CPC E03C 1/021 (2013.01) [E03C 1/042 (2013.01); F16K 11/0853 (2013.01); F16K 27/003 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A valve manifold for a universal rough-in valve, the manifold comprising
a first manifold inlet; a second manifold inlet;
a first manifold outlet; a second manifold outlet;
a cavity configured to receive a fluid mixing valve;
a first transition in flow communication with the cavity and the first manifold inlet;
a second transition in flow communication with the cavity and the second manifold inlet;
a first channel in flow communication with the cavity and the first manifold outlet;
a second channel in flow communication with the cavity and the second manifold outlet;
wherein
the manifold comprises a venturi tube comprising a first section and a second section;
the venturi tube first section has a larger cross-sectional area than the second section;
the venturi tube first section is disposed in the second manifold outlet;
the venturi tube is permanently fixed in the second manifold outlet; and
the venturi tube extends from the second manifold outlet towards the first manifold outlet; and
wherein
the manifold is configured to be removably disposed in a rough-in valve chamber; and
the manifold is configured to be removably coupled to the fluid mixing valve.
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