{"product_id":"mermade-30-x-60-centre-bottom-outlet-complete","title":"Mermade 30\" x 60\" Centre Bottom Outlet, Complete","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eMer-Made 30\" × 60\" Center Bottom Outlet Complete Vacuum DE Filter Leaf Assembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extended vertical-span commercial drop-in replacement element engineered for high-capacity municipal competition pools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50-meter Olympic natatoriums,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water park wave pools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and deep surge-tank vacuum filtration arrays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" class=\"animating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animating\"\u003eThis format measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e30\" wide horizontally across the base by 60\" high vertically (a full 5-foot vertical reach)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e placing the effluent discharge drop spud centrally along the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003e30\" bottom horizontal rail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003e25.0 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of active filtration area per septum,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this assembly optimizes floor-space packing density in deep concrete or fiberglass vaults where horizontal floor run is constrained but tank depth permits tall vertical leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter \/ Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003eMer-Made Filter (Standard Commercial Vacuum DE Replacement)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNominal Frame Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e30\" Wide × 60\" High\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 762 mm W × 1524 mm H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEffective Filtration Surface Area\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e25.0 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e nominal (both faces combined)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDischarge Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCenter Bottom Outlet\u003c\/b\u003e (Discharge spud centered on the 30\" bottom rail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutlet Spud Sizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1-1\/2\" or 2\" IPS Schedule 80 PVC\u003c\/b\u003e male drop stem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpud Elevation \/ Extension\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\"\u003eStandard 2-1\/2\" to 3-1\/2\" drop from bottom frame rail with molded locating shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAssembly Scope (\"Complete\")\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0\"\u003eRigid CPVC\/PVC structural perimeter frame with extended vertical stiles, internal high-flow open drainage grid matrix, molded center-bottom hub, pre-fitted synthetic woven filter jacket (cover), and high-density felt compression sealing collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecommended Design Flow Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e25.0 to 37.5 GPM per leaf\u003c\/b\u003e (based on standard commercial flux rate of 1.0 to 1.5 GPM\/sq. ft.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Vacuum Limit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\"\u003eBackwash triggered at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003e10\" to 12\" Hg\u003c\/b\u003e differential (maximum operating head loss \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003e15\" Hg\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eStructural Architecture \u0026amp; Construction Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5-Foot Vertical Drainage Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-duty,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open-profile polypropylene or ABS drainage core engineered to withstand continuous negative vacuum loads up to 15\" Hg without face collapse or hydraulic throttling across the 60\" height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Internal rib pathways funnel filtrate smoothly down from the top header and diagonally from the perimeter inward toward the central bottom outlet port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColumnar Reinforced Perimeter Framing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-wall extruded rigid CPVC\/PVC outer border channels with thermo-welded corner miter joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 60\" vertical side stiles are engineered with enhanced wall thickness and internal corner gussets to eliminate bowing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e twisting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and racking under wet cake loading (which can exceed 30+ lbs of wet DE cake per leaf).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMolded Center-Bottom Hub:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy injection-molded Schedule 80 PVC spud thermo-welded directly to the center of the 30\" bottom rail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An integrated locating stop shoulder sets uniform insertion depth into the floor manifold receiver and ensures square,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e positive compression on the sealing collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFactory-Fitted Septum Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rot- and chlorine-resistant woven monofilament or multifilament polypropylene fabric bag calibrated for 20–30 micron diatomaceous earth pre-coat retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a factory-reinforced circular cutout collar centered on the 30\" bottom rail and a heavy-duty commercial Velcro hook-and-loop closure flap across the 30\" top rail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight Estimates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndividual Complete Leaf Net Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003e18.0 to 21.5 lbs (8.2 to 9.8 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSingle Boxed Leaf Shipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003e26.5 to 31.5 lbs (12.0 to 14.3 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in oversized,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e double-wall corrugated cartons with perimeter edge and corner protectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommercial Grid Lot (10 to 20 Leaves):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e280 to 480 lbs (127 to 218 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e freight-strapped and banded to an extended 34\" × 66\" wooden pallet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eField Installation \u0026amp; Manifold Seating Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClean Floor Manifold Receivers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flush and wire-brush the floor header receiver bushings to clear accumulated calcified DE powder,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mineral scaling,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and grit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMount Compression Felt:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slide a fresh high-density felt compression collar (Part # FELTCOLLAR) over the center-bottom spud until seated flush against the molded locating shoulder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEngage Manifold:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower the 5-foot leaf vertically into the vault using two installers (or overhead hoist equipment),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aligning the 30\" bottom rail's center spud with the floor receiver socket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Press firmly downward on the upper rail until the felt collar compresses evenly against the header bushing face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLock Hold-Down System:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Position the overhead structural hold-down beam across the 30\" top rail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e verify vertical plumb across adjacent leaves to maintain uniform bank clearance (preventing DE cake bridging across the full 60\" vertical run),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tighten the hold-down tie rods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68168373436527,"sku":"DE-CBO3060","price":1504.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/Mer-Made-Precoat_d7793c42-097b-4aa2-a027-68826537a441.jpg?v=1793719204","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/mermade-30-x-60-centre-bottom-outlet-complete","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}