Submittal Sheet

Viega... The global leader in plumbing and heating systems.
301 N. Main, 9th Floor • Wichita, KS 67202 • Ph: 800-976-9819 • Fax: [phone] • E-Mail: [e-mail] • www.viega.com
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System Data Sheet
System Description
ProPress®, ProPress XL™ and
ProPress XLC are safe, reliable, and
economical copper pipe installation systems
that use modern cold press connection
technology for a wide assortment of more
than 500 ttings in dimensions ranging from
1/2" to 4".
Tubing: K, L, and M hard copper tubing from
1/2" to 4" and soft copper tubing in 1/2" to
1-1/4" diameters.
Applications
All tubing must comply with the ASTM B88
standard. ProPress ttings are approved
for installations in both above and below
ground applications. Per code, local
inspector approval must be obtained prior to
installation below ground.
Operating Parameters:
Operating Pressure 200 PSI Max.
Test Pressure 600 PSI Max.
Low Pressure Steam 15 PSI Max.
Vacuum 29.2" Mercury Max. @ 68°F
Operating Temperature 0°F - 250°F
Approved Applications:
• Potable water
• Hydronic heating (w/ Glycol)
• Chilled water
• Compressed Air (200 PSI Max.)
• Non Medical Gases (140 PSI Max.)
• Fire Sprinkler (175 PSI Max.)
• Low Pressure Steam (15 PSI Max.)
• Vacuum (29.2" Mercury Max. @ 68°F)
System Benefits
• Fast and Easy to Use
• Flameless
• Permanent Connections
• Wide Capacity from 1/2" to 4"
• Large Selection of Fittings
• Consistent Professional Appearance
• Less Equipment Required
• Environmentally Friendly
Connection System
• Versatility of Fittings and Tools for
Variety of Applications
Fittings
Viega ProPress ttings are offered in 500+
congurations including: Elbows, Couplings,
Reducers, Tees, Reducing Tees, Threaded
Adapters, Unions, Caps, and Flanges.
All threaded 1/2" - 2" ttings are bronze.
ProPress and ProPress XLC ttings conform
to California AB 1953, Vermont 193 and
NSF 61 Annex G.
Smart Connect™ (SC Feature)
In ProPress 1/2" - 4" dimensions, the
Smart Connect Feature assures leakage of
liquids and/or gases from inside the system
past the sealing element of an unpressed
connection. The function of this feature
is to provide the installer quick and easy
identication of connections which have not
been pressed prior to putting the system
into operation.
Tools
RIDGID offers three pressing tools for
connecting ProPress ttings.
• 330-C Corded Tool (1/2" to 4")
• 330-B Battery powered Tool (1/2" to 4")
• 210-B Battery powered Tool
(1/2” to 1-1/4”)
• 1/2" to 4" ttings are pressed in 4-7 sec.
History
ProPress has been used in Europe since
the late 1980s and in the U.S. since the late
1990s for a variety of applications. Backed
by two plumbing leaders with over 175 years
of combined excellence.
Warranty
Viega ProPress products carry a 50-year
warranty against defects in material and
workmanship. The RIDGID Lifetime Warranty
applies to tools, jaws and crimp rings from
Ridge Tool Company.
Approvals and Certificates
NSF International
www.nsf.org/business/search_listings/
index.asp#mname (enter “Viega”)
IAPMO
http://pld.iapmo.org/ (enter “Viega”)
UL
http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/
template/LISEXT/1FRAME/glenbr.html
(enter“ex6157”)
ABS
(American Bureau of Shipping)
http://www.eagle.org/typeapproval/
contents.html (enter “Viega”)
CSA International
http://www.csa-international.org/product/
(enter “Viega”)
FM
INTERNATIONAL APPROVALS
• Deutsch Verein des Gas-und
Wasserfachese.V. (DVGW)
• Lloyd’s Register (LLOYD’S)
• Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
• Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)
• Bureau Veritas (BV)
• KIWA
Compliant with
• ICC International Plumbing Code
• UPC Uniform Plumbing Code
• PHCC National standard plumbing code
• Florida Building Code,
Volume IIPlumbing Code
• NFPA 13,13D, and 13R
Contact your local Viega or RIDGID
representative for details on local approvals
For more information on RIDGID products
contact:
Ridge Tool Company
400 Clark Street, Elyria, Ohio 44036
Demos, Literature: 800-769-7743
Technical inquiries: 800-519-3456
Availability: 888-743-4333
Web: www.ridgid.com
RIDGID Pressing Tools
Model 330C 330B 210B
Volts 120v
14.4v
Battery
18v
Battery
Amps 5.2A 27.2A 24A
Weight (w/out jaw) 9 lbs. 10 lbs. 6.4 lbs.