Installation Guide

3
DISCONNECTING A JOINT
Disconnection of the joint can only occur by using either the SharkBite
®
disconnect clip or the
SharkBite
®
disconnect tongs. By applying pressure to the release collar with the clip or the
disconnect tongs, the grab ring teeth are splayed. This action releases the tube, allowing it to be
removed from the tting.
1. Place the SharkBite
®
disconnect clip around
the tube with the non-branded face against
the release collar. If using the SharkBite
®
disconnect tongs, place the teeth around
the tting assembly. The fork end with the
SharkBite
®
brand logo should be positioned
around the tube and the other end around
the neck of the tting.
2. Push the clip against the release collar and
pull the tube with a twisting action to release
the tube. If using the SharkBite
®
disconnect
tongs, squeeze the tool with one hand and
pull the tube with a twisting action to release
the tube.
3. Check the tting and tube end for damage.
The tting and tubing should be free of
damage, foreign objects and marks on the
outside diameter. If the tubing is damaged
or marked, then cut and use a new section
of tubing.