6.1.8. Manifold with a distributor main<br>

### 6.1.8. Manifold with a distributor main

A manifold with a distributor is a component similar to an ordinary manifold. In addition it contains a drawing symbol of all pipe-runs originating at the manifold and running to terminal unit (called a “distributor main”), which facilitates connecting other pipe-runs. The distributor is only a drawing component. The point of pipe-run and distributor main connection should be treated as if it was located on the manifold itself.

Manifolds in radiator heating do not have to be associated with equipment catalogues. This component may only be inserted into a “Schematic view” type sheet.

Buttons on the “Central” toolbar:

Appearance on screen (schematic view):

“Manifold” component data:

Symbol

Text field. To be specified by the user.

No. of outlets / No. of outlet pairs

Numerical field. The number of outlets must be consistent with the number of pipe-runs or pipe feeds connected. When drawing a system starting from the manifold, the number of outlets is automatically incremented (the manifold is enlarged) as required. The number may be specified – then all outlets must be connected or some of them must be defined as spare.

Manifold type

Selection field. Manifold type selected from catalogue. If (default) is specified, then the type specified in general data is adopted.

Supply/return arrangement

Selection field. The position of the supply part of the manifold in relation to the return part (for angle of 0°).

Component status

Selection field. Select from list the current status of component: existing or under design. Affects only bill of material.

Draw label

Selection field. Specify whether the component label is to be drawn in the sheet. Then manifold symbol appears in the drawing. The default setting is “No”.