Installation Guide

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Installing SharkBite PEX Pipe in Concrete
The SharkBite PEX pipe can be submerged in concrete, but we recommend following these guidelines to
ensure a long-lasting, maintenance-free installation.
y Protect the pipe with non-metallic sleeves when
entering or exiting the concrete slab. A larger
diameter piece of SharkBite PEX also works well in
this application.
y Do not allow joints within the slab. Use a
continuous length of SharkBite PEX within the
slab and be sure to check for leaks before pouring
concrete.
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.
32"
Cross-Linking Methods
Cross-linking is a process that changes the chemical
structure of high density polyethylene used to make
PEX pipe so that the polymer chains are connected
to each other in a three-dimensional net by chemical
bonds. PEX A, B, C and D are terms used to describe
the dierent manufacturing methods used to
produce PEX pipe.
Regardless of which manufacturing method is
used, all PEX pipe meets the same standards for
commercial and residential plumbing applications.
Classication of Cross-linked Polyethylene
Typology Method Symbol
A Chemical Peroxide cross linking PEX-a
B Chemical Silane cross linking PEX-b
C Physical Radiation cross linking (beta) PEX-c
D Chemical Azocomponets cross linking PEX-d
Technical Data for SharkBite PEX
SharkBite PEX Pipe Marking. All SharkBite PEX Pipe is marked with:
Pipe Size & Identification
1/2" SDR9 PEX5006 160PSI@73F - 100PSI@180F
Pipe Length
0025 
Optional For Oxygen Barrier Pipe Only
02 BARRIER
Manufacturing Location & Date
C1 WG 6.12.14=16:00
Manufacturer
CASH ACME
Code Evaluation
CSA B137.5 ANSI/AWWA C904 ASTM F876/877 (ASTM F1807, ASTM F2098, ASSE1061)