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SDX RETRO (VINYL) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS System Design: SDX RETRO is an underwater suction drain cover system intended to replace any drain cover up to 10 inches in diameter. SDX is approved for single or multiple drain use. When retrofitting a SDX to an existing installation with a single suction outlet that is not listed and approved for use as a single suction outlet ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE ADDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI/APSP-7 SECTION 6.3. SEE EXCERPT OF CHART APPENDIX B. Excerpt ANSI/APSP-7 Appendix B options for single suction backup: One of these options must be installed on any single suction outlet. Install additional ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 Outlet with the center to center distance between the suction pipes at least 36-inches, or on a separate plane. (see Sections 4.5 & 4.6) Convert Suction Outlet to Return Inlet by Changing the piping, provided the system piping and skimmer(s) shall be capable of handling the full system flow. Convert to Gravity Flow System in accordance with Section 5.8 Engineered Vent System in accordance with Section 7.2 Install & Test. Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) Tested and Listed for the purpose by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory in accordance with Section 7.1. Permanently Disable the Single Outlet, provided the system piping and skimmer(s) shall be capable of handling the full system flow and minimum turnover rates are achieved. The maximum flow rate for SDX RETRO is 200 gallons per minute (gpm) or 756 liters per minute (Ipm) Floor and 192 (gpm) or 726 (Ipm) Wall.. SDX RETRO should operate best when used with residential pumps of up to 3HP. Please ensure your pool or spa pump system meets this specification. Your SDX RETRO (Vinyl) includes six important components; all of components 1-5 below must be used for proper installation. These components are as follows: Support spacer; Black drain cover support plate; Drain cover; Six black plastic oval slot plugs that must be installed in the drain cover support plate after it is affixed to the pool or spa surface; Three 10x7/8 security screws to secure drain cover to drain cover support plate, together with a tool for installing these screws; and Assorted screws, fasteners, and plastic spacers for attaching drain cover support plate to pool or spa surface. See Installation Instructions on next page to determine which components you will need to use. WARNING: SDX and SDX Retro 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 8