Installation Guide

6
Threaded Connectors
Teon tape should be used with threaded
SharkBite connectors to make a proper
seal.
Galvanized Tubing
SharkBite Max ttings should not be
installed (threaded or push-to-connect)
on galvanized tubing.
SharkBite Soldering
When soldering is required near a
SharkBite Max connection, make all solder
joints rst and then make the SharkBite
connections. Flame can cause the pipe to
reach high temperatures and should not
be used close to a SharkBite Max tting.
SharkBite Fitting Reuse
SharkBite Max ttings are intended to
be a permanent connection and are not
designed for repeated connection and
disconnection aer the initial install. If
a tting is installed incorrectly it can be
removed given that proper care is taken, as
detailed in the following steps.
1. SharkBite disconnect tongs or
SharkBite disconnect clips must be
used when removing the ttings.
2. The tting must be inspected by the
installer and be free of damage and
debris.
3. The initial pipe and the new pipe must
be clean and free from scratches and
burrs.
4. The insertion depth must be marked
on the pipe.
5. The connection must be pressure
tested and inspected by the installer to
verify that there are no leaks.
Working Pressure and
Temperature
SharkBite Max ttings have a maximum
temperature of 200°F and maximum
pressure of 250 psi when used on copper
pipe. When used on PVC, CPVC, PEX,
PE-RT or HDPE refer to the maximum
pressure temperature rating of the pipe.