Inventors:
Thomas O. Simensen - Kalispell MT, 59901
International Classification:
F24D 510
Abstract:
A modular manifold is adapted for use with hydronic circulation systems including a plurality of first and second thermal exchange zones having respective zone supply and zone return lines. The modular manifold includes a plurality of modules, each of which includes a selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism having an inlet and an outlet. The outlet of each selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism is in fluid communication with a respective zone supply line of the zone of the hydronic circulation system. Each module further includes a common return conduit section secured to the selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism. A common supply conduit section is secured to the selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism of each module. The common supply conduit section is in fluid communication with the inlet of the selectively actuatable fluid control mechanism. The modules are adapted and constructed to be connected together, with the collective common return conduit sections fitting together to form a common return conduit in communication with the return lines of the thermal exchange zones, and the collective common supply conduit sections fitting together to form a common supply conduit.