Instructions / Assembly

3
Connecting a SharkBite
®
Joint
Preparation
The following instructions must be followed to assemble the SharkBite
®
Connection System.
Select the correct size tting and tubing for
the job. Check that ttings and tubing are
clean, in good condition and are free from
damage and foreign objects. Cut the tube so
that the ends are square. Ensure that there are
no burrs or damage to the cut end. Wherever
possible proper tube cutting tools such as
rotary tube cutters (copper tubing) or tube
shears (for plastic tubing) should be used.
Once the tubing end is cut square and clean,
use the SharkBite
®
Depth Deburr Gage (sold
separately) and a permanent marker to mark
the insert depth on the outside of the tubing.
This mark is used to ensure that the joint is
assembled correctly. To assemble correctly,
the tubing needs to be pushed into the tting
until it meets the tube stop. Follow these three
steps to insert the tubing into the tting.
1. Insert the tube through the release collar
to rest against the grab ring.
2. Push the tube rmly with a slight twisting
action until it reaches the tube stop.
3. To ensure that the tube is correctly inserted,
check that the depth mark is within 0.005 in
(0.13 mm) of the end of the release collar.
Insert depth
scribe mark
0.05 in (1.3 mm)