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ANSI/ASME A112.19.17-2002
Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems for Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool, Spas, Hot Tub and Wading Pool Suction Systems
Establishes general requirements, dimensions and tolerances, materials, installation instructions, testing requirements, and markings and identification for SVRS Devices. SVRS Devices are intended to be utilized on pool, spa, hot tub, and or therapy unit suction systems. SVRS Devices covered under this standard are designed to prevent high vacuum occurrences that cause human body or body part suction entrapment. Demonstration of compliance with this Standard is merely an indication that the product meets the performance requirements and specifications contained in thisStandard. The responsibility for verification of the device? performance on anycirculation system shall be the responsibility of the design professional.The provisions of this Standard are not intended to prevent the use of any alternatematerial or method of construction, provided any such alternate meets the intent andrequirements of this Standard.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers [asme]