Installation Guide

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PREPARATION
The following instructions must be followed to assemble the SharkBite Connection System.
Select the correct size fitting and pipe for the job.
Check that fittings and pipe are clean, in good
condition and are free from damage and foreign
objects. Cut the pipe so that the ends are square.
Ensure that there are no burrs or damage to the cut
end. Wherever possible proper pipe cutting tools such
as rotary pipe cutters (copper tubing) or pipe shears
(for plastic pipe) should be used.
Once the pipe end is cut square and clean,
use the SharkBite Depth Deburr Gauge (sold
separately) and a permanent marker to mark
the insert depth on the outside of the pipe.
This mark is used to ensure that the joint is
assembled correctly. To assemble correctly, the
pipe needs to be pushed into the fitting until it
meets the tube stop. Follow these three steps
to insert the pipe into the fitting.
1. Insert the pipe through the release collar
to rest against the grab ring.
2. Push the pipe firmly with a slight twisting
action until it reaches the tube stop.
3. To ensure that the pipe is correctly
inserted, check that the depth mark is
within 0.005 in (0.13 mm) of the end of
the release collar
CONNECTING
A SHARKBITE JOINT