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CONCRETE SHELL
EARTH
FUTURE INT
ERIOR FINI
SH
SEALING COMPOUND
CONCRETE RING
KEY WAY
STEEL & CONCRETE INSTRUCTIONS
MDX Debris Removal System
STANDARD POOL/SPA/BASIN DESIGN
Steel Cage
INTERIOR FINISH RING
3”
7” 8”
3 1/4”
3”
3”
6 1/8”
6”
6”
12”
TOP OF PIPE
10 1/8”
12”
Keep rebar 3" away from MDX sump.
1.
To allow the sump to be fully encased in concrete,
clear dirt to completely expose the sweep elbow.
(Fig. 5)
2.
Pack concrete around and under sump
(Fig. 5)
to
ensure seal and strength of shell
3.
Angle shell down to MDX sump.
(Fig. 5)
4.
Make cut-out around MDX sump.
(Fig. 6)
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.
1.
Align the Concrete Ring Keyway with the Sump
Alignment Key.
(Fig. 7)
2.
Adjust the elevation and the angle of the Concrete
Ring to align it with the finished interior surface of
the pool, spa, or basin.
3.
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
(see illustration on page 10 for reference):
CONCRETE SHELL
EARTH
FUTURE
INTERIO
R FINISH
CONCRETE SHELL
EARTH
FUTURE INTE
RIOR FINISH
CUTOUT
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
1.
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.
2.
Install the two (2) large screw (No. 5) in the Support
(No. 8) with screwdriver security T25.
3.
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 with screwdriver security
T25.
4.
Place the Anti-vortex Cover )No. 4) on the Funnel
Assembly (No. 3) and install the three (3) small
screws (No. 7) with Phillips screwdriver.
