Install Instructions

Viega IM-MTL 0612
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9. PROFIPRESS (METRIC COPPER) 15 MM – 108 MM
9.1 Tube Selection
Viega ProfiPress copper and bronze
fittings are compatible with metric
15 mm through 22 mm soft copper
tube and 15 mm through 108 mm
hard copper tubing type K, L and M
copper tubing.
All copper tubing that is to be
used with the ProfiPress copper
and bronze fittings must comply with
ASTM B88 standards.
9.2 Handling Instructions
ProfiPress components shall be free
from dirt, debris, or items that may
interfere with the sealing element and
the press connection.
ProfiPress sealing elements are to be
visually inspected prior to installation to
ensure the seal is intact and properly
located within the fitting.
9.3 Soldering Near ProfiPress
Fittings
When soldering near a ProfiPress
connection, the installer must remain at
least three tube diameters away from
the connection to prevent damage to
the sealing element.
If three tube diameters is not possible,
the installer should take precautions to
keep the ProfiPress connection cool
while soldering. These include:
• Wrapping the connection with a cold
wet rag
• Fabricating solder connections prior
to installing the pressed fitting making
sure the tube has cooled before
installing the fitting
• Applying “spray type" spot freezing
9.4 Rotating a
Pressed Fitting
Once a ProfiPress fitting has been
pressed it can be rotated (not by
hand), but once rotated more than five
degrees, the fitting must be re-pressed
to restore the resistance to
rotational movement.
9.5 Codes and Approvals
American Bureau of Shipping
United States Coast Guard
Lloyd’s Register
Det Norske Veritas
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
9.6 ProfiPress 15 mm –
54 mm Installation
Read, understand and follow all
instructions for installing
ProfiPress 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 copper tubing at right angles
using displacement type cutter or
fine-toothed steel saw.
2. Debur tubing 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 tubing 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.
ProfiPress Insertion Depth Chart
Tube
Size
(mm)
15 18 22 28
35
42 54
Insertion
Depth
(mm)
18 22 22 22 22 36 40