Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator Instructions For Use Manual

Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator Instructions For Use Manual

For use with megapress 2.5" to 4" press rings

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Instructions for Use
Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator
For use with MegaPress 2½" to 4" press rings
Model
Model Year
4898.5XL
01/2020
US

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  • Page 1 Instructions for Use Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator For use with MegaPress 2½" to 4" press rings Model Model Year 4898.5XL 01/2020...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Instructions for Use ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.1 Disclaimer __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.2 Symbols Used ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.3 Audience ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.4 Terms __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Product Information ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.1 Intended Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.2 Product Description _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.2.1 Overview _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.2.2 Technical Data _____________________________________________________________________________________ Handling _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 4: Instructions For Use

    Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator 1 Instructions for Use 1.1 Disclaimer 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.
  • Page 5: Audience

    The Viega Z3 actuator is designed to work with an appropriate press tool (see below) with 32 kN press force and 80 mm press stroke. The press tool, the Viega MegaPress 2½" to 4" press rings system, and the Viega Z3 actuator, constitutes a full-featured press tool system.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    2 Handle (detachable) System Scope The MegaPress 2½" to 4" tool system consists of the following components: Tool Sets Viega Z3 actuator and 2½ inch press ring in case Viega 3+4 inch MegaPress press ring in case Single Components Viega Z3 actuator Viega 2½...
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    ■ Chemical solutions and vapors Clean the Viega Z3 actuator and the press rings if there will be long idle times or for storage. See Section 3.6.1 “Cleaning” on page 13. Store the Viega Z3 actuator and press rings only in the original case.
  • Page 8: Preparing The Press Tool

    Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator 3.2 Preparing the Press Tool Placing the Viega Z3 Actuator On the Press Tool ▶ On the press tool, rotate the retaining pin handle 180 degrees and pull it out to open the slot for the actuator.
  • Page 9 ▶ Open the Viega Z3 actuator. ▶ Place the open Viega Z3 actuator onto the press ring by inserting the ball heads of the actuator into the contact points of the press ring.
  • Page 10 Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator NOTE! Before initiating a press make sure the ball heads sit correctly in the contact points of the press ring. ▶ Close the Z3 actuator. ▶ Hold the press tool and handle of the Z3 actuator securely.
  • Page 11: Interrupting The Press Cycle

    Remove the press ring from the fitting. 3.4 Interrupting the Press Cycle Take the Viega Z3 Actuator Off the Press Ring In the event that the current press cycle must be interrupted, you can manually loosen the press tool from the press ring.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator Requirements: ■ The press fitting and the press tool are not damaged. ▶ Attach the press ring to the press fitting once more. ▶ Complete the press using the press tool. 90° When completing an interrupted press, it is not necessary to place the press...
  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    Handling 3.6 Care and Maintenance 3.6.1 Cleaning ▶ Use a cloth to remove any dirt or metal residues as well as lubricant residues from the Z3 actuator. ▶ Regularly lubricate the joints and moving components (1) with maintenance oil. ▶ Regularly lubricate the ball heads (2) with a small amount of MOLYKOTE G-N Plus...
  • Page 16 Viega LLC 585 Interlocken Blvd. Broomfield, CO 80021 Phone (800) 976-9819 www.viega.us IM-MP 599895 0420 MegaPress Z3 Actuator (EN)

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