Install Instructions

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Features and Benets of SharkBite PEX tubing
Flexible:
 •Easytoinstallandservice.
Quieter:
 •Minimizesnoisecausedbywaterhammer.
Resists corrosion and scale buildup:
 •Improvestheperformanceoftheplumbingsystem.
Fewer ttings required:
 •Reducestotalinstallationcost.
Fewer joints:
 •Reducesthechancesofcallbacks.
Pressure test immediately:
•Nowaitingforgluetodryorjointstocool.
Features and Benets of SharkBite Push-Fittings
Instant push-t connection for increased ease-of-use:
 •Nosoldering,clamps,unionsorgluerequired.
Fittings certied to 200 PSI and 200˚F (93˚C):
 •Provendurabilityandquality.
Fits copper tubing, CTS CPVC and PEX:
 •Connectsallthreetypesinanycombination.
Integral tube liner for PEX installations:
 •Integrateddesignmeansnoloosecomponents,
ensuressecure,reliableconnection.
Design certied and agency listed:
 •Inspectorfriendly,peaceofmind!
Compact, robust DZR brass body:
 •Foundationofastrong,corrosionresistant,
durabletting.
Design certied to ANSI/NSF-61 and ASSE 1061 product standard
for use in potable water and hydronic heating water distribution:
•Qualityengineeredandmanufactured.
Approved to be used underground and behind walls without access
panels. Designed for radiant and hydronic heating as well as potable
water distribution.
Features and Benets of SharkBite Barb Fittings
Broad line of ttings and manifolds:
 •Atypicalbarbsystemoffersthelowestmaterialcost.
FeaturesandBenetsofSharkBiteValves
Line includes ball, regulator, and thermostatic mixing valves:
 •Push-t(integral&uniontype)orbarbconnectors.
Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to familiarize plumbing professionals with the SharkBite
®
Connection System,
and the recommended method of installing SharkBite PEX tubing. SharkBite PEX tubing can be used with
SharkBite push-ttings, SharkBite barbed ttings, SharkBite manifolds, and SharkBite valves.
SharkBite PEX is an excellent tubing product for plumbing, radiant and hydronic systems, offering many advantages
over traditional rigid pipe. The combination of SharkBite push-t ttings, manifolds, valves and PEX tubing is the
FASTEST way to plumb any residential or commercial project. If COST of MATERIAL takes priority, SharkBite barb
ttings may be used with clamp or crimp rings. In addition, a variety of valves and manifolds with SharkBite barb
connectors are included in the SharkBite Connection System line, making it the only Total Rough-In Solution
TM
.
FeaturesandBenetsofSharkBitePEXTools
Clamp Ring Tool (one clamping tool for all size clamp rings):
 •Reducedequipmentcostandsavesinstallationtime.
 •Onehandoperation(
leavesahandfreetopositiontheclampring).
Crimp Ring System (Heavy-duty components with adjustment tools and case):
 •Includes5interchangablejawsandgo/no-gogauge.