Install Instructions

Once the disassembly tongs are squeezed and the grab ring teeth are spread, the Tube

Support Liner can be easily removed.

Connecting a SharkBite

Joint

The following instructions must be followed to assemble the SharkBite

Connection System.

Preparation

Select the correct size fitting and tubing for the job. Check that fittings and tubing are

clean, in good condition and are free from damage and foreign objects.

Cut the tube so that the ends are square. Ensure that there are no burrs or damage to the

cut end. Wherever possible proper tube cutting tools such as rotary tube cutters (copper

tubing) or tube shears (for plastic tubing) should be used.

Once the tubing end is cut square and clean, use the SharkBite

Depth Gauge (sold

separately) and a scribe to mark the insert depth on the outside of the tubing. This mark is

used to ensure that the joint is assembled correctly. To assemble correctly, the tubing

needs to be pushed into the fitting until it meets the tube stop.

Follow these three steps to insert the tubing into the fitting.

1. Insert the tube through the release collar to rest against the grab ring.

2. Push the tube firmly with a slight twisting action until it reaches the tube stop.

3. To ensure that the tube is correctly inserted, check that the depth mark is within

0.005 in (0.13 mm) of the end of the release collar.

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