Install Instructions

Viega IM-MTL 0612
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7. Open the jaw and place at right
angles on the fitting. Visually check
insertion depth using mark on tubing.
8. Start pressing process and hold
the trigger until the jaw has engaged
the fitting.
9. After pressing, the jaw can be
opened again.
10. For applications requiring ProPress
with FKM sealing elements, remove
the factory installed EPDM sealing
element and replace with FKM
sealing element.
10.7 Seapress 76 mm –
108 mm Installation
Read , understand and follow
all instructions for installing
Seapress fittings. Failure to
follow all instructions may result
in extensive property damage, serious
injury, or death.
Note: Tubing shall be free of surface
imperfections.
1. Cut tubing at right angles using
displacement type cutter or fine-
toothed steel saw.
2. Keep end of tubing a minimum of 4"
away from the contact area of the
vise to prevent possible damage to
the tubing in the press area.
3. Remove bur from inside and outside
of tubing to prevent cutting
sealing element.
4. Mark proper insertion depth as
indicated by the Seapress insertion
depth chart. Improper insertion depth
may result in an improper seal.
Insertion Depth Chart
Tube Size
(mm)
76 88 108
Insertion Depth
(mm)
50 50 65
5. Check seal and grip ring for correct
fit. Use only ProPress shiny black
EPDM sealing elements.
6. Illustration demonstrates proper fit
of grip ring, separation ring and
sealing element.
7. While turning slightly, slide press
fitting onto tubing to the marked
depth. Do not use oils or lubricants.
8. Seapress fitting connections must be
performed with ProPress XL Rings
and V2 ACTUATOR. Use of ProPress
XL Rings and/or Actuator (for Bronze
fittings) will result in an improper
connection. See
RIDGID
®
Operator’s
Manual for proper tool instructions.