Specification

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Sales & Specifications Sheet: Issue Date March 2008 • Last Revision June 2015
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A Division of Reliance Worldwide Corporation
SharkBite
®
Temperature &
Pressure Gauges
DESCRIPTION
The SharkBite® Temperature and Pressure Gauges are used to measure water conditions in
domestic potable water and radiant heating systems.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS !
Instant push-fit connection for increased ease-of use:
No soldering, clamps, unions, or glue required.
Gauges can be installed as a reusable or permanent device.
SharkBite push-to-connect fitting fits copper tubing, and CTS, CPVC, PEX and PE-RT:
Connects all three types in any combination.
SharkBite push-fit fitting is design certified to ASSE 1061/NSF 61 product standard for use in
potable water and hydronic heating water distribution:
Quality engineered and manufactured.
SharkBite push-fit fitting contains integral tube liner for PEX installations:
Integrated design means no loose components, ensures
secure, reliable connection.
SPECIFICATION
The SharkBite Temperature and Pressure Gauges are designed for use with SharkBite® Push-
To-Connect (PTC) fittings. The tube assembly shall be inserted into the 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 tube. At the second stage the tube shall be pushed through an
O-ring protector which aligns the pipe. A specifically formulated EPDM O-ring shall be
compressed between the wall of the fitting and the tube before the end of the pipe reaches the
pipe stop. Only when the pipe has passed through the O-ring and reached the pipe stop shall a
secure joint be created. The gauge shall be a SharkBite
Gauge.
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION
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