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About this Document ______________________________________ 5
1.1 Disclaimer ____________________________________________ 5
1.2 Symbols Used _________________________________________ 5
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Product Information _______________________________________ 6
2.1 ProPress Systems ______________________________________ 6
2.2 Safety ________________________________________________ 6
2.2.1 Drinking Water Installation ________________________ 6
2.3 Areas of Use __________________________________________ 7
2.3.1 Commercial and Residential ______________________ 8
2.3.2 Industrial and Plant Operations ____________________ 8
2.3.3 Fire Protection Systems __________________________ 8
2.3.4 Design Services _________________________________ 8
2.4 Product Description ____________________________________ 8
2.4.1 Overview _______________________________________ 8
2.4.2 Listings and Certifications_________________________ 9
2.4.3 Codes and Standards ____________________________ 9
2.4.4 Copper Tubing _________________________________ 10
2.4.5 Press Fittings __________________________________ 10
2.4.5.1 Viega ProPress Fittings ___________________ 10
2.4.5.2 Viega ProPress XL-C Fittings ______________ 10
2.4.5.3 EPDM Sealing Element ___________________ 10
2.4.5.4 Cylindrical Guides _______________________ 11
2.4.5.5 Fitting Markings _________________________ 11
2.4.5.6 Viega Smart Connect Technology __________ 12
2.5 General Installation Requirements ________________________ 12
2.5.1 Required Tools _________________________________ 12
2.5.2 Expansion _____________________________________ 13
2.5.3 Electrical Bonding ______________________________ 13
2.5.4 Exposure to Freezing Temperatures _______________ 14
2.5.5 Underground Installations ________________________ 14
2.5.6 Corrosion Protection ____________________________ 14
2.5.6.1 Mixed Installations _______________________ 14
2.5.7 Pressure Surges _______________________________ 15
2.5.8 Rotating a Pressed Fitting _______________________ 15
2.5.9 Deflection _____________________________________ 15
2.5.9.1 Controlling Deflection ____________________ 16
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Handling Instructions _____________________________________ 17
3.1 Transport ____________________________________________ 17
3.2 Storage ______________________________________________ 17
