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Viega ProPress User Manual

Viega ProPress
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Installation Manual
Viega ProPress
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Viega ProPress Specifications

General IconGeneral
Connection TypePress Connection
MaterialCopper, Stainless Steel
Temperature Range0°F to 250°F
Sizes Available1/2" to 4"
ApplicationsPotable water, heating, gas
O-Ring MaterialEPDM
StandardsASTM, NSF, CSA

Summary

About this Document

Disclaimer and Symbols

Document disclaimer regarding professional installation and explanation of warning and informational symbols used.

Product Information and Safety

ProPress System Overview

Details Viega ProPress systems, their applications, and key features like Smart Connect technology.

Safety and Drinking Water Installation

Emphasizes safety precautions, especially for drinking water installations, and approved sealing elements.

Areas of Use

Approved Applications and Fluids

Lists approved applications, fluids, and gases for ProPress systems, including commercial, industrial, and fire protection.

Product Description and Services

System Components and Overview

Describes ProPress fittings, including types, sealing elements, and Smart Connect technology.

Application Areas and Design Support

Details specific applications like commercial, industrial, and fire protection systems, plus design service contacts.

Compliance and Standards

Listings, Certifications, and Codes

Covers certifications (CSA, NSF, UL, FM) and compliance with industry codes and standards for ProPress fittings.

Press Fitting Details

Copper Tubing and Fitting Types

Requirements for copper tubing and descriptions of Viega ProPress and ProPress XL-C fittings.

EPDM Sealing Element Properties

Information on the EPDM sealing element, its material properties, lubricant, and operating temperature.

Fitting Design Features

Cylindrical Guides and Markings

Explains the function of cylindrical guides and details the various markings found on ProPress fittings.

Installation Requirements

Smart Connect Technology and Tools

Details Smart Connect technology for leak detection and lists required tools for press connections.

Installation Considerations

Expansion and Electrical Bonding

Addresses thermal expansion compensation and electrical bonding requirements for ProPress systems.

Environmental and Corrosion Protection

Freezing, Underground, and Corrosion

Covers protection against freezing, requirements for underground installations, and corrosion prevention.

Mixed Installation Guidance

Provides guidelines for mixed installations to prevent detrimental effects and corrosion, especially with galvanized steel.

System Performance Factors

Pressure Surges and Fitting Rotation

Discusses managing pressure surges and the procedure for rotating a pressed fitting.

Fitting Deflection Management

Explains fitting deflection caused by pressing and its implications for joint integrity.

Controlling Deflection

Pressing Techniques for Deflection

Methods to minimize deflection during pressing, including alternate sides, push-pull, and re-pressing techniques.

Handling and Storage

Transport and Storage Guidelines

Provides instructions for transporting and storing ProPress components to maintain their condition and integrity.

Installation Instructions

System Component Checks and Sealing Elements

Ensures system components are checked for damage and provides instructions for replacing damaged sealing elements.

Tube Installation and Space

Tube Mounting, Supports, and Space

Covers tube mounting rules, pipe hanger functions, and essential space requirements for pressing tools.

Fitting Connections and Spacing

Transition Fittings and Minimum Distances

Details transition fittings, minimum distances between fittings, and jaw clearance requirements.

Clearance Requirements

ProPress Rings Clearance

Specifies clearance requirements for ProPress rings with various actuators and in confined spaces.

Soldering and Brazing Procedures

Procedures Near ProPress Fittings

Guidance on soldering/brazing near ProPress fittings and existing soldered/brazed connections, with distance requirements.

Welding Precautions

Welding Adjacent to and In-Line

Precautions for welding near ProPress fittings to protect the sealing element, specifying minimum distances.

Tube Preparation

Cutting and Deburring the Tube

Instructions for accurately cutting and thoroughly deburring the tube to ensure proper fitting installation.

Press Fitting Installation

Viega ProPress Fitting Process

Step-by-step guide for Viega ProPress installation, including checks and insertion depth marking.

ProPress XL-C Installation

XL-C Fitting and Ring Procedures

Instructions for Viega ProPress XL-C installation, emphasizing compatible rings and component checks.

Testing and Disposal

Pressure Testing and Disposal

Details pressure testing methods using Smart Connect and standard procedures, plus disposal guidelines.

Limited Warranty

ProPress Fittings and Valves Warranty

Covers warranty terms, exclusions, and claim processes for standard ProPress fittings and valves.

Industrial and Marine Application Warranties

Details limited warranties for industrial and marine applications, specifying coverage periods and exclusions.

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