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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 MegaPressG fittings for fuel gas or fuel oil
systems can be used with ASTM A53 schedule 40 black
steel pipe.
Listings and Certifications
Viega MegaPress:
• UL 213 • CRN #OA14541.6
• FM Class 1920 • ABS
• IAPMO PS117 • GL
• ICC LC1002 • LR
• DNV
Viega MegaPressG:
• ANSI LC4/CSA 6.32 • CRN #OA14541.6
• IAPMO LC4 • ABS
• ICC LC4 • GL
• LR
Compliant with:
• Uniform Plumbing Code
• Uniform Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• ASME B31
• NFPA 13, 13D and 13R, 31, 54 and 58
• CSA B149.1
Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings are available
in the following fitting configurations in size ½" to 2":
• P x P Coupling • P x P 90° Elbow
• P x P No-stop coupling • P x P 45° Elbow
• P x Cap • FTG x P 90° Elbow
• P x Flange • FTG x P 45° Elbow
• P x FPT adapter • P x P x P Tee
• P x FPT Reducing adapter • P x P x P Reducing Tee
• FTG x P Reducer • P x P x FPT Tee
• P x MPT adapter • P x P Union
Viega MegaPress fittings are provided with a factory
installed EPDM sealing element, a 304 stainless steel
separator ring and a 420 stainless steel grip ring
approved for use in hydronic heating, compressed air,
fire sprinkler and cooling water applications.
Viega MegaPressG fittings are provided with a factory
installed HNBR sealing element, a 304 stainless steel
separator ring and a 420 stainless steel grip ring
and are CSA LC4 approved for fuel oil and fuel gas
installations.
All Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings are
constructed with the patented Smart Connect feature.
The Smart Connect feature is a quick and easy way
for installers to identify connections that need to be
pressed. Testing for leaks using the Smart Connect
feature is not a replacement for testing to the
requirements of local codes or standards.
Operating Temperatures:
Viega MegaPress: 0 to 250°F
Viega MegaPressG: -40 to 180°F
Operating Pressures:
Viega MegaPress: 200 psi max
Viega MegaPressG: 125 psi max
Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG systems are
approved for underground use and must be protected
against corrosion in accordance with NFPA 54 section
404.8, NACE Standard RP0169-2002 section 5, 2009
UPC Chapter 6 section 609.3.1, 2009 UMC Chapter 13
section 1312.1.3 and in a manner satisfactory to the
local code official.
Recommended Tools:
• RIDGID RP 330-B
• RIDGID RP 330-C
• RIDGID RP 340-B
• RIDGID CT-400
Contact a local Viega representative for applications
other than those listed on this document.