Specification

Description
When lower material cost is desired, the SharkBite
®
barb connection system is the best option
for connecting PEX tubing in water distribution systems.
features anD benefits
SharkBite
®
Barb Connection System
Specifications: HB001 • Issue Date May 2009
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
typical installation*
Broad line of fittings, manifolds, regulator, thermostatic and ball valves:
A typical barb system offers the lowest material cost
CLAMP ring connections (see Installation Guide for details):
The time saving clamp rings and tool offer reduced equipment cost, one tool clamps all
sizes and the necessity to check each fitting ring with a go/no-go gauge is eliminated
CRIMP ring connections (see Installation Guide for details):
Copper crimp rings and the heavy duty tool with interchangeable jaws does not require
calibration and allows each joint to be checked with a go/no-go gauge
Make a square cut.
PEX Barb Fittings, Manifolds, Valves, Clamp or Crimp Rings and Tools
Materials:
Barb fittings .....................DZR Brass
Clamp rings .....................Stainless Steel
Crimp rings .....................Copper
specification Data
certifications
The SharkBite
®
barb ttings and crimp rings meet ASTM F1807 requirements. The SharkBite
®
barb tting clamp rings meet ASTM F2098 requirements. All SharkBite
®
PEX system
components are listed to the NSF 14 Standard by NSF
®
International.
Using the PEX plastic tubing cutters to cut the tubing to length, making sure that you have a good
square cut. Slide the correct size Sharkbite
®
clamp or crimp ring over the tube approximately 2"
past the end of the tubing. Push the tubing onto the Sharkbite
®
barbed fitting until it touches the
fitting shoulder. Position the clamp or crimp ring 1/8"-1/4" from the end of the tube. When making
clamp connections, position the open jaws of the Clamp Tool over the raised tabs of the Clamp
ring and squeeze. Verify the connection is secure by visually checking the clamp tab. Make Crimp
connections by placing the jaws of the Crimp Tool over the copper crimp ring and squeezing until
the jaws close completely. Verify that the connection is secure using the go/no-go gauge.
Slide clamp or crimp ring over tube. Push the PEX tubing onto the fitting
against the fitting shoulder.
Position Clamp Tool jaws over
raised tab of clamp ring and
squeeze.
Verify connection is secure. Use
go/no-go gauge on crimp rings.
Position Crimp Tool jaws over
crimp ring and squeeze.
*Refer to the PEX Installation Guide for detailed information.
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