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Paramount Fitness MDX-R3 Owner's Manual

Vgb compliant debris drain

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Safety compliant according to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety
Act ANSI/APSP - 16 - 2011
Compliant with ANSI/APSP - 7 - 2006.
NOTICE
WARNING
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OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE -
To Installers: Read and follow these instructions. Give these instructions to the facility owner to
keep for future reference. Follow all codes and regulations that apply to the design, installation
and use of suction outlet fittings.
MDX-R3 and SDX must be installed in accordance with Paramount's written instruction
manual, and in conformity with applicable Federal, State, Local and Swimming pool industry
building and safety codes.
REV01
Publish Date 061318
MDX-R3 FOR FIBERGLASS POOLS
SUBMERGED SUCTION OUTLET
FOR MULTIPLE DRAIN USE FOR USE ON FLOOR
EUROPE

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Summary of Contents for Paramount Fitness MDX-R3

  • Page 1 Follow all codes and regulations that apply to the design, installation and use of suction outlet fittings. MDX-R3 and SDX must be installed in accordance with Paramount’s written instruction WARNING manual, and in conformity with applicable Federal, State, Local and Swimming pool industry building and safety codes.
  • Page 2: Signal Words And Symbols Used In This Manual

    Signal Words and Symbols Used In This Manual This Owner’s Manual and Installation Guide contains specific precautions and symbols to identify safety-related information. You will find DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING and NOTICE symbols which require special attention. Please read them carefully and follow these precautions as indicated! They will explain how to avoid hazards that may endanger you or persons using or maintaining your pool or spa.
  • Page 3 The MDX-R3 VGB Compliant Debris Drain is only available to certified contractors for the same reason certified electricians are required to connect filtration pumps to public utilities; both require proper training and certification to assure no hidden hazards are built into the project.
  • Page 4 Maximum Pump Size: NOTICE MDX-R3 is rated for a maximum of 132 GPM (500 LPM). While system flow rate will vary with pump size and the Total Head Loss for a given system, virtually any modern pump is capable of exceeding this limit, therefore it is the responsibility of the system designer to make sure it is not possible to exceed 132 GPM (500 LPM).
  • Page 5 (492) (530) (568) (606) (643) (681) (719) (757) (795) FLOW GPM (LPM) MDX-R3 INSTALLATION WITH CANISTER WITHOUT CANISTER Installation Method 1: MV FUSE DECK SIDE MV FUSE IN TO PUMP CANISTER 2ND SUCTION OUTLET TRUNK LINE MUST BE 2ND SUCTION OUTLET...
  • Page 6 MDX-R3 INSTALLATION WITH CANISTER WITHOUT CANISTER Installation Method 2: MV FUSE IN MV FUSE CANISTER DECK SIDE TO PUMP 2ND SUCTION OUTLET 2ND SUCTION OUTLET TRUNK LINE MUST BE TO PUMP SIZED TO MEET MAXIMUM 75mm VELOCITY REQUIREMENTS 75mm FOR SUCTION PLUMBING...
  • Page 7 UP arrow at the top of each fitting. Secure with the SDX Nut. Make plumbing connection between 2nd Suction Outlet and MDX-R3 Sump by connecting to side outlet of tee as shown in install methods 1-3 on pages 2-3. Pipe must be equal diameter to circulation line.
  • Page 8 HYDROSTATIC FITTING: The hydrostatic port inside the MDX-R3 Sump is equivalent NOTICE to a 2” Threaded Female Adapter and a 63mm Slip Fitting Outside the MDX-R3 Sump. This port is for the purpose of a hydrostat only. Paramount recommends the use of the 2”...
  • Page 9: Screw Holes

    SUMP INSTALLATION SUMP INSTALLATION TO SHELL BEFORE SETTING POOL Fig. 7 Sand and clean this bottom surface area well (see arrow). This is where the gasket will seal. (Fig. 7) Glue gaskets to the face of the sump with RTV Silicon glue. Be sure to line up all gasket holes with the corresponding hole in the sump.
  • Page 10 MDX-R3 PRESSURE TESTING With Pressure Plugs Pressure Test-READ BEFORE INSTALLATION: New Style Test Plug Fig. 9 The 4” pressure test plugs (005-252-1610-00) use an o-ring to make the seal. Wrap once with Teflon tape to prevent plastic threads from binding. Insert plug into threaded 75mm PORT 4"...
  • Page 11 Vent Tube Warning Labels Fig. 9 Included in each MDX-R3 are two warning labels that need to be placed on the pool equipment if the pool is to be winterized and has a vent tube on any of the drains plumbed on the pool.
  • Page 12 SDX Cover w/ Screws Vinyl/Fiberglass 005-252-0816-00 Screw: 12-14 1” B (12 pcs) 005-252-2068-00 SDX Support Vinyl/Fiberglass 005-252-0072-00 SDX Gasket Vinyl/Fiberglass 005-252-2035-00 SDX Bulkhead Vinyl/Fiberglass 2½” 005-252-0074-00 SDX Bulkhead Gasket Fiberglass 005-252-2090-00 SDX Bulkhead Nut 005-252-0895-00 T25 Security Screw Driver * Not part of MDX-R3...