Paramount Fitness MDX2 retro Installation Manual

ANTI-E NTRAP M E NT DE B R I S DRAINANTI-ENTRAPM ENT DEB RIS DRAIN

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Only for Pools

MADE IN USA

with an existing

MDX sump

MDX² INSTALLATION MANUAL

(RETROFIT FIBERGLASS, VINYL &

SUBMERGED SUCTION OUTLET

Safety compliant according to the Virginia

Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

ASME A112.19.8 - 2007 LISTED

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

Notice to Inst allers:

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. Only for use in pools with an existing
MDX or MDX Sump.

WARNING: MDX² 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.

CONCRETE POOLS WITH MDX)

FOR MULTIPLE DRAIN USE

FOR USE ON FLOOR

AS A REPLACEMENT FOR

MDX DRAINS ONLY

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IMPORTANT NOTICES: PLEASE READ

WARNING
KNOWN 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.

O NOT ENTER THE POOL OR SPA IF SUCTION FITTINGS OR DRAIN COVERS ARE LOOSE, BROKEN, OR

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MISSING. INSPECT SUCTION FITTING INCLUDING FASTENERS FOR DAMAGE ON TAMPERING BEFORE
EACH USE OF THIS FACILITY.

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

NOTICE TO OWNER:
READ, FOLLOW, AND KEEP THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING
THIS POOL MAY HAVE VENT TUBES AS A LAYER OF ANTI-ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION ON THE SUCTION
OUTLETS! IF A VENT TUBE IS INSTALLED ON THIS SYSTEM ATTACH THE ENCLOSED WARNING LABELS TO THE
VENT PIPE AND CONTROL PANEL AS INSTRUCTED ON PAGE 9 OF THIS MANUAL. IF THIS POOL HAS BEEN

WINTERIZED THE VENT MUST BE INSPECTED WHEN STARTING THE POOL FOR THE SEASON. REMOVE THE PLUG FROM
THE ATMOSPHERIC VENT PIPE BEFORE ENERGIZING THE POOL PUMP(S)! TEST THE VENT BY BLOCKING THE DRAIN. AIR
SHOULD ENTER THE PIPE AND CAUSE THE PUMP TO CAVITATE RELEASING THE SUCTION ON THE DRAIN BLOCK.

WARNING
ONLY TO BE USED AS A REPLACEMENT FOR AN MDX DRAIN AND MUST BE INSTALLED IN CONJUCTION WITH
AN MDX SUMP

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 MDX² Anti-Entrapment 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.

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 MDX², skimmers, gutters, negative edge features and many
more products and piping designs known to professionals.

• Install

ASME A112.19.8 - 2007

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.

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.

PREVENT DROWNING:

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NO DIVING IN SHALLOW WATER:

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PREVENT SUCTION ENTRAPMENT:

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Watch children at all times, no swimming alone.

You can be permanently injured.

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.

WARNING: MDX² 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.

For technical assistance call 1-800-621-5886 or contact your regional representative.

© 2008, Paramount Pool & Spa Systems

MDX² RETRO INSTALLATION MANUAL

Flow vs Head Loss

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Flow (GPM)

Head Loss (inHg)

NOTICE — Maximum Pump Size:

MDX² Retro is rated for a maximum of 90 GPM (340 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 90 GPM (340 LPM). In the event of
one suction outlet being completely blocked, the remaining suction outlets serving that system shall have a flow rating
capable of the full flow of the pump(s) for the specific suction system.

Notice:

When replacing the MDX Cover and Funnel Assembly with the MDX² Retrofit cover DO NOT disable the secondary
drains or the third layer of protection. The third layer of protection may be another submerged drain or a vent tube. If
you do not have a third layer of protection on this system then you will need to add an SVRS or cut the floor of the
pool and add a SDX drain teed into the main suction line 3’ 10” minimum from the MDX. When replacing the MDX be
sure to check all other submerged suction outlets in the pool for broken or missing covers, correct or missing screws
and compliant covers. Be sure to replace these covers with a SDX or SDX retro covers to bring all suction outlets into
compliance.

DO NOT INSTALL THE MDX2RETRO UNLESS THERE IS AN MDX SUMP AVAILABLE TO ACCEPT THE
MDX2RETRO.

FLOW HEAD LOSS CURVE

HYDROSTAT PLUMBING WARNING

Hydrostatic Fitting

The hydrostatic port inside the MDX² Sump is equivalent to a 2" Threaded Female Adapter and a 2" Slip Fitting
Outside the MDX² Sump. 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. This port is
for the purpose of a hydrostat only. Do not install any suction equipment (pump) to this port

For technical assistance call 1-800-621-5886 or contact your regional representative.

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MDX² - CONCRETE DRAIN ASSEMBLY

Concrete Drain Assembly (1pc concrete version):

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Install lower support (#2) onto sump (#1) with 4(four) security screws (#3 and #4) with screw driver security T25.

2. Install upper support (#5) onto lower support (#2) and secure with 8 (eight) security screws (#6).

3. Install the cover (#7) onto the upper support (#5) and secure with 6 (six) security screws (#8) and 2 (two)

security screws (#9).

Note: Anchor clips not used in Concrete 1 PC installation

004-202-2221-XX MDX² RETRO FOR CONCRETE 1 PC

Replace within 05 installed years

Item Part Number Description

*1 005-202-2018-00 Sump MDX Concrete - 2½" (must be present in pool)

2 005-202-2064-00 Lower Support

3 Screw No. 10x 2 1/4" Security Head

4 Screw No. 12x 2 3/8" Security Head

5 005-202-2092-XX Upper Support

6 Screw: No. 10X3/4” Security Head

7 005-252-2085-XX MDX2Cover (XX=Color Code)

8 Screw: No. 10X3/4” Vinyl Security Head

9 Screw: No. 8X3/8” Security Head

10 Concrete anchors

11 screw 10 x 1 1/4” security head

005-202-2213-00 Screw Pack MDX2 Retro (includes 3,4,6,8,9,10,11)

* Not part of MDX² Retro

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