Paramount fitness Mdx User manual

295 East Corporate Place • Suite 100 • Chandler, AZ 85225

oll Free: 1.800.621.5886 • Phone: 480.893.7607 • Fax: 480.753.3397

paramount@1Paramount.com • www.1Paramount.com

MDX DEBRIS REMOVAL SYSTEM MANUAL:

FOR HE S A E OF FLORIDA

Notice to Installe s:

Read and follow these instructions. Give these instructions to

the facility owner. Follow all codes and regulations that apply to

the design, installation and use of suction outlet fittings.

U.S. Patent No.: 6,810,537, 7,089,607, 7,178,179

ASME/ANSI A112.19.8M—1987 LIS ED

MDX0803 004-027-8754-00 2/07

MDX Installation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1

MDX 1-Piece Sump Installation Manual. . . . . . . . Page 8

WARNING

NOWN DROWNING HAZARD.

DO NOT GO NEAR THE SUCTION FITTINGS OR DRAINS OF YOUR POOL OR SPA. YOUR HAIR OR BODY

MAY BECOME TRAPPED CAUSING PERMANENT INJURY OR DROWNING.

DO NOT ENTER THE POOL OR SPA IF SUCTION FITTINGS OR DRAIN COVERS ARE LOOSE, BRO EN, OR MISSING.

WARNING

RIS OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING IF SUCTION SYSTEMS ARE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY!

NOTICE TO OWNER:

READ, FOLLOW, AND SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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 quality

suction system installed by a certified contractor.

The MDX Debris Removal System 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.

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, skimmers, gutters, negative edge features and many

more products and piping designs known to professionals.

• Install AASSMMEE//AANNSSII AA111122..1199..88MMlisted drains, suction covers and debris removal systems. This is the OONNLLYY

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.

While suction injuries are extremely rare, drowning and diving injuries are far too common and there is little your

certified builder can do to eliminate these hazards. You must educate yourself and your guests. Below are some

important safety issues every swimmer must know and recognize.

•PPRREEVVEENNTT DDRROOWWNNIINN::Watch children at all times, no swimming alone.

•NNOO DDIIVVIINN IINN SSHHAALLLLOOWW WWAATTEERR::You can be permanently injured.

•PPRREEVVEENNTT SSUUCCTTIIOONN EENNTTRRAAPPMMEENNTT::Inspect suction covers before swimming, keep swimmers away from suction

fittings, protect long hair, don’t swim with loose clothing or large and dangling jewelry.

IMPORTANT NOTICES: PLEASE READ

Plumbing Design:

NOTICE:

The MDX Debris Removal SystemTM requires the proper

installation of all anti-entrapment features including the

SDX High Flow Safety DrainTM and vent line or approved

Safety Vacuum Relief System (SVRS).*

Install 2½” pipe between MDX and the Debris Collection

Point which may be the optional Paramount Debris

Canister, or a self-priming pump basket.

NOTICE:

Extensive testing has proven that pipe smaller than 2½"

creates a significant hair entrapment hazard anytime it is

used with a large opening drain. Even 2" pipe poses an

excessive hair entrapment hazard; therefore 18" of 2½"

pipe is required as illustrated.

NOTICE — Maximum Pump Size:

MDX is rated for a maximum of 90 PM. 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 90 PM.

Plumbing:

• Position the MDX Sump 1" below the finished

depth of the pool, spa or basin. (Fig. 1)

• Position the REQUIRED 2nd Suction Outlet on a

sidewall of the pool, spa or basin. Option: the 2nd

Suction Outlet may be positioned on the floor a

MINIMUM of three (3) feet away from any other

Suction Outlet.

HYDROSTATIC FITTING:

The hydrostatic port inside the MDX Sump is equivalent

to a 2" Threaded Female Adapter and a 2" Slip Fitting

Outside the MDX Sump. For non-hydrostatic

installations, install the 2" plug provided.

MDX Debris Removal System

STAN DARD POOL/SPA/BASIN DESIGN

Dual Design & Vent Line

2 1/2” OR EQUAL

TO CIRCULAT I O N LINE

2nd SUCTION OUTLET

ANY ORIENTATION

2" OR LARGER

CIRCULATI O N LINE

2 1/2” TEE

2 1/2” X 18"

1 1/2” VENT LINE

SDX

*The MDX instructions provide two design options to choose from; vent line or approved SVRS. Follow all regulations requiring specific plumbing solutions and

you may use officially approved vacuum-breaker products and vacuum breaker methods.

Note: Paramount Pool & Spa Systems and its representatives can not recommend nor endorse installation methods beyond those provided in the MDX Debris

Removal System Instructions.

Design Flow Rate = 90 PM

Maximum PM = 90

Velocity at 90 PM = 1.386 FPS

MDX INSTALLATION - FLORIDA

Sump Elevation = 1" Below interior finish. (Fig. 1)

Keep rebar 3" away from MDX sump.

Step 1: Angle shell down to MDX sump. (Fig. 1)

Step 2: Make cut-out around MDX sump. (Fig. 2)

Step 3: Install Concrete Ring by aligning the ring with

the Key way. (Fig. 3)

Concrete Ring Installation:

The Concrete Ring MUST be attached to Paramount’s

Drain Sump prior to finishing the interior surface of the

pool, spa, or basin.

• Align the Concrete Ring Keyway with the Sump

Alignment Key.

• Adjust the elevation and the angle of the Concrete

Ring to align it with the

ffiinniisshheedd

interior surface of

the pool, spa or basin.

• Use a sealing compound compatible with the

interior surface to lock the Concrete Ring in place

and to provide a water-tight seal. Sealing

compound example: Topping Mix Cement, hydraulic

cement, and Thoro Acryl®60 by ChemRex®or

equivalent.

Assemble the drain PRIOR TO ADDING WATER:

• Install the Funnel Assembly (No. 3) into the

Concrete Ring (No. 2) by pressing the flexible

Funnel Adapter inside the center 2½" female

threaded fitting. Press down and hold the Funnel

Assembly to install screws.

• Install the two (2) large screws (No. 5) in the

Support (No. 8).

• Install the two (2) medium screws (No. 6) in the

Funnel Assembly (No. 3), tightening them until the

Funnel Assembly (No. 3) contacts the interior finish

of the pool, spa or basin.

• Place the Anti-vortex Cover (No. 4) on the Funnel

Assembly (No. 3) and install the three (3) small

screws (No. 7).

CONCRETE SHELL

EARTH

FUTURE INTERIORFINISH

SEALING COMPOUND

CONCRETE RING

KEY WAY

CONCRETE SHELL

EARTH

FUTURE INTERIORFINISH

CONCRETE SHELL

EARTH

FUTURE INTERIORFINISH

CUTOUT

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

MDX ELEVATION & CONCRETE INSTRUCTIONS

MDX PRESSURE TESTING

With Pressure PlugsOld Style Test Plug

1. Use four wraps of Teflon tape. Insert plug into

threaded socket. Set plug wrench on lug and tighten

by hand until snug. Apply handle to wrench and turn

1.5 to 2 turns. Do not under or over tighten plug.

OR USE ALTERNATE METHOD

If using silicone sealant, install plug a day before

using. Remove Teflon tape. Apply silicone liberally to

threads of plug. Insert plug into threaded socket.

Tighten by hand until snug. Do not over tighten plug.

Allow silicone to set for 24 hours before putting

under pressure.

2. Install a pressure stack to both lines at a

location away from the MDX Debris Removal System

Sump.

3. Pressure should remain on the system through

construction until interior cleanup.

2” HYDROSTATIC PLUG

2 1/2” PLUGS (QUANTITY=2)

Notice:

Release pressure on the system before removing plugs

Pressure Test-READ BEFORE INSTALLATION:

New Style Test Plug

The new style 2 1/2” pressure test plugs (005-252-1611-00) use an o-ring to make the seal.

1. Wrap once withTeflon tape to prevent plastic threads from binding. Insert plug into threaded socket. Set

plug wrench on lug and tighten by hand until snug. Apply handle to wrench and turn. Over tightening may

cause parts to break.

NNOOTTEE::If have a sump withiut the o-ring groove around the socket, proceed with one of the alternate

methods below

to make the seal.

The SDX High Flow Safety DrainTM installed in a concrete

shell utilizes a small cutout in the concrete to form the

sump which is sometimes made of plastic or fiberglass.

This concrete sump provides superior shell strength by

eliminating the large hole associated with plastic sumps.

The water seal is formed against the suction pipe in the

same way a water tight seal is formed with return pipes.

The concrete cutout is typically eleven (11) inches wide,

by two (2) inches deep, with a finger size cutout around

the pipe to allow room for a watertight seal. (Fig. 4)

Rebar Steel (Fig. 6)

Concrete reinforcing steel should be kept 3" away from

all pipe and fittings.

Concrete Shell Sump (Fig. 4)

Form a concrete sump around each suction pipe.

Concrete Shell Preparation (Fig. 5)

Prior to installing the interior finish, cut each SDX riser

pipe approximately 1" behind the concrete shell's

surface.

Note: Suction Safety Standards require that main drain

grates used to cover concrete sumps, must have the

suction pipe cut at least 1 ½ times the pipe diameter

behind the drain cover. This is to allow room for even

water flow through all drain cover holes. This is not

necessary with the SDX drain because the Patent

Pending design provides uniform suction regardless of

pipe location. However, if the pipe is too close to the

surface, it may restrict water flow to the pump, reducing

hydraulic efficiency, but this does not pose a suction

safety hazard.

11” (typ)

2” Deep (typ)

Finger Size

Cutout

Fig. 4

1” Deep (typ)

Fig. 5

SDX CONCRETE INSTALLATION

3” Min (typ)

Fig. 6

Concrete Ring Installation (Fig. 6)

1. Apply interior finishing material.

2. Position the SDX Concrete Ring with the semi-circle

tab located at the top and then press the ring into

finishing material.

3.Trowel the finishing material around outside and

inside of the SDX Concrete Ring.

4. Form a watertight seal around the suction pipe.

5. Wipe clean any finishing material that remains on the

SDX Concrete Ring's top edge and mounting

surface.

Concrete Cover Assembly (Fig. 7)

1. Align the SDX Concrete Support with the alignment

tab located on the SDX Concrete Ring.

2. Install three(3) machine screws through the SDX

Concrete Support. Secure the screws without over

tightening.

3. Align the SDX Cover with the SDX Support holes.

4. Install three(3) security screws through the SDX

cover. Secure the screws without over tightening.

Fig. 7

SDX CONCRETE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

Available Construction Caps

Item Part Number Description

1 005-252-0822-00 Screw: No. 10-1 7/8" Security Head (12 pk)

2 005-252-0826-00 Screw: No. 10-7/8" Phillips Head (12 pk)

3 005-202-2070-XX Funnel Assembly Concrete (XX =Color Code)

4 005-252-2080-XX MDX Cover (XX = Color Code)

5 005-252-1605-00 Plug 2” (6 pk)

6 005-252-0834-00 Screw: No. 12-2 5/8" Countersink Security Head (12 pk)

7 N/A Support

8 005-252-2043-00 Concrete Leveling Ring

9 005-202-2013-00 Sump MDX Concrete - 2½"

10 006-252-6174-00 Sump Adaptor Kit - Florida

*R1 N/A REQUIRED CONNECTION TO A 2nd Suction Outlet 2½" pipe

*11 005-202-1154-00 Plaster Cap

*12 005-202-1148-00 Sump Construction Cap

13 005-252-1611-00 Plug Pressure Test 2½” w/ O-Ring (4 pcs)

*14 005-252-0895-00 T25 Security Screwdriver

15 004-162-2212-XX SDX High Flow Safety Drain (2 pk) (XX = Color Code)

16 005-252-0828-00 Screw: 10 X 7/8 TORX W/PIN SS B (12 pcs)

17 005-252-2084-XX SDX Cover w/ Screws

18 005-252-0864-00 Screw: 10-32 x 1/2 PHIL FLT HD machine (12 pcs)

19 005-252-2066-00 SDX Support Concrete

20 005-252-2050-00 SDX Ring Concrete

* 004-252-5476-00 Plug Wrench

* Not part of MDX

004-202-2200-XX MDX CONCRETE W/O CONSTRUCTION CAP

NOTES

295 East Corporate Place • Suite 100 • Chandler, AZ 85225

oll Free: 1.800.621.5886 • Phone: 480.893.7607 • Fax: 480.753.3397

paramount@1Paramount.com • www.1Paramount.com

Notice to Installe s:

Read and follow these instructions. Give these instructions to

the facility owner. Follow all codes and regulations that apply to

the design, installation and use of suction outlet fittings.

U.S. Patent No.: 6,810,537, 7,089,607, 7,178,179

ASME/ANSI A112.19.8M—1987 LIS ED

MDX0803 004-027-8754-00 2 /07

MDX DEBRIS REMOVAL SYSTEM MANUAL (1-PIECE SUMP):

FOR HE S A E OF FLORIDA