Viega ProPress - Press Fitting Installation; Viega ProPress Fitting Process

Installation Instructions
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IM-PP 724607 1218 ProPress
For Types K, L, and M Hard Copper Tubing in ½ inch to 2 inches and Soft
Copper Tubing in ½ inch to 1¼ inches.
▶ Check the sealing element for correct 󶈵t:
■ The tube end is not bent or damaged.
■ The tube is deburred.
■ The correct sealing element (EPDM) is in the 󶈵tting.
■ The sealing element is undamaged.
■ The complete sealing element is in the bead.
4.7.1 Viega ProPress Installation
▶ Measure insertion depth (see table below).
▶ Mark the proper insertion depth on the outside of the tube.
Improper insertion depth
Improper insertion depth may result in an improper seal.
■ Be sure to mark the correct insertion depth on the tube
before pressing the 󶈵tting.
Tube Diameter (inches) Insertion Depth (inches)
½ ¾
¾ ⅞
1 ⅞
1¼ 1
1½ 1
7
/
16
2 1
9
/
16
Table 19: Minimum insertion depths for ProPress
4.8 Pressing the Fitting
WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions for
installing Viega ProPress 󶈵ttings. Failure to
follow all instructions may result in extensive
property damage, serious injury, or death.