Model # VA2000S
Vac-Alert™ Model VA-2000S – Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) for Submerged Suction Applications
Entrapment Protection for Pools & Spas with Below-Water-Level Suction
The Vac-Alert™ VA-2000S is a specialized Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) engineered for submerged suction systems, where the circulation pump suction is located below the pool water surface. This model provides reliable and automatic protection against suction entrapment incidents by rapidly relieving dangerous vacuum pressure in the event of a blockage.
Equipped with a 0.375” orifice, the VA-2000S offers a balanced design that mitigates start-up vacuum surges while ensuring quick air induction into the piping system—effectively breaking the suction force and protecting bathers.
The unit's check valve assembly features a light 0.25 lb spring and a non-vented poppet, eliminating the risk of unwanted water migration into the SVRS unit due to hydrostatic pressure. This design ensures maximum responsiveness while preventing fouling or flooding in the surge chamber.
Key Features:
Designed for Submerged Suction Systems
Ideal for standard in-ground pools and spas where the pump sits below the water level.
Balanced Orifice Design
0.375” orifice opening allows limited protection from pump surge while rapidly introducing air to disrupt suction force during entrapment scenarios.
Reliable Check Valve Assembly
Light-duty 0.25 lb spring reduces sealing pressure for faster activation
Non-vented poppet prevents water ingress from positive hydrostatic pressure
No poppet disc or air vent to compromise sealing integrity
No Electrical Power Required
Fully mechanical system provides passive, automatic protection.
Quick Air Induction During Event
Restores safety within seconds by allowing atmospheric pressure to break the vacuum.
Meets Safety Regulations
Designed to assist with compliance for ANSI/APSP-7, VGB, and local entrapment protection codes.
Specifications:
Model: VA-2000S
Application: Submerged Suction (pump suction below water level)
Orifice Size: 0.375”
Spring Tension: 0.25 lbs
Poppet Type: Non-vented
Power Requirement: None (fully mechanical)
Compliance: Meets or supports VGB/ANSI/APSP entrapment safety requirements
Ideal Applications:
In-ground pools and spas
Facilities requiring VGB-compliant suction protection
Retrofits to existing submerged suction systems
Systems with consistent positive hydrostatic pressure
The Vac-Alert™ VA-2000S provides fast, passive suction release in submerged suction systems—helping to protect swimmers and meet entrapment safety standards with no electrical components or manual resets.
