Overview:
The SharkBite Radiant Heating Manifold is designed to optimally distribute fluid throughout
circuits in a closed loop heating system. The manifold ensures that flow to each circuit is
precisely regulated and also controls the shut-off, displays temperature, and allows for the
removal of air from the system. The fluid is heated by a water heater or boiler and distributed
by the manifold throughout the different PEX Pipe circuits. The manifold has a 1” FNPT Inlet
and features integrated ½” SharkBite connections on the loop ports. The SharkBite
connections make connecting the loops to the manifold significantly easier and faster than
alternative connection methods. SharkBite Radiant Heating Manifolds are available with 3
through 13 port configurations.
Installing underfloor heating with the SharkBite Radiant Heating Manifold along with SharkBite
Oxygen Barrier PEX Pipe saves energy and money. The system achieves maximum energy
efficiency with low temperature water that heats specific flood spaces to 87.5°F or below,
ultimately conserving up to 15-20% in heating energy costs. Using the SharkBite Radiant
Heating Manifold and Oxygen Barrier PEX Pipe also helps keeps the transfer of dust, pollen,
germs, and other particles to a minimum which creates a cleaner, healthier, and allergy-free
environment.
Features
- Integrated SharkBite connections: Reduce installation time and frustration, no fitting assembly required.
- Temperature gauges on supply and return manifolds: Ensure proper supply temperature and evaluate heat loss at the return manifold.
- Flow balancing valves and flow meters: Avoid any unnecessary waste and ensure an elevated level of thermal comfort.
- Integrated air vent and drain: No need for additional manifold components.
- Complete metal brackets with slim depth profile: Maximum installation flexibility for designers and installers.
Specifications:
- Maximum operating temperature 158°F (70°C)
- Flow meter precision +/- 10%
- Maximum operating pressure 87 psi (6 bar)
- Flow rate, minimum 0.34 gpm (1.3 l/min)
- Flow rate, maximum 11 gpm (42 l/min)
- Maximum Area (room size)* approx. 665 ft2