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Viega ProPress

®

 XL (Stainless) 2½" to 4"

For use only with Viega stainless steel tubing

Read, understand and follow all instructions 

for installing Viega ProPress for Stainless fittings. Failure 

to follow all instructions may result in extensive property 

damage, serious injury or death.

Viega ProPress XL (Stainless) Insertion Depth Chart

Pipe Size

2½"

3"

4"

Insertion Depth

1

11

/

16

"

1

15

/

16

"

2

"

 1.  Cut stainless steel tubing only with an approved stainless 

steel pipe cutting tool. Cut tubing at right angle to permit 

proper joining with the fitting.

  2.  Keep end of tube a minimum of 4" away from the contact 

area of the vise to prevent possible damage to the tube in 

the press area.

  3.  Remove burrs from inside and outside of tubing to prevent 

damage of the sealing element.

  4.  Check seal and grip ring for correct fit. Do not use oils or 

lubricants. Use only Viega ProPress XL (Stainless) sealing 

elements. 

 5.  Mark proper insertion depth as indicated by Viega ProPress 

XL (Stainless) insertion depth chart. Improper insertion depth 

may result in an improper seal.

  6.  Illustration demonstrates proper fit of grip ring, separation 

ring and sealing element. 

  7.  While turning slightly, slide press fitting onto pipe to the 

marked 

depth. 

 

    

Note:

 End of tube must contact stop.

 

 8.  Press Viega ProPress XL (Stainless) fitting connections with 

Viega ProPress XL-C rings and V2 ACTUATOR.    

Note: 

Use of Viega ProPress XL rings and/or Actuator (for 

Bronze Fittings) will result in an improper connection. See 

Ridge Tool 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 in the tool, open the V2 

ACTUATOR as shown and connect the V2 ACTUATOR to 

the XL-C Ring. 

 11.  Place the V2 ACTUATOR onto the XL-C Ring. Hold the 

trigger until the Actuator has engaged the XL-C Ring. Keep 

extremities and foreign objects away from the 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 completed.

It is the responsibility of designers of piping 

systems to verify the suitability of type 304 and 316 stainless steel 

pipe for use with the intended fluid media. The fluid’s chemical 

composition, pH level, operation temperature, chloride level, oxygen 

level, and flow rate and their effect on AISI type 316 stainless steel 

must be evaluated by the material specifier to confirm system life 

will be adequate for the intended service. Failure to do so may 

cause serious personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

WARNING

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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Viega products are designed to be installed by licensed and trained plumbing and mechanical professionals who are familiar  
with our products’ proper use and installation.

 Installation by non-professionals may void Viega LLC’s warranty.

 

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