How to Guide

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Sales & Specifications Sheet: Issue Date May 2009 • Revision Date August 2016
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SharkBite® Barb Connection
System
PEX Barb Fittings, Manifolds, Valves, Clamp or Crimp Rings and Tools
DESCRIPTION
When lower material cost is desired, the SharkBite® Barb Connection System is the best
option for connecting PEX pipe in water distribution systems.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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.
SPECIFICATION
Using the PEX plastic pipe cutters to cut the pipe to length, making sure that you have a good
square cut. Slide the correct size Sharkbite clamp or crimp ring over the pipe approximately 2"
past the end of the pipe. Push the pipe 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.