GALLATIN LIFT WP 400

The Spectrum Aquatics Gallatin WP 400 (Part #153100 / #153100-00) is a commercial-grade, ADA-compliant water-powered (hydraulic) pool lift. Designed for stationary in-ground installation, it uses municipal or facility water pressure rather than electric actuators and rechargeable batteries, making it a mechanical alternative for facilities seeking a low-maintenance, grid-independent access solution.

It is commonly specified for outdoor municipal pools, community centers, and seasonal hospitality facilities that prefer to eliminate battery charging cycles, electronic control box upkeep, and actuator motor maintenance.

Key Technical Specifications

• Operating Principle: Water-Powered Hydraulic Drive — uses existing potable line water pressure (typically requiring 40 to 60 PSI static dynamic line pressure) to drive an internal hydraulic lifting piston.

• Lifting Capacity: 400 lbs (181.4 kg) dynamic commercial operating load rating.

• Deck Setback Range: Accommodates standard deck-to-water horizontal clearances from 6" up to 24" (standard skimmer pools, flat coping, and shallow curb/gutter profiles).

• Vertical Travel & Draft: Submerges the seat at least 18" below deck water level, exceeding the ADA Title III 16-inch minimum requirement for unassisted seated transfers.

• Rotation & Articulation: Features a manually assisted or pressure-assisted rotational sweep up to 360 degrees, allowing smooth transfer between the deck positioning zone and the pool interior.

• No Batteries or Electrical Grid: Completely eliminates the need for 24V DC batteries, charging stations, AC power supplies, and control boxes.

• Metallurgy & Coating: Heavy-wall 304L stainless steel, electropolished and treated with factory-applied Spectra Shield® to resist chloride pitting and corrosion (with 316L stainless steel available for high-saline or indoor chloramine environments).

• Control Valve System: Watertight mechanical control valve operable from both the deck level and by the user in the water, fully compliant with ADA single-handed operating force guidelines (under 5 lbs of valve operating force).

Plumbing & Utility Requirements

• Water Line Hookup: Connects via a standard heavy-duty, reinforced water supply hose to a threaded deck hose bib or recessed water supply box supplying 40–60 PSI.

• Drain / Discharge: Discharges spent pool-safe water directly into the pool or perimeter deck drains during the downward lowering cycle, depending on facility plumbing routing.

Anchor Infrastructure

• Deck Anchor Socket: Mounts into a standard 2.375" (2-3/8" OD) commercial anchor socket (Part #28520-00 / #75521 series, 6" embedment depth) fitted with a dedicated copper equipotential bonding lug.

• Surface Mount Compatibility: Compatible with Spectrum surface-mount baseplate assemblies where slab core drilling is prohibited due to post-tensioned cables.

• Legacy Retrofit: Can be installed into 1.90" sockets using the Spectrum Anchor Adapter sleeve (Part #28550-00).