Install Instructions

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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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Disconnecting a Joint
Disconnection of the joint can only occur by using either the SharkBite
®
disassembly
clip or the SharkBite
®
disconnecting fork tool. By applying pressure to the release collar
with the clip or the fork tool, the grab ring teeth are splayed. This action releases the tube,
allowing it to be removed from the fitting.
1. Place the SharkBite
®
disassembly clip around the tube with the non-branded face
against the release collar. If using the SharkBite fork tool, place the forks around
the fitting assembly. The fork end with the SharkBite brand logo should be
positioned around the tube and the other end around the neck of the fitting.
2. Push the clip against the release collar and pull the tube with a twisting action to
release the tube. If using the SharkBite
®
fork tool, squeeze the tool with one
hand and pull the tube with a twisting action to release the tube.
3. Check the fitting and tube end for damage. The fitting should be free of damage
and foreign objects. The tubing should be free of damage and marks on the
outside diameter. If the tubing is damaged or marked, then cut and use a new
section of tubing.
Proprosition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Notice to Installer/Contractor:
California law requires this notice be provided
to the consumer/end user of this product.
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PEX Tube Support Liner Removal
The tube liner is not necessary with CPVC or Copper tubing, and may be removed based
on preference or local codes.The tube liner can be easily removed by pulling it past the
o-ring, then with the aid of the SharkBite
®
disassembly clip or fork tool (both sold separately),
the Tube Support Liner can drop out of the fitting as it can move freely past the grab ring.
Needle nosed pliers may be used to pull the Tube Support Liner out.
Gently work the Tube Support Liner past the o-ring
Stop once the Tube Support Liner has been pulled past the o-ring, the Tube Support Liner
cannot be pulled out any further due to the grab ring.
Put the disassembly tongs (or clip) in place and squeeze them together. This will cause
the grab ring teeth to spread.