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Function
The thermostatic mixer is used in systems producing domestic
hot water or in radiant panels heating systems. Its function is to
maintain the temperature of the mixed water supplied to the user
constant at the set value when there are variations in the supply
conditions of the incoming hot and cold water.
The valve has been specifically certified to ASSE 1017.
Product range
Series 521 thermostatic mixing valve. Union thread NPT male
connections, sizes 1/2”, 3/4”,1”; union solder connection, size
1/2”, 3/4”, 1”.
Technical Characteristics
· Materials: - Body: DZR Brass
NSF. - Shutter:
- Springs:
PPO
Stainless steel
- Seals: EPDM
ASSE 1017 · Setting range: 85÷150°F (30÷65°C)
· Tolerance: ±3°F (±2°C)
· Max working pressure (static): 200 psi (14 bar)
· Max working pressure (dynamic): 70 psi (5 bar)
· Max hot water inlet temperature: 200°F (93°C)
· Maximum inlet pressure ratio (H/C or C/H): 2:1
· Minimum temperature difference between hot water inlet and
mixed water outlet for optimum performance: 27°F (15°C)
· Certified to: ASSE 1017
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
This safety alert symbol will be used in this manual to draw attention to safety related
instructions. When used, the safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD.
CAUTION: Make sure that all the connecting pipework is water tight.
CAUTION: When making the water connections, make sure that the mixer
connecting pipework is not mechanically over-stressed. Over time this
could cause breakages, with consequent water losses which, in turn,
could cause harm to property and/or people.
COLD
at the inlets, the internal
HOT
element automatically
reacts attempting to
restore the original
temperature setting.
MIX
Flow curves
Δp (psi) (psi) (bar)
Cv = 3.0 gpm
20 20
1.0
Kv = 2.6 m3/h 10 10
0.5
5 5 0.4
4 4 0.3
3 3 0.2
2 2
0.1
1 1
0.05
0.5 0.5 0.04
0.4 0.4 0.03
0.3 0.3 0.02
0.2 0.2
0.01
0.1 0.1
0.005
0.05 0.05 0.004
0.003
0.04 0.04
0.03 0.03 0.002
0.02 0.02
0.001
0.01 0.01
G (l/min) (gpm)
0.05
0.1
0.2
0.5
10
20
1
5
0.2
0.5
10
20
50
Exploded diagram
1
1 Regulating knob
2 Head fixing screw
3 Regulating spindle
4 “O” Ring seal 2
5 Upper shutter seat
6 Thermostatic element
7 Inner shutter 3
8 “O” Ring
9 Outer shutter
10 “O” Ring
11 “O” Ring
12 Spring cover 4
13 Spring
14 Valve body
15 Union nut 5
16 Gasket 6
17 Tail piece body
10
11
13
12
COLD HOT
MIX
14 16 15 17
15
16
Use
Installation
Key to symbols
2 1 MIN MAX 7
COLD
HOT
HOT/RED COLD/BLUE
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Isolation and check valve
Isolation valve
Expansion vessel
MIX
Filter
MIX
3
4
WATER
HEATER
MAINS SUPPLY
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10 10 10 10 10 10
8 8 8 8 8 8
6 6 6 6 6 6
4 4 4 4 4 4
2 2 2 2 2 2
0 0 0 0 0 0
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HOT
2
MIX
3
4
MIX
COLD
BOILER
1 MIN
2 MA
X
3
7 Preset locking
Position the handle to the number required. Unscrew the head
screw, pull off the handle and reposition it so that the handle fits
into the internal slot of the knob. Tighten the head screw.
Maintenance
In service tests should be carried out regularly to monitor the
mixer performance, as deterioration of performance could
indicate that the valve and/or the system require maintenance. If,
during these tests, the temperature of the mixed water has
changed significantly in comparison with the previous test, the
details given in the installation and commissioning sections
should be checked and maintenance carried out.
The following aspects should be checked regularly to ensure that
the optimum performance levels of the valve are maintained.
Every 12 months at least, or more often if necessary.
Under normal operating conditions the Caleffi 521 series thermostatic mixing valve will
provide a very high level of performance. However, in some circumstances, where our
maintenance plan is not followed, the following problems may arise.
Hot water at the cold taps a) Operation of check valve · Replace faulty check
is hindered; valves
check valve is not
sealing correctly.
b) Check valves not fitted.
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Caleffi North America, Inc.
3883 West Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee, WI 53208
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