RWC THE SHARKBITE User's Installation Manual

Advertisement

Quick Links

SHARKBITE
®

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the THE SHARKBITE and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for RWC THE SHARKBITE

  • Page 1 SHARKBITE ® INSTALLATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 THE TOTAL PLUMBING SOLUTION CUT: PUSH: DONE. *Using the disconnect clip, fittings can be easily changed, Cut the pipe square removing rough Push pipe and fitting together removed and reused. edges and debris. Mark the pipe to up to the depth mark. the correct insertion depth.
  • Page 3 PEX, PE-RT, and HDPE The SharkBite fittings can only be used with pipe/ tubing to ensure the o-ring seals correctly on the tubing certified to the following specifications: outside of the pipe.
  • Page 4 CONNECTING A SHARKBITE JOINT The following instructions must be followed to assemble the SharkBite Connection System. PREPARATION Select the correct size fitting and pipe for the job. Once the pipe end is cut square and clean, use the SharkBite Depth Deburr Gauge (sold...
  • Page 5 A JOINT Disconnection of the joint can only occur by using either the SharkBite disconnect clip or the SharkBite disconnect tongs. By applying pressure to the release collar with the clip or the disconnect tongs, the grab ring teeth are splayed.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS SHARKBITE BURIAL SHARKBITE SILICONE BURIAL WRAP ® SharkBite Universal fittings are suitable for burial in Make a SharkBite Universal connection ensuring most applications; however care is required when pipe is inserted to proper depth. While leaving the using fittings in applications that require burial to protective film in place, measure the amount of tape ensure the correct installation practices are used and needed to completely wrap the fitting.
  • Page 7 PEX stiffeners. PEX Stiffener are required connection, make all solder joints first and then make for PEX, PE-RT and HDPE pipe. 2XL PEX Stiffeners the SharkBite connections. Flame can cause the pipe sold separately. to reach high temperatures and should not be used close to a SharkBite Universal fitting.
  • Page 8 2300 Defoor Hills Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Phone: 1-877-700-4242 • Fax: 1-877-700-4280 rwc.com Reliance Worldwide Corporation (Canada) Inc. 74 Alex Avenue Vaughan, Ontario, L4L 5X1 Phone: 1-888-820-0120 Sales Inquiries: canadasales@rwc.com Orders: canadaorders@rwc.com sharkbite.com Manufactured and Distributed by Reliance Worldwide Corporation...

Table of Contents