Paramount Fitness MDX-R3 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual page 3

DANGER
• Do not allow body to come into contact with a drain pipe that has a damaged, loose, or missing
drain cover. This may result in trapping a swimmer underwater.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS:
WARNING
manufacturer's instructions shall void the SOFA certification.
• No modification shall be made to the SOFA structure or flow path unless the new configuration has
been certified as a new SOFA.
• All pool and spa drain covers may become obstructed by debris and should be cleaned periodically
due to clogging from debris, such as pieces of plastic, hair, fabric, twigs, leaves, seeds, etc.
• The frequency of periodic cleaning will vary depending on the amount and type of debris introduced
into the pool or spa
• Clogging of the drain cover will increase the suction effect and increase the likelihood of death or
serious injury from those hazards listed above.
• A clogged drain can negatively affect the safety of the drain.
• It is advisable to have a qualified pool or spa professional perform this inspection and debris removal
from the pool an spa drain covers.
• When servicing the drain cover, the pump connected to the suction must be turned off.
• Do not perform any service of the drain cover in water level above your waist.
• Use drain covers only with a pumping system rated for the corresponding flow or less. Failure to do
so can result in hair or body entrapment which can cause death or serious injury. If in doubt about
the rating of your system, consult a qualified pool or spa professional.
• Use only the supplied stainless-steel screws with the drain cover. Screws put into the frame
anywhere except in the original screw holes will not hold and will allow the drain cover to come off
the main drain, causing an entrapment hazard. If a screw hole(s) is stripped, inserts missing, loose,
or damaged, consult your owner's manual and installation guide for proper steps to replace, correct,
or reattach the compromised drain or drain component.
• The use of adhesives or other attachment methods that prevent access to suction piping or SOFA
components requiring periodic service is prohibited.
WARNING
quality suction system installed by a certified contractor.
Certified builders will address the following issues when designing and installing a proper filtration system:
• Properly bond-grounded pumps, time clocks, switches and any other metal in or near water. This is required to
address Electrical Shock Hazards.
• Design the suction piping so there are no single-point suction hazards; single-point suction (one drain) is a
leading cause of Body Suction Entrapment Hazards. Note: your certified builder has many effective options for
addressing this hazard; they may include dual-drain systems, like MDX-R3, skimmers, gutters, negative edge
features and many more products and piping designs known to professionals.
• Install ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 listed drains, suction covers and debris removal systems. This is the ONLY
approved option for preventing Hair Entrapment Hazards, the leading cause of suction related injuries.
• Design and install an effective circulation system (including optional cleaning systems), to direct filtered water
to all areas and interior surfaces. NOTE: Suction fittings can NOT clean or direct filtered water for proper
sanitation; that can only be done on the pressure (return) side of the filtration system.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY will result from contact with a
damaged, loose, or missing drain cover.
• Do not allow limbs to contact or be inserted into a drain pipe with a
damaged, loose, or missing drain cover. This could result in swelling of
the limb and/or trapping a swimmer underwater.
• Avoid mechanical entrapment of jewelry, swimsuit, hair decorations,
finger, toe, or knuckle in a drain pipe with damaged, loose, or missing
drain cover. This may result in trapping a swimmer underwater.
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can result from pool or spa drain covers
or grates that are clogged by debris.
• Any field modification made to a SOFA not authorized by the
Suction can pose a serious hazard to swimmers just as electricity can be a
hazard. Both are important for proper water filtration and both must be treated
with respect. Suction safety begins with a professional design that includes a
For technical assistance call 1.800.621.5886 or contact your regional representative
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