Install Instructions

Sizing

Using manifolds can be accomplished with one of the

previously mentioned plumbing layouts. Typically, the

size of the manifold is dependent on the amount

of xtures it will be supplying. Sioux Chief offers

manifolds with different trunk sizes and in varying

outlet connections and sizes. All outside hydrants

and/or auxiliary xtures fed from their own supply line

would total the branch quantity needed. Some manifold

applications purposefully oversize the manifold by 2

branches for possible future additions. These ‘extra

branches’ are typically sealed off with a plug. If two

xtures within a bathroom or kitchen application can

legally be supplied with a single supply line, the manifold

would reect one less branch.

Location / Accessibility

Typical home run applications should dictate that

a manifold is located near the water conditioning

equipment, utility room, or water heater. This area is

chosen so that the heated water is fed as quickly as

possible to the distribution point for efcient transfer

of conditioned water. In any case, the location chosen

should be readily accessible for service situations.

Manifolds should not be located closer than 3" from a

water heater hot line outlet.

The home run layout has half of the connections at the

manifold itself with the other half located at the stub out

and/or supply stop.

Combination systems allow the cold water distribution

manifold (no valve) to be located in a convenient area

within the structure (no access panels are required for

manifolds without valves).

Branchmaster Manifold Plumbing

Hose Hydrant

Kitchen

Ice Maker

Shower

Toilet

Extra Branch

Manifold Plumbing

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