Install Instructions

Viega IM-MTL 0612
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8.6 ProPress Stainless
1/2" - 2" Installation
Read , understand and follow all
instructions for installing
ProPress 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 stainless steel piping at right
angles using displacement type
cutter or fine-toothed steel saw.
2. Debur piping on inside and outside to
prevent cutting fitting seal.
3. Check seal for correct fit. Do not use
oils or lubricants. Use only ProPress
shiny black EPDM or dull black FKM
sealing elements.
4. While turning slightly, slide press
fitting onto piping to the fitting stop.
End of tubing must contact stop.
5. Mark insertion depth.
6. Insert the appropriate jaw into the
pressing tool and push in holding pin
until it locks into place.
7. Open the jaw and place at right
angles on the fitting. Visually check
insertion depth using mark on piping.
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
Stainless with FKM sealing
elements, remove the factory
installed EPDM sealing element and
replace with FKM sealing element.
8.7 ProPress Stainless
2-1/2" – 4" Installation
Read , understand and follow all
instructions for installing
Propress Stainless 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 stainless steel piping at right
angles using displacement type
cutter or fine-toothed steel saw.
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.
ProPress Stainless Insertion Depth Chart
Tube
Size
1/2" 3/4" 1"
1-1/4"
1-1/2" 2"
Insertion
Depth
3/4" 7/8" 7/8"
1"
1-7/16" 1-9/16"