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Description
Please Note:
- Supply adapters must be purchased separately and are required to install this product.
- Mounting straps are optional and are sold separately.
- The 10-year warranty only applies if this MANABLOC is installed with all Viega products.
- 53601: MANABLOC Supply End Cap does not come included and must be purchased separately.
**Important**
- The MANABLOC plumbing system carries a maximum pressure/temperature rating of 100 psi @ 180°F. Excessive pressure to the MANABLOC will cause leaks.
- Do not allow chemicals such as PVC glues or solder flux to come into contact with the MANABLOC. They will compromise the integrity of the MANABLOC and cause leaks.
- Please consult the MANABLOC install instructions for a more comprehensive list of chemical materials that will cause harm to the MANABLOC plumbing system.
PollyAlloy PEX Crimp MANABLOCs provide a home-run distribution manifold for the plumbing system. These MANABLOCs utilize either 3/8" or 1/2" distribution lines. Each MANABLOC comes factory pre-assembled with color coded hot and cold ports. All PollyAlloy PEX Crimp MANABLOCs include port Crimp connections, drill templates, instruction guide, faceplate and port labels.
Specs
| Port Size: | 1/2" |
|---|---|
| Fitting System Compatibility: | Clamp Crimp |
| Material: | Plastic |
| Application: | Plumbing |
| Outlet Type: | PEX |
| Number of Outlets: | 30 |
| Number of Outlets (Cold): | 18 |
| Number of Outlets (Hot): | 12 |
| Tubing Compatibility: | PEX |
| Warranty: | 10 Year |
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Product Q&A
45 QuestionsQ: What is the primary difference between the Polymer and Poly alloy unit? Where is the difference and why? The poly alloy pictures make the connections appear to be a plastic connection instead of the brass type ferule?
Asked by pkane 8 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffPolymer or Poly Alloy both refer to the plastic that the connections are made of. Viega only offers the plastic option for their crimp fittings, they no longer manufacture the brass.
Q: Someone already asked if the components contained bpa and the customer care representative said that pex tubing is bpa free but that doesn't answer the question about the actual manabloc itself. Is the material that the manabloc is made of bpa free?
Asked by Ang 9 years ago
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Verified Reply- Supplyhouse StaffA trace amount of unreacted BPA, typically in the range of 5 ppm by weight, remains in the finished resin product. Plastic plumbing products are required by codes to comply with the NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water systems and the Manabloc meets that code listing criteria
Q: What are the dimensions? Can they also be stacked like a deck of cards?
Asked by Micah 11 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffThe manabloc you are referring to is 29 1/2" long, 8" wide and 3" deep. It is not recommended that they are stacked when installed.
Q: Does this include the 30 port adapters (SKU: 50133)
Asked by Tor 11 years ago
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My unit was complete with adaptors for each of the output lines. the supply line must be purchased separately. Gary Austin Electrical Surveyor ModuSpec USA, Inc.
Includes everything but the wrench Sent from my HTC One on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network
Q: Can the manifold be installed horizontal (flat) in a crawl space or does it need to be mounted vertical?
Asked by LDM 12 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffThat would be fine. Manablocs can be installed in any direction.
There are no restrictions on mounting orientation. Horizontal is fine.
Position should not matter unless you plan to drain it for freezing conditions. The PEX pipe is great in freezing but the manifold might crack in those conditions. Make sure it's insulated if you put in in a cold spot like an attic. Not sure if the manifold you indicated is copper or plastic. In either case it would not expand like PEX pipe in freezing conditions.
It can be install on any flat surface horizontal or vertical. Make sure you have enough space on all sides to route your PEX. The directions give specific mounting requirements for spacing.
Iam sure u can. I dont.see any problem with that.
It doesn't matter how it lays make sure you have room to work you have to be able to crimp fittings
The manifold can be mounted in any orientation.
I installed mine on a wall but frankly I don't see why it couldn't be installed on a floor as long as your water pressure is good enough to handle the additional piping. Sent from Samsung Mobile
Q: Can this be mounted outside? Will it freeze any easier than the lines themselves?
Asked by chris 12 years ago
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I've only installed one of these but would not do it outside where there is any chance of freezing. Sent from my iPad
Lines are ok for freeze but block its self not. Lines are expendable , block its self is not. Recomend putting block some Place above freezing temperature. Hope this helps.
I wouldn't recommend mounting it outside. Ours is mounted in the garage on an interior wall. However, since we are in South Texas, we don't have to worry about it freezing much. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Q: If I wanted to have a couple of 3/8" runs from my manifold, is there some kind of 1/2" to 3/8" converter that I need to attached at the port?
Asked by Just Winging It 12 years ago
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Just buy a 3/8 fitting for the block
Just use one of these: Brass PEX Crimp Port Adapter, 3/8" PEX Crimp x 1/2" Port (Zero Lead) *SKU:*46624 *Brand:* Viega
Q: Is it possible to make the crimp connections, and then thread the port connectors onto the manifold? I am not sure my crimper will fit if I need to crimp after the port connectors are on the manifold.
Asked by youstolemynick 13 years ago
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Yes you can. The fitting is held into place with a threaded collar. Be sure to have the collar on the fitting before crimping.
Yep, I used standard compression rings and it worked just like you described. Good luck with your project. Ours had been installed for 2+ years now.
Yes, actually this is the preferred method. Good luck. WKM
That's exactly how it works. The connectors have excellent seals and are easier to tighten than garden hose, even. Finger-tight is plenty. Wiggle the tubing just a bit as it's getting down tight, to help the fitting seat well.
Yes, you can connect and disconnect the crimped PEX tubing and fittings from the Manabloc manifold anytime. (Just close the valve first!) That makes it a lot easier to install or modify a connection. Just leave some slack in the PEX tubing when you install it; a few inches will do easily. The black plastic nut screws on to the Manablock manifold fitting, but the actual liquid seal is achieved through the o-ring on the brass fitting that crimps to the tubing. The crimped connection is fully rotatable. You don't need a lot of torque on the plastic nut; finger-tight-plus is sufficient. A pair of channel lock pliers is all you need to tighten or loosen the nuts, only because it is hard to get your fingers around the nut otherwise. I have had mine installed for over six months with not so much as one drop of a leak. It is a nicely engineered system. A pair of scissor-action crimpers will usually fit with the brass connector already mated to the manifold, but just barely if there are already connections to either side of it. The bigger limitation is usually finding the room to swing the handles of the crimper, not so much getting the crimping head around the connector.
Yes, you can crimp the lines before tightening the plastic nut on the manifold port, but the nut has to be on the brass plug first because it won't slide over the PEX crimp band. 1) Put the black plastic nut on the brass plug, 2) slide the crimp ring on the PEX tube, 3) push the brass plug into the PEX tube, 4) crimp the band. All of these steps are done with the fitting off of the manifold. The brass plug has an o-ring seal, and the plastic nut just holds it in place.
yes, no problem
If you are already using Pex, then whatever crimper you use for your pex will work. You don't crimp directly onto the manifold. You crimp an attachment to the end of your Pex hose, then the other attachments keep the hose connected to the manifold. If you didn't have the correct crimper already, you wouldn't be able to use any of the Pex products.
That's what I do. Measure and cut the pipe, slide on the threaded collar and the crimp ring and insert the manifold fitting. Crimp it and then screw it onto the manifold.
The short answer is YES! Once the connectors are crimped, the outer threaded connector turns freely to allow the inner connecter to seat properly and secure them tightly. Hope this helps!
Q: I would prefer to use the Pex crimp version of this manifold, but if a line must be removed after crimping how easy is that to do without breaking or cracking the plastic manifold?
Asked by Lee 13 years ago
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Howdy The Manabloc plastic manifold uses brass quick-connect fittings (supplied) -- you do not crimp directly to that manifold. PEX copper manifolds have brass fittings soldered on, and you crimp to them. Crimps can be easily cut through with a Dremel and the little abrasive cutoff blade. A special PEX tool is also available but it costs. If removing a line, DO NOT scratch the fitting (esp. the ribs) or it may always leak. I'm completely pleased with the plastic one after 2-1/2 years, good luck with yours.
I have cut the crimps off before and haven't damaged anything ,, but I do think they make a tool ( of course to cut them off)
The brass fitting unplugs from the manifold, so there would be no stress when the PEX tube is cut. You do have to be careful not to nick the brass when cutting off the tubing. It's also a good idea to put a clamp or other support about five inches out from each fitting so the PEX tubing enters straight and doesn't put weight on the manifold arms.
Q: Can PEX clamp fittings be used on the the "crimp" MANABLOC?
Asked by Jared 14 years ago
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yes you can, you may have to crimp before you put the fitting on the manibloc
Yes, the crimps and the clamps use the same connectors.
The portion of the fitting that interfaces with the mainfold system won't be touched by what type of clamp/crimp you use.
As long as you can get the black retainer past the clamp fitting you should be okay. The main thing is that the brass fitting with O-ring must be secured in place. That said I purchased the tool to do the fitting shown and it was worth the money. My understanding is that not all state building codes accept the clamp fittings, at least that is what I have been told..
I assume that you mean the "CinchClamp" fitting that cinch the two tabs together? I believe that those fittings should work ok on the crimp MANBLOC fittings. They should work just as well as the crimp rings.
The answer is yes, but you must have the special clamp device. The manabloc is the same, just the fittings are different. WKM
Yes they can and they work pretty good too. Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE exclusively from Sprint