How to Guide

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SYSTEM DATA SHEET
System Description
The SharkBite Push-Fit quick-connect
plumbing system is the easiest and most
dependable way to join copper, CPVC or
PEX pipe in any combination—with no
soldering, clamps, unions or glue.
Available in an assortment of over 200
fittings and sizes ranging from ¼” to 2”
copper tube size (CTS).
Applications
Tubing: Hard drawn copper pipe Type K,
L and M and annealed Type M not to
exceed 3/8 nominal complying with
ASTM B 88, PEX tubing complying with
ASTM F 876 or CSA B137.5, or CVPC
tubing complying with ASTM D 2846 or
CSA B137.6. SharkBite fittings are
approved for installations above and
below ground applications. Please
consult with local code for final approval.
Failure to comply with the above types
of pipe or application could result in
connection failures.
Operating Parameters
Operating Pressure: 200 PSI Max
Operating Temperature: 200°F Max
Approved Applications
 Potable Water
 Hydronic Heating (w/ Glycol
concentration up to 100%)
System Benefits
 Instant push-fit connection for
increased ease of use
 No soldering, clamps, unions or
glue needed
 Reduces installation time with no
tightening of nuts, clamps and
unions.
 Connects three types of pipe in any
combination
 No mapping of system
 Can be installed wet or dry
 Rotatable after installation
 Approved for behind the wall and
underground applications.
 Removable after installation
 Clean, professional installation
Fittings
SharkBite push-fit fittings are available in
200+ configurations including: Couplings,
Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Threaded
Adapters, Caps, Stops, Stub Outs, Ball
Valves, Slips, Water Heater Hoses and
Valves with SharkBite Connections.
Made from Lead Free Dezincification
Resistant (DZR) brass and available in
sizes ¼” – 2” CTS.
Push-to-Connect Technology
The SharkBite fitting works via a two
stage process that ensures a quick, easy
connection.
 The tubing passes through the
release collar and then through the
stainless steel grab ring.
 The tube is pushed through an
o-ring protector that aligns the tube.
It then passes through a specially
formulated o-ring that compresses
between the pipe and the wall of
the fitting before it reaches the tube
stop.
How to Make a Connection
1. Cut the pipe. Make sure the cut is
square and even.
2. Deburr the end of the pipe to
remove any sharp edges. Sharp
edges can cut the o-ring and lead
to leaks.
3. Mark the pipe with the proper
insertion depth (see below for
reference).
4. Push the pipe into the fitting. The
mark made on the pipe should
rest against the collar of the
fitting, ensuring a proper seal.
FITTING SIZE
INSERTION DEPTH
1/4”
0.813”
3/8”
0.875”
1/2”
0.938”
5/8”
1.125”
3/4”
1.125”
1”
1.313”
1-1/4”
2.000”
1-1/2”
2.250”
2”
2.500”
Tube Liner
SharkBite fittings ranging in sizes 3/8” to
1” come with an integral tube liner
preinstalled for use with PEX pipe.
SharkBite sizes 1-1/4” to 2” do not come
with tube liners preinstalled and are sold
separately. The tube liner must be used
when PEX piping is utilized.
Tools
Tools are available to make the
installation process easier.
 SharkBite depth & deburring tool for
1/4” to 1” CTS
 SharkBite depth & deburring tool for
1-1/4” to 2” CTS
 SharkBite disconnect clip (1 size per
tubing)
 SharkBite disconnect tongs (1 size
per tubing)
History
SharkBite was launched in the Australian
market in 1999 and in the North America
market in 2004, ushering in a new way to
do plumbing. Reliance Worldwide, an
ISO 9001 organization, is one of the
world’s largest manufacturers of
thermostatic water control valves and
has been a major world supplier of hot
water safety valves for over 50 years.
Warranty
SharkBite fittings carry a 25 year
warranty against any manufacturer’s
defect as long as the item has been
installed per installation instructions and
comply with local code. Please contact
Customer Service for more information.
IAPMO
http://pld.iapmo.org/default.asp
(Select Listee Name and enter
“Reliance Worldwide”)
For more information on SharkBite
products, contact:
Reliance Worldwide Corporation
2727 Paces Ferry Road
Building 2, Suite 1800
Atlanta, GA 30339
United States: 1-877-700-4242
Canada: 1-888-820-0120
Web: www.sharkbite.com
8/6/2014