The Hydronic Mixing Block is a mixing device and boiler control, with a built in circulator and system
controller. The block can provide either a xed or reset water temperature via start/stop or constant uid
circulation. The following pages outline step by step instructions for the installation, piping/wiring, and
programming of the Hydronic Mixing Block.
Wiring Terminal Block
Pressure/Temperature Sensor
Delivery Fitting (3)
¾" Solder Connection*
Return Fitting (2)
* ProPress tailpieces may be used in place of solder connections. ProPress tailpieces are available for
sale separately. See page 5 for recommendations.
Only suitably qualied individuals with formal training in electrical and HVAC controls should attempt
the installation of this equipment. Incorrect wiring and installation will affect the warranty provided
with this unit. Wiring must be completed in accordance with the codes and practices applicable to
the jurisdiction for the actual installation.
Display Screen
Adjustment Buttons
Fitting Clip
Supply Fitting (1)
¾" Solder Connection*
Backplate
Part No 56160
The Hydronic Mixing Block is a microprocessor based controller and as such is not to be regarded
as a safety (limit) control. Please consult and install the heating or cooling appliance in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Once a Hydronic Mixing Block tting is fully
seated, slide the tting clip into the groove in the
port, securing the tting to the block.
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2. Insert tting labeled “tting 1” into port labeled
“port 1” on the lower right of the Hydronic Mixing
Block. Firmly twist and press the tting until fully
seated. NOTE: Water can be used as a lubricant
on the tting o-rings and the pressure/temperature
sensor o-ring.
4. Insert tting labeled “tting 2” into “port 2” on
the lower left of the Hydronic Mixing Block. Firmly
twist and press the tting until fully seated. Repeat
Step 3 to install tting clip for “tting 2.”
NOTE: this port is
plugged internally and
will not be used.
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5. Insert tting labeled “tting 3” into port labeled
“port 3” on the upper left. Firmly twist and press
the tting until fully seated. Repeat Step 3 to
install tting clip for "tting 3."
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6. Attach the backplate to the wall using the four
screw mounting holes. Level the backplate.
NOTE: The backplate should be secured to a
solid backing surface such as plywood, or directly
through drywall into wall studs. Drywall anchors or
hollow wall anchors should not be used. Use at
head screws or #6 or smaller pan head screws for
mounting the backplate. If mounting directly into
wood backing, use 1" screws. If mounting through
sheet rock, use 1½" screws (screws not included).
7. Slide the Hydronic Mixing Block into the
backplate. The backplate will slide into the
grooves in the supply tting (tting 1), return tting
(tting 2) and delivery tting (tting 3).
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8. Once the Hydronic Mixing Block has been fully
inserted into the backplate, secure it to the wall
using the two screws provided. The backplate has
two mounting points, one on each side of the
9. Insert the wiring terminal block into the left side
of the display screen. Firmly push inwards until
fully seated.
10. To install the pressure/temperature sensor
into the delivery tting (3), rmly push down
until seated and secure with the stainless
steel sensor clip. Install clip with the lip facing
down.
All wiring shall be done through the wiring terminal block. The wiring terminal block has 9 terminals and should be
connected as follows:
Terminal 1,2 - Thermostat or end switch (terminal 1 and 2 can accept a dry contact or 24v powered contact)
Terminal 3,4 - Outdoor sensor
Terminal 4,5 - Boiler sensor
Terminal 6,7 - Boiler contact (TT) relay rated for 24VAC 1.0 Max AMPS
Terminal 8,9 - Internal relay rated for 24VAC 1.0 Max Amps. With the addition of a pump and boiler relay this contact can
be used for low head primary loop pump control.
Plug cord into 120 VAC Standard wall outlet (altering the cord will void the warranty).
The Viega Hydronic Mixing Block includes an outdoor sensor with 10 kΩ thermistor which provides an accurate
measurement of the outdoor temperature. The Outdoor Sensor is protected by a white UV resistant ABS plastic
enclosure.
Mounting the Sensor
NOTE: The temperature sensor (thermistor) is built into the Outdoor Sensor enclosure.
1. Remove the screw and pull the front cover off the sensor enclosure.
2. Mount the Outdoor Sensor to a wall, with the wiring entering either through the back or bottom of the
enclosure. Do not mount the Outdoor Sensor with the conduit knockout facing upwards as rain could enter
the enclosure and damage the sensor.
3. The Outdoor Sensor should be mounted on a wall which best represents the heat load on the building (a
northern wall for most buildings and a southern facing wall for buildings with large south facing glass areas).
The Outdoor Sensor should not be exposed to heat sources such as ventilation or window openings.
4. The Outdoor Sensor should be installed at an elevation above the ground that will prevent accidental damage,
tampering or snow/ice build up.
Sensor with rear entry wiringSensor with bottom entry wiring
1. Connect 18 AWG or similar wire to the two terminals provided in the enclosure and run the wires from the
Outdoor Sensor to terminal 3 and 4 on the wiring terminal block. Do not run the wires parallel to telephone or
power cables. If the sensor wires are located in an area with strong sources of electromagnetic interference
(EMI), shielded cable or twisted pair should be used or the wires can be run in a grounded metal conduit. If
using shielded cable, the shield wire should be connected to the Com terminal on the control and not to
earth ground.
2. Replace the front cover of the sensor enclosure.
NOTE: Maximum wire length from control to sensor is 500 ft.
Wiring connection for
outdoor sensor wires
(terminal 3 and 4)
Installing the Boiler Sensor
1. Attach wires to terminal 4,5 on wiring terminal block.
2. Run the sensor back to the supply side of the primary loop. Attach to the supply piping before the closely
spaced tees with the included zip tie. Cover the sensor with insulation for accurate reading.
NOTE: If used in BOILER AQUASTAT mode there is a choice to put sensor on the supply or return.
CONDENSING or RESET boiler modes require the boiler sensor to be installed on the supply.
NOTE: When extending sensor wires, use 18 gauge wire and do not extend over 500’.
1. The SETUP MENU is used for entering the design
values, as well as assigning different control options
to the circulator and boiler. To access the SETUP
MENU, push the middle rectangular button
on the STATUS MENU. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the various settings.
2. To select an item, align the cursor arrow with
the item you wish to select and press the middle
rectangular button . The arrow will become solid,
which indicates that an item has been selected.
3. Once adjustment is complete, push the middle
rectangular button. This will de-select the item.
4. To go to the previous screen, select BACK and press
the middle rectangular button.
5. If the SETUP MENU is left idle for more than
90 seconds, the display will change to the
STATUS MENU and the Hydronic Mixing Block will begin operating.
CIRCULATOR CONTROL
• OPERATION: ON/OFF — The circulator is turned on/
off as demand requires. Default is set to ON/OFF.
• OPERATION: CONSTANT — The circulator is
constantly on and will only be shut off with warm
weather shut down (WWSD). Usually used with
RESET mode.
NOTE: This function is not available with BOILER AQUASTAT mode.
• OUT DESIGN — Outdoor temperature used
to calculate heat loss. This temperature is based
on location and can be obtained from outdoor
design charts.
Range: -40°F to 70°F
Default: 10°F
• ROOM DESIGN — Desired room temperature used
in heat loss calculation.
Range: 35°F to 120°F
Default: 70°F
• WWSD — Temperature at which the building does
not need heat and the control will no longer activate
the circulator.
• TEMP CONTROL: FIXED — The control will maintain
a constant (FIXED) water temperature.
• WATER TEMP — The xed water temperature.
Range: 50°F to 180°F
Default: 120°F
• TEMP CONTROL: RESET — Water temperature will
adjust based on outdoor temperature; as the outdoor
temperature increases, the water temperature will
decrease, and vice versa. By using this type of
control strategy the output of the radiant system will
meet the load of the structure, resulting in an energy
savings for the building owner. Default: Reset
• MIX DESIGN — The design water temperature
specied by the radiant design. This is the maximum
water temperature that will be supplied.
Range: 50°F to 180°F
Default: 120°F
• MIX MIN — The minimum supply temperature for the
mixing system.
Range: 50°F to 180°F
Default: 70°F
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BOILER SETTINGS
• TYPE: RESET — This setting allows for the boiler to
change supply water temperature based on outdoor
temperatures.
• BOILER DESIGN — The water temperature needed
on design day.
Range: 70°F to 200°F
Default: 180°F
• BOILER MIN — Lowest temperature the boiler is
allowed to supply. This temperature needs to be
set high enough for the boiler to be able to maintain
mixed water temperatures.
Range: 70°F to 200°F
Default: 140°F
• BOILER DIFF — Determines turn on and shut off
temperatures. This setting will allow the boiler to
go above the boiler target by half of this setting.
Example: if the BOILER DIFF is set at 20°F, the boiler
will run until the temperature is 10°F above the boiler
target setting, and turn on when the temperature is
10° below the boiler target temp.
Range: 10°F to 50°FDefault: 20°F
• TYPE: AQUASTAT — Used when the boiler is a
non-condensing boiler that maintains its own
temperature settings. This mode is not available
with constant circulation.
• SENSOR — Installed on either SUPPLY or RETURN.
Installation must be properly identied in this setting.
• SUPPLY MIN/RETURN MIN — Minimum supply/
return temperature.
Range: 70°F to 200°F
Default: 140°F
• TYPE: CONDENSING — Used when the boiler is
a condensing boiler that maintains its own
temperature settings.
Yellow/GreenHeat demand, boiler running but in boiler protection mode
Dark BlueHeat demand, boiler satised
Blinking Red
Blinking PurplePURGE MODE, will open valve for 30 min duration to allow for purging
Testing the Hydronic Mixing Block
When piping is complete, test the Hydronic Mixing Block and system piping.
1. Ensure air vent cap is tight before testing.
2. Pressurize the system to a maximum of 100 psi for one hour.
3. Once the system maintains 100 psi for one hour, carefully remove air pressure from the system and ll with uid.
Purging
When testing is complete, purge the Hydronic Mixing Block.
1. Shut the power off to the boiler.
2. Purge with only cool water, if the boiler is hot it should be cooled down prior to purging, this is done to protect
the oor coverings from surface temperatures above 85°F.
3. Plug in the Hydronic Mixing Block, allow it to run through its initial setup and bring you to the STATUS screen.
4. From the STATUS screen push the middle rectangular button.
5. DEFAULTS/PURGE
6. Select PURGE
7. Select ACTIVATE
• Selecting ACTIVATE will cause the screen to turn purple, at which time the internal valve will open, once the
valve is open the screen will blink purple and start a 30 minute timer to allow for purging
• If more time is needed, ACTIVATE may be selected as many times necessary to complete system purging
• If less time is needed purge can be cancelled by selecting CANCEL
8. Allow the Hydronic Mixing Block to be lled with uid from the supply side piping.
9. Close the valve on the return piping to the boiler.
10. Open the purge valve to allow trapped air to be eliminated.
11. Continue to allow uid to run into the block and out the purge valve until all air is removed from the system.
12. Once purging is complete, return all valves to normal operating position.
13. Open the air vent cap to allow air to escape under normal operation.
NOTE: See page 9 for piping and purge valve congurations.
14. Once the Hydronic Mixing Block, boiler and piping has been purged and properly pressurized, restart the boiler.
Failed boiler sensor or broken/shorted wire. Under this condition the block will supply 80°F uid to the
oor/emitter to keep the system from freezing
Testing the Sensors
OUTDOOR SENSOR / BOILER SENSOR
1a. Outdoor Sensor
• Use a thermometer to read the outdoor temperature.
1b. Boiler Sensor
• Use an infrared or digital thermometer to read the temperature where the boiler sensor attaches.
2. Using an ohm meter capable of measuring 10kΩ, measure the resistance present at the sensor.
3. Using the resistance chart on page 18, compare the measured temperature/ ohm reading to what is in the
chart. If reading is off by ± 5% the sensor is bad.
NOTE: Do not apply voltage to the sensors as this will damage them.
(2) 10kΩ - 1 boiler sensor, 1 outdoor sensor
Sensor wiring may be extended up to 500'
Use 18 gauge wire when extending
Boiler Relay
24VAC 1.0 MAX AMPS
Circulator Relay
24VAC 1.0 MAX AMPS
Microprocessor
8 Bit, 32 MHz
Fluid
Water
Propylene or Ethylene glycol to 50% concentration
Pump Curve for Hydronic Mixing Block
30
25
20
Temperature
Maximum Temperature: 203°F
Pressure
Maximum Working Pressure: 45 psi
Maximum Test Pressure: 100 psi
Weight
10 lbs.
Dimensions
12.18"W x 10"H x 6.7"D
ETL Listings
Meets CSA C22.2 No. 24
Meets UL Standard 873
ETL Control No. 3068143
Part No
56160
Dimensions
Speed 1
Speed 2
Speed 3
12.18"
4.72"
15
Head (Ft)
10
5
0
024681
Flow (USGPM)
Viega products are designed to be installed by licensed and trained plumbing and mechanical professionals who are familiar
with Viega products and their installation. Installation by non-professionals may void Viega LLC’s warranty.
This document is subject to updates. For the most current Viega technical literature please visit www.viega.us.