Specification

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Sales & Specifications Sheet: Issue Date January 2008 • Last Revision June 2015
www.sharkbite.com · 2727 Paces Ferry Road · Building 2 · Suite 1800 · Atlanta · Georgia 30339 · USA
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A Division of Reliance Worldwide Corporation
SharkBite
®
Water Hammer Arrestor
DESCRIPTION
The SharkBite® Water Hammer Arrestors are engineered devices that provide a maintenance
free continuous protection system against detrimental destructive forces generated by the
immediate cessation of water flowing in the water distribution system. The SharkBite Water
Hammer Arrestor is engineered to expressly be used with SharkBite.
The SharkBite Water
Hammer Arrestor can be installed horizontally and vertical and can be connected in seconds to
copper tubing, and CTS CPVC, PEX and PE-RT.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Instant push-to-connect connections for increased ease-of-use:
No soldering, clamps, unions, or glue required.
Designed for vertical and horizontal installation:
Flexible installation options in new or existing plumbing systems.
Listed by ASSE:
Inspector friendly, peace of mind.
Water tight joint:
Seal that is permanently water tight.
SPECIFICATION
Performance:
Maximum pressure ......................................... 200 psi
Maximum temperature .................................. 200°F (93°C) (water)
Service .......................................................... Water
Hammer Arrestor Materials:
Barrel ............................................................. Type "K" hard drawn copper
Piston ............................................................ Brass
Cap ................................................................. Brass
O-rings ........................................................... EPDM
SharkBite Materials:
Body .............................................................. DZR Lead Free Brass
O-ring ............................................................ EPDM
Grab ring ....................................................... Stainless steel
Tube support liner .......................................... Polysulfone
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