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The Viega PEX Press system provides the industry’s most
comprehensive selection of PEX tubing, fittings and accessories.
Viega‘s unique PEX Press fittings come with a factory assembled
sleeve and enhanced flow through characteristics. Along with a wide
variety of PEX fittings, Viega also offers the patented ManaBloc
water distribution system which helps homeowners realize a
reduction in water waste and increased energy savings.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Available in Zero Lead bronze and polymer
• In sizes 5/16
" to 2"
• Tool locator ring to ensure proper alignment of press tool
• Uses the same tools as other Viega press systems
• Proven quality
• Reduced flow noise
• Excellent chlorine resistance
• Comprehensive written warranty
CODES AND STANDARDS
• IPC: International Plumbing Code
• UPC: Uniform Plumbing Code
• NSPC: National Standard Plumbing Code
• CSA International: Canadian Standard Association
• NSF/ ANSI 61: Drinking Water System Components– Health Effects
• NSF/ ANSI 61G: Lead Content Evaluation Procedure to meet
≤0.25% average lead content
• NSF/ ANSI 14: Plastics Piping System Components and
Related Materials
• CSA B137.5: Standard Specification for PEX tubing systems in
pressure applications
• ASTM F876: Standard Specification for PEX Tubing
• ASTM F877: Standard Specification for PEX Water
Distribution System
• ASTM F1807/F2159: Standard Specification for PEX Insert Fittings
• ASTM F2023: Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative
Resistance of Cross-linked Polyethylene PEX Tubing and Systems
to Hot Chlorinated Water
• UL 1821: Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire
Protection Service
ZERO LEAD
References to Zero Lead throughout this publication means product
meeting the requirements of NSF 61-G through testing under
NSF/ ANSI Standard 372 (0.25% or less percent maximum weighted
average lead content). A few states already require meeting those
requirements for plumbing fittings used in cooking and drinking
water systems and federal law taking effect January 1, 2014 will
make the requirements applicable to all states.
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