Installation Instructions SharkBite® Connection System The SharkBite® System The SharkBite® connection system uses an advanced push-fit design that works in two stages. When the tube is inserted into the fitting it passes 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 tube. At the second stage the tube is pushed through an o-ring protector which aligns the tube.
Support Liner can be easily removed. Connecting a SharkBite® Joint Connecting a SharkBite® Joint The following instructions must be followed to assemble the SharkBite® Connection System. The following instructions must be followed to assemble the SharkBite® Connection System. Preparation Preparation Select the correct size fitting and tubing for the job. Check that fittings and tubing are Select the correct size fitting and tubing for the job.
Disconnecting a Joint Disconnection of the joint can only occur by using either the SharkBite® disassembly clip or the SharkBite® disconnecting fork tool. By applying pressure to the release collar with the clip or the fork tool, the grab ring teeth are splayed. This action releases the tube, allowing it to be removed from the fitting. 1. Place the SharkBite® disassembly clip around the tube with the non-branded face against the release collar.
PEX Tube Support Liner Removal The tube liner is not necessary with CPVC or Copper tubing, and may be removed based on preference or local codes.The tube liner can be easily removed by pulling it past the o-ring, then with the aid of the SharkBite® disassembly clip or fork tool (both sold separately), the Tube Support Liner can drop out of the fitting as it can move freely past the grab ring. Needle nosed pliers may be Removal used to pull the Tube Support Liner out.
Stop once the Tube Support Liner has been pulled past the o-ring, the Tube Support Liner cannot be pulled out any further due to the grab ring. Disconnecting a Joint Disconnection of the joint can only occur by using either the SharkBite® disassembly clip or the SharkBite® disconnecting fork tool. By applying pressure to the release collar with the clip or the fork tool, the grab ring teeth are splayed. This action releases the tube, allowing it to be removed from the fitting. 1.
Limited warranty - SharkBite® Connection system A. Cash Acme, the Company, warrants the following products - SharkBite® PEX Tubing, SharkBite® Push-Fit Fittings, SharkBite® Brass PEX Barbed Fittings, SharkBite® Copper PEX Manifolds and other SharkBite® Accessories - to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the time periods shown below and when used and installed in accordance with the requirements set forth below. 1.
E. Evidence of tampering, mishandling, neglect, accidental damage, freeze damage or unauthorized repairs that cause damage to Cash Acmes SharkBite® warranted products void any warranty coverage of those particular products. The terms of this warranty specifically exclude all field connections. Cash Acme, in its sole discretion, can decide whether the warranty will be honored or is void. F.
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