Install Instructions

Making a SharkBite

Crimp/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 crimp ring over the

tubing 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

crimp 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 crimp tool over

the crimp ring and squeeze.The jaws are inter-

changable, and include sizes for 3/8", 1/2",

5/8", 3/4" and 1" crimp rings.

Step 5. Verify that the connection is secure by using

the go/no-go gauge. The gauge slot that cor-

respondes to the crimp ring size should easily

slide onto the compressed crimp ring.

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

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