DBVB Series Engineered Direct Burial Vault System
DBVB Series Direct Burial Vault System provides a pre-fabricated, underground enclosure for the fountain pumping, filtration and electrical controls. The vault may utilize a landscape, tile set or diamond plate access hatch.
Product Specification
DBVB Series In-Ground Vault System, fully pre-assembled (SCH 80 PVC) and tested; composed of a 5’-4” L x 4’-10” W x 4’-9” D heavy duty fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) vault with white gel-coat interior and light gray gel-coat exterior, FRP access cover (green) with stainless steel hinge attachment, locking hardware tab (lock not included), containing a self-priming filter pump with integrated strainer basket; cartridge filter unit display pump; water fill station assembly (if applicable), check valve(s) or combination flow meter/check valve option, 6” vent connections with ventilation fan; integral sump well and available 2” gravity drain connection; automatic submersible sump pump; U.L. 508 listed control panel, (NEMA 4) includes: main disconnect switch; pump motor starter with circuit breaker (single phase application), motor starter with adjustable, solid-state motor protector (three phase applications), 24/7 two-channel programmable time clock for pump and (lights if applicable). Note: GFCI breakers and water level/low level cutoff control circuitry included if applicable; H.O.A. switches with illumination indication and labeling.
Technical Notes
- Vault must be installed at, or below the operating water level of the lowest pool basin.
- Surrounding grade must slope away from the vault and hatch entry.
- Vault drain connections are typically connected to sanitary sewer. Verify local requirements.
- Vault must be bonded utilizing a #8 AWG solid copper wire.
- Vault designed for “dry” installation. Consult civil for ground water conditions.
- 1/2 inch – 13×4 inch, stud anchor; 1/2 inch x 1-1/4 inch OD flat washer; 1/2 inch hex nut; 1/2 inch split lock washer (qty. 4 each, 18-8 or 316 stainless steel).
- **hex nut and lock washer may be substituted for stainless steel hex nut with nylon locking insert.