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DBVA Series Engineered Direct Burial Vault System

DVBA Series Direct Burial Vault System provides a fully-engineered, 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

DBVA Series In-Ground Vault System, fully pre-assembled (SCH 80 PVC) and tested; composed of a 4-2”L x 3’-4“W x 4’-2”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 pump with integrated strainer basket; cartridge filter unit; water fill station assembly (if applicable), check valve(s) or combination flow meter/check valve option, 3” vent connections with ventilation fan; integral sump well and available 2” gravity drain connection; automatic submersible sump (if applicable) 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.

Note: Flush mounted tile set and diamond plate entry hatch options available. Depth may vary. Contact Fountain People

Technical Notes

  1. Vault must be installed at, or below the operating water level of the lowest pool basin.
  2. Surrounding grade must slope away from the vault and hatch entry.
  3. Vault drain connections are typically connected to sanitary sewer. Verify local requirements.
  4. Vault must be bonded utilizing a #8 AWG solid copper wire.
  5. Vault designed for “dry” installation. Consult civil for ground water conditions.
  6. 1/2 inch – 13×4 inch, stud anchor; 1/2 inch x 1/4 inch OD flat washer; 1/2 inch split lock washer (Qty. 4 each , 18-8 or 316 stainless steel).
  7. **Hex nut and lock washer may be substituted for stainless steel hex nut with nylon locking insert.