Installation Guide

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IM-PP 724607 0320 ProPress
2.3.1 Commercial and Residential
ProPress systems are approved for numerous applications in commercial
and residential markets including potable water. “Zero Lead” identi󶈵es
products meeting the lead-free requirements of NSF 61 through testing
under NSF/ANSI 372 (0.25% or less maximum weighted average lead
content).
2.3.2 Industrial and Plant Operations
ProPress systems are also suitable for use in industrial and plant
processes. Primary areas of application include:
■ Utility systems
■ Process piping
■ Cooling water
■ Potable water
■ Fire sprinkler systems
2.3.3 Fire Protection Systems
The system components may be installed in NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D
󶈵re sprinkler systems. They are certi󶈵ed for use in “wet” and “dry” 󶈵re
protection systems in accordance with UL and FM certi󶈵cations:
■ UL/ANSI 213: Standard for Rubber Gasketed Fittings for Fire-
Protection Services.
■ ULC ORD-C213: Canadian Standard for Rubber Gasketed Fittings for
Fire-Protection Services.
■ FM Class 1920: Pipe Couplings and Fittings for Aboveground Fire
Protection Systems.
2.3.4 Design Services
Consult Viega’s Technical Services Department for information on applications
not listed or applications outside listed temperature and pressure ranges.
■ Viega Technical Services Department: [e-mail]
■ Design Service: For more information on 󶈵re protection system design,
radiant system design, and plumbing design services: [e-mail]
2.4 Product Description
2.4.1 Overview
ProPress systems consists of copper and Zero Lead bronze press 󶈵ttings
for copper tubes and the corresponding press tools.