9" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover - LT. GRAY 

9" x 9" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover - DK. GRAY 

12" x 12" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame

NEW especially designed and engineered for ALL 1.0 and 1.5 fps states - works on all drains but a must for gravity drain systems!!

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia GraemeBaker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor/Wall: 361 GPM at 1.3 fps
  Floor/Wall: 400 GPM at 1.5 fps
• 85.2 sq. in. Opening
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Superior UV-resistant engineered polymers
• Easily and Safely retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames. Fits: Hayward, Waterway, American (Pentair #2), PacFab with 1" existing frames and 8 hole screw pattern
• All components (cover, frame, screws) meet or exceed NSF 50/ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 national standards and ASTM G154 UV testing exposure
• Installation Instructions

12" x 12" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - WHITE 

12" x 12" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - BLACK 

12" x 12" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - LT. GRAY 

12" x 12" Square Retrofit "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame - DK. GRAY 

Hayward VGB Compliant Floor and Wall Suction Outlet Covers

Hayward covers safety with variety and style. New safety suction outlets meet all federal requirements. This main drain cover will only fit Hayward main drains.

For concrete or vinyl/fiberglass pools, Hayward industry approved suction outlets and covers are available in a wide range of styles, sizes and colors to satisfy any installation requirement. Whether you install frame and covers, for residential or commercial pools, or sump-type drains, Hayward suction outlets set the standard in quality and value.

Legislation leads to performance enhancements:
Two major changes in the pool industry address the enhanced performance requirements for pool safety.

1. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has released ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 - 2007 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. The revisions for this standard include testing of outlet cover to prevent hair entanglement, body entrapment, and finger entrapment as well as improved Ultra Violet (UV) stability of outlet covers.
2. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety act promotes the safe use of pools, spas and hot tubs by imposing mandatory federal requirements for suction entrapment avoidance. Effective December 20, 2008 the Act will be administered by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

It is important to determine if a drain cover is compliant with the requirements.
Hayward drain covers compliant with the new standard will have ANSI/ASME embossment on each drain cover to indicate it is compliant.

Product Specifications:

• Size: 7 7/8" Dia.
• Flow Rate: 125

Hayward VGB Compliant Suction Outlet Cover and Screws Only 

Hayward VGB Compliant Main Drain Cover, Frame & Screws Kit - 2 pk

Hayward Drain Grate Wall Rated - 72 gpm Flow Rate - Only fits Hayward frames

Paramount SDX High Flow Safety Drain Covers

SAFETY DRAINS FOR NEW OR EXISTING POOLS AND SPAS

Paramount Pool and Spa Systems' SDX High Flow Safety Drain boasts a flow rate of 200gpm on the floor and 192gpm on the wall and is compatible for pumps up to 3hp.  Installed with at least two SDX drains teed together to comply with split suction codes, SDX serves as a wall drain and also as a floor drain if debris removal is not a concern.  SDX is available in eight colors for Concrete, Vinyl, and One-Piece pools.

Features and Benefits

• Compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
• Available for concrete, vinyl and fiberglass pools and spas
• High Flow Rating for use with large HP or even multiple pumps:
• 2 SDX drains – 200gpm floor, 192gpm wall
• 3 SDX drains – 300gpm floor, 288gpm wall
• 4 SDX drains – 400gpm floor, 384gpm wall

SDX protects against all five recognized forms of entrapment, Body, Hair, Mechanical, Limb, and Evisceration

• Patented design achieves high flow with sixty independent suction points
• Dome shape to prevent a seal with a swimmer
• Anti-vortex shield to block contact with direct-suction

Missing cover prevention security complies with next generation safety standards

• Stainless steel security screws
• Secondary support plate secured to protect the sump and fittings

Exceeds anti-entrapment requirements of:

• ASME A112.19.8 – 2007 ~ Tested and Listed by IAPMO, a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) accredited by ANSI
• Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
• International Residential Code, Section AG106.2 ~ Suction Fittings
• Complies with ANSI/APSP-7 2006
• SDX retrofits to all existing concrete drains up 10”, with a unique adapter plate

SDX is included with the MDX2 Debris Removal System as a second point of suction.

 Paramount SDX Retro Safety Drain Cover - White

Paramount SDX Retro Safety Drain Cover - Gray 

Paramount SDX Retro Safety Drain Cover - Black 

18" x 18" Square Frame with Four (4) 9"x9" "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Covers

NEW especially designed and engineered for ALL 1.0 and 1.5 fps states - great for gravity drain systems and direct suction!

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi-Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8a-2008)." Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company whose product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a-2008)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor/Wall: 896 GPM at 1.6 fps
  (Floor/Wall: 828 GPM at 1.5 fps)
• 176.8 sq. in. Opening
• Lime Green Colored "Swimming Man" Plug easily identifies VGB 2008 Compliant Cover From On Deck or Underwater
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Superior UV-resistant engineered polymers
• Easily and Safely Retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames: AquaStar (p/n 18xxx, pre-VBG "flat"); Pentair (#1 selling) with 3/4" deep existing window grid frames and 4x4 screw hole pattern
• All components (cover, frame, screws) meet or exceed NSF 50/ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a-2008 national standards and ASTM G154 UV testing exposure

 Aquastar 18" x 18" Square Frame with Four (4) 9"x 9" "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Covers - White

24" x 24" Square Frame with Four (4) 12" x 12" "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Covers

NEW especially designed and engineered for ALL 1.0 and 1.5 fps states - great for gravity drain systems and direct suction!

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi-Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8a-2008)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company whose product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a-2008)

Features:

• For Single or Multiple Drain Use
  (See Installation Instructions)
• Single:
  Floor/Wall: 1444 GPM at 1.3 fps
  (Floor/Wall: 1600 GPM at 1.5 fps)
• 340.8 sq. in. Opening
• Lime Green Colored "Swimming Man" Plug easily identifies VGB 2008 Compliant Cover From On Deck or Underwater
• #316 Stainless Steel Screws
• Manufactured from Superior UV-resistant engineered polymers
• All components (cover, frame, screws) meet or exceed NSF 50/ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a-2008 national standards and ASTM G154 UV testing exposure

Aquastar 24" x 24" Square Frame with Four (4) 12"x 12" "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Covers - White 

Hayward White Square Safety Frame & Grate

Hayward covers safety with variety and style. New safety suction outlets frames and covers meet all federal requirements. For concrete or vinyl/fiberglass pools, Hayward industry approved suction outlets and covers are available in a wide range of styles, sizes and colors to satisfy any installation requirement. Whether you install frame and covers, for residential or commercial pools, or sump-type drains, Hayward suction outlets set the standard in quality and value.

 Hayward 9"x 9" White Square Safety Frame & Grate

 Hayward 12" x 12" White Square Safety Frame & Grate

Hayward 18" x 18" White Square Safety Frame 

Aquastar Square Wave Anti-Entrapment Grate

Specially designed and engineered for ALL 1.0 and 1.5 fps states - a must for gravity drain systems!!

As of December 20, 2008 all Commercial & Semi Commercial Pools will have to Replace all their Main Drain and Side Wall Suctions Covers to come into compliance with the new "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act (A112.19.8-2007)". Aqua Star Pool Products is Proud to make everything in America at our San Diego, CA location. Aqua Star is the First Company who's product meets this New Standard VGB Act! Our all New VGB Series is the AquaStar line of suction outlet covers compliant with the new Virginia GraemeBaker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007)

Features:

• Easily and Safely Retrofits to Most Brand's Existing Frames: AquaStar (p/n 9xxx, pre-VBG "flat"); Pentair (#1) with 3/4" deep existing frames and 4 hole screw pattern
• All components (cover, frame, screws) meet or exceed NSF 50/ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 national standards and ASTM G154 UV testing exposure

Aquastar 9" X 9" Square Wave Anti-Entrapment Grate - White

12" x 12" Square "Wave" Anti-Entrapment Suction Outlet Cover and Frame -White  

Aquastar 18" X 18" Square Wave Anti-Entrapment Grate - White

Aquastar 24" X 24" Square Wave Anti-Entrapment Grate - White