SharkBite ® PEX Installation Guide sharkbite.
Table of Contents Introduction 2 SharkBite® Features and Benefits 2 Push-to-Connect Fittings Barb Fittings Valves PEX Pipe PEX Tools Types of Plumbing Systems 3 Trunk and Branch Systems Manifold Systems Combination Systems Home-Run Systems Making a SharkBite Connection 4 Connection with SharkBite PEX Making a SharkBite Clamp/Barb Connection 5 Connection with Clamp System Calibration of Clamp Tool Removing a Clamp Making a SharkBite Crimp/Barb Connection 7 SharkBite PEX Pipe Guidelines 8 In
The SharkBite Connection System Introduction ® The purpose of this guide is to familiarize plumbing professionals with the SharkBite connection system and the recommended method of installing SharkBite PEX pipe. SharkBite PEX can be used with other SharkBite products: push-to-connect fittings, barbed fittings, manifolds and valves. SharkBite PEX is an excellent pipe product for plumbing, radiant and hydronic systems, offering many more advantages than rigid pipe.
Plumbing Systems The SharkBite® connection system offers the only total rough-in solution, including a full line of valves, pushto-connect fittings, PEX pipe and traditional PEX components and tools. The SharkBite system offers three options for a PEX pipe installation – Trunk & Branch, Manifold or a Combination system – as described in the diagrams below.
Making a SharkBite Connection ® The combination of SharkBite push-to-connect fittings and PEX pipe offers the fastest, easiest installation from meter to fixture. Step 1 Use pipe cutters to cut the pipe between the pointed ends of the repeating 1 inch SharkBite imprint pattern. The pattern provides a visual aid to determine if the pipe has been inserted all the way into the fitting. Ensure the pipe is cut square to allow it to be inserted all the way into the fitting.
Making a SharkBite Clamp/Barb Connection ® The use of traditional PEX components (manifolds, barbed fittings, clamp or crimp rings, etc.) offers the total lowest material cost. Step 1 Use pipe cutters to make a square cut of the pipe to length. A rough or uneven cut can result in a weakened joint. Step 2 Slide the appropriate clamp ring size over the pipe to about 2 inches from the end of the pipe. Step 3 Push the pipe onto the barbed fitting until it touches the fitting shoulder.
Calibration of the SharkBite Clamp Tool Check Calibration of the Clamp Tool Always check the clamp tool with the calibration gauge before you begin installations and after performing the last crimp. Step 1 Step 2 Close the clamp tool handles to the stop point and insert gauge into jaw gap. Gauge must stop at the NOGO line in order to make proper connections. Calibrating the Clamp Tool If the gauge goes into the jaws beyond the GO portion, the clamp tool should be recalibrated using the following steps.
Making a SharkBite Crimp/Barb Connection ® The use of traditional PEX components (manifolds, barbed fittings, clamp or crimp rings, etc.) offers the total lowest material cost. Step 1 Use pipe cutters to make a square cut of the pipe to length. A rough or uneven cut can result in a weakened joint. Step 2 Slide the appropriate clamp ring size over the pipe to about 2 inches from the end of the pipe. Step 3 Push the pipe onto the barbed fitting until it touches the fitting shoulder.
SharkBite PEX Pipe Guidelines For potable water and hydronic distribution What to do: y Do install SharkBite PEX pipe to the appropriate y Do protect SharkBite PEX pipe from damage, both y y Do use SharkBite pipe liner with SharkBite fittings y y y y plumbing code. Do use SharkBite PEX pipe for hot and cold water distribution only. Do keep hot and cold lines separate. Do use only fittings and accessories that have been tested and approved for the SharkBite PEX connection system.
Proper Support of SharkBite PEX Pipe ® SharkBite PEX must be properly supported to protect against excessive strain. For both vertical and horizontal applications we recommend the pipe be supported every 32 inches between supports, leaving a little slack (1/8-1/4 inch) in the pipe to allow for normal expansion and contraction. Always use approved PEX supports, and never use a support that has sharp edges. Typical approved PEX support.
Technical Data for SharkBite PEX Certifications Pressure Loss Data The SharkBite PEX pipe is design certified to ASTM F-876, F-877, CSA B137.5 standards and is listed to the NSF/ANSI 14 and CSA B137.5 standards for use in potable water systems. Flow Rate GPM Pressure Loss psi/100 ft of pipe 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 0.2 0.427 0.099 0.019 0.006 0.3 0.880 0.204 0.039 0.012 0.4 1.470 0.341 0.065 0.019 0.5 2.189 0.508 0.097 0.029 0.6 3.032 0.703 0.135 0.040 0.7 3.993 0.926 0.177 0.
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