Paramount Fitness MDX-R3 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual page 8

MDX-R3 Plumbing (Fig. 1)
1. Position the MDX-R3 Sump even with the
finished depth of the pool, spa or basin
(Fig. 1). Orientate the sump so the elbow is
perpendicular to inside wall or end wall of
pool. Whichever pool base is used, the drain
sump must be encased in concrete as shown
to anchor it in place.
2. Position the REQUIRED SDX2 High Flow
Safety Drain® on a sidewall of the pool below
water level (if pool will be winterized, place it
high enough to reach from the deck). Option:
The SDX2 High Flow Safety Drain may be
positioned on the floor a
MINIMUM of one (1) meter away from any
other Suction Outlet.
HYDROSTATIC FITTING: The hydrostatic port inside the MDX-R3 Sump is equivalent to a 2"
Threaded Female Adapter and a 50mm Slip Fitting Outside the MDX-R3 Sump. This port is for the
purpose of a hydrostat only. Paramount recommends the use of the 2" thread plug provided. Do not use
check valves here that are prone to sticking open causing the need to open the drain cover exposing a
suction risk. If a hydrostat is not used, plug this port from bottom with pipe and cap. Do not install any
suction equipment (pump) to this port!
Pressure Test-READ BEFORE INSTALLATION:
New Style Test Plug
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
socket. Use an adjustable wrench, a 1½" 12 pt
socket or pliers on lug and tighten by hand until
snug. Over tightening may cause parts to break.
Pressure should remain on the system through
construction until interior cleanup.
MDX-R3 INSTALLATION
MDX-R3 VINYL PRESSURE TESTING
For technical assistance call 1.800.621.5886 or contact your regional representative
Fig. 1
CONCRETE FOOTING
Fig. 2
4" PLUG
WARNING
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LINER
POOL BASE
2 1/2" PORT BLOCKED
OFF IN US VERSION
2" HYDROSTAT PLUG
Release pressure on the
system before removing plugs