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Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG are carbon steel, cold
press systems designed for use in chilled water, hydronic
heating, compressed air, re sprinkler, fuel gas and heating
oil applications.
Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG ttings are designed for use
in piping systems utilizing ASTM A53, A106, A135 and A795
schedule 5 – schedule 40 black steel pipe.
Viega MegaPressG ttings 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 ttings are available in the
following tting congurations 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 ttings 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, re sprinkler and cooling
water applications.
Viega MegaPressG ttings 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 ttings 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 ofcial.
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.
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