Specification

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1.5 WARRANTY
A. SharkBite Push-Fit Fittings have a 25 year limited warranty from point of sale.
B. All products must be installed in accordance with all applicable codes and in accordance with any local,
state, provincial or federal requirements.
C. The installing contractor must use construction techniques compliant with applicable codes to install the
range of products and use the product(s) within the design parameters specified in any installation
guidelines and technical notes for the applicable system. This shall include field pressure testing prior to
concealing with concrete or by other means.
D. Products must not be installed in a system that may operate at temperatures or at pressures that exceed
the printed rating on the product, packaging or installation instructions.
E. Evidence of tampering, mishandling, neglect, accidental damage, freeze damage or unauthorized
modifications or repairs that cause damage to RWC warranted products void any warranty coverage of
those particular products. It is expressly understood that failure as a result of any freezing fluids within the
pipes does not constitute a defect in material or workmanship and shall not be covered by this warranty.
F. Although RWC provides a plumbing system to facilitate a complete installation, other manufacturers tubing
and/or fittings may be installed in any given installation provided manufacturing of the tubing and/or fittings
demonstrates compliance with the applicable ASTM standards, and the product has been certified by a
recognized third-party testing agency. The RWC product in the given installation will continue to be covered
under this warranty. NOTE: RWC will be responsible only for proven defects in material or workmanship in
RWC products. Problems in products manufactured by another company should be reported to that
manufacturer.
G. For full warranty information, please see page 30.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. RWC, 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building 2, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA 30339
Telephone: [phone], Website: www.sharkbite.com
2.2 MATERIAL
A. Tubing Standard: Copper tubing shall be hard drawn Type K, L, or M and annealed Type M copper complying
with ASTM B 88.
B. Tubing Standard: Cross-linked polyethylene pipe (PEX) shall conform to ASTM F 876 or CSA
B137.5.
C. Tubing Standard: CPVC tubing shall conform to ASTM D 2846 or CSA B137.6.
D. O-ring shall be made from EPDM.
E. Grab ring shall be made from Grade 316 Stainless Steel.
F. Push-fitting: Brass fitting shall comply with ASSE 1061 and NSF/ANSI 61.
2.3 SOURCE QUALITY
A. All fittings in contact with drinking water shall be listed by a third party agency to NSF 61.