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3.8
Viega ProPress ½" to 2" installation
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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Viega ProPress Insertion Depth Chart
Tube Size
½"
¾"
Insertion Depth
⅞"
¾"
20
2
3
6
8
9
1"
1¼"
1½"
2"
⅞"
1"
1
/
"
1
/
"
7
9
16
16
Read and understand all instructions
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
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
ProPress Insertion Depth Chart. Improper insertion
depth may result in improper seal.
5. While turning slightly, slide press fitting 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 fitting.
Visually check insertion depth using mark on tubing.
8. Start pressing process and hold the trigger until the jaw
has engaged the fitting.
9. After pressing, the jaw can be opened again.
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 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.
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