Installation Guide

3
Introduction
Features and Benets of Sharkbite
®
PEX Tubing
Features and Benets of
Sharkbite
®
Push-Fittings
Features and Benets of
Sharkbite
®
Barb Fittings
Features and Benets of
Sharkbite
®
Valves
Features and Benets of
Sharkbite
®
PEX Tools
The purpose of this guide is to familiarize plumbing professionals with the SharkBite
®
Connection System, and the recommended
method of installing SharkBite
®
PEX tubing. SharkBite
®
PEX tubing can be used with SharkBite
®
push-ttings, SharkBite
®
barbed
ttings, SharkBite
®
manifolds, and SharkBite
®
valves.
SharkBite
®
PEX is an excellent tubing product for plumbing, radiant and hydronic systems, offering many advantages over
traditional rigid pipe. The combination of SharkBite
®
push-t ttings, manifolds, valves and PEX tubing is the FASTEST way to
plumb any residential or commercial project. If COST of MATERIAL takes priority, SharkBite
®
barb ttings may be used with
clamp or crimp rings. In addition, a variety of valves and manifolds with SharkBite barb connectors are included in the SharkBite
®
Connection System line, making it the only Total Rough-In Solution
™
.
Flexible:
• Easy to install and service.
Quieter:
• Minimizes noise caused by water hammer.
Resists corrosion and scale buildup:
• Improves the performance of the plumbing system.
Fewer ttings required:
• Reduces total installation cost.
Fewer joints:
• Reduces the chances of call backs.
Pressure test immediately:
•No waiting for glue to dry or joints to cool.
Instant push-t connection for increased ease-of-use:
• No soldering, clamps, unions or glue required.
Fittings certied to 200 PSI and 200˚F (93˚C):
• Proven durability and quality.
Fits copper tubing, CTS CPVC and PEX:
• Connects all three types in any combination.
Integral tube liner for PEX installations:
• Integrated design means no loose components,
ensures secure, reliable connection.
Design certied and agency listed:
• Inspector friendly, peace of mind!
Compact, robust DZR brass body:
• Foundation of a strong, corrosion resistant,
durable tting.
Design certied to ANSI/NSF-61 and ASSE 1061
product standard for use in potable water and hydronic
heating water distribution:
• Quality engineered and manufactured.
Approved to be used underground and behind walls
without access panels. Designed for radiant and
hydronic heating as well as potable water distribution.
Broad line of ttings and manifolds:
• A typical barb system offers the lowest material cost.
Line includes ball, regulator, and thermostatic mixing valves:
• Push-t (integral & union type) or barb connectors.
Clamp Ring Tool (one clamping tool for all size clamp rings):
• Reduced equipment cost and saves installation time.
• One hand operation (leaves a hand free to position
the clamp ring).
Crimp Ring System (Heavy-duty components with adjustment
tools and case):
• Includes 5 interchangable jaws and go/no-go gauge.
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