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To make the perfect SharkBite joint, check that fittings and pipe are clean, in good condition and are free from damage and foreign objects. Do not use any additional lubricant or sealing compounds. To ensure fittings stay clean and the ‘O’ Ring is protected from damage, fittings must be kept in their original packaging until immediately prior to installation.

Do not apply excessive force to insert the pipe into the fitting. Need for excessive force may indicate damage to the end of the pipe. If Sharkbite pipe is to be refitted to a Sharkbite fitting, it is important to trim the pipe before making the joint.

Do not apply direct heat to any part of Sharkbite pipe or fittings (except adaptors).
Ensure the Sharkbite pipe is free of scoring, cuts and abrasion. If the pipe has been engaged with the fitting and then requires removal, it is important that the pipe be trimmed prior to re-engaging.

Holes in timber and metal frames should be accurately sized and Sharkbite clips used to allow the pipe to expand and contract in the event of temperature change.

Avoid kinking of the pipe. Any kinked section of pipe must be replaced. Use Sharkbite bend supports for tight radius bends.

Installations of a Sharkbite plumbing system must comply with AS3500.
Step 1 - Cut

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Cut the pipe squarely using SharkBite PEX Pipe Cutters on a Safe Seal Indicator Mark. Ensure the pipe surface is free of scoring, cuts and abrasions.
Step 2 - Connect

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Insert pipe through the release collar to rest against the grab ring. SharkBite PEX Fittings are supplied factory assembled requiring no additional components and cannot be disassembled.

Push the pipe firmly with a twisting action until it reaches the pipe stop with a positive ‘click’. Ensure the Safe Seal Indicator Mark corresponds with the mouth of the fitting
Connecting to copper tubing

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With Sharkbite's range of copper conversion fittings, connecting PE-X pipe to copper tube is just as easy. Simply follow the steps in the Sharkbite Copper installation guide. Alternately you can use one of the range of Sharkbite Copper capillary adapters.
Disconnection

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Step 1 - Relieve system pressure

Ensure all system pressure has been relieved and drained where possible.

Step 2 - Disconnect

Place the disconnection clip over the pipe with the flat face towards the fitting release collar. Apply firm pressure against the release collar compressing the release collar. With your free hand remove the pipe.

Alternatively:
Place the disconnection tong around the fitting assembly and apply pressure to the release collar. With your free hand remove the pipe.

Step 3 - Re-use

After disconnection PEX pipe must always be re-trimmed to the next Safe Seal Indicator Mark to remove any damage done during disconnection.

Note: Continued re-use of fittings can affect their performance. Where fittings have been used multiple times their use should be avoided in permanent installations.