Install Instructions

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The purpose of this guide is to familiarize plumbing professionals with the
SharkBite
®
Connection System, and the recommended method of installing
the SharkBite
®
EvoPEX
™
system, SharkBite Universal brass push-to-connect
fittings, and SharkBite PEX Pipe.
SharkBite EvoPEX fittings and SharkBite Universal brass fittings are for use
in hot and cold domestic water, and radiant heating/cooling systems. The
SharkBite EvoPEX push-to-connect fittings are for use with only PEX Pipe
and has a 25 year system warranty when installed with SharkBite PEX Pipe.
SharkBite EvoPEX system is rated to 80 PSI @ 200˚F (93˚C), 100 PSI @
180˚F (82˚C), and 160 PSI @ 73.4˚F (23˚C). SharkBite Universal fittings are
rated to 200˚F (93˚C) max and 200 PSI max.
FEATURES & BENEFITS OF
SHARKBITE
®
EVOPEX
™
FITTINGS
• Instant push-to-connect connection
for increased ease-of-use–No
soldering, clamps, unions or glue
required. Permanent connection.
• Visual indicator to confirm successful
connection
• PEX Only
• ID pipe seal
• No tools required
• Pressure test system immediately
• Made in the USA
• Patent pending
FEATURES & BENEFITS OF
SHARKBITE
®
UNIVERSAL FITTINGS
• Instant push-to-connect connection
for increased ease-of-use–No soldering,
clamps, unions or glue required. Removable
fitting with demount clip or tongs.
• Universal transition fitting for copper,
CPVC, PE-RT, HDPE SDR-9, and PEX Pipe
• No tools required
• Made in Australia and in the USA
• Integral pipe liner for PEX installations–
Integrated design means no loose
components, ensures secure, reliable
connection
• Compact, robust DZR brass body–
Foundation of a strong, corrosion resistant,
durable fitting
• Patented Technology
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
CERTIFICATIONS
• SharkBite EvoPEX and SharkBite Universal
push-to-connect fittings, size 1/2", 3/4",
and 1" are:
• Largest push-to-connect fitting brand listed
with CSA
• Certified to ASSE 1061, ASTM F877* and CSA
B125.3 standards
• Listed to ASSE 1061, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI
372, ASTM F877* by IAPMO
• Tested to CAN/ULC S102.2
• UPC, IPC, NSPC, and NPC of Canada compliant
• SharkBite Universal brass fittings are certified
for underground applications. All SharkBite
Universal fittings with brass bodies (Universal
and EvoPEX) must have an impervious barrier
between the fitting and the surrounding soil.
Self-fusing, formaldehyde and chloride-free,
fully cured silicone tape with a minimum
thickness of 0.020" should be used for this
purpose. Failure to adequately wrap SharkBite
Universal Fittings will void warranty.
• SharkBite EP EvoPEX fittings are certified for
underground applications without a wrapping
material and have a 10 year warranty when
buried.
• Approved for behind the wall installations
without access panels. Designed for potable
water distribution, as well as non-potable
water applications such as radiant and
hydronic heating.
*EvoPEX Only