Viega ProPress Instrucciones Del Producto

Product
Instructions
Viega ProPress
For Types K, L and M Hard Copper Tubing in ½" to 2" and Soft Copper Tubing in ½" to 1¼"
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ProPress Insertion Depth Chart
Tube Size ½"
Insertion Depth
¾"
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.
This document is subject to updates. For the most current Viega technical literature please visit www.viega.us.
Viega LLC • 585 Interlocken Blvd. • Broomfield, CO 80021 • Phone (800) 976-9819 • www.viega.us
PI-PP 518866 1218 ProPress Ball Valves (EN ES FR)
Ball Valves
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¾" 1" 1¼" 1½"
⅞" ⅞" 7
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WARNING
for installing Viega ProPress fittings. Failure to follow all
instructions may result in extensive property damage,
serious injury or death.
1. Cut copper tubing at right angles using displacement-
type cutter or fine-toothed steel saw.
2. Remove burr from inside and outside of tubing to
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prevent cutting sealing element.
3. Check seal for correct fit. Do not use oils or lubricants.
Use only Viega ProPress Shiny Black EPDM or Dull
Black FKM sealing elements.
Note: For applications requiring Viega ProPress with FKM
sealing elements, remove the factory-installed EPDM
sealing element and replace with FKM sealing element.
4. Mark proper insertion depth as indicated by the Viega
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ProPress Insertion Depth Chart. Improper insertion
depth may result in improper seal.
5. While turning slightly, slide ball valve onto tubing to the
marked depth.
Note: End of tubing must contact stop.
6. Insert appropriate Viega jaw into the pressing tool and
push in, holding pin until it locks in place.
7. Open the jaw and place at right angles on the valve.
Visually check insertion depth using mark on tubing.
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8. Start pressing process and hold the trigger until the jaw
has engaged the valve.
9. After pressing, the jaw can be opened again.
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Note: Only ball valves marked with NSF-61G are allowed for
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use in potable water systems.
pressures. When testing with compressed air the proper
pressure range is ½ psi to 45 psi maximum. Following a
successful leak test, the system may be pressure tested up
to 200 psi with air, or up to 600 psi with water, if required by
local code requirements or project specifications.
Read and understand all instructions
Leak Testing with Smart Connect
Unpressed connections are located by
pressurizing the system with air or water.
When testing with water the proper pressure
range is 15 psi to 85 psi maximum. Leak
testing with air can be dangerous at high
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