Install Instructions

Making a SharkBite

Clamp/Barb Connection

Step 1. Use plastic tubing cutters to cut the tubing

to length, making sure that you have a good

square cut. A rough or uneven cut will result

in a weakened joint.

Step 2. Slide the correct size clamp ring over the

tube and approximately 2" past the end

of the tubing.

Step 3. Push the tubing onto the barbed fitting until

it touches the fitting shoulder. Position the

clamp ring 1/8"-1/4" from the end of the tube.

This distance ensures that the clamp ring is

positioned directly over the barbs on the fitting.

Step 4. Position the open jaws of the clamp tool over

the raised tabs of the clamp ring and squeeze.

One clamp tool fits all size clamp rings. It can be

operated with one hand, leaving the other hand free

to hold the clamp ring in position. The tool cannot be

removed until the clamp ring is fully compressed.

A properly calibrated clamp tool eliminates the necessity

to check each fitting ring with a go/no-go gauge.

Step 5. Verify the connection is secure by

visually checking the clamp tab.

The use of traditional PEX components (manifolds, barbed fittings, clamp

or crimp rings, etc.) offers the total lowest material cost.