Product
Instructions
PI-MPG 561108 0518 (MegaPress G) (EN ES FR)
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Viega LLC, 12303 Airport Way, Ste. 395 • Broomfield, CO 80021 • Ph: 800-976-9819 • Fax: 800-976-9817
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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.
Viega MegaPress
®
G
1. Cut piping at right angles using displacement type cutter.
2. Keep end of piping a minimum of 4" away from the contact area
of the vise to prevent possible damage to the piping in the press
area. See MegaPress Manual for minimum clearance required
for prep tools.
3. Remove burr from inside and outside of piping and prep to
proper insertion depth using a preparation tool or fine grit
sandpaper.
4. Check seal and grip ring for correct fit. Do not use oils or
lubricants.
5. Illustration demonstrates proper fit of grip ring, separation ring
and sealing element.
6. Mark proper insertion depth. Improper insertion depth may result
in an improper seal. The depth marking shall be visible on the
completed assembly.
7a. Viega MegaPress ½" - 1" fitting connections must be performed
with MegaPress Jaws. See RIDGID Operator’s Manual for proper
tool instructions.
7b. Open the MegaPress Jaw and place at right angles on the
fitting. Visually check insertion depth using mark on piping.
7c. Start pressing process and hold the trigger until the jaw has
engaged the fitting. Keep extremities and foreign objects away
from MegaPress Jaw during pressing operation to prevent injury
or incomplete press.
8a. Viega MegaPress 1¼" - 2" fitting connections must be
performed with MegaPress Rings and V2 Actuator. See
Operator’s Manual for proper tool instructions.
8b. Open MegaPress Ring and place at right angles on the fitting.
MegaPress Ring must be engaged on the fitting bead. Check
insertion depth.
8c. Place V2 Actuator onto MegaPress Ring and start pressing
process. Hold the trigger until the Actuator has engaged the
MegaPress Ring. Keep extremities and foreign objects away
from MegaPress Ring and V2 Actuator during pressing operation
to prevent injury or incomplete press.
9. Remove MegaPress Jaw from fitting or release V2 Actuator from
RIDGID MegaPress Ring and then remove MegaPress Ring
from the fitting on completion of press. Remove control label to
indicate press has been completed.
Note:
The installation, inspection, testing and purging of the fuel
gas system shall be in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, in accordance with the International
Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/National Fuel Gas Code z223.1,
the Uniform Plumbing Code, NFPA 58 or CSA B 149.1 as
applicable.
Caution:
(a) The fittings are for use with fuel gases and are intended for the
operating pressure 0-125 psi.
(b) The fuel gas system shall not be used as a grounding electrode
for an electrical system.
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8A
7A
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7C
8C
7B
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8B
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d
10
Pipe Diameter
Diàmetro del Tubo
Diamètre du Tuyau
d
(in)
d
(mm)
½"
3
⁄
16
5
¾"
3
⁄
16
5
1"
3
⁄
16
5
1¼"
⅜
10
1½"
⅜
10
2"
⅜
10
