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Viega PEX Press

Viega PEX Press
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Viega PEX Press

Product catalog summary
Introduction and Company History
Viega, established in 1899 in Germany, initially focused on brass beer taps and expanded into plumbing fittings by 1901. The company entered the North American market in 1999, introducing PEX radiant floor heating systems and innovations like ProPress fittings and PureFlow PEX press technology.

Product Line Overview
The Viega PureFlow product line includes ViegaPEX, ViegaPEX Ultra, and FostaPEX tubing, along with PolyAlloy, brass, and bronze fittings. The MANABLOC manifold system is a key component for efficient water distribution, manufactured in McPherson, KS.

Technical Specifications
ViegaPEX tubing is available in various sizes and colors, offering UV and chlorine resistance, and meets ASTM and ANSI/NSF standards. ViegaPEX Ultra provides extended UV protection, while FostaPEX offers flexibility and form stability with an aluminum coating.

Installation Systems
Viega provides parallel, branch and main, and combination installation systems. The MANABLOC system allows direct tubing runs to fixtures, reducing fittings and potential leaks, while the MINIBLOC offers a zone manifold for diverse applications.

Quality Assurance and Standards
Viega products undergo rigorous testing to meet industry standards, including ANSI/NSF and ASTM, emphasizing innovation and quality.

Environmental and Compliance Initiatives
Viega meets lead-free legislation with Zero Lead fittings and designs the MANABLOC system to save water and energy, reducing hot water delivery times.

Conclusion
Viega's commitment to innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility makes it a preferred choice in the plumbing industry, supported by a comprehensive warranty and compliance with stringent standards.
Introduction to Viega's PureFlow Systems
Viega's PureFlow systems enhance water and energy efficiency, contributing to LEED certification. The MANABLOC system, when installed near a water heater, reduces hot water demand and waste, potentially saving up to 40% in water usage.

Benefits of Viega MANABLOC
An independent study showed a family of four could save 2,600 gallons of hot water annually with the MANABLOC system, which also eliminates the need for flames, solder, or flux during installation.

Green Initiatives and Community Support
Viega supported sustainable rebuilding efforts in Greensburg, KS, by donating MANABLOC systems and other plumbing products valued at $300,000.

PureFlow PEX Press Fittings
Viega's PureFlow PEX Press fittings feature a factory-attached stainless steel sleeve and color-coded tool locator ring for easy installation, UL listed for residential fire sprinkler systems.

Viega Hybrid Technology
Combining ProPress copper and PureFlow PEX Press fittings with ViegaPEX tubing, Viega hybrid technology offers efficient plumbing solutions, reducing installation time in projects like Stowe Mountain Lodge.

Fire Sprinkler Systems
ViegaPEX Ultra tubing with PureFlow PEX Press fire sprinkler fittings provides a reliable system meeting UL 1821 requirements for residential applications.

Myths and Facts about Home Sprinklers
Home fire sprinklers are affordable, averaging $1.61 per square foot of new construction, with only the sprinkler closest to a fire activating to minimize water usage.

Tools and Accessories
Viega offers a range of PEX Press hand tools and accessories for efficient and safe plumbing installations.

Warranty and Support
Viega provides a 10-year warranty on PureFlow tubing and fittings, covering product replacement and repair costs, transferable to future homeowners.

Conclusion
Viega's PureFlow systems offer innovative, efficient, and reliable plumbing solutions, supported by comprehensive warranties and technical services.
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Viega PEX Press-1

ViegaPEX™ PureFlow® Press PureFlow Press Viega…The global leader in plumbing and heating systems.

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Viega PEX Press-2

The first PEX radiant floor heating in the U.S., the ProRadiant® system, is introduced. Viega adds traps and draining products for sinks and bathtubs to our lineup. 1899 1901 1935 1963 1980 Franz-Anselm Viegener starts Viega Co. with first brass beer tap. Viega starts manufacturing plumbing fittings. Viega starts producing copper solder fittings. A heritage of better ideas since 1899 Our heritage of innovation and quality manufacturing began in Attendorn, Germany in home plumbing 1899 when Franz-Anselm Viegener products. But our story, and valves to introduced a new design in brass the North...

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Viega PEX Press-3

Viega’s copper press technology launches in the U.S., the ProPress® System. Viega’s press technology begins in Germany. Viega stainless press technology launches in the U.S., ProPress® Stainless 1988 1989 1996 1999 2005 The MANABLOC® water distribution manifold is introduced. 2008 Viega creates hybrid technology to connect copper to PEX. Production of plastic tubing, PureFlow® PEX products begins. In 2005, Viega The PureFlow From Franz-Anselm Viegener’s acquired Vanguard product line is first product introduction in 1899, Piping Systems manufactured Viega’s family heritage of innovation, and...

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Viega PEX Press-4

ViegaPEX ™ ViegaPEX ™ Ultra FostaPEX ® Viega 1-800-976-9819 3 www.viega.com

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Viega PEX Press-5

Viega MANABLOC manifold system is a unique water distribution system that provides extraordinary performance. ViegaPEX PureFlow systems We have had 110-years of success in Comprised of ViegaPEX, ViegaPEX the plumbing industry, not because Ultra and FostaPEX, PolyAlloy, brass we tout the many features of our and bronze fittings, coupled with products, but because we prove the MANABLOC manifold system, the value of our systems. Our the PureFlow product line is the most innovative products are backed complete potable water system you by extensive research, testing will find in the North American...

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Viega PEX Press-7

A reliable partner The Viega Quality Assurance conditions to ensure the quality and ASTM F876 and Research and Development reliability customers expect from Viega. ASTM F877 Departments review and test each We not only invent the most and every Viega product to ensure ASTM F1807 innovative products and systems, that all products meet and exceed the we also make sure the products industry standards and customer’s out perform the industry’s most Additional code information is expectations. Products in the stringent standards for potable water available at the following websites: PureFlow product...

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Viega PEX Press-9

Viega MANABLOC Like a breaker-box for plumbing, Clean and Efficient Installation Complete Coverage each fixture of the MANABLOC is fed There are no fumes from solvents It is no wonder why the by its own flexible water distribution to contend with and no torches MANABLOC is the number one line. It is a simple concept that required on site for installation. selling PEX manifold in the U.S. provides extra-ordinary performance. Fewer Fittings Molded from PLS (Polysulfone) ViegaPEX tubing lines run directly plastic and tested to the from the MANABLOC, around requirements of ASTM F877 and obstacles,...

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Viega PEX Press-10

ViegaPEX the superior tubing choice Don’t let the competition fool you. We pioneered the use of professional grade PEX tubing more than a generation ago. Our ViegaPEX tubing is high-density cross-linked polyethylene tubing (PEX for short). Although there are now many Exceeds the strictest plumbing standards The tubing exceeds strict ASTM International standards in addition to Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and International Code Council (ICC) standards for potable water systems. choices in PEX tubing, ViegaPEX It’s the professional’s choice offers advantages over other Cross-linked polyethylene...

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Viega PEX Press-11

ViegaPEX and ViegaPEX Ultra ViegaPEX and ViegaPEX Ultra tubing is manufactured to ASTM F876/F877 standards and listed to ANSI/NSF Standards 14 and 61. It is chlorine resistance rated for both traditional and continuous recirculation PEX 5006 (CL5) applications. Both tubing types are rated at 100 psi at 180°F and 160 psi at 73°F. ViegaPEX Ultra tubing can handle up to 6 months UV exposure without losing any of its performance properties. Viega FostaPEX Fosta stands for Form-Stable PEX, so the piping will keep its shape after it is bent. The flexibility of the PEX and the form stability of the...

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Viega PEX Press-13

A different approach Parallel systems A Parallel system uses a home run manifold, like the Viega MANABLOC. With this type of installation the installer can potentially plumb a house without fittings hidden inside walls. By installing the MANABLOC system Parallel installation near the hot water source, tubing can be run directly to each fixture without using additional fittings. A parallel system provides the lowest pressure losses, as well as eliminates interference between fixtures. Often each fixture can be fed with smaller diameter tubing, which is easier and faster to install. Branch and...

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Viega PEX Press-15

Zero Lead … Zero Problem Don’t let new lead-free legislation* Bronze PEX Press fittings and With excellent dezincification and in California or Vermont set you MANABLOC Press connections corrosion resistance, our Zero Lead back. A large majority of our potable will now be produced from a lead- fittings and accessories will contain water products already meet the free bronze. Zero Lead PEX Press appropriate markings to clearly upcoming 2010 lead requirements. fittings have also been introduced indicate the fittings are Zero Lead. All of our PEX tubing, PolyAlloy with attached stainless steel sleeves...

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Viega PEX Press-16

Apartment Townhouse Detached With PEX parallel piping MANABLOC systems, waiting times for hot water are projected to be reduced by 60% for an apartment, 70% for a townhouse and 39% for a single-family dwelling. Viega 1-800-976-9819 15 Apartment Townhouse Detached Annual gallons of water saved when using PEX parallel piping MANABLOC systems compared to standard main and branch plumbing configuration based on reduced water waste associated with hot water use. *Source: Davis Energy Group report filed March 2006 AVERAGE WAITING TIME IN SECONDS ANNUAL GALLONS SAVED The MANABLOC saves time, energy...

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