Paramount Fitness VANTAGE IN-FLOOR CLEANING SYSTEM User manual

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AUTOMATIC IN-FLOOR CLEANING & CIRCULATING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Notice to Installers:
Read and follow these instru tions. Give these instru tions to the fa ility owner. Follow all odes
and regulations that apply to the design, installation and use of su tion outlet fittings.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Paramount VANTAGE IN-FLOOR CLEANING SYSTEM is the ulmination of years of extensive testing and
engineering whi h provides your ustomers with the most advan ed and trouble-free system available. The
information ontained in this manual is intended to answer some of the most ommon questions asso iated with
the installation of the System. We urge you to take time to review it thoroughly.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VANTAGE LAYOUT & DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
DEBRIS DRAIN INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PRE PLUMBING/VANTAGE FLOOR AND STEP HEAD INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
DEBRIS CANISTER INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
NUMBERING THE WATER VALVE PORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
LOCATION OF WATER VALVE & AND PIPE GRADE & SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2” VALVE BASE PLUMBING GUIDE & GLUING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
PUMP INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
WINTERIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18
TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-22
BILL OF MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-25
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*Only one Skimmer to be used on a
single pump system.
*Heater must have bypass
*No 1-1/2" multiport backwash valves
*Check valve is required on all raised
features using the VANTAGE System.
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NOTE:
LOCATION OF CANISTER, SKIMMER AND
SECOND POINT OF SUCTION IS OPTIONAL.
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE BETWEEN FLOOR
COMPONENTS AND ALONG THE PLANE OF
THE FLOOR.
THIS DRAWING IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IN-FLOOR LAYOUT ONLY
DRAWN BY:
APPROVED BY:
DRAWING
XXX
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DEBRIS DRAIN MUST BE PLUMBED
WITH A SECONDARY SUCTION
SECONDARY SUCTION
DEBRIS DRAIN
SECONDARY SUCTION
ROTATING NOZZLE
FIXED NOZZLE
DOWNJET
SKIMMER
CANISTER
DEBRIS DRAIN AND SDX MUST BE INSTALLED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAMOUNTS
WRITTEN INSTRUCTION MANUAL, AND IN
CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE, LOCAL AND SWIMMING POOL
INDUSTRY BUILDING AND SAFETY CODES.
2.
4.
3.
6.
5.
1.
3/8" JET 1/2" JET 3/4" JET 1/4" JET
DEBRIS DRAIN
ROTATING NOZZLES
FIXED NOZZLES
CANISTER
STEP NOZZLES
6-PORT VALVE
9-PORT VALVE
12-PORT VALVE
2-PORT 4-GEAR
DOWN JETS
FIXED
SDX 2-PACKS
AIRPORT
3/8" 1/4" JET JET 1/8" JET
CLEAR 03
1
1
1
4
8
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
-X-
1
SKIMMER
CANISTER
AB
2
5
4 3
61
PUMP
4.9
SAND
MIN.FILTER
CART.
D.E.
200
48
HEATER
NOZZLE FIXED
C
8
GPM
CIRCULATION/CLEANING SYSTEM
PUMP G.P.M. @ HD
5870
6 PORT
1-6
WATER FLOW
1
1STEP
1
1
1
5STEP
A
B
A
B
13'-4"
8'-7"
10'-5"
14'-2"
7'-4"
12'-6"
7'-3"
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
1/4
6'-0"
11'-11"
DEBRIS DRAIN MUST BE PLUMBED
WITH A SECONDARY SUCTION
SECONDARY SUCTION
2
PLUMBING DIAGRAM

3
VANTAGE VANTAGE PLUS & VANTAGE ULTIMATE:
The Vantage System for pre-formed omposite pools is a spe ialized variation
on the Paramount PCC 2000, whi h is the most advan ed In-Floor Cleaning and Cir ulation system available
for swimming pools in the world today.
The Vantage System offers several levels of leaning, starting with basi floor ir ulation. Options are available to
fully lean the floor, steps, and manage (water urtain) and ontain ( anister) leaf debris.
2 1/2”
Debris Drain
2
3
4
5
6
1
Filter to suit pump
Pump
HIGH HEAD PUMP
Recommended - 250L/M
@20m TDH
Salt
Cholorinator
Debris Drain
Debris Canister
Skimmer Box
Water Valve
Two Way Valve
Fixed Head
Two Way Valves
For More Detail See Main Drain Suction
and Canister Detail Diagram
To Designated
Rotating Heads
2 1/2” Safety Suction
Balance Pipe
Chlorination Safety Loop
(40mm Chlorinator Only)
Dual Pump System
Single Pump System

DEBRIS DRAIN INSTALLATION
System Design:
NOTICE:
WARNING: The rain use must be installe in accor ance with the manufacturers written instruction manual, an
in conformity with applicable Fe eral, State, Local an Swimming pool in ustry buil ing an safety co es.
If you use one of the Paramount ‘Anti-Entrapment Debris Drains’ consult the applicable manual for specific instruc-
tion on how to plumb.
MANUAL PART NUMBERS:
MDX-R3 Fiberglass: 004-027-8825-00
MDX² Fiberglass: 004-027-8791-00
POOL DRAIN SYSTEM
Debris Drain
Plumbed to Optional
Debris Canister
SDX
2 1/2”Safety Suction
teed into main Debris Drain
suction line
Port 2
Port 3
Port 1
Port 5
Port 4
Port 6
Fixed Head
Note:
Fixed head is NOT
plumbed into water valve
Port Sequencing
4
VANTAGE VANTAGE PLUS & VANTAGE ULTIMATE:

5
Floor Head Installation
Remove the red construction cap rom
the top o the black body socket.
FIG. 1
Attaching the colored trim ring.
Always install the trim ring irst to ensure
proper alignment o the nozzle to the pool
loor.
FIG. 2
primer & glue
here
Primer the inside o the black body sock-
et built into the pool. Use PVC glue to
glue the lange o the trim ring (Fig 3) into
the top o the black body socket on the
inished side o the pool. Make sure the
trim ring top is lush with the sur ace o
the pool.
A small bead o silicone sealant may also
be used on the top lange to seal the
lange to the pool shell. This will prevent
any weeping leaks between the shell and
the body socket.
FIG. 3
VANTAGE INSTALLATION
FIG 1
FIG 2
FIG 3
Remove the lower red sa ety cap i you
have not already done so.
FIG. 4
FIG 4
BODY INSTALLATION TO SHELL BEFORE SETTING POOL
optional silicone
here

Primer and glue (using a slow drying glue
Weldon IPS 705 or 711) the lange on
the bottom o the loor body supplied in
the kit, working glue into the
recessed chamber on the outside of
the flange so there will be a glue joint
on the outside o the lange and the
inside o the recessed area. Then primer
and glue the outside and inside o the
2 1⁄2” side o the 2 1⁄2” x 2” 90. Push the
body and 90 together making sure that
the top o the 90 bottoms out in the
recess o the outside o the lange on the
body.
FIG. 5
6
VANTAGE INSTALLATION
Fig 6 shows the glue joint o the 2 1⁄2”
side o the 90 and the lange and
recessed area o the body.
WITH THE 2” OPENING OF THE 90
POINTING TO THE DIRECTION YOU
WANT THE PLUMBING TO GO, primer
and glue the inside o the black body
socket and the outside o the body glued
to the 90 and push it together making
sure that the body bottoms out on
the colored trim ring.
I excess glue squeezes out inside the
body wipe away so not to inter ere with
nozzle installation.
FIG. 6
VANTAGE INSTALLATION
FIG 5
FIG 6
trim excess
glue here
Body and Trim Ring
MUST TOUCH
BODY INSTALLATION TO SHELL BEFORE SETTING POOL (continued)

7
FIG 7 shows a cross section o the loor
nozzle in the Vantage body with the 2 1⁄2” x
2” 90° ell glued into the body.
NOTE: VANTAGE FLOOR NOZZLES
INSTALL COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND
COME OUT CLOCKWISE.
FIG. 7
Vantage Step Nozzle and Body
Install the step body just like the loor
body except they step body is smaller
and the 90° ell is 2”. A 2” coupler may be
used in place o the 90° ell
NOTE: THE STEP NOZZLE CAP
SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE NOZ-
ZLE SHAFT AND THE BOTTOM OF
THE NOZZLE SET ON A HARD SUR-
FACE. WITH THE PALM OF YOUR
HAND STRIKE THE TOP OF THE CAP
TO SNAP IT IN PLACE. VANTAGE
STEP NOZZLES INSTALL IN THE
REVERSE OF THE FLOOR NOZZLES.
TO INSERT, TURN CLOCKWISE AND
TO REMOVE TURN COUNTER
CLOCKWISE.
FIG. 8
VANTAGE INSTALLATION
FIG 7
FIG 8
BODY INSTALLATION TO SHELL BEFORE SETTING POOL (continued)

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INSTALLATION
PRE-PLUMB STEP AND FLOOR NOZZLES UP WALL BEFORE SETTING POOL
FOOTNOTES ON STEP MANIFOLD PLUMBING
When plumbing step manifolds that in lude Ben h nozzles, follow the
pro edure pi tured in luding the ben h nozzles in the manifold. Pla e
the 2” T on the longest se tion of step Manifold for best equalization.
STEP MANIFOLD DETAIL – TYPICAL OF ALL STEP
INSTALLATIONS
Using 2” PVC, onstru t the manifold in a manor that best suits the sit-
uation.
Plumbing the Vantage system while on the delivery trailer (if the driver
an wait) or on the ground before setting, makes the job easier. (if you
must set your pool on the ground, be sure to pla e support blo ks
under it, do not allow the pool to rest on Vantage ports.)
All plumbing is 2” ridgid s hedule 40 PVC. Make sure and keep all
plumbing as lose to the vessel as possible for easy pla ement in your
ex avation.
The Vantage system is a pressure side leaner, be sure to make solid
glue joints.
Extend ea h port riser to the under side of the pool lip, on e you have
set the pool you an ut your pipe to mat h your plumbing dit h.
Grade line
Plumbing
dit h
Pit h
Riser
Port

9
INSTALLATION
Debris Canister:
The Debris Canister must be set in the pool de k, as lose to the pool as pra ti al and be fitted with an unimpeded
1-1/2" Balan e Pipe (also alled an "Equalizer Pipe") between the Pool and the Canister. This is to permit pool water
to flood the lid of the Canister. Seal with a plug all unused outlets in the anister.

10
INSTALLATION
Pipe Grade & Size:
Use 2" s h40 pipe throughout the Vantage system plumbing in luding onne tions to the Water Valve. It is permissible to use
1-1/2" s h40 pipe to join the step and seat heads together. The pipe run from the Water Valve to the first Tee must be 2".
Try to minimize pipe runs and use of 90° elbows. Ex ess pipe and 90° elbows ause a drop in effi ien y. Ea h 90° elbow is
equal to the pressure drop of about 3 feet of pipe. Using 2 -45° elbows in pla e of a 90° elbow doesn't really help on the
pressure side as 2-45° elbows auses slightly more pressure drop than 90° elbow.
Location of the Water Valve:
Position the Water Valve as lose to the pool as pra ti al. This has several benefits:
It redu es the ost of installation, in terms of both time and materials, as only one pipe overs the greater
distan e from the equipment to the valve and six the lesser distan e from the Water Valve to the pool.
It allows the owner (as well as the Pool Te hni ian) to adjust the Pause/Run Control with the pool in view.
Numbering the Water Valve Ports:
The Water Valve ports are number 1 to 6 lo kwise when looking down at the Water Valve Base. Start the numbering
at any port. Plumbing the valve out of sequen e may ause a drop in the system's overall effi ien y.
12
6
53
4FROM
FILTER

11
INSTALLATION
2" VALVE BASE PLUMBING GUIDE
NOTICE: All pipe fittings MUST be staggered. (See pi tures on page 21)
All plumbing should be 2".
The water valve is normally set 6" above water level in a onvenient lo ation poolside. This results in dramati redu tion
in plumbing runs and in reased ost savings.
The enter port of the bottom housing is the inlet to the valve. Cut all pipes square, this allows maximum gluing surfa e
to the bottom housing. USE PVC PRIMER AND GLUE ON BOTTOM HOUSING AND ON PVC PIPES. Prime bottom valve
housing two times and prime the pipe on e.
Glue pipe all the way into the stop and allow at least 24 hours drying time before pressure test. To prevent glue
damage to internal ribs always glue with the valve right side up.
If not all six (6) ports are required, use one of the ports twi e to feed one return line. The ommon ports should not be plumbed
next to ea h other, always skip a port when double firing. The pipes from the water valve should be onne ted together
underground.
VALVE FOR 4-PORT SYSTEM
SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW
FOR A 4-PORT SYSTEM ZONES 2 AND 4 ARE TIED TOGETHER AND ZONES 1 AND 3 ARE TIED TOGETHER

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1. Remove Clamp
2. Lift off dome (save 0-ring)
3. Remove pressure gauge and T-handle from inside valve
housing assembly.
4. Pipes and valve base should be treated with primer.
5. Make sure pipes are glued all the way into the stop. Be
areful not to allow glue to run into module area.*
6. The enter port is the inlet to the valve and should be
approximately 3" longer than the perimeter pipes.
7. Allow 24 hour before pressure testing.
8. Reposition o-ring in groove in the valve base.
9. Repla e dome and V-Clamp and tighten until snug.
10. Thread the pressure gauge to the top of
the dome. DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE
11. Pressurize with pool plumbing (do not ex eed
35 psi.)
12. Store the module assembly in a safe pla e
and install after the pool has been started up.
*Pipes should be a minimum of 12" in length and should
insure the valve be at least 6" above water level.
Gluing Instructions
INSTALLATION
VALVE FOR 5-PORT SYSTEM
1
2
34
5
6
SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW
FOR A 5-PORT SYSTEM ZONES 1 AND 3 ARE TIED TOGETHER

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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: All pipe fittings MUST be staggered.
PARTS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
OPTION ONE
• (3) 2"X12" PVC PIPE (port 2,4,6)
• (3) 2"X15" PVC PIPE (port 1,3,5)
• (1) 2"X18" PVC PIPE (port inlet)
• (4)2"X2 1/4" PVC PIPE (port 1,2,5,6)
• (11) 2" SLIP 90° ELBOWS
• Optional: repla e (4) 90° elbows and
(4) 2"x2 ¼" pipes with (4) spigot 90° elbows
• Set in tren h 15"deep X 19" wide
NOTE: Height of riser pipes may be adjusted
as long as the 3" height differential
between fittings is maintained.
Plumbing (Equipment)
2" VALVE BASE PLUMBING GUIDE
Stagger 3" min.

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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Ancillary In-Line Equipment:
Where there is an illary equipment (su h as heaters and sanitizers) fitted in-line
between the filter (or dedi ated pump) and the Water Valve, they MUST be fitted with
a bypass in orporating a Two-Way Valve to permit some of the water to bypass the
an illary item. This redu es the loss of pressure aused by the an illary equipment
AND extend its life by redu ing erosion in that equipment due to the high pressure
flow rates required by the Vantage system.
Solar systems should NOT be plumbed in-line without a dedi ated solar
pump AND the approval of the Solar Supplier that the Solar system
supplied will a ommodate the pressures involved. It is usually prefer-
able to plumb the Solar on its own dedi ated su tion & return lines.
Ozone generators installed in-line MUST NOT be set so as to permit
visible air bubbles to exit the Vantage nozzles. In addition, the bulk of
the water going to the Water Valve MUST bypass the Ozone Venturi
inje tor whi h is a prime pressure loss point. The Ozone generator sup-
plier should be onsulted to offer advi e as to whether the Ozone gener-
ator ontemplated an operate satisfa torily under these onditions.
Pump Connections:
The su tion pipe entering the front of the hair & lint pot on a pump MUST have at least 12" of straight horizontal
pipe before the 90° elbow. Having an elbow loser to the pump su tion point auses turbulen e and avitation.
When this o urs the pump runs at a level far below its rated performan e and in the ase of a Vantage system,
prevents it from working to its optimum performan e level.
One & Two Pump Systems:
Vantage an work equally well as a one pump or two pump system. The riti al thing is that the Water Valve
re eives suffi ient water volume at an adequate pressure. The design figure is 50 GPM at 20-25 psi (mea-
sured at the Water Valve). Sele tion of an adequate pump and filter is important. Take the time to he k the
pumps flow urve and sele t a filter greater than the minimum listed on the design sheet.
Suction from Pool:
For safety and to fine tune the system, the pump driving the Water Valve must have su tion
lines from both the Skimmer and the Debris anister (&/or A tive Drain). Additionally, these
su tion lines must ea h have a Two-Way valve in-line or a Three-Way Valve to permit orre t
adjustment to the su tion flow.

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One Pump Systems:
The pump must be a high head pump apable of 60
gpm at 70 ft. of head and the filter should be a mini-
mum of a 4.9 sand filter with a two in h valve, 36 sq.
ft. DE filter with a two in h valve, or a 200 sq. ft.
artage filter. This will be suffi ient to give the
required 50 gpm flow to the leaning system and
allow 10 gpm for the possible fixed nozzle. Any addi-
tional water needed for spa spill ways, water falls or
other water features must be fa tored in to both pump
and filter sizing.
If a fixed nozzle is required on the pool then it is not
plumbed thru the water valve. It will need its own
return line plumbed in before the water valve. If the
pool is of a size that it does not need to use all six
ports of the water valve then the extra port may be
plumbed to returns or doubled up on one of the other
in-floor ir uits.
NOTE: ALL SIX PORTS ON THE VALVE MUST BE PLUMBED TO HEADS OR RETURNS TO AVOID DEAD HEADING
THE PUMP.
Two Pump Systems:
The sele tion of the filter and its pump is somewhat simpler as it is not driving the water valve and leaning heads. The fil-
ter pump will draw from the a tive main drain (via the optional debris anister is used) AND MUST HAVE A LINE FROM
THE SKIMMER AS WELL. Both su tion lines need a separate line and valve so they an be adjusted. This is ne essary
so the pool has a way to add DE on a DE filter and to regulate the skimmer su tion so the proper a tive main drain flow
an be obtained.
The filter pump must have return fittings in the pool to return the filtered water to the pool and if the in-floor system
in ludes a fixed nozzle(s) then it will also need a separate valve on the return line going to the fixed nozzle(s). Many
Vantage designs do not have fixed nozzles. Use
your design plan from Paramount to determine
whether or not you will have a fixed nozzle(s). If
you did not get a head layout plan all Paramount
at 800-621-5886 with the size and type of pool
you have.
The Booster pump for the leaning system will pull
from the se ond port of the skimmer or from a
se ond skimmer. It must be a high head pump
apable of 50 gpm at 60 ft. of head.
Single Pump System
Dual Pump System
PUMP INSTALLATION

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START UP
General Observations Concerning Water Valve and Nozzles:
1. As a rule, do not install the module until after filling the pool and running the pump for at least ten minutes. After
installing the module run the valve for several y les to lear the plumbing runs to the pool of debris. Install the
nozzles from poolside with the Nozzle installation tool. If the line has more than one nozzle, install one and let the
line y le again to lear the transfer line between the nozzles.
2. NEVER use any form of grease, lubri ant or sealing ompound in the Water Valve, its module, "O" rings et .
This will only trap debris and a elerate wear and failure of the module.
3. When putting the lid and lamp ring on a Water Valve, ensure first that the "O" ring groove is lean and free from grit and
then properly seat the "O" ring. Next, properly seat the lid so that it spins smoothly ba kwards and forwards. Fit the
Clamp ring and tighten the nut by hand. Tap the lamp around its perimeter with a s rewdriver handle or similar then
tighten the nut again by hand. Repeat this pro edure until it is no longer possible to tighten any further by hand. Then
tighten the nut with a 5/16" wren h. Stop tightening if it squeaks. If after starting the pool pump, the Water Valve leaks
at the lamp DO NOT ontinue to tighten any further. Remove Water Valve lid and repeat the entire pro edure.
General Observations Concerning Nozzle Jet Sizes:
On e the pool is running, turn off pump and install module in water valve. Turn on pump and blow out all lines. If more than
one body is on a line, you must plug off all but one body on the line at a time. On e it is leared out, do the other bodies on
the line one by one.
NOTE: Use the pause ontrol on the water valve to lo k the valve on that ir uit until all the bodies have been blown lean.
Then install the nozzles.
The step and ben h nozzles will be set up to flow 50 to 60 GPM. Top steps will normally be a 5 GPM 1/4” ap whi h
leans a 3’ radius. Other steps will normally be a 3/8” 10 GPM ap whi h leans a 5’ radius. The 5/8” ap is for very long
ben hes and leans a 7’ radius at 20 GPM. To install cap place on top of nozzle place bottom of nozzle on a hard
surface and hit down on the cap the the palm of your hand.
With respe t to the Rotating Floor Nozzles, where there is one Nozzle on a port, it MUST be a 3/4" jet.
If there are two Rotating Floor Nozzles on a single port they MUST both be 1/2" jets.
Fixed Nozzles require 3/8" jets and are plumbed before the water valve on a single-pump system, or on a separate line
from the return on a two-pump system.
A two pump booster system must have pool returns separate from the leaning system.
NOTE: Step Nozzles (small) insert lo kwise
Floor and Fixed Nozzles (large) install ounter lo kwise

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WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove outer lid, inner lid and basket, lean and dry off,
and store in same area as modules
2. Install and se ure regular winterization plug in equalizer
line of anister to pool at poolside.
3. Install and se ure S hrader plug or blow out plug from
anister to main drain. Blow out and obtain air lo k as
previously des ribed, if skimmer is tied into anister,
repeat pro edure to skimmer.
4. Bottom port of anister to pump may require an
extended pipe for ease of blowing out. Install and blow
out line from anister to pump. Install and se ure plug in
pump. Using a wet/dry shop va , remove all water from
within anister omponents.
5. Extension pipe an be removed and repla ed with plug
or Gizmo type ontainer if Gizmo not used. Be sure to
install devi e to absorb i e expansion in anister area.
Failure to do this may result in potential i e freeze
damage to anister.
TEST PLUGS
WITH
SCHRADER
VALVE
BALANCE LINE
TO MAIN
DRAIN
TO OPTIONAL SKIMMER
OR VENT LINE
USE STANDARD
SKIMMER PLUG
WRENCH
FOR DRAIN WINTERIZATION INSTRUCTIONS CONSULT MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR THAT DRAIN.
PARAMOUNT CANISTER WINTERIZATION
Winterizing a Paramount Pool & Spa Systems in-floor pool is the same as any pool with a main drain; it just has a few more
lines to winterize. These pro edures are to be used in addition to standard winterization methods normally used in your area.
To Do List:
Store the Paramount valve module, anister inner lid and basket in a safe, dry pla e.
Remove and store any "down-jets" lo ated above the freeze line.
Blowout and airlo k all pool lines.
Remove all water from the anister and repla e with swimming pool anti-freeze and an empty jug, the same way you
winterize skimmers.
The following steps are pro edures re ommended for proper winterization of the Paramount In-Floor Cleaning Systems.
These pro edures do not repla e normal winterization pro edures but are instead in addition to them.
Winterization anti-freeze is to be used as ne essary or when
required.
Additional questions should be forwarded to Paramount’s
orporate offi e at 1.800.621.5886.

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WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
NOTE: 1 1/2 and 2 in h test plugs with S hrader valves are available through
your pool store or lo al wholesaler. The Spe ial trapezoid plug with S hrader
valve is available through Paramount Part number 004-302-1670-00.
These are the test plugs referred to in Step #6 and Figures 4 and 5 (and only
fit 2” valve)
1. Turn off and drain out all pool equipment.
2. Remove valve lid or lids from valve(s). (See Fig. 1)
3. Remove module(s) from valve housing(s). Store module in dry lean area
out of the winter elements for winter until reinstallation in spring. (See Fig.
2)
4. Remove any down jet returns in pool (threaded or slip) in luding down jet
body for a se ure fit of winterizing plug. Store with module(s). (See Fig. 3)
5. From valves to pool, pla e a S hrader plug or blow out plug as
re ommended
6. Install and se ure S hrader or blow out plugs in all parts of valve(s) Fig 4
- Step #6 (ex ept enter feed port of se ond and multiple valves when
multiple valves are being used). (See Fig. 4)
7. Pro eed to blow out lines through S hrader or blow out plugs to pool.
8. While blowing out the in-floor nozzles, on e a good amount of air has
ome through the nozzle, you have a omplished an air lo k. (This
pro edure is similar to obtaining an air lo k when blowing out the bottom
drain in the pool.)
9. Blow out enter port of the valve with the module with tubes on top ba k to
filter equipment and plug. (See Fig. 4) Step #9
10. While blowing out the down jets and while air is es aping through the in-
wall hole, install and se ure a regular winterizing plug.
11. Repeat until all ports are blown out. (See Fig. 4) Step #11
12. In ases where multiple valves are in use, blow out the feeder port of the
first valve into the enter port of the se ond or multiple valve(s), install,
and se ure plug.
13. When ne essary, pool winter anti-freeze solution should be poured into ea h
line.
14. Valve housing(s) should be wiped lean and dry of water, reinstall top lid
and se ure. (See Fig. 1)
2” Base
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Step #9
Step #6
Step #11
WATER VALVE