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Viega ProPress XL (Copper) 2½" to 4" installation
For Types K, L and M Hard Copper Tubing in 2½" to 4"
ProPress XL (copper) Insertion Depth Chart
Tube Size
2
½
"
3"
4"
Insertion Depth
1
⅝
"
1
⅞
"
2
⅜
"
1.
Cut copper tubing at right angles using displacement-type
cutter or fine-toothed steel saw.
2.
Keep end of tubing a minimum of 4" away from the
contact area of the vise to prevent possible damage to the
tubing in the press area.
3.
Remove burr from inside and outside of tubing to prevent
cutting sealing element.
4.
Check seal and grip ring for correct fit. Do not use oils or
lubricants. Use only ProPress Shiny Black EPDM sealing
elements.
5.
Illustration demonstrates proper fit of grip ring, separation
ring and sealing element.
6.
Mark proper insertion depth as indicated by the ProPress
XL (copper) Insertion Depth Chart. Improper insertion depth
may result in an improper seal.
7.
While turning slightly, slide press fitting onto tubing to the
marked depth. End of tubing must contact stop.
8.
ProPress XL (copper) fitting connections must be
performed with ProPress XL-C Rings and V2 ACTUATOR.
Use of ProPress XL Rings and/or Actuator (for Bronze
fittings) will result in an improper connection. See RIDGID
Operator’s Manual for proper tool instructions.
9.
Open XL-C Ring and place at right angles on the fitting.
XL-C Ring must be engaged on the fitting bead. Check
insertion depth.
10.
With V2 ACTUATOR inserted into the tool, open the V2
ACTUATOR as shown and connect V2 ACTUATOR to the
XL-C Ring.
11.
Place V2 ACTUATOR onto XL-C Ring and start pressing
process. Hold the trigger until the Actuator has engaged
the XL-C Ring. Keep extremities and foreign objects away
from XL-C Ring and V2 ACTUATOR during pressing
operation to prevent injury or incomplete press.
12.
Release V2 ACTUATOR from XL-C Ring and then remove
the XL-C Ring from the fitting on completion of press.
Remove tag from fitting, indicating press has been
performed.
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4
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.
Read, understand and follow all
instructions for installing ProPress XL (copper) fittings.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in extensive
property damage, serious injury or death.
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