Installation Guide

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Making a SharkBite
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Expansion Connection
Only expansion ttings listed to ASTM F1960 are approved for use on PEX-A pipe.
Use pipe cutters to make a square cut of the pipe to length. A rough
or uneven cut can result in a weakened joint.
Step 1
Slide your expansion ring over the PEX tubing until it overhangs the
end of the tubing by no more than 1/8 inch or until the stop on the
ring (if present) touches the tubing.
Step 2
Using an approved manual or cordless expansion tool, insert the
tool into the PEX pipe and expand the pipe. Note that each pipe size
requires a specic expander head, so ensure that it is the correct size
before beginning. The number of expansions will be dictated by the
tubing size (6 expansions for 1/2 in., 8 expansions for 3/4 in. and 5
expansions for 1 in.). It is important to make sure the expander head
rotates aer each expansion to prevent ridges on the inside of the
tubing.
Step 3
Once the tubing is expanded, insert the tting until it hits the
shoulder and allow the PEX to contract around the tting until
secure. Aer several seconds, the tubing will secure around the tting
and your connection is made and ready for use.
Step 4
Making a SharkBite
Crimp/Barb Connection
Crimp/barb ttings listed to ASTM F1807 approved for PEX-A, PEX-B and PEX-C pipe.
Use pipe cutters to make a square cut of the pipe to length. A rough
or uneven cut can result in a weakened joint.
Step 1
Slide the appropriate clamp ring size over the pipe to about
2 inches from the end of the pipe.
Step 2
Push the pipe onto the barbed tting until it touches the tting
shoulder. Position the clamp ring 1/8 to 1/4 inch from the end of the
pipe. This distance ensures that the clamp ring is positioned directly
over the barbs on the tting.
Step 3
Position the open jaws of the crimp tool over the crimp ring and
squeeze. The jaws are interchangeable and include sizes for 3/8-,
1/2-, 5/8-, 3/4- and 1-in. crimp rings.
Step 4
Verify that the connection is secure by using the go/no-go gauge. The
gauge slot that corresponds to the crimp ring size should easily slide
onto the compressed crimp ring.
Step 5