Installation Guide

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 About this Document ______________________________________ 6
1.1 Disclaimer ____________________________________________ 6
1.2 Symbols Used _________________________________________ 6
2 Product Information _______________________________________ 7
2.1 ProPress Systems ______________________________________ 7
2.2 Safety ________________________________________________ 7
2.2.1 Drinking Water Installation ________________________ 7
2.3 Approved Applications __________________________________ 8
2.3.1 Commercial and Residential ______________________ 9
2.3.2 Industrial and Plant Operations ___________________ 9
2.3.3 Fire Protection Systems _________________________ 9
2.3.4 Design Services ________________________________ 9
2.4 Product Description ____________________________________ 9
2.4.1 Overview ______________________________________ 9
2.4.2 Listings and Certi󶈵cations _______________________ 10
2.4.3 Codes and Standards __________________________ 10
2.4.4 Copper Tubing ________________________________ 11
2.4.5 Press Fittings _________________________________ 11
2.4.5.1 Viega ProPress ½" to 2" Fittings __________ 11
2.4.5.2 Viega ProPress 2½" to 4" Fittings ________ 11
2.4.5.3 EPDM Sealing Element _________________ 12
2.4.5.4 FKM Sealing Element___________________ 12
2.4.5.5 HNBR Sealing Element _________________ 12
2.4.5.6 Cylindrical Guides______________________ 13
2.4.5.7 Fitting Markings _______________________ 13
2.4.5.8 Viega Smart Connect Technology ________ 14
2.5 General Installation Requirements ________________________ 14
2.5.1 Required Tools ________________________________ 14
2.5.2 Expansion ____________________________________ 15
2.5.3 Electrical Bonding _____________________________ 15
2.5.4 Exposure to Freezing Temperatures ______________ 15
2.5.5 Underground Installations _______________________ 16
2.5.6 Concealed Spaces ____________________________ 16
2.5.7 Corrosion Protection ___________________________ 16
2.5.7.1 Mixed Installations _____________________ 16
2.5.8 Pressure Surges _______________________________ 17
2.5.9 Rotating a Pressed Fitting _______________________ 17
2.5.10 De󶈶ection ____________________________________ 17
2.5.10.1 Controlling De󶈶ection ___________________ 18