Specification

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Sales & Specifications Sheet: Issue Date August 2015
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A Division of Reliance Worldwide Corporation
SharkBite
®
PVC Fittings
DESCRIPTION
The SharkBite® push-to-connect fittings allow the user to connect pipe in seconds with relative
ease.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Instant push-fit connection for increased ease-of-use:
No soldering, clamps, or unions required.
Fittings certified to 200 PSI and 200°F (93°C):
Proven durability and quality.
Tan collar fits copper tubing, and CTS CPVC and PEX:
Connects all three types in any combination.
White collar fits Schedule 40, 80, and 120 PVC pipe. Also fits Schedule 40 and 80 CVPC:
Not for use on galvanized iron pipe.
Integral tube liner for PEX installations:
Integrated design means no loose components, ensures secure, reliable connection.
Design certified and agency listed:
Inspector friendly, peace of mind!
Easy to disconnect and reusable:
Remove pipe
Design certified to NSF/ANSI 61 and NSF/ASNI 14 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 hydronic heating as well as potable water distribution.
No Primer or Glue required.
No waiting for glue to dry means quicker installation time for PVC pipe.
SPECIFICATIONS
The tube shall be inserted into the SharkBite PVC fitting in the first stage through a release
collar and then through a stainless steel grab ring. The grab ring has teeth that open out and
grip onto the tube. At the second stage the tube shall be pushed through an O-ring protector
which aligns the tube. A specially formulated EPDM O-ring shall be compressed between the
wall of the fitting and the tube before the end of the tube reaches the tube stop. Only when the
tube has passed through the O-ring and reached the tube stop shall a secure joint be created.
The fitting shall be a SharkBite PVC fitting.
CERTIFICATIONS
The SharkBite push-fit fittings have been designed, certified and listed to NSF/ANSI 61 and
NSF/ANSI 372.
UIP3008
UIP140
UIP4016
UIP371