Install Instructions

Viega IM-MTL 0612
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7. Open the jaw and place at right
angles on the fitting. Visually check
insertion depth using mark
on tubing.
8. Start pressing process and hold the
trigger until the jaw has engaged
the fitting.
9. After pressing, the jaw can be
opened again.
10. For applications requiring ProPress
with FKM sealing elements, remove
the factory installed EPDM sealing
element and replace with FKM
sealing element.
9.7 ProfiPress 76 mm –
108 mm Installation
Read, understand and follow all
instructions for installing
ProfiPress XL fittings. Failure to
follow all instructions may result
in extensive property damage, serious
injury, or death.
ProfiPress XL Insertion Depth Chart
Tube Size
(mm)
76
88 108
Insertion
Depth
(mm)
50
50 65
1. Cut copper tubing at right angles
using displacement type cutter or
fine-toothed steel saw.
2. Keep end of tubing a minimum of 4"
away from the contact area of the
vise to prevent possible damage to
the tubing in the press area.
3. Remove bur from inside and
outside of tubing to prevent
cutting sealing element.
4. Mark proper insertion depth as
indicated by the ProfiPress XL
insertion depth chart. Improper
insertion depth may result in an
improper seal.
5. Check seal and grip ring for correct
fit. Illustration demonstrates proper
fit of grip ring, separation ring and
sealing element. Use only ProPress
shiny black EPDM sealing elements.
6. While turning slightly, slide press
fitting onto tubing to the marked
depth. Do not use oils or lubricants.
7. ProfiPress XL fitting connections
must be performed with ProPress
XL-C Rings and V2 ACTUATOR.
Use of ProPress XL Rings and/or
Actuator (for Bronze fittings) will
result in an improper connection.
See
RIDGID
®
Operator’s Manual
for proper tool instructions.
8. Open XL-C Ring and place at right
angles on the fitting. XL-C Ring must
be engaged on the fitting bead.
Check insertion depth.