{"product_id":"mermade-38-x-48-centre-bottom-outlet-complete","title":"Mermade 38\" x 48\" 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 38\" × 48\" Center Bottom Outlet Complete Vacuum DE Filter Leaf Assembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-capacity commercial drop-in replacement element engineered for large municipal natatoriums,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water park wave pools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animating\"\u003e resort competition facilities,\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis configuration measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003e38\" wide horizontally along the base by 48\" high vertically\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=\"150\"\u003e38\" bottom horizontal rail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It delivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003e25.3 sq. ft.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of active filtration surface area per septum,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing high hydraulic throughput while maximizing surface packing density in deep concrete or fiberglass filter vaults.\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\"\u003e38\" Wide × 48\" High\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 965 mm W × 1219 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\"\u003e25.3 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 38\" 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, 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\"\u003e25.3 to 38.0 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\"\u003eExtended 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 vacuum draw up to 15\" Hg without collapsing or pinching over the 4-foot vertical span.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The internal rib pathways direct fluid down from the 48\" height and inward from the 38\" outer edges directly 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\"\u003eTorque-Resistant 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 Internal corner gussets reinforce the wide 38\" base and 48\" vertical stiles to resist diagonal racking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e twist,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bowing under heavy DE cake loads and pump startup surges.\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 Schedule 80 PVC injection-molded spud thermo-welded directly to the center of the 38\" bottom rail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes an integral locating stop shoulder to set insertion depth into the floor manifold receiver and ensure uniform compression across the sealing gasket.\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 reinforced cutout collar centered on the 38\" bottom rail and a heavy-duty commercial Velcro hook-and-loop flap across the 38\" 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\"\u003e18.5 to 22.0 lbs (8.4 to 10.0 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\"\u003e27.0 to 32.0 lbs (12.2 to 14.5 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in heavy-duty corrugated cartons with reinforced 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\"\u003e290 to 490 lbs (131 to 222 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e freight-strapped to an oversized 42\" × 54\" wooden skid.\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 remove 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 leaf vertically into the vault,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aligning the 38\" 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 bar across the 38\" top rail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e verify uniform leaf-to-leaf spacing across the bank to prevent DE cake bridging over the 48\" height,\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":68168293384303,"sku":"DE-CBO3848","price":1278.0,"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-38-x-48-centre-bottom-outlet-complete","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}