Viega ProPress - Areas of Use; Approved Applications and Fluids

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IM-PP 724607 1218 ProPress
The use of the system for applications other than those
listed or outside of these parameters must be approved by
the Viega Technical Services Department.
2.3 Areas of Use
Type of Service Comments Pressure Temperature
Hot and cold potable water 200 psi 32° to 250°F
Rainwater / gray water 200 psi 32° to 250°F
Fire sprinklers Listed with UL and FM 175 psi 32° to 250°F
Chilled water Ethylene glycol /
propylene glycol
200 psi 0° to 250°F
Hydronic heating Ethylene glycol /
propylene glycol
200 psi 0° to 250°F
Cooling water Up to 50% ethylene
glycol or propylene
glycol solution
200 psi 0° to 250°F
Low-pressure steam ≤ 15 psi max 250°F
Ethanol Pure grain alcohol 200 psi Ambient
Table 1: Fluids and water approved for use with ProPress systems
Type of Service Comments Pressure Temperature
Compressed air Oil concentrate
< 25 mg/m
3
200 psi 0° to 140˚F
Oxygen - O
2
(nonmedical) Keep oil and fat free
/ non-liquid O
2
140 psi 0° to 140˚F
Nitrogen - N
2
200 psi 0° to 140˚F
Carbon dioxide - CO
2
200 psi 0° to 140˚F
Argon Welding use 200 psi 0° to 140˚F
Hydrogen - H
2
125 psi 0˚ to 140˚F
Vacuum 29.2" of Hg 0° to 160˚F
Table 2: Gases approved for use with ProPress systems
It is recommended that all systems be clearly labeled with the 󶈶uid or gas
being conveyed. In the absence of local requirements, systems should be
identi󶈵ed in accordance with ANSI/ASME A13.1.