ViegaProPress® System

Speed.Reliability.Results.

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The ProPress System, pioneered in Europeby Viega, is sweeping North America. Incommercial and residential installations, theProPress System is the fastest, most reliable,flameless way to press copper tubing.

•Much faster than soldering

••Safer–no flame

•Cleaner–no solder, flux

•Convenient–one tool, one source of fittings

•Over 25 years of proven performance worldwide

••Highest quality

••Patented Smart Connect® feature–only Viega fittings have it

••Wide selection of sizes, types

•Meets/exceeds industry standards

•Guaranteed reliability

•Speeds installationtime dramaticallywith pressconnectionscompleted inas little asfive seconds.

•Consistent press connectionsmean water-tight and gas-tightjoints every time.

••Patented Smart Connect featureidentifies unpressed connectionsso they are not left behind.

•Thousands ofprofessionals are usingthe ProPress Systemto improve installationtime, avoid leaks andprovide a professionallooking job.

Results+ =Speed Reliability

The fastest, most reliable,flameless way to press copper tubing...around the world.

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The Viega ProPress System has become the industry standard for copper tube pressing.Viega ProPress fittings and valves are available in a wide variety of configurations andsizes from 1/2″ to 4″, for any commercial or residential tubing installation.

No one offers you morechoices than Viega ProPressand ProPressG™ fittings.

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ProPress1/2″ to 2″fittings

ProPress XL-C(copper)

2-1/2″ to 4″fittings

ProPress XL(bronze)

2-1/2″ to 4″fittings

ProPressG1/2″ to 2″fuel gasfittings

ProPress andProPressG

valves

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1Identify an unpressedconnection during pressuretesting when water flowspast the sealing element.

2 Upon identification, theProPress tool is used topress the fitting, making apermanent leak-proof connection.

3 ProPress connectionsare fast, flamelessand reliable.

Only Viega ProPress fittings offer the patented Smart Connectfeature, a quick and easy way for installers to identify connectionsthat need pressing. Used in Europe since 2001, the Smart Connectfeature has assured hundreds of millions of leak free connectionsfor water and gas applications. If you don’t see the Viega nameand the colored dots, you don’t have a genuine Viega ProPressfitting with the Smart Connect feature.

Look for the colored dots.

Only Viega ProPress fittingsoffer the patentedSmart Connect® feature.

Unpressed Pressed

ProPress fittingswith EPDM seal

Green dot identifies ProPress fittingsthat have the Smart Connect feature.

ProPressG fittings with HNBRseal for fuel gases

Yellow dot identifies ProPressG fittingsthat have the Smart Connect feature.

Available in two systems:

Here’s howto spot the bestpress fittings.

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ProPress XL-C(copper)2-1/2″ to 4″ fittings.The stainless steel grip ringis pressed on top, forcingthe grip ring teeth againstthe tube, making ahigh-strength connection.

ProPress XL-Cfitting

ProPressfitting

EPDMseal

PBTspacer

Stainless steelgrip ring

Coppertubing

EPDMseal

Fittingbead

Fittingbead

Coppertubing

ProPress1/2″ to 2″ fittings.Unpressed connection withthe Smart Connect featureallows liquids and/or air topass by the sealing elementduring pressure test.

Pressed connection is pressed infront of, on top of, and behind theseal making a gas- and water-tightseal. The Smart Connect featureis sealed during pressing.

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ProPressG Systemthe fast, proven technologyfor gas applications.

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ProPressG was designed and engineered for a variety of applications, includingnatural gas, LP gas and fuel oil. Since its introduction to North America in 1999,thousands of installations have benefited from ProPressG technology.

Available in sizes from 1/2″ to 2″, ProPressG fittings offer the samequality as traditional ProPress fittings.

Tested andapproved.

•American National Standard/CSA standardfor LC 4 Press-Connect Copper and CopperAlloy fittings for use in fuel gas distributionsystems, U.S. for press connect type copperalloy fittings for use with fuel gas tubing.

•Maximum pressure of 125 psi and ambienttemperature range of –40°F to 180°F.

•Natural gas, LP gas and fuel oil.

•Types K and L copper tube Installations canbe made on drawn (hard) tube up to 2″ andannealed (soft) tube up to 1-1/4″. Be sure tofollow proper installation procedures for thetype of tubing used.

•Gas should contain 0.3 grains or less ofhydrogen sulfide/100 standard cu. ft.(0.7mg/100L) per NFPA 54/ANSI A223.1.

•Follow the manufacturer’s instructions andtool operator’s manual.

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ProPressfitting

Coppertubing

HNBRseal

Fittingbead

Pressed connection is pressed in front of,on top of, and behind the seal making agas-tight seal. The Smart Connect featureis sealed during pressing.

Look for theyellow dots.

Unpressed Pressed

Marine TerminalLoft CondosMilwaukee, WIThe Marine Terminal buildingin the historic MilwaukeeThird Ward required acomplete retrofit of an oldwarehouse into 84 condos,which involved installationof gas and water lines in tightspaces. Avoiding flames wasalso a major concern.

R & D SystemsMinneapolis, MNThis medical researchcompany needed to replacean outdated steam generatorwith a new gas fired highpressure steam boiler.This system serves a new80,000 sq. ft. addition and anexisting building where workcould not be disrupted duringthe retrofit. Due to the criticalnature of work, they required afail-safe mechanical system.

PatentedSmart Connectfeature:The exclusive ViegaSmart Connect featurewith the yellow spots forProPressG, gives theinstaller the ability toidentify unpressed fittingsduring pressure testing...saving time andimproving safety. Theunpressed connectionallows air to flow pastthe seal. The finalpressure test should becompleted in accordancewith local codes.

1Identify an unpressedconnection duringpressure testing when airflows past the sealing element.

2 Upon identification theProPress tool is used topress the fitting, making apermanent leak-proof connection.

3 ProPress connectionsare fast, flamelessand more reliable.

No one can press connectmore applications thanViega ProPress and ProPressG.

†Warning: Consult Viega prior to the installation of ProPress or ProPressG fittings in applications outside of the listed pressureand temperature ranges, or for applications not listed above. *Not for use with XL-C (Copper) fittings.

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Type of Service System Operating Conditions

Specialty SealsFactoryInstalled

Specialty SealsField

Installed

Specialty SealsFactoryInstalled

ProPressw/EPDM

Color-Shiny Black

FKMColor-

DullBlack*

ProPressGw/HNBR

Color-Yellow

Fluids

Hot and Cold Potable Water 32°F – 250°F, max. 200 PSI YES NO NO

Potable Water System Flushing Compliant with major plumbing codes YES NO NO

Chilled Waterwith corrosion inhibitors

0°F – 250°F, max. 200 PSIEthylene Glycol – 50% max. concentrationPropylene Glycol – 50% max. concentration

YES YES NO

Hydronic Heating0°F – 250°F, max. 200 PSIEthylene Glycol – 50% max. concentrationPropylene Glycol – 50% max. concentration

YES YES NO

Low Pressure Steam Max 15 PSI NO YES NO

Rainwater/Greywater 32°F – 250°F, max. 200 PSI YES YES YES

Heating Fuel Oil -40°F – 180°F Ambient, max. 125 PSI NO NO YES

Diesel Fuel Compliant with NFPA 30 and 30A NO NO YES

Gases

Compressed Air with less than25mg/m3 oil content 0°F – 160°F Ambient, max. 200 PSI YES YES

YES

Compressed Air with more than25mg/m3 oil content 0°F – 160°F Ambient, max. 200 PSI NO YES

YES

Carbon Dioxide CO2 dry 0°F – 250°F Ambient, max. 140 PSI YES NO NO

Nitrogen N2 0°F – 250°F Ambient, max. 140 PSI YES NO NO

Argon 0°F – 250°F Ambient, max. 140 PSI YES NO NO

Corgon 0°F – 250°F Ambient, max. 140 PSI YES NO NO

Vacuum Max. 29.2 inches of Mercury YES YES NO

Natural Gas, Liquid Propane Gas,Mixed Fuel Gases, ManufacturedFuel Gases, Liquid Butane Gas

-40°F – 180°F Ambient, max. 125 PSI NO NO YES

Oxygen O2(non-medical) 0°F – 160°F Ambient, max. 160 PSI YES NO YES

Only the Viega ProPress System offers hundreds of engineeredcopper and bronze press fittings in configurations from 1/2″ to 4″ forfluids and gas. Both Viega ProPress and ProPressG offer the exclusiveSmart Connect feature — to quickly identify unpressed fitttings.

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Mandalay BayHotel Tower,Las Vegas, NVThis resort complexused over 60,000Viega ProPress fittingsfor potable, hydronic,chilled water systems;collection mains; risers;boiler rooms forswimming pools andspas on the property.

Ford MotorCompany,Livonia, MIFord chose theProPress System fora fire protection systeminstalled in their Livoniatransmission plant.The job involved 2 milesof copper tube andthousands of Viega fittings.

PentagonWashington D.C.Viega systems aresuccessfully installedand operating in manygovernment facilities suchas the Pentagon and theLibrary of Congressamong others.

“We prefer it for new constructionbecause it presents the mostprofessional image possible.”

Mike Fitzgerald,East Coast Mechanical Inc.

“We have installed over 100,000fittings to date without a single leak.”

Mike Haggerty, President,Haggerty & Company

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ProPress andProPressG 1/2″–2″

Tubingdiameter

Minimum distancebetween fittings

inches (mm)

1/2″ 0″ (0)

3/4″ 0″ (0)

1″ 0″ (0)

1-1/4″ 7/16″ (10)

1-1/2″ 5/8″ (15)

2″ 3/4″ (20)

ProPress XL-C (Copper)2-1/2″– 4″

2-1/2″ 5/8″ (15)

3″ 5/8″ (15)

4″ 5/8″ (15)

ProPress XL (Bronze)2-1/2″– 4″

2-1/2″ 0″ (0)

3″ 0″ (0)

4″ 0″ (0)

ProPress maximizesproductivity withthe tightest distancebetween fittings.

Viega hybridtechnology combinestwo innovative systems.

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Viega hybrid technology combines two proven systems — ProPress copper presssystem and PureFlow® PEX Press fittings and ViegaPEX™ tubing. Together, the twosystems improve efficiency and capitalize on the unique properties of each material.

Forward thinking plumbing and mechanical contractors are adopting Viega hybridtechnology to reduce installation time, improve reliability and provide the highestquality plumbing solutions.

Quick and easycopper to PEXconnections.Combining PureFlow andProPress systems allowscontractors to stay ahead ofschedule with proven reliability.

Manifoldconnectionsmade easy.The Press ProPress manifold’smodular technology designenables contractors to buildmanifolds to any configuration withfewer parts and unmatched speed.

Hybrid fittingsmake thedifference.ProPress and PureFlow fittingscombine to connect variousdiameters of ViegaPEX orFostaPEX® with copper tubing.

“Viega’s PEX and ProPress combination system worksgreat and helps us provide exceptional quality.”

Jack O’BrienDirector Field Services, Harris Companies

“Viega products beat all others when it comes tospeed and reliability. No leaks. Done.”

Charlie McCarthyDesign Engineer, Donovan & Sons

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Only Viega fittingsplus RIDGID® tools equalsthe ProPressSystem.

Patented 180°swivelingV2 actuatorjaw andXL-C rings.

• Ball-tip actuator swivels 180°with the new XL-C Rings.

• Provides increased flexibilityin tight spaces.

• Over a 20% reduction inactuator jaw weight forincreased comfort.

• Exclusive identificationclip to quickly identify theproper actuator jaw.

The ProPress System is the result of a joint effort by two of the world’smost recognized names in plumbing — RIDGID and VIEGA. Individually,each company is a leader in its field, offering the best products with thebest features and the best quality. Together, these two manufacturersare leading the revolution in flameless, solderless copper tube joiningwith the ProPress System. Their combined expertise and experiencehave resulted in the world’s premier pressing system for copper tube.

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Tools and jaws for ProPress andProPressG standard fittings and valves.Three pressing tool options:

RP 330-BProPress Copper 1/2″ to 4″

RP 330-CProPress Copper 1/2″ to 4″

100-BProPress Copper 1/2″ to 1″PureFlow PEX Press 3/8″ to 1-1/2″

Tools and jaws forProPress XL-C (copper) fittings.XL-C (copper) fittings are only compatible withXL-C Pressing Rings and V2 Actuator. Press witheither RIDGID RP 330-B or RP 330-C Press Tools.

ProPress 2-1/2″ to 4″ XL-C (copper) fittings must beinstalled with ProPress XL-C rings and V2 actuator jaw.Any deviation will result in an improper connection.

Tools and jaws for ProPress XL(bronze) fittings.XL (bronze) fittings are only compatible with XLPressing Rings and R2 Actuator. Press with eitherRIDGID RP 330-B or RP 330-C Press Tools.

ProPress 2-1/2″ to 4″ XL (bronze) fittings must be installedwith ProPress XL-rings and R2 actuator jaw. Any deviationwill result in an improper connection.

Press tooland jaw options.

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