Specification

Sales & Specifications Sheet: Issue Date May 2009 • Revision Date April 2020
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SharkBite® Poly Barb Fittings
DESCRIPTION
SharkBite® poly barb fittings are for use in residential or commercial applications.
Applications:
• Hot and cold potable water systems
• Radiant Heating (glycol up to 100% mix)
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Broad line of fittings and manifolds:
A typical barb system offers the lowest material cost.
Secure connection
Tabs hold ring in correct position to ensure a good seal.
CLAMP ring connections (see Installation Guide for details):
The time saving clamp rings and tool offer reduced equipment cost, one tool clamps
all sizes and the necessity to check each fitting ring with a go / no-go gauge is
eliminated.
CRIMP ring connections (see Installation Guide for details):
Copper crimp rings and the heavy-duty tool with interchangeable jaws, does not
require calibration and allows each joint to be checked with a go / no-go gauge.
SPECIFICATION
Using the PEX plastic pipe cutters to cut the pipe to length, making sure that you have a good
square cut. Slide the correct size SharkBite clamp or crimp ring over the pipe approximately 2"
past the end of the pipe. Push the pipe onto the SharkBite barbed fitting until it touches the
fitting shoulder. Position the clamp or crimp ring 1/8"-1/4" from the end of the tube. When
making clamp connections, position the open jaws of the clamp tool over the raised tabs of the
clamp ring and squeeze. Verify the connection is secure by visually checking the clamp tab.
Make crimp connections by placing the jaws of the crimp tool over the copper crimp ring and
squeezing until the jaws close completely. Verify that the connection is secure using the go /
no-go gauge.
SPECIFICATION DATA
Materials:
Poly Barb fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acudel
Performance:
Maximum pressure ..................... 200 psi
Maximum temperature ................ 160°F (71°C)
Service Potable water
CERTIFICATIONS
The SharkBite barb fittings and crimp rings meet ASTM F877 requirements. Poly barb meets
ASTM F2159 and ANSI/NSF61, copper crimp rings meet ASTM F1807, and clamp rings meet
ASTM F2098 requirements. All SharkBite®
PEX Pipe system components are listed to the
NSF/ANSI 14 Standard.