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You’llspoil

No one’sfun,

Vortex!

Oh!Who are

you?

I am the Guardian! It’s myjob to help you get the most funout of your pool. And that meanskeeping characters like Vortex

under control.

Guardianactivated!

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The Guardian here is beingmodest.He’s actually one ofthe layers of protection.

You mean like alayer cake?

No, silly,you can’t

eat apool!

Actually,Austin,she’sclose.

You see, thelayers of protection

are a whole bunchof ways to protect

you and your friendsaround the pool.

That’s right,guardian. Fencestall enough tokeep kids and

even adults out.

LikeFences.

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Your localbuilding codescan tell you how

they shouldbe made.

Also, fencesshould have gatesand it’s best that…

…the gate opensaway from the pool.

And, it shouldalways be self-closing

and self-locking.

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And Brian, I noticed you also installedthose self-closing and self-latching doors

from your house to the pool.

Yeah, we did thatat the same time we

built the pool. I madesure the latches werehigh enough to keep

little hands away.

Another layer of protection.pool covers like this one

are physical barriers.

Poolcovers!

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The only replacement motor with

built-in-electronics that delivers an added

layer of pool safety combined with superb pump

protection and performance!

Suction Entrapment Protection*

Low Water Cut-Off Protection

Electronic Monitoring Built In

Easy-To-Install Replacement Motor

Auto-Reset – Less Nuisance Tripping

www.guardiansofpoolsafety.com

Why choose GUARDIAN Motors

for your pool or spa?

Need To Replace Your Existing Pool Pump Motor? Then you should consider the Guardian®

*SVRS does NOT protect against the four other types of entrapment: hair entanglement, mechanical entrapment, limb entrapment, evisceration/disembowelment.

Copyright © 2010 A. O. Smith Corporation

He’s right.They preventchildren, like

you, fromentering thepool when

there’s no onearound towatch you.

But you’ve got tomaintain them…Remove

any rain that mightaccumulate on them, sothey don’t rip or sag.

Oh, andkeep kidsand petsoff the

cover toprevent

accidentaldamage.

Levitation rayactivated!

Yap!Yap!Yap!Yap!

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Warning!Warning!Warning!

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Door and window alarmsare part of the

second layer of protection.

If someonetries to getinto the poolarea withoutpermission,the alarmgoes off.

Warning!Warning!

Unauthorizedwaterentry!

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Other typesof alarms

sound if thewater’s

surface isdisturbed.

And ifwe hear

the alarm,we check

it outimmediately.

secondscount!

Yes,theydo.

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Anothersafetydevice!

My name ismaria lopez. My

telephone numberis 123-444-5555 and

my address isTipp City Lane!

Excellent!

Everyone?

And wetaught

everyonetheir name,address

andtelephonenumber.

Dial 911!And what do you doin case of emergency?

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www.safekids.org/water

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www.safekids.org/water

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There’s anotherdangerous situationthat everyone should

be aware of.

He’s right again.Suction entrapment can

happen to anyone…

…It doesn’tmatter if

they’re youngor old, good

swimmer or not.But most of all

it can happento children.

Warning!Warning!Warning!PotentialSuction

entrapmentSituation!

FFZSSHH!

FFZSSHH!

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What can happen sometimes,is the water drawn through

your pool or spa draincan create suction.

Exactly! Ithappens whenthe drain iscovered orblocked andsometimes,the suction

is so strong,it can trap aperson andthey can’t

freethemselves.

This is what’s called an anti-entrapmentdrain cover. It’s specially designed to reduceor even prevent various forms of entrapment.

Suction entrapmentalert withdrawn.

Like avacuum

cleaner?

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Guardianactivated!Guardian

on patrol!

And thenthere’s theGuardian

motor. It’sequippedwith an

electroniccontrol

module thatmonitors

your pool.It detectsthe flowof waterthrough

thedrains.

And if it detectsa change in flow?

Change inload

conditions!WArning!Guardianshutting

downpump

system!

If there’s achange in flowthat could be

caused byentrapment,

the Guardianshuts off thepump, and thatreleases the

vacuum.

Suction entrapmentalert withdrawn!

Guardian reactivating!

Whoosh!Whoosh!

Washunk!Washunk!

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There’s one morelayer of protection in

every safe pool…

Makesure

childrenwho usethe poolknow howto swim.And thatyou can

swim,too!

And knowCPR andFirst aid.

Children requireconstant supervision anda good rule of thumbis to maintain hands-onsupervision with infants

and toddlers.

That’s why wealways tell you to

ask permissionbefore you evengo near a poolAnd why eitherdad or I are

there to watch.

And whenwe have

our poolparty thisafternoon,there willalways besomeonewatchingthe pool

at alltimes.

Toddler alert!Toddler Alert!

…andthat’syou.

And everyoneshould know thesafety rules.

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Kids, you can use thisLayers of Protection checklist

to discuss pool safety withyour parents and friends!

Don’t forget,only get in a

pool or spa whenan adult is present

to supervise.And be mindful of,

and stay clearof, drains.

A pool or spa can givea lifetime of fun if you

remember safety first!

GUARDIANS OF POOL SAFETY“Layers of Protection” Safety Checklist• Fencing• Gates• Doors• Drain Covers (anti-entrapment)• SVRS (Safety Vacuum Release System)• Alarms

• Pool Cover• Rescue Equipment• Telephone/Emergency Numbers• Swimming Lessons• CPR/First Aid Training• Safe Swimming Rules o Get Permission First o Adult Supervision Is A Must o Watch Out for Others o Avoid Horseplay o Diving – Use extreme caution o No Electrical Devices Near Water o Proper Housekeeping (Toys Put Away, Chemicals Stored Correctly, etc.)

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Now you are all

Guardians of Pool Safety!

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Electrical Products Company Cares

For more pool safety information, ideas, and fun learning activi-ties, visit the Guardians of Pool Safety campaign web site. There you will find child-friendly content as well as valuable information for parents and caregivers. You will also find links to organizations dedicated to educating families about water safety and to the prevention of child drowning, including:

www.guardiansofpoolsafety.com

U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission www.poolsafety.gov

Safe Kids USAwww.safekids.org/water

National Drowning Prevention Alliancewww.ndpa.org

American Academy of Pediatricswww.aap.org

American Red Crosswww.redcross.org

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP)www.apsp.org

Independent Pool & Spa Service Association, Inc. (IPSSA)www.ipssa.com

Swim for Life Foundationwww.swimforlife.org

A. O. Smith cares about consumer safety and developed the innovative line of Guardian replacement motors with built-in safety vacuum release system (SVRS) to help reduce the likelihood of pool and spa full-body entrapment accidents. Guardian motors offer an extra level of affordable protection for pool owners and those under their supervision. When utilized in conjunction with proper drain covers and other safeguards including those prescribed by local regulations and the many optional yet valuable “layers of protection”, the SVRS protec-tion provided by a Guardian motor can help lead to in-creased pool safety for the entire family and a lifetime of enjoyment in and around pools and spas. However, no system or other safeguard can ever replace or reduce the need for safety-conscious behavior and constant supervision. As a reminder, children should be taught to always ask before approaching a pool or spa and must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times when in or around swimming areas. And everyone should be reminded to avoid playing near or sitting on drain covers.

To request additional copies of the “Guardians of Pool Safety”, to access activity page solutions, and to learn more about pool safety, visit www.guardiansofpoolsafety.com. You can also find more informa-tion abut the Guardian replacement motor including product literature and demonstration videos.

The only replacement motor with built-in-electronics that delivers an added layer of pool safety combined with superb pump protection and performance!

Suction Entrapment Protection*

Low Water Cut-Off Protection

Electronic Monitoring Built In

Easy-To-Install Replacement Motor

Auto-Reset – Less Nuisance Tripping

Why choose GUARDIAN for your pool or spa?

Need To Replace Your Existing Pool Pump Motor? Then you should consider the Guardian®

Copyright © 2010 A. O. Smith Corporation

*SVRS does NOT protect against the four other types of entrapment: hair entanglement, mechanical entrapment, limb entrapment, evisceration/disembowelment. www.guardiansofpoolsafety.com

HELP PREVENT DROWNINGS!

Supervision: never take your eyes o� children in the water

Barriers: keep kids out of the pool area; install a 4-foot fence with self-closing and self-latching gates, and alarms on doors leading to the pool.

Avoid Entrapment: never enter a pool or spa with a broken or missing drain cover. Ask your pool operator if your pool or spa’s drains are compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.

Learn how to swim

Teach children basic water safety tips

Know how to respond in water emergencies

Learn CPR

Tips for Safety Around the PoolThe Pool and Spa Safety Act

www.PoolSafety.govwww.PoolSafety.gov

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