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Classes are listed below by class subject To see this same list sorted by class date, click here. Choose one of these two options to see the list of available classes. Classes will be added throughout the year for the next quarter.
To register click on the course name below that you wish to
enroll in. Then complete the online registration form. Our online enrollment process is quick and easy.
If you have any questions contact the Viega Educational Facility at (603) 882-7171 or at 1800 Southwood Drive, Nashua, NH 03063.
2010 Training Brochure / Schedule (PDF: 1.5MB)
Viega Training Classes by Subject
CAD 101
This course will cover the basic knowledge of 2D drawing commands. This course will include: basic drawing commands, basic modify commands, basic radiant layout, and plotting.
Geothermal & Solar
This course will cover design and installation options for geothermal and solar systems.
This course will include:
Geothermal: socket fusion, ground source options, ground source design, system payback, utilization of software for ground source design and system payback.
Solar: panel options, solar design consideration, collector sizing for DHW production, system payback, and utilization of software for collector sizing for DHW production and system payback.
Hydronics 101 & Radiant Systems
This course will provide you with a basic understanding of how Hydronic system components work as well as the different options that are available to you. This course will also allow you to expand your knowledge of radiant installation options. You will leave with an understanding of the features and benefits of radiant systems and the ability to estimate materials for a variety of applications. This course will include: hydronic components with piping materials, boiler options, DHW options, and hydronic accessories. Also included: advantages of radiant heating, dry vs. wet systems, high vs. low mass systems, system anatomy, and climate panel system design.
July 28-30 - July Promotion! Includes Boston Getaway Weekend. Please see July Promotions Flyer under "Training Links"
This course will include: hydronic components with piping materials, boiler options, DHW options, and hydronic accessories. Also included: advantages of radiant heating, dry vs. wet systems, high vs. low mass systems, system anatomy, and climate panel system design.
Manual J Heating & Cooling Loads
This course will cover the calculation of residential heating and cooling loads based on ACCA’s Manual J.
This course will include: design condition, windows and sky lights, infiltration, walls, ventilation, mixing options, and duct losses.
NFPA 13D Fire Sprinkler
This course will cover design and installation options for NFPA 13D Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.
July 22-23 - July Promotion! Includes Boston Getaway Weekend. Please see July Promotions Flyer under "Training Links"
This course will include: NFPA 13D requirements, installation considerations, and system design.
Radiant Design, Piping and Controls
Day one is dedicated to design theory and practices where you will achieve a greater understanding of how to maximize your radiant design. Days two and three focus on different piping arrangements and control strategies which can be considered when installing a radiant system. Applications such as hybrid systems, multiple temperature piping arrangements, as well as system component placement will be covered.
This course will include: design considerations, manual heat loss, radiant panel design, piping theory, radiant heating, mixing options, distribution piping, and controls.
Radiant Design/Radiant Software
Day one is dedicated to design theory and practices where you will achieve a greater understanding of how to maximize your radiant design. The second day takes place in our state of the art, amphitheater style computer lab allowing you to get first hand experience utilizing the most up-to-date Viega Radiant software release.
This course will include: design considerations, manual heat loss, radiant panel design, budget quote estimating, material selection, reports and submittals.
Radiant Piping and Controls
This course focuses on different piping arrangements and control strategies which can be considered when installing a radiant system. Applications such as hybrid systems, multiple temperature piping arrangements, as well as system component placement will be covered.
This course will include:
Piping: theory, radiant heating, DHW, high temp, geothermal, and solar.
Mixing Options: duct losses, injection mixing, mixing valves, and diverting valves.
Distribution Piping: parallel and series.
Controls: outdoor reset, zoning, hands on installation.
Radiant Systems
This course will allow you to expand your knowledge of radiant installation options. You will leave with an understanding of the features and benefits of radiant systems and the ability to estimate materials for a variety of applications.
This course will include: advantages of radiant heating, dry vs. wet systems, high vs. low mass systems, system anatomy, and climate panel system design with material calculations, panel design, and hands on installation.
Radiant Week
This course is comprised of two multi-day courses culminating into a week long radiant experience. It combines Radiant Systems, Radiant Design and Software along with Radiant Piping and Controls.
Snow and Ice Melting
This class will take an in-depth look at the design and installation of hydronic snow and ice melting systems. Coursework will include design, installation practices, estimating operating cost, piping and control options.
This course will include:
Design: load selection and calculations.
Applications: concrete, asphalt, and pavers.
Piping and Controls: mixing options and control strategies.
Operating Cost: intermittent, idling and cold start.
Water Efficiency and Plumbing Design
This course will cover water treatment options and energy efficient plumbing practices.
This course will include: filtration options, solar DHW design, DHW recirculation, RO water, water efficiency credits, LEED.
