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Viega...
The global leader in plumbing, heating
and pipe joining systems.
Building on Tradition
Founded more than 110 years ago, Viega is a privately owned, international group
of companies. In the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America, Viega
specializes in plumbing, heating and pipe joining technologies. The values of
Viega's founder, Franz-Anselm Viegener, are just as present today as they were
when he started the company in 1899. Courage, passion and innovative spirit are
still the basics of Viega's foundation.
Table of contents
Introduction
Security under pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System data sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Approved applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sealing element descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Viega ProPress
½" to 2" fittings dimensional documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Viega ProPressG
½" to 2" fittings dimensional documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Warranty
Viega Limited Warranty ProPress® Fittings and Valves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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At Viega, safety is priority.
4
4 Viega fittings offer integral cylindrical pipe
guides, which help installers ensure that the
fitting is correctly inserted on the pipe.
All Viega ProPress Fittings that do not have Viega fittings are pressed
fittings are designed with cylindrical pipe guides before, after and on top of the
cylindrical pipe guides to risk making an unsecure sealing element in a single
keep the pipe straight and connection and leave the step, which creates a reliable
protect the sealing element sealing element vulnerable to connection that is secure and
during assembly. damage prior to pressing. proven to last.
High-quality
sealing element
Cylindrical
pipe guide High-quality fitting
body material
Product Instructions
For Types K, L and M Hard Copper Tubing in ½" to 2" and Soft Copper Tubing in ½" to 1¼".
This Product Contains Zero Lead
Product Instructions
For Types K, L and M Hard Copper Tubing in 2½" to 4"
Product Instructions
For Types K, L, and M Hard Copper Tubing in ½" to 2"
and Soft Copper Tubing in ½" to 1¼"
! WARNING Read and understand all instructions
for installing Viega ProPressG fittings for fuel gas.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in
significant property damage, serious injury or death.
1. Cut copper tubing at right angles using
1 2 3
displacement-type cutter or fine-toothed steel saw.
2. Remove burr from inside and outside of tubing to
prevent cutting sealing element.
3. Check seal for correct fit. Do not use oils or
lubricants. Use only Viega ProPress Yellow HNBR
sealing elements.
4 5 6 4. Mark proper insertion depth as indicated by the
Viega ProPress Insertion Depth Chart. Improper
insertion depth may result in improper seal.
5. While turning slightly, slide press fitting onto tubing
to the marked depth.
Note: End of tubing must contact stop.
6. Insert appropriate Viega jaw into the pressing tool
7 8 9 and push in, holding pin until it locks in place.
7. Open the jaw and place at right angles on the fitting.
Viega ProPress Insertion Depth Chart Visually check insertion depth using mark on tubing.
Tube Size ½" ¾" 1" 1¼" 1½" 2" 8. Start pressing process and hold the trigger until the
Insertion Depth ¾" ⅞" ⅞" 1" 17/16" 19/16" jaw has engaged the fitting.
9. After pressing, the jaw can be opened again.
Leak Testing with Smart Connect®:
Unpressed connections are located by ! WARNING The following standards, codes and
pressurizing the system with air or water. instructions should be followed when installing
Leak testing with air can be dangerous Viega ProPressG fittings for Fuel Gas.
at high pressures. When testing with • The installation shall be made in accordance with
compressed air the proper pressure range is ½ psi to local codes or, in the absence of local codes, in
45 psi maximum. Following a successful leak test, the accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54
system may be pressure tested up to 200 psi if required or the LP-Gas Code NFPA 58, as applicable.
by local code requirements or project specifications. • For use with type K or L copper tubing, drawn copper
from ½" to 2", and annealed copper from ½" to 1¼".
All copper must be in compliance with ASTM B-88.
• The fittings are for use with fuel gases only and are intended
for operating pressure specified (maximum 125 psi).
• Undue stress or strain on the fittings and the tubing is
to be avoided.
• Concealed tubing and fittings shall be protected from
puncture threats.
• If the installation requires components in addition
to those supplied by the fitting manufacturer, those
components shall be specified. The instructions shall
state that only the components provided or specified
by the manufacturer are to be used in the installation.
• The fitting/tubing system shall not be used as a
grounding electrode for an electrical system.
• The inspection, testing and purging of the installation
shall be performed using procedures specified in
Part 4 of the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54, ANSI
Z223 or the LP-Gas Code NFPA 58 section 3.2-10 as
applicable, or in accordance with the requirements of
the applicable local codes.
• For use with natural, propane, mixed and
manufactured gases in the vapor state, not in the
liquid state.
• The fitting/tubing system shall not be used as a
means of support.
Technical Information
Friction Loss in Equivalent Feet of Tube
Wrought — Copper Fittings
Size 90° Elbow 45° Elbow Tee Branch Tee Run Coupling
½" 1.0 0.5 2.0 — —
¾" 2.0 0.5 3.0 — —
1" 2.5 1.0 4.5 — —
1¼" 3.0 1.0 5.5 0.5 0.5
1½" 4.0 1.5 7.0 0.5 0.5
2" 5.5 2.0 9.0 0.5 0.5
2½" 7.0 2.5 12.0 0.5 0.5
3" 9.0 3.5 15.0 1.0 1.0
4" 12.5 5.0 21.0 1.0 1.0
Viega ProPress fittings may be used with types K, L and M hard copper tubing from ½" to 4" and soft copper tubing
from ½" to 1¼" diameter. All tubing must comply with the ASTM B88 standard and be free from surface defects. Viega
ProPress fittings are approved for installations in both above- and below-ground applications. Per code, local inspector
approval must be obtained prior to installation below ground.
1½" ⅝"
2" ¾"
Insertion Depths
Viega ProPress and Viega ProPressG — ½" to 2"
Tubing Diameter Insertion Depth
½" ¾"
¾" ⅞"
1" ⅞"
1¼" 1"
1½" 17/ 16"
2" 19/ 16"
Approved applications
System Operating Conditions ProPress ProPressG
Types of Service
Comments Pressure Temperature EPDM HNBR
Fluids/Water
Hot and Cold Potable
200 PSI 32˚F-250˚F √
Water
Rainwater/Gray
200 PSI Note 3 √
Water
Fire Sprinkler Listed with UL and FM 175 PSI Note 3 √
Chilled Water Ethylene Glycol / Propylene Glycol 200 PSI Note 3 √
Hydronic Heating Ethylene Glycol / Propylene Glycol 200 PSI Note 3 √
Up to 50% Ethylene Glycol or
Cooling Water 200 PSI Note 3 √
Propylene Glycol solution
Up to 15
Low-Pressure Steam 248˚F √
PSI
Ethanol Pure Grain Alcohol 200 PSI Note 3 √
Fuel, Oil and Lubricant
Heating Fuel Oil 125 PSI Note 3 √
Diesel Fuel 125 PSI Note 3 √
Propane Compliant with CSA LC4 125 PSI -40˚F-180˚F √
Natural Gas Compliant with CSA LC4 125 PSI -40˚F-180˚F √
Butane Compliant with CSA LC4 125 PSI -40˚F-180˚F √
Kerosene Note 3 68˚F √
Lube Oil Petroleum Based 200 PSI Note 3 √
Gases
Compressed Air Less than 25mg/m3 oil content 200 PSI Note 3 √ √
Compressed Air More than 25mg/m3 oil content 200 PSI Note 3 √
Oxygen - O2
Keep oil and fat free / non-liquid O2 140 PSI Up to 140˚F √ √
(nonmedical)
Nitrogen - N2 200 PSI Note 3 √ √
Carbon Dioxide - CO2 200 PSI Note 3 √ √
Argon Welding Use 200 PSI Ambient √ √
Hydrogen - H2 125 PSI 0˚F-250˚F √ √
Vacuum 29.2 in Hg Note 3 √ √
1. All systems are recommended to be clearly labeled with the fluid or gas being conveyed. For further
information please consult Viega Technical Services.
2. All Viega systems must be used with the manufacturer’s recommended sealing element. Contact your local
Viega representative or Viega Technical Services for application temperature, pressure and concentration limits.
3. System pressure and temperature ranges depend on sealing element.
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to the Safe Drinking Water Act, effective Jan. 4, 2014. When soldering near a Viega ProPress connection,
you must remain at least three pipe diameters
Q What does “Lead Free” mean? away from the connection. If three pipe diameters
are not possible, the installer should take proper
A California AB 1953 defines “Lead Free” as precautions to keep the Viega ProPress connection
materials containing not more than 0.2 percent cool while soldering. These include: wrapping the
lead when used with respect to solder and flux and not connection with a cold, wet rag; fabricating solder
more than a weighted average of 0.25 percent when connections prior to installing the pressed fitting;
used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes and making sure the pipe has cooled before installing the
pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures, providing fitting; applying “spray type” spot freezing product.
a specified definition and formula for determining
“weighted average.”
Q How would inspectors know they are looking at a
good connection?
A
the certification listing. Products must first comply with The sealing elements are lubricated with an
the full requirements of NSF/ANSI 61 in order to be NSF-61 approved silicone oil. If it is necessary to
deemed compliant to this section. lubricate the seals in the field, use water only. Do not
use other lubricants, especially any petroleum-based
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potable water. When properly installed, the EPDM seal and
connection will last as long as the copper pipe
A Yes. Viega ProPress fittings and valves are Q How do I fabricate a system in tight places when
using Viega ProPress?
A
available with Zero Lead and are listed If necessary, pre-fabricate connections that are in
to NSF 61 Annex G, with the exception of the Hydronic tight places and then install.
Ball Valve models 2973.
Q
Lead fittings? How do Viega ProPress connections hold up to
A
warranty against defects in material and Copper water systems, both soldered and
workmanship from Viega. ProPress valves carry a pressed, should not be allowed to freeze. When
two-year limited warranty against defects in material water freezes it expands and will damage the pipe or
and workmanship. the system.
hydrocarbon substances.
A The Smart Connect feature provides a quick
and easy way to identify unpressed connections
A In general, Viega ProPress fittings only leak due with air or water. When testing with air, the pressure
to one of three reasons: The fitting was never range is ½ psi to 45 psi. When testing with water, the
pressed, the copper tubing was not properly inserted pressure range is 15 psi to 85 psi. The Smart Connect
or the pressing jaws were not properly aligned. If the feature is removed during the pressing process,
fitting was never pressed, confirm that the tubing is creating a leak-proof, reliable connection.
fully inserted and proceed with pressing. If the copper
tubing was not properly inserted, cut out the fitting and
reinstall properly. If the pressing jaws were not properly Q Why is the Smart Connect feature so valuable?
A Yes. However, it is recommended to contact your can become a problem. Because of the time savings,
local District Manager or the Viega Technical projects stay on track.
Support Department for consultation.
Q If a leak is discovered, is it necessary to drain the
system prior to pressing the connection?
L Viega ProPress 90° Street Elbow Copper P x FTG - Model 2916.1 Short
A
L
A Part No. Size A (in) L (in)
1 1 1
77607 ½" x ½" 0.30 1.04
1
77023 ¾" x ¾" 0.36 1.26
77028 1" x 1" 0.47 1.38
77033 1¼" x 1¼" 0.58 1.61
77038 1½" x 1½" 0.65 2.08
77043 2" x 2" 0.86 2.44
L Viega ProPress 45° Street Elbow Copper P x FTG - Model 2926.1 Short
A
Part No. Size A (in) L (in) L1 (in)
L1
1 1 2
77637 ½" x ½" 0.31 1.06 1.10
77053 ¾" x ¾" 0.36 1.26 1.30
2
77058 1" x 1" 0.47 1.38 1.49
77063 1¼" x 1¼" 0.58 1.61 1.67
77068 1½" x 1½" 0.65 2.08 2.04
77073 2" x 2" 0.86 2.44 2.54
1
Part No. Size L (in) D (in)
1
D 77712 ½" 0.92 0.79
L 77717 ¾" 1.07 0.94
77722 1" 1.11 0.99
77727 1¼" 1.32 1.20
77732 1½" 1.62 1.49
77737 2" 1.81 1.69
Viega ProPress Adapter Zero Lead Bronze FTG x FPT - Model 2912.1ZL
Part No. Size A (in) L (in)
1 2 1 2
79425 ½" x ⅜" FPT 1.10 1.54
A 79430 ½" x ½" FPT 1.22 1.75
L 79435 ½" x ¾" FPT 1.30 1.83
79440 ¾" x ½" FPT 1.26 1.79
79445 ¾" x ¾" FPT 1.28 1.83
79455 1" x ½" FPT 1.35 1.99
79450 1" x 1" FPT 1.33 1.99
79460 1¼" x ½" FPT 1.65 2.19
79465 1¼" x 1¼" FPT 1.50 2.19
79470 1½" x 1½" FPT 1.88 2.56
79475 2" x 2" FPT 2.13 2.95
Viega ProPress 90° Elbow Zero Lead Bronze P x FPT - Model 2914.2ZL
L1
Part No. Size A (in) A1 (in) L (in) L1 (in)
A1
1 2
2 79520 ½" x ⅜" FPT 0.94 0.42 1.77 0.83
A 79525 ½" x ½" FPT 0.94 0.57 1.77 1.10
L 79530 ½" x ¾" FPT 1.06 0.51 1.89 1.06
79535 ¾" x ½" FPT 1.06 0.65 1.97 1.18
79540 ¾" x ¾" FPT 1.06 0.57 1.97 1.12
1
79545 1" x ½" FPT 1.06 0.72 1.97 1.26
79550 1" x 1" FPT 1.34 0.76 2.24 1.42
79560 1¼" x 1¼" FPT 1.54 0.89 2.56 1.57
79565 1½" x 1½" FPT 1.69 1.05 3.11 1.73
79570 2" x 2" FPT 2.17 1.35 3.74 2.05
L1
Viega ProPress 90° Hi Ear Elbow Zero Lead Bronze P x FPT - Model 2925.2ZL
A1
L2 Part No. Size A (in) A1 (in) L (in) L1 (in) L2 (in)
2 1 2
A 79205 ½" x ½" FPT 0.94 0.57 1.77 1.10 1.07
L
L4 L3 L2 Viega ProPress Double Drop Elbow Zero Lead Bronze P x P x FPT - Model 2928.7ZL
Part No. Size A (in) L (in) L1 (in) L2 (in) L3 (in) L4 (in)
3
A
1 2 3
L
78800 ½" x ½" x ½" FNPT 1.34 2.17 1.97 1.10 0.67 1.57
78802 ¾" x ¾" x ½" FNPT 1.54 2.44 1.97 1.10 0.83 2.05
1 2
78801 ¾" x ¾" x ¾" FNPT 1.54 2.44 1.97 1.12 0.83 1.89
L1
78803 1" x 1" x ½" FNPT 1.77 2.68 2.36 1.10 0.87 2.52
Viega ProPress Dielectric Union Zero Lead Bronze P x FPT - Model 2967ZL
Part No. Size A (in) L (in)
1 2 1 2
79155 ½" x ½" FPT 0.88 2.24
79160 ¾" x ¾" FPT 1.11 2.57
A
L 79165 1" x 1" FPT 1.00 2.57
79170 1¼" x 1¼" FPT 0.97 2.68
79175 1½" x 1½" FPT 1.01 3.11
79180 2" x 2" FPT 1.26 3.53
1 2
Part No. Size A (in) L (in)
1 2
79800 ½" x 1" BSP 0.39 1.57
A
L 79805 ¾" x 1" BSP 0.63 1.87
79810 1" x 1" BSP 0.91 2.14
79815 1" x 1¼" BSP 0.73 2.04
A Viega ProPress Adapter Flange Zero Lead Bronze P x Flange - Model 2959.5ZL
Part No. Size L (in) A (in) b (in) D (in) k (in) d (in)
1
d 1
79680 1" 2.76 1.85 0.84 4.33 3.11 0.63
k 79685 1¼" 2.76 1.73 0.84 4.53 3.50 0.63
b
L
D 79690 1½" 3.07 1.65 0.84 4.92 3.86 0.63
79695 2" 3.66 2.09 0.84 5.91 4.76 0.75
B
G
I
C
D
E H
Butterfly Valve - Model 2873.81
Part No. Size A (in) B (in) C (in) D (in) E (in) F (in) G (in) H (in) I (in)
1
22074 2½" 6.50 7.40 2.17 0.43 1.81 2.64 5.35 5.20 5.51
22075 3" 7.28 7.64 2.80 0.67 1.81 2.82 5.59 7.01 5.98
B
G
I
C
D
E
H
Butterfly Valve - Model 2873.81
Part No. Size A (in) B (in) C (in) D (in) E (in) F (in) G (in) H (in) I (in)
1
22076 4" 9.06 8.47 3.54 0.91 2.05 3.62 6.42 8.27 7.48
Viega ProPress Ball Valve Zero Lead Bronze P x FPT - Model 2971.4ZL
Part No. Size A (in) A1 (in) L (in) L1 (in) L2 (in) H (in)
1 x FPT
79970 ½" x ½" 0.73 0.66 1.57 1.20 4.57 1.97
79975 ¾" x ¾" 0.85 0.79 1.75 1.35 4.57 2.09
79980 1" x 1" 1.02 0.98 1.93 1.63 5.75 2.46
Viega ProPress Ball Valve Zero Lead Bronze P x Hose - Model 2971.6ZL
Part No. Size A (in) L (in) L1 (in) L2 (in) H (in)
1 x Hose
79990 ½" x ¾" 0.75 1.57 1.35 4.57 1.97
79995 ¾" x ¾" 0.85 1.75 1.35 4.57 2.09
*Zero Lead identifies Viega® products meeting the lead free requirements of NSF 61-G through
testing under NSF/ANSI 372 (0.25% or less maximum weighted average lead content).
L3
L2
1 1
A A1
L L1
Notes