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Pipe

Diameter

(in)

(mm)

½"

⁄

¾"

⁄

1¼"

⅜ 10

1½"

⅜ 10

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.

3. Remove burr from inside and outside of piping and

prep to proper insertion depth using a preperation tool

or fine grit sandpaper.

4. Check seal and grip ring for correct fit. Do not use oils

or lubricants.

5. Illustration demonstrates proper fit of grip ring,

separation ring and sealing element.

6. Mark proper insertion depth. Improper insertion depth

may result in an improper seal. The depth marking

shall be visible on the completed assembly.

7a. Viega

MegaPress

½" - 1" fitting connections must

be performed with MegaPress Jaws. See Ridgid

Operator’s Manual for proper tool instructions.

7b. Open the MegaPress Jaw and place at right angles on

the fitting. Visually check insertion depth using mark

on piping.

7c. Start pressing process and hold the trigger until the jaw

has engaged the fitting. Keep extremities and foreign

objects away from MegaPress Jaw during pressing

operation to prevent injury or incomplete press.

8a. Viega MegaPress 1¼" - 2" fitting connections must

be performed with MegaPress Rings and V2 Actuator.

See Operator’s Manual for proper tool instructions.

8b. Open MegaPress Ring and place at right angles on the

fitting. MegaPress Ring must be engaged on the fitting

bead. Check insertion depth.

8c. Place V2 Actuator onto MegaPress Ring and start

pressing process. Hold the trigger until the Actuator

has engaged the MegaPress Ring. Keep extremities

and foreign objects away from MegaPress Ring and

V2 Actuator during pressing operation to prevent injury

or incomplete press.

9. Remove MegaPress Jaw from fitting or release V2

Actuator from RIDGID MegaPress Ring and then

remove MegaPress Ring from the fitting on completion

of press. Remove control label to indicate press has

been completed

Note: The installation, inspection, testing and purging

of the fuel gas system shall be in accordance with local

codes, or, in the absence of local codes, in accordance

with the International Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/National

Fuel Gas Code z223.1, the Uniform Plumbing Code, NFPA

58, or CSA B 149.1 as applicable.

CAUTION:

(a) The fittings are for use with fuel gases and are

intended for the operating pressure 0-125 psi.

(b) The fuel gas system shall not be used as a grounding

electrode for an electrical system.