| Application: | Plumbing |
|---|---|
| Type: | MANABLOC Package |
| Port Size: | 3/8" |
| Outlet Type: | PEX |
| Number of Outlets: | 24 |
| Number of Outlets (Cold): | 15 |
| Number of Outlets (Hot): | 9 |
| Tubing Compatibility: | PEX |
| Inlet Type: | MNPT |
| Loop Connection: | PEX Crimp |
| Manifold Compatibility: | Manabloc |
| Fitting System Compatibility: | Crimp Clamp |
| Supply Connection: | Male NPT |

Yes, the manabloc can be connected to a copper supply line without issue.
We always attach our blocks to plywood usually 3/4 plywood. Three to four feet wide is best. Use a gentle bend as you connect to the block. We never use the premade bends at the block just use nail clips to secure the tubing to the plywood. It's pretty easy to make it look professional with the nail clips and leaving plenty of tubing to make the sweeps into the block. Rick
Yes you can.I mounted mine to a piece of 3/4 plywood no problem
You can use MANABLOCs with 1" inlet lines. You just need to get 1" supply adapters (part 46656 for threaded) instead of the 3/4" ones included in this package.
Much depends on water pressure. In a typical installation the reduction in flow is minimal. If you are concerned you can split the inlet and connect to both inlets in the manifold. Sent from my iPhone
Won't be an issue with either pressure or volume. Rick
Please refer to page 11 of the document linked below. http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1303922718433/54567_PROD_FILE.pdf
The manifold I bought and installed was a larger size but i believe they are "plumbed" the same! The single inlet I placed at the bottom and used this for my cold water (well) inlet. The fitting then on the top on the cold water side (as indicated by the blue knobs) was used to feed the cold water to the water heater. The remaining fitting on the top (on The red handle side) was used to bring the hot water from the water heater back into the manifold. Hope this helps.
All you need to do is close the valves on those ports, but you can also cap them off (using part 36205) for an extra layer of protection and to give the MANABLOC a more finished look.
You can buy caps and they just screw in. It is as easy as it can get.
Nothing needs to be done to the port that isn't used. The built in ball valve isolates it. Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™
The method of connection on the MANABLOC is more of a preference than anything else. Some people prefer crimp connections because they have the tools to use for it and others prefer compression connections because it requires no tools and because of familiarity. In regards to the instant hot water, many of those have stainless steel heat exchangers so they are very resistant to corrosion. Hard water should not have an adverse effect on the MANABLOC.
I prefer to use crimp connections as it is a much faster install as long as you have the tool. As for hard water, we have extremely hard water and I have had no issue with this manifold in the year we have been using it. Typically hard water affects heating elements but not piping as much.
Use crimp it's quick and easy and the tool is pretty inexpensive
You will not have any problem bleeding the air from the manifold. Keep in mind that whenever you install these they are always filled with air. Just open the valves and let the water fill the manifold and lines. Sent from my iPad
As long as you bleed the individual lines that you have hooked up you should not have any problems. I used my manifold with a water heater and now with a tankless water heater and didn't have any issues bleeding the air, I just had to bleed it at each fixture in the house.
Yes, the fittings that come with the crimp-style MANABLOC work with either copper crimp rings or stainless steel clamp rings.
No, it does not. Any brand should be compatible. You should use PEX tubing without an oxygen barrier that is approved for potable water use.
NPTS-36303 is a compression MANABLOC package. It has compression fittings at its ports. The NPTS-41303 package has crimp connections at the ports.