Installation Guide

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Table of Contents The SharkBite
®
PEX-A Connection System
Introduction
Features & Benets
The purpose of this guide is to familiarize plumbing professionals with the SharkBite PEX-A pipe and
expansion tting connection system and the recommended method of installation.
SharkBite PEX-A pipe and expansion ttings are an excellent system for plumbing jobs, oering many
more advantages than rigid pipe. This system has superior exibility, eliminates missed connections and is
compatible with expansion, crimp and push-to-connect ttings.
Expansion Fittings
No missed connections
y Expansion ring and pipe must be expanded to
make a connection.
Pipe compatibility
y Expansion ttings must be used with PEX-A pipe
and expansion rings.
Materials
y Fittings available in polymer and lead-free DZR
material.
Expansion Tool
Approved tools
y Only use approved expansion tools when making
an expansion joint.
PEX-A Pipe
Superior flexibility
y Easy to install and service.
Quieter
y Minimizes noise caused by water hammer.
Resists corrosion and scale buildup
y Improves the performance of the plumbing
system.
Fewer fittings required
y Reduces total installation cost.
Fewer joints
y Reduces the chance of callbacks.
Pressure test immediately
y No waiting for glue to dry or joints to cool.
SharkBite
®
Introduction
Features & Benets
Expansion Fittings
Expansion Tool
PEX-A Pipe
Making a SharkBite Expansion Connection
Making a SharkBite Crimp/Barb Connection
Making a SharkBite Clamp/Barb Connection
Making a SharkBite EvoPEX
®
Connection
Making a SharkBite Connection
SharkBite PEX-A Pipe Guidelines
Installation Tips
Proper Support
Concrete Installation
Cross-linking Methods
Technical Data
SharkBite PEX Pipe Marking
Certications
Maximum Working Pressure
Thermal Expansion
Pipe Dimensions, Bend Radius and Fluid Capacity
Pressure Loss Data
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