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

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VGB Compliant ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 LISTED
NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
TO INSTALLERS: READ, UNDERSTAND,
AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS.
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.
WARNING
Any modification that increases the flow rate of the circulation system shall require reevaluation
of the cover/grate and sump to ensure that the flow rating of the Suction Outlet Fitting Assembly
(SOFA) is not exceeded.
https://www.1paramount.com/downloads/manuals/mdxr3/MDXR3CertificateOfConformity.pdf
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE -
When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions
shall always be followed, including the following:
MDX-R3 and SDX2 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.
Certificate of conformity available at
8175 W. Buckeye Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85043
Toll Free: 1.800.621.5886 • Phone: 480.893.7607 • Fax: 480.753.3397
[email protected] • www.1Paramount.com
US and Foreign patents and patents pending
see www.1paramount.com/support/patent-numbers/
Paramount products are designed by Paramount in Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
004-027-8827-00
REV05 ECN_2006 PUB072921 ©2021 Hayward Industries, Inc.
MDX-R3 FOR FIBERGLASS POOLS
SUBMERGED SUCTION OUTLET
FOR MULTIPLE DRAIN USE FOR USE ON FLOOR
EUROPE
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  • Page 1 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. MDX-R3 and SDX2 must be installed in accordance with Paramount’s WARNING written instruction manual, and in conformity with applicable Federal, State, Local and Swimming pool industry building and safety codes.

  • Page 2: Signal Words And Symbols Used In This Manual

    Signal Words and Symbols Used In This Manual This Owner’s Manual and Installation Guide contains specifi c precautions and symbols to identify safety- related information. You will fi nd DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING and NOTICE symbols which require special attention. Please read them carefully and follow these precautions as indicated! They will explain how to avoid hazards that may endanger you or persons using or maintaining your pool or spa.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 8175 W. Buckeye Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85043 1-800-621-5886 • 1paramount.com Replace cover assembly within (5) fi ve years. Replace all other components within (25) years. MDX-R3 pool fl oor drain cover part #005-252-8243-XX Maximum GPM = 132 (500 LPM) Circle year and month of installation. Year...
  • Page 5 A 3" pipe may be attached to the inside diameter of the enlarged suction element or a 4" x 13" minimum length pipe directly to the drain socket for systems where the flow through the MDX-R3 is intended to exceed 90 GPM.
  • Page 6 FLOW HEAD LOSS CURVE HEAD LOSS CURVE MDX-R3 (76) (151) (227) (303) (379) (454) (530) (606) (681) (757) FLOW RATE (LPM) MDX-R3 INSTALLATION WHEN USING A SKIMMER WITH CANISTER WITHOUT CANISTER MV FUSE MV FUSE IN DECK SIDE CANISTER TO PUMP &...
  • Page 7 MDX-R3 INSTALLATION WITHOUT SKIMMER INSTALLED WITH CANISTER WITHOUT CANISTER MV FUSE IN MV FUSE DECK SIDE CANISTER TO PUMP SDX2 SDX2 2ND SUCTION OUTLET TRUNK LINE MUST BE 2ND SUCTION OUTLET SIZED TO MEET MAXINUM VELOCITY REQUIREMENTS TO PUMP FOR SUCTION PLUMBING PER LOCAL CODE.
  • Page 8 Secure with the SDX2 Nut. Make plumbing connection between 2nd Suction Outlet and MDX-R3 Sump by connecting to side outlet of tee as shown in install methods 1-3 on pages 2-3. Pipe must be equal diameter to circulation line.
  • Page 9 HYDROSTATIC FITTING: The hydrostatic port inside the MDX-R3 Sump is equivalent to a 2” Threaded Female Adapter and a 2” 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.
  • Page 10 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 SCREW HOLES MDX-R3 PRESSURE TESTING 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”...
  • Page 11 5. After securing each SOFA component hand check that it is snug to the sump /frame before proceeding to the next component. MDX-R3 WINTERIZATION WITH CANISTER If vacuum relief suction outlets are located below freeze line skip steps 1 and 2.
  • Page 12 **Replace cover within 05 installed years. ***Replace all other components within 25 installed years MDX-R3 FOR FIBERGLASS POOLS PART NUMBERS Item Part Number Description 005-252-2110-XX Cover (XX = Color Code)* Screw No. 10 X 7/8 Security Head* 005-252-8234-XX Funnel Assembly (Includes Support, Cover Screw and Adapter)* Screw No.