Submittal Sheet

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DESCRIPTION
The SharkBite
®
Water Heater Installation Kit is designed to simplify water
heater installation.
The kit features special push-fit fittings that allow the user to connect water
distribution pipe in seconds with relative ease.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Instant push-fi t connection for increased ease-of-use:
No soldering, clamps, unions, or glue required.
Fittings certifi ed to 200 PSI and 200°F (93°C):
Proven durability and quality.
Fits copper tubing, and CTS CPVC and PEX:
Connects all three types in any combination.
Integral tube liner for PEX installations:
Integrated design means no loose components, ensures secure, reliable connection.
Design certifi ed and agency listed:
Inspector friendly, peace of mind!
Compact, robust DZR brass body:
Foundation of a strong, corrosion resistant, durable fi tting.
Design certifi ed to ANSI/NSF-61 and ASSE 1061 product standard
for use in potable water and hydronic heating water distribution:
Quality engineered and manufactured.
Approved to be used underground and behind walls without access panels.
Designed for hydronic heating as well as potable water distribution.
SharkBite
®
Water Heater Installation Kit
Specifications: HA001 • Issue Date April 2008
A Division of the Reliance Worldwide Corporation
Cash Acme • 2400 7th Avenue SW • Cullman, AL 35055-0278 • 1-877-700-4242 • Fax: [phone] • www.cashacme.com
SPECIFICATION
The pipe shall be inserted into the SharkBite
®
push-fit fitting in the first stage
through a release collar and then through a stainless steel grab ring. The grab ring
has teeth that open out and grip onto the pipe. At the second stage the pipe shall
be pushed through an O-ring protector which aligns the pipe. A specially formu-
lated EPDM O-ring shall be compressed between the wall of the fitting and the tube
before the end of the pipe reaches the tube stop. Only when the pipe has passed
through the O-ring and reached the tube stop shall a secure joint be created. The kit
shall be a SharkBite
®
Water Heater Installation Kit.