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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.

This document is subject to updates. For the most current Viega

technical literature please visit www.viega.us.

1.2 Symbols Used

Within this document, the following symbols may be used:

DANGER!

This symbol warns of possible life-threatening injury.

WARNING!

This symbol warns of possible serious injury.

CAUTION!

This symbol warns of possible injury.

NOTICE!

This symbol warns of possible damage to property.

Notes give you additional helpful tips.

Summary of Contents for 4898.5XL

Page 1: ...For use with MegaPress 2 to 4 press rings Model Model Year 4898 5XL 01 2020 Instructions for Use US Viega MegaPress Z3 Actuator ...

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Page 3: ...______________________________________________________________________________ 6 2 2 2 Technical Data______________________________________________________________________________________ 7 3 Handling_ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 3 1 Transport and Storage_____________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...s may void Viega LLC s warranty This document is subject to updates For the most current Viega technical literature please visit www viega us 1 2 Symbols Used Within this document the following symbols may be used DANGER This symbol warns of possible life threatening injury WARNING This symbol warns of possible serious injury CAUTION This symbol warns of possible injury NOTICE This symbol warns of...

Page 5: ...em 2 Product Information 2 1 Intended Use 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 2 to 4 press rings system and the Viega Z3 actuator constitutes a full featured press tool system With the press tool system it is possible to press MegaPress 2 to 4 fittings Appropriate system ...

Page 6: ...cope The MegaPress 2 to 4 tool system consists of the following components Tool Sets Viega Z3 actuator and 2 inch press ring in case Viega 3 4 inch MegaPress press ring in case Single Components Viega Z3 actuator Viega 2 inch MegaPress press ring Viega 3 inch MegaPress press ring Viega 4 inch MegaPress press ring ...

Page 7: ... of 4 inch 114 3 mm press ring Approximately 10 lbs 3 Handling Warning and Mandatory Signs Note the warning and mandatory signs on the Viega Z3 actuator General warning sign Comply with all instructions marked with this symbol to avoid injuries or danger to life 3 1 Transport and Storage Protect the Viega Z3 actuator from the following external influences Shocks Wetness and moisture Dust and dirt ...

Page 8: ...The handle on the actuator can be removed if necessary 3 3 Pressing Caution Risk of crushing Risk of getting your fingers and hands crushed Hold the press tool with both hands on the handle area during pressing Note Property damage due to defective press ring Using a defective incorrectly sized or worn press ring may result in an incorrect press Before using the press rings check them for visible ...

Page 9: ...he dimension of the press ring Open the press ring and place it around the pressing point on the press fitting 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: ... press ring Close the Z3 actuator Hold the press tool and handle of the Z3 actuator securely Start the pressing process by holding the press tool trigger until the actuator has engaged the press ring When the press cycle is complete the actuator will stop and release The MegaPress press fitting will have been pressed to the pipe ...

Page 11: ...s fully retracted and the actuator is no longer stress loaded see the manual for the press tool used Open the Z3 actuator Continuing an Interrupted Press Cycle Interrupted presses of MegaPress 2 to 4 press fittings can be restarted This should only be done in extenuating circumstances where the press ring was manually loosened Before and during the press stroke of the resumed pressing note that th...

Page 12: ...e press ring sits at a right angle to the pipeline axis 3 5 Troubleshooting In case of malfunction check for the following potential causes Malfunction Cause Remedy The Z3 actuator is stiff The Z3 actuator is dirty Clean the Z3 actuator see 3 6 1 Cleaning below Cannot open the Z3 actuator wide enough to apply it to the open press ring unpressed fitting The press tool was unable to return to the st...

Page 13: ...and moving components 1 with maintenance oil Regularly lubricate the ball heads 2 with a small amount of MOLYKOTE G N Plus Paste to reduce wear and tear Spray the Z3 actuator with a thin coat of maintenance oil Let it soak in briefly then wipe the part down with a lint free cloth 3 7 Disposal For environmentally friendly disposal send the Z3 actuator to a recycling scrap metal company ...

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Page 16: ...IM MP 599895 0420 MegaPress Z3 Actuator EN Viega LLC 585 Interlocken Blvd Broomfield CO 80021 Phone 800 976 9819 www viega us ...

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