Viega MegaPress Systems The global leader in plumbing, heating and pipe joining systems
Viega MegaPress Systems Heritage of quality, vision for the future Viega’s heritage of superiority demands nothing but the best for our customers. Engineered to be efficient, Viega products perform at the highest possible level, providing confidence and peace of mind. Viega is the only manufacturer to offer press systems in multiple pipe joining materials.
Viega MegaPress Systems Table of contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Viega MegaPress System Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MegaPress Product Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 MegaPressG Product Instructions . . . . . . . . .
Viega MegaPress Systems Save time, labor and cleanup with Viega MegaPress Ideal for industrial, commercial and residential applications, the Viega MegaPress system is easy to use, flameless and environmentally friendly. The system performs well in both new installations and retrofit projects. This new innovative addition to Viega’s product line leaves no joining material build up, exposed threads or tarnish creating a clean, professional appearance.
Viega MegaPress Systems Black iron fire protection you can count on Viega MegaPress is UL and FM certified for fire protection Guaranteed peace of mind Viega MegaPress offers the patented Viega Smart Connect feature, the only guaranteed connection identification method applications in sizes ½" to 2". As with other Viega in the industry.
Viega MegaPress Systems Viega MegaPress® and MegaPressG Fitting Systems Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG are carbon steel, cold press systems designed for use in chilled water, hydronic heating, compressed air, fire sprinkler, fuel gas and heating oil applications. Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings are designed for use in piping systems utilizing ASTM A53, A106, A135 and A795 schedule 5 – schedule 40 black steel pipe.
Viega MegaPress Systems Product Instructions 1 2 3 5 6 7A 7B 7C 8A 8B 4 8C Pipe Diameter d 9 Viega LLC 1-800-976-9819 10 7 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 www.viega.
Viega MegaPressG Systems Product Instructions 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 RIDGID Manual for minimum clearance required for prep tools. 1 3. Remove burr from inside and outside of piping and prep to proper insertion depth using a preperation tool or fine grit sandpaper. 2 4. Check seal and grip ring for correct fit.
Viega MegaPress Systems Technical Information Pipe Size Insertion Depth (in) ½" 11⁄16 ¾" 13⁄16 1" 1⅜ 1¼" 1⅞ 1½" 1⅞ 2" 2 Table 1 minimum distance See Table 2 Minimum distance between two Viega MegaPress press connections ½" to 2" Pipe Diameter Minimum Distance (in) Minimum Distance (mm) ½" 3 16 ⁄ 5 ¾" 3 16 ⁄ 5 1" 3 16 ⁄ 5 1¼" ⅜ 10 1½" ⅜ 10 2" ⅜ 10 Table 2 Viega LLC 1-800-976-9819 9 www.viega.
Viega MegaPress Systems Pipe Preparation Guide Description Different kinds of pipe surface Prep necessary Surface after prepping Comments Yes / No No If the pipe has no lacquer and there is no rust on the surface and the surface is smooth no preparing is necessary Yes If the pipe is coated with lacquer the lacquer has to be smoothed. It is not necessary to completely remove the lacquer. Yes If the pipe is coated with black shellac the shellac has to be smoothed.
Viega MegaPress Systems Approved Applications Type of Service System Operating Conditions Comments MegaPress MegaPress G Pressure Temperature EPDM HNBR Fluids/Water Chilled Water Ethylene Glycol ProPylene Glycol 200 psi Down to -4°F √ Hydronic Heating Ethylene Glycol ProPylene Glycol 200 psi 0°F - 250°F √ Compliant with UL and FM for NFPA 13, 13D and 13R 175 psi Ambient √ Up to 15 psi max.
Viega MegaPress Systems Notes Viega LLC 1-800-976-9819 12 www.viega.
Viega MegaPress Systems Dimensional Documentation Viega LLC 1-800-976-9819 13 www.viega.
Viega MegaPress® and MegaPressG Fitting System Dimensional Documentation (inches) Viega MegaPress 90° Elbow, Carbon Steel, P x P - Models 4816 / 6616 Part No. Size A (in) L (in) ½" 1⅛ 2¼ ¾" 1⅜ 2½ 1" 1¾ 3⅛ 25216 1¼" 2 3¾ 25220 25221 1½" 2¼ 4⅛ 25225 25226 2" 2¾ 4¾ MegaPress MegaPressG 1 25200 25201 25205 25206 25210 25211 25215 Viega MegaPress 90° Elbow, Carbon Steel, FTG x P - Models 4816.1 / 6616.1 Size Part No.
Viega MegaPress® and MegaPressG Fitting System Viega MegaPress Tee, Carbon Steel, P x P x P - Models 4818 / 6618 Part No. MegaPress Size MegaPressG A (in) L (in) 1 25300 25301 ½" 1 2⅛ 25305 25306 ¾" 1⅛ 2¼ 29/16 25310 25311 1" 1¼ 25315 25316 1¼" 17/16 3¼ 25320 25321 1½" 19/16 37/16 25325 25326 2" 1¾ 3¾ Viega MegaPress Reducing Tee, Carbon Steel, P x P x P - Models 4818 / 6618 Part No.
Viega MegaPress® and MegaPressG Fitting System Viega MegaPress Adapter, Carbon Steel, P x FPT - Models 4812 / 6612 Part No. MegaPress Size MegaPressG 25130 1 A (in) L (in) WS (in) 2 ⅝ 25131 ½" x ½" 2¼ 1⅛ 25135 25136 ¾" x ¾" ⅝ 2⅜ 1¼ 25140 25141 1" x 1" ⅝ 2⅝ 1⅝ 25145 25146 1¼" x 1¼" ¾ 3¼ 1¾ 25150 25151 1½" x 1½" ¾ 3⅜ 2⅛ 25155 25156 2" x 2" ¾ 3⅜ 2¾ Viega MegaPress Reducing Adapter, Carbon Steel, P x FPT -- Models 4812 / 6612 Part No.
Viega MegaPress® and MegaPressG Fitting System Viega MegaPress Reducer, Carbon Steel, FTG x P - Models 4815.1 / 6615.1 Part No.
Viega MegaPress® and MegaPressG Fitting System Viega MegaPress Flange, Carbon Steel, P x BP - Models 4859.5 / 6659.5 Part No.
Viega MegaPress Systems Megapress Viega Limited Warranty Subject to the conditions and limitations in this Limited Warranty, Viega LLC (Viega) warrants to end users, installers, and distribution houses that its Viega MEGAPRESS metal press fittings (Viega Product) with application appropriate sealing element when properly installed shall be free from failure caused by manufacturing defects for a period of ten (10) years from date of installation in Viega MEGAPRESS Approved Applications for fluids/water, oil
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