Install Instructions

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Pipe
Diameter
A
minimum
B
minimum
in in
½" 1 2⅝
¾" 1¼ 3⅛
1" 1¾ 3⅝
Table 3.5
Figure 3.2
Minimum distance requirements for press
jaws between pipes and walls
3.4 Pressing requirements
The following requirements must be considered
when pressing Viega MegaPress fittings.
3.4.1 Minimum distance between fittings
Space between fittings must be provided for the
proper operation of the press jaw or press ring. (Refer
to chart below.) Failure to provide this distance may
result in an improper seal.
3.4.2 Pressing in tight quarters
The minimum distance between piping or the piping
and the wall/ceiling construction must be taken into
consideration in the planning phase for a problem-
free work process. The following figures illustrate the
clearance requirements for the jaws and fittings and
the procedure for pressing fittings in tight quarters.
Minimum distance between two Viega MegaPress
press connections ½" to 2"
Pipe
Diameter
Minimum
Distance (in)
Minimum
Distance (mm)
½"
3
⁄
16
5
¾"
3
⁄
16
5
1"
3
⁄
16
5
1¼" ⅜ 10
1½" ⅜ 10
2" ⅜ 10
Table 3.4
Minimum distance requirements for press jaws
between pipes and wall/floor structure.
Pipe
Diameter
A
minimum
B
minimum
C
minimum
in in in
½" 1¼ 1⅞ 3
¾" 1½ 2⅛ 3½
1" 2 2½ 4
Table 3.6
Figure 3.3
minimum
distance
Figure 3.1