Installation Guide

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Clamp/barb ttings listed to ASTM F2159 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 clamp tool over the raised tabs of the
clamp ring and squeeze.
One clamp tool ts all size clamp rings. It can be operated with one
hand, leaving the other hand free to hold the clamp ring in position.
The tool cannot be removed until the clamp ring is fully compressed.
A properly calibrated clamp tool eliminates the need to check each
tting ring with a go/no-go gauge.
Step 4
Verify the connection is secure by visually checking the
clamp tab.
Step 5
Making a SharkBite
®
Clamp/Barb Connection
Making a SharkBite
EvoPEX
®
Connection
EvoPEX ttings listed to ASSE 1061 approved for PEX-A, PEX-B and PEX-C pipe.
Cut the desired length of pipe.
y Make a square cut, perpendicular to length of tubing.
y Cut SharkBite PEX pipe using a quality PEX cutter with a sharp
blade.
Step 1
Examine the EvoPEX tting and SharkBite PEX tubing.
y Ensure that both are free of debris and damage in preparation for
making a connection.
Step 2
Push the pipe into the tting rmly.
y A twisting action reduces insertion force.
y Avoid inserting pipe at an angle.
Step 3
Verify that the pipe is pushed into the tting fully and engaged
properly.
y Check that the green indicator ring is fully visible.
Step 4