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A selection manifold for use for use with a beverage dispenser apparatus for dispensing both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and including a plurality of dispensing valves with a syrup and a water line feeding each dispensing valve further comprising a selection manifold connected between at

A selection manifold for use for use with a beverage dispenser apparatus for dispensing both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and including a plurality of dispensing valves with a syrup and a water line feeding each dispensing valve further comprising a selection manifold connected between at least one of the water lines and sources of both carbonated and non-carbonated water, the manifold having a selecting mechanism allowing a user of the apparatus to easily switch between directing carbonated and non-carbonated water through the water line to the dispensing valve. In a preferred embodiment, the selection mechanism includes a portion that enables a viewer to easily determine whether carbonated or non-carbonated water is selected. In another preferred embodiment, the selection mechanism includes a lock to prevent inadvertent switching of the mechanism.

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A selection manifold for use for use with a beverage dispenser apparatus for dispensing both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and including a plurality of dispensing valves with a syrup and a water line feeding each dispensing valve further comprising a selection manifold connected between at

A selection manifold for use for use with a beverage dispenser apparatus for dispensing both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and including a plurality of dispensing valves with a syrup and a water line feeding each dispensing valve further comprising a selection manifold connected between at least one of the water lines and sources of both carbonated and non-carbonated water, the manifold having a selecting mechanism allowing a user of the apparatus to easily switch between directing carbonated and non-carbonated water through the water line to the dispensing valve. In a preferred embodiment, the selection mechanism includes a portion that enables a viewer to easily determine whether carbonated or non-carbonated water is selected. In another preferred embodiment, the selection mechanism includes a lock to prevent inadvertent switching of the mechanism. 0, Hogue et al., D08/070; US-5755293, 19980500, Bourke; US-D396175, 19980700, Chung, D08/062; US-D401128, 19981100, Zurwelle; US-5832611, 19981100, Schmitz; US-5855070, 19990100, Grabowski, 030/376; US-D408699, 19990400, Zurwelle, D08/064; US-5940977, 19990800, Moores, Jr.; US-D418037, 19991200, Zeiler; US-D418729, 20000100, Snider, D08/061; US-D419413, 20000100, Heun, D08/068; US-D424902, 20000500, Gildersleeve et al., D08/068; US-D426126, 20000600, Schultz, D08/061; US-D428787, 20000800, Smolinski et al., D08/070; US-6102134, 20000800, Alsruhe, 173/217; US-6108916, 20000800, Zeiler et al.; US-6138364, 20001000, Schmitz; US-6139359, 20001000, Fuhreck et al.; US-D433907, 20001100, Fuchs et al.; US-D434296, 20001100, Ogasawara, D08/062; US-D434627, 20001200, Buck, D08/064; US-D436011, 20010100, Fuchs et al.; US-6173500, 20010100, Feldmann; US-6179259, 20010100, Schioldager; US-D447924, 20010900, Neitzell; US-6301789, 20011000, Zeiler; US-6364033, 20020400, Hung et al.