Product Instructions
Viega MegaPress
G ½" to 2" Fittings
®
Model XXXX.XX
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8a
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EN
Viega MegaPressG ½" to 2" Fittings
Viega products are designed to be
installed by licensed and trained plumbing
and mechanical professionals who are
familiar with Viega products and their
installation. Installation by non-professionals
may void Viega LLC's warranty.
Caution!
The fittings are for use with fuel gases and are
intended for the operating pressure 0-125 psi.
Caution!
The fuel gas system shall not be used as a
grounding electrode for an electrical system.
Cut piping at right angles using displacement type
1
cutter.
3
min. 4"
8b
Keep end of piping a minimum of 4" away from
2
the contact area of the vise to prevent possible
damage to the piping in the press area. See
the MegaPress Installation Manual for minimum
clearance required for prep tools.
3
Remove burr from inside and outside of piping and
prep to proper insertion depth using a preparation
tool or fine grit sandpaper.
4
Check seal and grip ring for correct fit. Do not use
oils or lubricants.
5
Illustration demonstrates proper fit of grip ring,
separation ring and sealing element.
6
Mark proper insertion depth. Improper insertion
depth may result in an improper seal. The depth
marking shall be visible on the completed assembly.
Pipe Size (in)
½
¾
1
1¼
1½
2
7
Refer to chart for minimum distance between
fittings. To ensure a correct press, a minimum
distance between press fittings must be
maintained. Failure to provide this distance may
result in an improper seal.
Pipe Diameter (in)
½
¾
1
1¼
1½
2
EN
This document is subject to updates. For the most current Viega
technical literature please visit www.viega.us.
ES
Este documento está sujeto a actualizaciones. Para obtener la
documentación técnica más reciente de Viega, visite www.viega.us.
FR
Le présent document est soumis à des mises à jour. Pour consulter
Viega LLC
les manuels techniques Viega les plus récents, veuillez vous rendre
585 Interlocken Blvd.
sur : www.viega.us.
Broomfield, CO 80021
Phone (800) 976-9819
www.viega.us
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8c
9a
8a
Viega MegaPress ½" - 1" fitting connections must be
performed with MegaPress jaws. See the pressing
tool's Operator's Manual for proper tool instructions.
8b
Open the MegaPress jaw and place at right angles
on the fitting. Visually check insertion depth using
mark on piping.
8c
Start pressing process and hold the trigger until
the jaw has engaged the fitting.
9a
Viega MegaPress 1¼" - 2" fitting connections
must be performed with MegaPress rings and
Insertion Depth (in)
V2 actuator. See the pressing tool's Operator's
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/
1
Manual for proper tool instructions.
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1
/
9b
3
Open the MegaPress ring and place at right
16
angles on the fitting. The MegaPress ring must be
1⅜
engaged on the fitting bead. Check insertion depth.
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/
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9c
Place V2 actuator onto the MegaPress ring and
1⅞
start pressing process. Hold the trigger until the
2
actuator has engaged the MegaPress ring.
10
Remove MegaPress jaw from fitting or release
V2 actuator from the MegaPress ring and then
remove the MegaPress ring from the fitting on
completion of press. Remove control label to
indicate press has been completed.
d (in)
d (mm)
¼
6
absence of local codes, in accordance with the
¼
6
International Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/National
¼
6
Fuel Gas Code z223.1, the Uniform Plumbing
½
13
Code, NFPA 58 or CSA B 149.1 as applicable.
½
13
½
13
Product Instructions
Viega MegaPressG ½" to 2" Fittings
Instrucciones del producto
Accesorios Viega MegaPressG
de ½" a 2"
Instructions produit
Raccords MegaPressG de Viega ½"
à 2"
PI-MP 561108 1119 MegaPressG ½ to 2 Fittings (EN ES FR)
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6
9b
Warning!
Keep extremities and foreign objects away
from press tool during pressing operation
to prevent injury or incomplete press.
The installation, inspection, testing and
purging of the fuel gas system shall be
in accordance with local codes or, in the