| Application: | Zoning |
|---|---|
| Voltage: | 24V |
| Type: | Thermal |
| Wiring: | Two-Wire |
| Used With: | TruFLOW Manifolds |
Only the two-wire MA-ACT and the four-wire MP700 actuators are compatible with Rifeng manifolds.
The actuator (A3020416) will use 5 VA each. For the control part of your question, here is the spec sheet: http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1290099706466/41792_PROD_FILE.pdf The amount of actuators will change based on the fuse and transformer size.
I operate 4 zones from one thermostat. Also operate two, two zones and one three zone from the same controller box. My system has a total of four thermostats.
The two wire units were popular before the four wire units came out. They are wired directly to the thermostat. The four wire is the most commonly used now and has 2 wires for power and 2 wires to connect to the thermostat and an end switch.
No, the SKU: A3020416 actuator mounts directly onto the manifold and does not require separate adapters to mount. From the problem you are describing it sounds like you are missing the brass adapters that would have came with the TruFLOW Jr. Manifold (SKU: A2630028). These adapters are going to allow you to thread right onto the manifold without any of the actuators "popping" off.
This unit does not state it is compatible with the Climate Control zoning base, so it should not be used with that product. It is only listed as compatible with the TruFLOW manifolds.