the metal push-fit plumbing solution suitable for …

THE METAL PUSH-FIT PLUMBING SOLUTION

SUITABLE FOR FIVE TYPES OF PIPE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

COPPER CHROMED COPPER

SHARKBITE PEX

POLYBUTYLENECARBON STEEL

SharkBite®, the world’s most versatile, easy to fit, secure and watertight brand of push-fit plumbing fittings is now available in the UK from Reliance Worldwide Corporation (UK) Ltd.Originally launched in 1998 in Australia by Reliance Worldwide Corporation (Aus) Pty Ltd and then in North America in 2002, SharkBite has rapidly increased in popularity to become the world’s most popular brand of push-fit fittings.

SharkBite fittings are engineered to provide an extremely fast, secure and reliable method of joining Copper, Chromed Copper, PEX, Polybutylene and Carbon Steel pipework. All fittings are demountable and can be reused when required. The easy installation method greatly reduces installation time and a secure, sealed joint is always achieved.

The bodies are manufactured from ultra low lead DZR brass and pressure rated to 10 bar at 120°C. Fittings are available in 7 popular sizes from 10mm up to 54mm and are WRAS approved.

THE ULTIMATE RANGE OF PUSH-FIT PLUMBING FITTINGS

SharkBite fittings are installed in many high profile buildings, including Q1 in Melbourne, the Bellagio in Las Vegas and in Hampton Inn hotels throughout the world.

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SHARKBITE®

THE PLUMBING SOLUTION FOR ANY INSTALLATION

Contractors, specifiers, architects and installers alike can all experience the benefits SharkBite offers when specifying and using the SharkBite range of highly innovative and technologically advanced fittings, valves and water system components, designed to meet the demands of both modern day residential and commercial hot and cold water systems.Connect Copper to PEX pipe, Copper to Carbon Steel pipe, Chromed Copper to PEX , PEX to Polybutylene, basically any combination of these five pipe materials can be connected together using SharkBite fittings. Now there is no need to purchase, store or carry a different array of fittings.

The sharp stainless steel teeth of the internal grab ring bite into the pipe once pushed into the fitting, gripping it tightly. The watertight seal is created by the specially formulated material of the o-ring which compresses to create a perfect seal. A SharkBite demount tool can be used to remove a fitting and it is immediately reusable.

Push-fit really is the modern plumbing solution. With no solder, flux or heat required, SharkBite is ideal for use where flamed jointing is not permitted. Wet joints are as easy to make as dry – meaning repairs can be made in seconds! There are just so many extra benefits SharkBite has to offer in one easy solution.

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NO FUSS SOLUTION• Quick and easy to install in both wet or dry

conditions (repairs can be made in seconds, saving considerable time verses traditional pipe fittings)

• Heat/flux free installation – ideal for use where flame jointing is not permitted

• No expensive tools required

• Quick and easy to demount

• Instantly reusable time and time again

• Incorporates in-built pipe guidance for superior o-ring protection

• Pre-lubricated o-ring

DEMOUNTABLE

ELECTRICALLY CONTINUOUS

INSTANTLY REUSABLE

ULTRA LOW LEAD DZR

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VERSATILE RANGE• Connects Copper, Chromed Copper, Carbon Steel, PEX and Polybutylene pipe in

any combination

• Comprehensive choice of fittings, valves, pipe and accessories

• Sizes from 10mm up to 54mm

• Slip Couplings and Slip Tees – ideal for repairs and retrospective additions

• End stops are ideal for prefabrication and part system testing (demountable & instantly reusable)

• Single and multi-pack pack sizes (colour coded for easier selection)

• Slim, compact design – fully rotatable and ideal for use in confined spaces or where pipework is exposed

• Easy to insulate

HIGH PERFORMING & RELIABLE• Chrome fittings are electroplated prior to the o-ring being inserted, ensuring the

body is free from harmful residual chemicals

• Electrically continuous (when used with Copper, Chromed Copper or Carbon Steel pipe)

• Ultra low lead DZR body

• No UV degradation

• Stainless Steel cartridge rings provide resistance to acetal degredation

• Easily detectable behind walls

• Pressure rated to 10 bar at 120°C

• Fitting bodies are date marked to ensure full traceability

• WRAS approved and certified by many international approval bodies

• Fittings guaranteed for 25 years

• The design of the fittings eliminate the possibility of full bore failure

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DISCONNECTING CLIPS

Demount (10 to 28mm), by using the disconnecting clip (snap clip onto pipe, push against the release collar & pull pipe at the same time).

DISCONNECTING TONGS

Demount (10 to 28mm), by using disconnecting tongs (push tongs over pipe, squeeze tongs together and pull pipe at same time, using the thumb as a lever).

SHARKSHIFTERS®

Demount (35 to 54mm), using the SharkShifter® (slide SharkShifter over pipe, locate on fitting lugs, rotate and remove tube).

EASY REMOVAL

STEP 1: CUT & DEBURR

Cut the pipe square and deburr.

STEP 2: MARK

Mark insertion depth using the depth marker on the demount clip or using a tape measure, following insertion depth information provided on page 39. If using chromed copper, the pipe must first be marked and scored using the pipe scribing tool - see page 23.

STEP 3: PUSH & TWIST

Push pipe into fitting up to the depth mark with a slight twist - DONE.

CUT. PUSH. DONE.3 SIMPLE STEPS

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COPPER

SharkBite fittings and valves will connect compatibly sized Copper pipes that are manufactured in accordance with BS EN 1057 in sizes from 10mm to 54mm. If 10mm annealed Copper pipe is being used, it must be re-calibrated in accordance with table 4 R250 tolerances in the above standard and a Copper liner installed into the pipe prior to assembly.

CHROMED COPPER

SharkBite fittings and valves will connect compatibly sized Chrome Plated Copper pipes that are manufactured in accordance with BS EN 1057 and chrome plated to BS EN 1456:2009. The pipe must be scored using the SharkBite scribing tool (SB3415) prior to fittings being installed.

SHARKBITE PEX PIPE

SharkBite cross linked Polyethylene (PEX) is manufactured to BS 7291 part 3 and can be joined with SharkBite fittings and pipe liners for every connection. Available in 3 sizes, 15mm, 22mm and 28mm, in 3m straight lengths or 25m/50m coils. Alternatively, SharkBite fittings, valves and accessories can be used with other brands of PEX pipe and liners, provided they comply with BS 7291 part 3.

SPECIFICATION INFORMATIONSharkBite® fittings, valves, pipe and accessories are ideal for both domestic and commercial applications including:

• Potable water applications

• Vented and unvented hot water systems

• Pressurised, vented and sealed central heating systems

• Hot and cold water services

• Heating and chilled water applications

POLYBUTYLENE

SharkBite fittings will join Polybutylene (PB) pipe manufactured to BS 7291: Part 2 when utilising the specific manufacturers’ liner for every size and connection.

CARBON STEEL PIPE

SharkBite fittings will join Carbon Steel pipe manufactured to EN 10305–2, in sizes,15mm up to 54mm.

BS 7291

MULTIPLE PIPES ONE SOLUTIONThe SharkBite fitting and valves range has been designed to provide a single solution for all commonly available pipes for domestic and commercial applications. It has been rigorously tested and approved with the following pipes:

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SHARKBITE DESIGNThe SharkBite logo represents genuine, high quality plumbing fittings that redefine the meaning of high performance and efficiency in the plumbing industry.

THE MARQUE OF QUALITYAll SharkBite® fittings are thoroughly tested to ensure quality and durability over time. So, make sure you have the shark!

A Ultra Low Lead DZR Brass Body B SharkBite Logo

C 304 Stainless Steel Cartridge Ring D Nylon 6 Alignment Ring

E O-Ring F 316 Stainless Steel Grab Ring

G Acetal Disconnecting Ring H PPSU Locking Ring

J Nylon Disconnecting RingA

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SharkBite fittings provide a fast, secure and heat-free pipework connection solution that will reduce installation times and the requirement to return to an installation in the future. Their slim-line design provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance when surface mounted. It also makes the fittings ideal for installation in tight spaces and easier to insulate, if required.

The fitting bodies are manufactured from robust ultra low lead DZR brass. The toothed grab ring is manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel which provides the firm bite that ensures the strongest of joints is made. The cartridge ring is manufactured from 304 stainless steel to provide guaranteed electrical continuity. The o-ring provides a long lasting and watertight seal.

SharkBite Chrome Plated Fittings are electroplated prior to the o-ring being inserted which ensure the body is free from any harmful residual chemicals.

15mm - 28mm are rated to 10 bar at 120°C, WRAS approved and certified by many other international approval bodies.

All fittings bodies are also date marked to ensure fully traceability.

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APPROVALSThe SharkBite® range has been designed to exceed all approval requirements and has been certified by the following approval bodies:

BS 7291PEX pipe only.

HEALTHIER. SAFER.SharkBite® fittings help specifiers and installers comply with the European Drinking Water legislation.The World Health Organisation (WHO) have for several decades produced guidelines for improving drinking water quality worldwide as an essential vehicle to improving human health.

Following guidance from the World Health Organisation and the Opinion of the Commission's Scientific Advisory Committee, the European Union Directive (98/83/EC) proposes a Maximum Allowable Concentration for lead in drinking water of 10µg/l, effective from the 26th of December 2013 in a bid to further improve the health of EU Citizens.

All SharkBite fittings are manufactured from a premium quality Dezincification Resistant Alloy (DZR) with an ultra low lead content (maximum 0.2%), helping installers and specifiers deliver a high level of drinking water quality.

For more detailed information regarding SharkBite and the EU Directive (98/83/EC) please visit www.sharkbiteplumbing.co.uk

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SHARKBITE® RANGE GUIDE

TAP CONNECTORS

Page 16

FEMALE CONNECTORS (PARALLEL THREAD)

Page 16

90° TAP CONNECTOR ELBOW

Page 16

END STOPS

Page 16

STRAIGHT REDUCING TAILS

Page 17

45° STREET ELBOWS

Page 13

90° MALE ELBOWS

Page 13

90° FEMALE ELBOW

Page 13

90° FEMALE ELBOW WITH BACKPLATE

Page 13

90° STREET ELBOWS

Page 13

REDUCING COUPLINGS

Page 12

SLIP COUPLINGS

Page 12

90° ELBOWS

Page 12

45° ELBOWS

Page 12

COUPLINGS

Page 12

SLIP TEES

Page 14

FEMALE BRANCH TEE

Page 14

REDUCED BRANCH TEES

Page 14

REDUCED RUN TEE

Page 15

EQUAL TEES

Page 14

MULTI-PORT TEES

Page 15

MALE CONNECTORS (TAPERED AND PARALLEL THREAD)

Page 15

MALE TANK CONNECTORS

Page 16

REDUCED BRANCH AND RUN TEE

Page 15

DOUBLE BRANCH MANIFOLD TEE

Page 17

PUSH-FIT FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS

Page 17

FILLING LOOP WITH STREET ENDS

Page 18

PEX BARRIER PIPE

Page 18

SINGLE BRANCH MANIFOLD TEE

Page 17

PEX PIPE LINERS

Page 18

Quick Fit Combi Kit comprising of 90 degree elbows, equal tee and reduced branch tee also available (SBBF100001)10

All SharkBite® fittings are packaged in colour coded bags to aid size identification.

10mm

15mm

22mm

28mm

35mm

42mm

54mm

APPLIANCE VALVE

Page 19

QUARTER TURN BRASS BALL VALVES Page 19 & 20

AUSIMIX TMV'S

Page 20

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES

Page 21

HARRON™ VALVES

Page 21

TENANT® VALVES

Page 21

SERVICE VALVES

Page 19

STOP COCKS

Page 20

FLOREG STRAINER/ISOLATOR VALVES

Page 22

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE

Page 19

DRAIN COCK WITH STREET END

Page 20

PROTECTO YC STRAINER

Page 22

ELECTROLYTIC SCALE REDUCER

Page 22

MAGNETIC FILTER

Page 22

SHOCK ARRESTORS

Page 22 & 23

ACCESSORIES

Page 23

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THERMAL BALANCING VALVES

Page 21

WASHING MACHINE VALVE

Page 19

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Great for repairs. For information see page 41. Supplied with 1 x demount clip

DZR BRASS FITTINGSCOUPLINGSSize Code Qty. a Za10mm SB0110 5 46mm 1mm15mm SB0115 10 51mm 1mm15mm SB0115CP 10 51mm 1mm22mm SB0122 5 61mm 1mm28mm SB0128 5 65mm 1mm35mm SB0135E 1 112mm 2mm42mm SB0142E 1 124mm 2mm54mm SB0154E 1 134mm 2mm

REDUCING COUPLINGSSize Code Qty. a Za15mm x 10mm SB011510 5 52mm 4mm22mm x 15mm SB012215 5 60mm 5mm28mm x 22mm SB012822 1 67mm 5mm35mm x 28mm SB013528E 1 94mm 8mm42mm x 35mm SB014235E 1 118mm 2mm54mm x 42mm SB015442E 1 129mm 2mm

SLIP COUPLINGS Size Code Qty. a Za Zb15mm SB0115S 10 85mm 25mm 60mm15mm SB0115SCP 10 85mm 25mm 60mm22mm SB0122S 5 102mm 30mm 70mm28mm SB0128S 5 115mm 32mm 81mm35mm SB0135SE 1 177mm 51mm 116mm42mm SB0142SE 1 196mm 57mm 128mm54mm SB0154SE 1 210mm 64mm 140mm

90° ELBOWSSize Code Qty. a Za10mm SB0210 5 31mm 8mm15mm SB0215 10 34mm 9mm15mm SB0215CP 10 34mm 9mm22mm SB0222 5 43mm 13mm28mm SB0228 5 46mm 14mm35mm SB0235E 1 70mm 19mm42mm SB0242E 1 80mm 23mm54mm SB0254E 1 93mm 29mm

45° ELBOWSSize Code Qty. a Za15mm SB0515 10 28mm 5mm22mm SB0522 5 43mm 10mm28mm SB0528 5 40mm 8mm35mm SB0535E 1 64mm 9mm42mm SB0542E 1 71mm 10mm54mm SB0554E 1 78mm 13mm

Product codes listed are multi-packs. Some 10 – 28mm products are available in single packs – please refer to the price list or www.sharkbiteplumbing.co.uk for details. Codes ending in CP are Chrome Plated.

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90° STREET ELBOWSSize Code Qty. a Za b15mm SB0215ST 5 35mm 9mm 50mm15mm SB0215STCP 5 35mm 9mm 50mm

22mm SB0222ST 5 43mm 14mm 60mm28mm SB0228ST 5 45mm 17mm 64mm

45° STREET ELBOWSSize Code Qty. a Za b15mm SB0515ST 5 35mm 9mm 50mm22mm SB0522ST 5 43mm 13mm 60mm28mm SB0528ST 5 40mm 8mm 54mm

90° MALE ELBOWS Size Code Qty. a Za b15mm x ½” BSP SB121515M 5 33mm 9mm 26mm15mm x ½” BSP SB121515MCP 5 33mm 9mm 26mm22mm x ¾” BSP SB122220M 5 30mm 11mm 32mm

90° FEMALE ELBOWS Size Code Qty. a Za b Zb15mm x ½” BSP SB121515F 5 36mm 12mm 26mm 10mm15mm x ½” BSP SB121515FCP 5 36mm 12mm 26mm 10mm

90° FEMALE ELBOWS (WITH BACKPLATE)Size Code Qty. a Za b Zb Zc15mm x ½” BSP SB121515FBP 5 36mm 12mm 46mm 10mm 20mm15mm x ½" BSP SB121515FBPCP 5 36mm 12mm 46mm 10mm 20mm


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EQUAL TEESSize Code Qty. a Za b Zb Zc10mm x 10mm x 10mm SB0310 5 62mm 8mm 30mm 7mm n/a15mm x 15mm x 15mm SB0315 10 68mm 9mm 34mm 9mm n/a15mm x 15mm x 15mm SB0315CP 10 68mm 9mm 34mm 9mm n/a22mm x 22mm x 22mm SB0322 5 86mm 13mm 43mm 13mm n/a28mm x 28mm x 28mm SB0328 1 94mm 15mm 47mm 15mm n/a35mm x 35mm x 35mm SB0335E 1 177mm 34mm 74mm 24mm 32mm42mm x 42mm x 42mm SB0342E 1 194mm 37mm 84mm 23mm 34mm54mm x 54mm x 54mm SB0354E 1 210mm 39mm 95mm 29mm 37mm

SLIP TEESSize Code Qty. a Za b Zb Zc15mm x 15mm x 15mm SB0315S 1 82mm 9mm 33mm 9mm 7mm22mm x 22mm x 22mm SB0322S 1 99mm 13mm 42mm 12mm 11mm28mm x 28mm x 28mm SB0328S 1 114mm 15mm 46mm 15mm 13mm35mm x 35mm x 35mm SB0335SE 1 177mm 34mm 74mm 24mm 32mm42mm x 42mm x 42mm SB0342SE 1 194mm 37mm 84mm 23mm 34mm54mm x 54mm x 54mm SB0354SE 1 210mm 39mm 95mm 29mm 37mm

FEMALE BRANCH TEESSize Code Qty. a Za b Zb15mm x 15mm x ½” BSP SB03151515F 10 77mm 16mm 23mm 8mm15mm x 15mm x ½" BSP SB03151515FCP 10 77mm 16mm 23mm 8mm

REDUCED BRANCH TEESSize Code Qty. a Za b Zb Zc22mm x 22mm x 10mm SB03222210 1 71mm 6mm 36mm 13mm n/a22mm x 22mm x 15mm SB03222215 5 75mm 8mm 37mm 13mm n/a28mm x 28mm x 15mm SB03282815 1 80mm 8mm 40mm 17mm n/a28mm x 28mm x 22mm SB03282822 1 86mm 10mm 46mm 17mm n/a35mm x 35mm x 15mm SB03353515E 1 177mm 34mm 51mm 29mm 31mm35mm x 35mm x 22mm SB03353522E 1 177mm 34mm 52mm 23mm 31mm35mm x 35mm x 28mm SB03353528E 1 177mm 34mm 57mm 25mm 31mm42mm x 42mm x 22mm SB03424222E 1 195mm 36mm 55mm 27mm 34mm42mm x 42mm x 28mm SB03424228E 1 195mm 36mm 61mm 29mm 34mm42mm x 42mm x 35mm SB03424235E 1 195mm 36mm 78mm 23mm 34mm54mm x 54mm x 28mm SB03545428E 1 210mm 39mm 67mm 35mm 37mm54mm x 54mm x 35mm SB03545435E 1 210mm 39mm 85mm 31mm 37mm54mm x 54mm x 42mm SB03545442E 1 210mm 39mm 90mm 29mm 37mm

DZR BRASS FITTINGS Product codes listed are multi-packs. Some 10 – 28mm products are available in single packs – please refer to the price list or www.sharkbiteplumbing.co.uk for details. Codes ending in CP are Chrome Plated.


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REDUCED RUN TEE Size Code Qty. a Za b Zb Zc22mm x 15mm x 22mm SB03221522 5 83mm 13mm 42mm 13mm 17mm

REDUCED BRANCH AND RUN TEES Size Code Qty. a Za b Zb Zc22mm x 15mm x 15mm SB03221515 5 78mm 16mm 37mm 13mm 9mm28mm x 22mm x 22mm SB032282222 1 87mm 14mm 44mm 14mm 11mm

MULTI-PORT TEES Size Code Qty. a Za b Zb42mm SB0342MPE 1 147mm 13mm 47mm 23mm54mm SB0354MPE 1 157mm 13mm 53mm 29mm

MALE CONNECTORS (TAPERED THREAD) Size Code Qty. a Za A/F15mm x ½” BSP SB111515MT 5 45mm 21mm 22mm15mm x ½" BSP SB111515MTCP 5 45mm 21mm 22mm22mm x ¾” BSP SB112220MT 5 48mm 18mm 27mm28mm x 1” BSP SB112825MT 1 55mm 22mm 34mm28mm x 1 ¼” BSP SB112832MT 1 57mm 25mm 43mm35mm x 1 ¼” BSP SB113532ME 1 81mm 26mm 42.5mm42mm x 1 ½”BSP SB114240ME 1 85mm 24mm 49mm54mm x 2” BSP SB115450ME 1 90mm 25mm 61.5mm

MALE CONNECTORS (PARALLEL THREAD)Size Code Qty. a Za A/F f15mm x ½” BSP SB111515MP 5 42mm 18mm 22mm 27mm22mm x ¾” BSP SB112220MP 5 48mm 16mm 27mm 34mm



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MALE TANK CONNECTORSSize Code Qty. a Za A/F f15mm x ½” BSP SB111515MTC 1 52mm 28mm 22mm 35mm22mm x ¾” BSP SB112220MTC 1 56mm 27mm 27mm 43mm

FEMALE CONNECTORS (PARALLEL THREAD) Size Code Qty. a Za A/F15mm x ½” BSP SB111515F 5 41mm 4mm 25mm15mm x ½” BSP SB111515FCP 5 41mm 4mm 25mm22mm x ¾” BSP SB112220F 5 46mm 4mm 30mm28mm x 1” BSP SB112825F 1 54mm 4mm 37mm28mm x 1 ¼” BSP SB112832F 1 54mm 4mm 48mm35mm x 1 ¼” BSP SB113532FE 1 79mm 6mm 48mm42mm x 1 ½”BSP SB114240FE 1 85mm 6mm 54mm54mm x 2” BSP SB115450FE 1 94mm 7mm 65mm

TAP CONNECTORS Size Code Qty. a Za15mm x ½” Loose Nut SB141515 5 41mm 17mm22mm x ¾” Loose Nut SB142220 5 45mm 17mm

90° TAP CONNECTOR ELBOWSize Code Qty. a Za b15mm x ½”Loose Nut SB141515E 5 34mm 10mm 26mm

END STOPS Size Code Qty. a10mm SB0410 5 25mm15mm SB0415 10 26mm15mm SB0415CP 10 26mm22mm SB0422 5 31mm28mm SB0428 5 33mm35mm SB0435E 1 63mm42mm SB0442E 1 70mm54mm SB0454E 1 77mm

DZR BRASS FITTINGS Product codes listed are multi-packs. Some 10 – 28mm products are available in single packs – please refer to the price list or www.sharkbiteplumbing.co.uk for details. Codes ending in CP are Chrome Plated.


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STRAIGHT REDUCING TAILS Size Code Qty. a Za15mm x 10mm SB211510 5 58mm 34mm22mm x 15mm SB212215 5 64mm 40mm28mm x 15mm SB212815 5 65mm 42mm28mm x 22mm SB212822 5 68mm 42mm

SINGLE BRANCH MANIFOLD TEESize Code Qty. a Za b Zb c22mm x 22mm x 10mm SB01221022ST 1 88mm 59mm 36mm 12mm 52mm

DOUBLE BRANCH MANIFOLD TEESize Code Qty. a Za b Zb c22mm x 22mm x 10mm x 10mm

SB0122101022ST 1 88mm 59mm 36mm 12mm 52mm

PUSH-FIT TO FEMALE BSP FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS Size Code Qty. a15mm x ½” BSP SB231530015F 1 300mm15mm x ½” BSP SB231550015F 1 500mm15mm x ¾” BSP SB231530020F 1 300mm15mm x ¾” BSP SB231550020F 1 500mm22mm x ¾” BSP SB232230020F 1 300mm22mm x ¾” BSP SB232250020F 1 500mm

PUSH-FIT TO PUSH-FIT FLEXIBLE CONNECTORSize Code Qty. a15mm x 15mm SB231530015 1 300mm



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DZR BRASS FITTINGS, PIPE AND PIPE LINERS

BS 7291

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PEX Pipe Bend Formers also available. See page 23

PEX liners are glass fibre reinforced for extra rigidity.

PEX BARRIER PIPE25m Coils

Size Code Qty. Wall Thickness15mm SBPXT1525 1 1.7mm (± 0.1mm)22mm SBPXT2225 1 2.15mm (± 0.1mm)28mm SBPXT2825 1 2.7mm (± 0.1mm)

50m Coils

Size Code Qty. Wall Thickness15mm SBPXT1550 1 1.7mm (± 0.1mm)22mm SBPXT2250 1 2.15mm (± 0.1mm)28mm SBPXT2850 1 2.7mm (± 0.1mm)

3m Straight Lengths

Size Code Qty. Wall Thickness15mm SBPXT153 20 1.7mm (± 0.1mm)22mm SBPXT223 20 2.15mm (± 0.1mm)

PEX PIPE LINERSSize Code Qty.15mm SBPXL15 10022mm SBPXL22 10028mm SBPXL28 100

FILLING LOOP WITH STREET ENDS Size Code Qty. a15mm SB2315ST 1 602.5mm

For full SharkBite® PEX Barrier Pipe specification - see page 31 - 32


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VALVESAPPLIANCE VALVESize Code Qty. a Za15mm SB2415 1 67mm 10mm

WASHING MACHINE VALVESize Code Qty. a15mm x ¾" SB241520 1 64.5mm

SERVICE VALVES Size Code Qty. a Za15mm SB1915 5 67mm 10mm22mm SB1922 5 82mm 13mm

DOUBLE CHECK VALVESize Code Qty. a Za15mm SB2615 1 88mm 20mm

QUARTER TURN BRASS BALL VALVES (NICKEL PLATED)Size Code Qty. a Za b Zb15mm Blue handle SB3515B 5 76mm 13mm 43mm 13mm

15mm Red handle SB3515R 5 76mm 13mm 43mm 13mm

22mm Blue handle SB3522B 5 92mm 17mm 48mm 17mm

22mm Red handle SB3522R 5 92mm 17mm 48mm 17mm


Supplied with both red and blue handles.


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VALVES

DRAINCOCKS WITH STREET ENDSize Code Qty. a b c f15mm SB1315 5 77mm 26mm 60mm 8mm15mm SB1315CP 5 77mm 26mm 60mm 8mm

AUSIMIX® 2 IN 1 THERMOSTATICMIXING VALVES Size Code Qty. a b15mm 2 in 1 SBHEAT110750 1 138mm 107mm22mm 2 in 1 SBHEAT110755 1 156mm 108mm

AUSIMIX® 4 IN 1 THERMOSTATICMIXING VALVES Size Code Qty. a b15mm 4 in 1 SBHEAT110780 1 192mm 109mm22mm 4 in 1 SBHEAT110785 1 210mm 110mm

STOP COCKS Size Code Qty. a Za b Zb15mm SB1715 1 85mm 13mm 88mm 26mm22mm SB1722 1 106mm 20mm 94mm 28mm

QUARTER TURN DZR BRASS BALL VALVESSize Code Qty. a Za b Zb15mm (chrome plated) SB2715 1 76mm 13mm 43mm 13mm22mm (chrome plated) SB2722 1 92mm 17mm 48mm 17mm28mm (chrome plated) SB2728 1 116mm 23mm 58mm 29mm35mm SB2735E 1 160mm 24mm 65mm 27mm42mm SB2742E 1 180mm 29mm 76mm 30mm54mm SB2754E 1 198mm 34mm 85mm 35mm



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COMMERCIAL 314 SERIES PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES (UP TO 16 BAR/70°)Size Code Qty. a b15mm (<16bar/70°) SBPRED314001 1 87mm 103mm22mm (<16bar/70°) SBPRED314005 1 95mm 103mm

THERMAL BALANCING VALVESSize Code Qty. a15mm SBTREG100060 1 93mm22mm SBTREG100065 1 98mm

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HARRON™ VALVES (COMBINED THERMAL BALANCING VALVE (TBV) / PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (PRV))Size Code Qty. a b c

15mm SBTREG200001 1 91.5mm 107mm 96.5mm

22mm SBTREG200002 1 118mm 121mm 96.5mm

TENANT® VALVESSize Code Qty. a b

22mm SBTVAP200075 1 266mm 102mm

28mm SBTVAP200080 1 263mm 102mm

EASISET® 320 SERIES PRESSURE REDUCING VALVESSize Code Qty. a b15mm(<16bar/45°) SBPRED320001 1 88mm 97mm22mm(<16bar/45°) SBPRED320005 1 92mm 97mm15mm(<16bar/80°) SBPRED320050 1 88mm 97mm22mm(<16bar/80°) SBPRED320055 1 92mm 97mm


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ELECTROLYTIC SCALE REDUCERSize Code Qty. a15mm SBSRED100001 1 180mm

MAGNETIC FILTERSize Code Qty. a b22mm SBFILT200001 1 44mm 70mm

0.16L SHOCK ARRESTORSize Code Qty. a b c15mm SBXVES050000 1 123mm 65mm 79mm

VALVES AND HEATING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

FLOREG STRAINER/ISOLATOR VALVESSize Code Qty. a15mm – 4 lpm SBSERV970000 1 85mm15mm – 6 lpm SBSERV970001 1 85mm15mm – 8 lpm SBSERV970002 1 85mm15mm – 10 lpm SBSERV970003 1 85mm15mm – 12 lpm SBSERV970004 1 85mm15mm – 15 lpm SBSERV970005 1 85mm

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PROTECTO YC STRAINERSize Code Qty. a15mm (Nickel Plated) SBLINS400101 1 73mm


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HEATING SYSTEM COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

Set also includes mini marker (not shown).

DEPTH MARKER/DISCONNECTING CLIP SETSize Code Qty.10mm – 28mm SB2910-28 1

DEPTH MARKERSize Code Qty.35mm – 54mm SB2935-54 1

DISCONNECTING TONGSSize Code Qty.10mm SB3010 115mm SB3015 122mm SB3022 128mm SB3028 1

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bdc 0.16L SHOCK ARRESTOR TEE

Size Code Qty. a b c d15mm SBXVES030050 1 32mm 106mm 65mm 79mm

DEPTH MARKER/ DISCONNECTING CLIPSSize Code Qty.10mm SB2910 115mm SB2915 122mm SB2922 128mm SB2928 1

SHARKSHIFTER® DISCONNECTING CLIPSSize Code Qty.35mm SB2935 142mm SB2942 154mm SB2954 1

PEX PIPE BEND FORMERS Size Code Qty.15mm SBPXFB15 122mm SBPXFB22 1

PIPE SCRIBING TOOLSize Code Qty.15mm SB3415 1

SILICONE LUBRICANT GREASESize Code Qty.100g SBSG 1


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SPECIFYING SHARKBITE®

SYSTEM DESIGN

Minimum distances

Loading units

Pressure loss & flow rates

WORKING PRESSURES/TEMPERATURESTHERMAL EXPANSION TABLES

SHARKBITE® PEX BARRIER PIPEPIPE APPLICATION GUIDELINESINSTALLATION GUIDELINESSPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PIPE BENDING INFORMATION

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Pipe guidance

Insertion depths

Fitting materials

Electrical continuity

Manufacturing standards

JOINTING AND DISCONNECTING PROCEDURESLIP FEATURE FUNCTIONCOVERED PIPEWORKCLIPPINGINSULATION

Phenolic foam lagging

GLYCOL COMPATIBILITYCHLORINATION

SYSTEM TESTINGSUPPORT SERVICES

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SYSTEM DESIGNMINIMUM DISTANCESTo facilitate the disconnection of SharkBite fittings, it is essential that sufficient space is allowed between the fitting and wall or bulkhead to allow demounting.

SHARKBITE® SPECIFICATION:A WRAS approved range of 10-54mm Ultra Low Lead Brass Push-fit plumbing fittings, valves, flexible’s and pipe, with a stainless steel cartridge ring, compatible with Copper, Chromed Copper, PEX, Carbon Steel and Polybutylene pipe. De-mountable and instantly re-usable, providing electrical continuity for metallic installations and compact to assist in system lagging. Date marking on the actual fitting to ensure full traceability.

LOADING UNITS When designing an installation, system demand, pipe sizes and flow rates need to be considered and calculated.

Demand is calculated by considering the flow rate of the appliance, the frequency and length of time used. Examples of loading units are shown in the table below. The total loading units can then be converted into demand in litres per second.

Conversion Loading Units to Flow Rate

Flow Rate L/SLoading Unit

Minimum gap between fittings

Minimum projection from wall or bulkhead

Fitting Size Minimum Gap Minimum Projection10mm 15mm 40mm15mm 15mm 45mm22mm 15mm 50mm28mm 15mm 55mm35mm 40mm 100mm42mm 40mm 100mm54mm 40mm 110mm

Appliance Loading UnitsToilet Cistern 2Wash Basin ½” – DN15 1.5-3Bath Taps ¾” – DN20 10Bath Tap 1” – DN25 20Shower 3Sink Tap ½” – DN15 3Sink Tap ¾” – DN20 5Washing Machine ½” – DN15 3


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EXAMPLE:

• Assuming a loading rate of 75 gives a flow rate of 1 litre/second

• Draw a straight line through the selected pipe OD and the flow rate

• Therefore a 28mm OD pipe would provide a water velocity of 2.1m/s and a head loss of 1.8Kpa per metre.

PRESSURE LOSS AND FLOW RATESPressure or head loss at 10°C due to selected pipe diameter and the resistance of the fittings can be calculated in metres per 100 metres from the table below:


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Lamont’s smooth pipe formula S3v = 0.5545 d0.6935 ¡0.5645where: v is the velocity (m/s);d is the diameter (mm);¡ is the hydraulic gradient;

and R = 10[ v ]1.7715

where: R is the wall friction gradient (kPa)

0.5545 d0.6935

PRESSURE LOSS AT 15.5°C - COPPER PIPE15mm 22mm 28mm

Pressure drop Pa/m

Average Velocity Average Velocity Average Velocitym/s l/s kg/hr m/s l/s kg/hr m/s l/s kg/hr

100 0.248 0.0330 118.52 0.341 0.1071 385.33 0.408 0.2000 719.56 120 0.274 0.0363 130.58 0.381 0.1196 430.25 0.451 0.2216 797.14 140 0.300 0.0399 143.35 0.414 0.1301 467.82 0.495 0.2428 873.23 160 0.325 0.0431 155.16 0.449 0.1410 507.09 0.533 0.2618 941.65 180 0.349 0.0463 166.50 0.479 0.1506 541.56 0.571 0.2803 1,008.39 200 0.372 0.0493 177.37 0.510 0.1602 576.31 0.609 0.2990 1,075.31 220 0.391 0.0519 186.67 0.540 0.1696 609.92 0.641 0.3149 1,132.52 240 0.412 0.0547 196.58 0.568 0.1783 641.28 0.674 0.3308 1,189.91

260 0.433 0.0574 206.61 0.593 0.1863 670.10 0.707 0.3468 1,247.49 280 0.450 0.0598 214.96 0.619 0.1944 699.19 0.738 0.3623 1,303.20 300 0.470 0.0624 224.51 0.645 0.2025 728.29 0.767 0.3767 1,354.99 350 0.513 0.0681 244.80 0.702 0.2205 793.27 0.841 0.4128 1,484.90 400 0.556 0.0738 265.57 0.759 0.2384 857.68 0.905 0.4442 1,597.83 450 0.594 0.0788 283.35 0.813 0.2553 918.13 0.968 0.4751 1,709.06 500 0.632 0.0839 301.85 0.863 0.2711 975.20 1.028 0.5045 1,814.69 600 0.704 0.0934 335.87 0.957 0.3006 1,081.14 1.140 0.5597 2,013.04 700 0.768 0.1019 366.43 1.046 0.3286 1,181.99 1.244 0.6106 2,196.43 800 0.829 0.1100 395.67 1.128 0.3544 1,274.65 1.342 0.6586 2,368.80

Lamont's smooth pipe formula S3 v = 0.5545 d0.6935 ¡0.5645

where: v is the velocity (m/s); d is the diameter (mm); ¡ is the hydraulic gradient

and R=10

where: R is the wall friction gradient (kPa)

1.7715][ v0.5545 d0.6935


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PRESSURE LOSS AT 65°C - COPPER PIPE15mm 22mm 28mm

Pressure drop Pa/m


120 0.319 0.0423 149.25 0.433 0.1361 480.51 0.505 0.2479 875.22 140 0.348 0.0462 162.95 0.474 0.1489 525.71 0.552 0.2708 955.95 160 0.375 0.0498 175.72 0.511 0.1606 567.02 0.595 0.2921 1,031.18 180 0.401 0.0533 188.02 0.547 0.1718 606.39 0.636 0.3124 1,102.74 200 0.427 0.0566 199.85 0.580 0.1822 643.27 0.677 0.3321 1,172.47 220 0.451 0.0599 211.33 0.612 0.1923 679.04 0.714 0.3503 1,236.68 240 0.474 0.0629 222.23 0.643 0.2018 712.59 0.750 0.3680 1,299.07

260 0.495 0.0657 232.07 0.673 0.2114 746.41 0.785 0.3851 1,359.62 280 0.518 0.0687 242.61 0.701 0.2203 777.75 0.818 0.4018 1,418.33 300 0.538 0.0714 251.98 0.730 0.2292 809.08 0.851 0.4179 1,475.21 350 0.585 0.0777 274.24 0.792 0.2488 878.40 0.930 0.4565 1,611.64 400 0.634 0.0841 296.97 0.859 0.2699 952.70 1.002 0.4917 1,735.76 450 0.679 0.0901 317.94 0.918 0.2882 1,017.59 1.070 0.5255 1,855.03 500 0.720 0.0955 337.27 0.973 0.3057 1,079.14 1.136 0.5577 1,968.79 600 0.799 0.1060 374.17 1.079 0.3391 1,196.98 1.259 0.6180 2,181.63 700 0.873 0.1158 408.84 1.176 0.3695 1,304.28 1.373 0.6741 2,379.79 800 0.941 0.1249 441.06 1.268 0.3984 1,406.32 1.480 0.7266 2,565.11

PRESSURE LOSS AT 110°C - COPPER PIPE15mm 22mm 28mm

Pressure drop Pa/m


120 0.355 0.0472 160.71 0.480 0.1509 514.21 0.554 0.2718 926.42 140 0.387 0.0514 175.07 0.523 0.1643 559.98 0.604 0.2963 1,009.67 160 0.420 0.0557 189.77 0.563 0.1768 602.54 0.651 0.3196 1,089.38 180 0.448 0.0595 202.78 0.603 0.1895 645.91 0.696 0.3415 1,163.78 200 0.473 0.0628 214.09 0.639 0.2007 684.18 0.738 0.3623 1,234.64 220 0.500 0.0664 226.19 0.674 0.2117 721.39 0.779 0.3825 1,303.72 240 0.526 0.0698 237.84 0.709 0.2228 759.40 0.818 0.4018 1,369.26

260 0.552 0.0733 249.82 0.742 0.2331 794.47 0.856 0.4199 1,431.26 280 0.574 0.0762 259.78 0.773 0.2428 827.39 0.892 0.4376 1,491.48 300 0.597 0.0792 270.07 0.804 0.2524 860.32 0.928 0.4553 1,551.71 350 0.647 0.0858 292.57 0.868 0.2728 929.64 1.010 0.4958 1,689.72 400 0.703 0.0933 318.02 0.943 0.2961 1,009.14 1.090 0.5348 1,822.73 450 0.750 0.0995 339.17 1.009 0.3169 1,080.08 1.164 0.5712 1,946.72 500 0.796 0.1057 360.20 1.069 0.3359 1,144.86 1.235 0.6060 2,065.40 600 0.883 0.1171 399.22 1.183 0.3715 1,266.12 1.367 0.6710 2,286.82 700 0.961 0.1276 434.73 1.292 0.4060 1,383.63 1.491 0.7318 2,494.07 800 1.037 0.1377 469.23 1.392 0.4372 1,489.89 1.606 0.7884 2,687.15


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WORKING PRESSURES AND TEMPERATURESFITTINGSSize Pipe Pressure/Temperature10mm PEX or PB 12 bar/- 20°C 12 bar/20°C 6 bar/65°C 6 bar/95°C

Copper 16 bar/- 24°C 16 bar/30°C 10 bar/65°C 6 bar/95°C15mm PEX or PB 12 bar/- 20°C 12 bar/20°C 6 bar/65°C 6 bar/95°C

Copper/Chromed Copper 20 bar/- 24°C 20 bar/30°C 16 bar/65°C 10 bar/120°C22mm PEX or PB 12 bar/- 20°C 12 bar/20°C 6 bar/65°C 6 bar/95°C

Copper/Carbon Steel 20 bar/- 24°C 20 bar/30°C 16 bar/65°C 10 bar/120°C28mm PEX or PB 12 bar/- 20°C 12 bar/20°C 6 bar/65°C 6 bar/95°C

Copper/Carbon Steel 20 bar/- 24°C 20 bar/30°C 16 bar/65°C 10 bar/120°C35mm Copper/PEX/Carbon Steel 16 bar/- 24°C 16 bar/30°C 10 bar/65°C 6 bar/95°C42mm Copper/PEX/Carbon Steel 16 bar/- 24°C 16 bar/30°C 10 bar/65°C 6 bar/95°C54mm Copper/PEX/Carbon Steel 16 bar/- 24°C 16 bar/30°C 10 bar/65°C 6 bar/95°C

FLEXIBLE CONNECTORSSize Pressure/Temperature15mm 16 bar/-20°C 16 bar/30°C 10 bar/65°C 10 bar/90°C22mm 16 bar/-10°C 16 bar/30°C 10 bar/65°C 10 bar/90°C

SERVICE VALVESSize Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 16 bar/-15°C 16 bar/30°C 10 bar/65°C 10 bar/85°C

QUARTER TURN BALL VALVESSize Pressure/Temperature15mm - 54mm 16 bar/-15°C 16 bar/30°C 10 bar/65°C 10 bar/85°C

STOP COCKSSize Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 10 bar

CHECK VALVESSize Pressure/Temperature15mm 10 bar

WASHING MACHINE VALVESize Pressure/Temperature

15mm 10 bar/90°C

EASISET® 320 (COLD)Size Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 16 bar/45°C

EASISET® 320 (HOT)Size Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 16 bar/85°C

314 PRVsSize Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 16 bar/70°C

TENANT® VALVESize Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 16 bar/80°C

HARRON™ VALVESize Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 0.2-16 bar/80°C

THERMAL BALANCING VALVESize Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 10 bar/65°C

FLOREGS™Size Pressure/Temperature15mm 16 bar/95°CAll volumetric flow rates

AUSIMIX™ TMVsSize Pressure/Temperature15mm - 22mm 5 bar/85°C



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THERMAL EXPANSION TABLES

PROTECTO YC STRAINERSSize Pressure/Temperature15mm 16 bar/110°C

MAGNETIC FILTERSize Pressure/Temperature22mm 10 bar/20ºC

SHOCK ARRESTORSSize Pressure/Temperature15mm 15 bar/100°C

ELECTROLYTE SCALE REDUCERSize Pressure/Temperature15mm 10 bar/20°C

Where L – Length of expansion loop or offset

E – Modulus of electricity of Copper, in psi

P – Design fibre stress of material in flexure, in psi

do – Outside diameter of pipe, in inches

e – Amount of expansion to be absorbed, in inches

For annealed copper pipe E =17,000,000psi

P = 6,000psi

L =12–– ( )3E

P–––

½(doe)½

(doe)½∴ L = 7.68

COPPER PIPE EXPANSIONTemperature 3 Mtrs 4 Mtrs 5 Mtrs 6 Mtrs 7 Mtrs 8 Mtrs 9 Mtrs 10 Mtrs 12 Mtrs 25 Mtrs10° 0.5mm 0.7mm 0.9mm 1.0mm 1.2mm 1.4mm 1.5mm 1.7mm 2.0mm 4.3mm20° 1.0mm 1.4mm 1.7mm 2.0mm 2.4mm 2.7mm 3.0mm 3.4mm 4.0mm 8.5mm30° 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.6mm 3.1mm 3.6mm 4.1mm 4.6mm 5.1mm 6.1mm 13.0mm40° 2.0mm 2.7mm 3.4mm 4.1mm 4.8mm 5.4mm 6.1mm 6.8mm 8.2mm 17.0mm50° 2.6mm 3.4mm 4.3mm 5.1mm 6.0mm 6.8mm 7.7mm 8.5mm 10.2mm 21.0mm60° 3.1mm 4.1mm 5.1mm 6.1mm 7.1mm 8.2mm 9.2mm 10.2mm 12.2mm 26.0mm70° 3.6mm 4.8mm 6.0mm 7.1mm 8.3mm 9.5mm 10.7mm 11.9mm 14.3mm 30.0mm80° 4.1mm 5.4mm 6.8mm 8.2mm 9.5mm 10.9mm 12.2mm 13.6mm 16.3mm 34.0mm90° 4.6mm 6.1mm 7.7mm 9.2mm 10.7mm 12.2mm 13.8mm 15.3mm 18.4mm 38.0mm100° 5.1mm 6.8mm 8.5mm 10.2mm 11.9mm 13.6mm 15.3mm 17.0mm 20.4mm 43.0mm

COPPER PIPEThe design of the system must consider thermal expansion. Copper pipes will expand with temperature and long runs may buckle or bend unless compensation is incorporated into the system. This can be prevented by installing Copper bellows or a telescopic expansion device, which will absorb the expansion and contraction. The amount of expansion in a Copper system can be calculated using the formula below:


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PEX PIPE EXPANSIONTemperature 3 Mtrs 4 Mtrs 5 Mtrs 6 Mtrs 7 Mtrs 8 Mtrs 9 Mtrs 10 Mtrs 12 Mtrs 25 Mtrs10° 2.4mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 4.8mm 5.6mm 6.4mm 7.2mm 8.0mm 9.6mm 20.0mm20° 4.8mm 6.4mm 8.0mm 9.6mm 11.2mm 12.8mm 14.4mm 16.0mm 19.2mm 40.0mm30° 7.2mm 9.6mm 12.0mm 14.4mm 16.8mm 19.2mm 21.6mm 24.0mm 28.8mm 60.0mm40° 9.6mm 12.8mm 16.0mm 19.2mm 22.4mm 25.6mm 28.8mm 32.0mm 38.4mm 80.0mm50° 12.0mm 16.0mm 20.0mm 24.0mm 28.0mm 32.0mm 36.0mm 40.0mm 48.0mm 100.0mm60° 14.4mm 19.2mm 24.0mm 28.8mm 33.6mm 38.4mm 43.2mm 48.0mm 57.6mm 120.0mm70° 16.8mm 22.4mm 28.0mm 33.6mm 39.2mm 44.8mm 50.4mm 56.0mm 67.2mm 140.0mm80° 19.2mm 25.6mm 32.0mm 38.4mm 44.8mm 51.2mm 57.6mm 64.0mm 76.8mm 160.0mm90° 21.6mm 28.8mm 36.0mm 43.2mm 50.4mm 57.6mm 64.8mm 72.0mm 86.4mm 180.0mm100° 24.0mm 32.0mm 40.0mm 48.0mm 56.0mm 64.0mm 72.0mm 80.0mm 96.0mm 200.0mm

CARBON STEEL PIPE EXPANSIONTemperature 3 Mtrs 4 Mtrs 5 Mtrs 6 Mtrs 7 Mtrs 8 Mtrs 9 Mtrs 10 Mtrs 12 Mtrs 25 Mtrs10° 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.7mm 0.8mm 1.0mm 1.1mm 1.2mm 1.4mm 3.0mm20° 0.7mm 1.0mm 1.2mm 1.4mm 1.7mm 1.9mm 2.2mm 2.4mm 2.9mm 6.0mm30° 1.1mm 1.4mm 1.8mm 2.2mm 2.5mm 2.9mm 3.2mm 3.6mm 4.3mm 9.0mm40° 1.4mm 1.9mm 2.4mm 2.9mm 3.4mm 3.8mm 4.3mm 4.8mm 5.8mm 12.0mm50° 1.8mm 2.4mm 3.0mm 3.6mm 4.2mm 4.8mm 5.4mm 6.0mm 7.2mm 15.0mm60° 2.2mm 2.9mm 3.6mm 4.3mm 5.0mm 5.8mm 6.5mm 7.2mm 8.6mm 18.0mm70° 2.5mm 3.4mm 4.2mm 5.0mm 5.9mm 6.7mm 7.6mm 8.4mm 10.1mm 21.0mm80° 2.9mm 3.8mm 4.8mm 5.8mm 6.7mm 7.7mm 8.6mm 9.6mm 11.5mm 24.0mm90° 3.2mm 4.3mm 5.4mm 6.5mm 7.6mm 8.6mm 9.7mm 10.8mm 13.0mm 27.0mm100° 3.6mm 4.8mm 6.0mm 7.2mm 8.4mm 9.6mm 10.8mm 12.0mm 14.4mm 30.0mm

POLYBUTYLENE PIPE EXPANSIONTemperature 3 Mtrs 4 Mtrs 5 Mtrs 6 Mtrs 7 Mtrs 8 Mtrs 9 Mtrs 10 Mtrs 12 Mtrs 25 Mtrs10° 3.9mm 5.2mm 6.5mm 7.8mm 9.1mm 10.4mm 12.6mm 13.0mm 15.6mm 32.5mm20° 7.8mm 10.4mm 13.0mm 15.6mm 18.2mm 20.8mm 25.2mm 26.0mm 31.2mm 65.0mm30° 9.0mm 15.6mm 19.5mm 23.4mm 27.3mm 31.2mm 35.1mm 39.0mm 46.8mm 97.5mm40° 15.6mm 20.8mm 26.0mm 31.2mm 36.4mm 41.6mm 46.8mm 52.0mm 62.4mm 130.0mm50° 19.5mm 26.0mm 32.5mm 39.0mm 45.5mm 52.0mm 58.5mm 65.0mm 78.0mm 162.5mm60° 23.4mm 31.2mm 39.0mm 46.8mm 54.6mm 62.4mm 70.2mm 78.0mm 93.6mm 195.0mm70° 27.3mm 36.4mm 45.5mm 54.6mm 63.7mm 72.8mm 81.9mm 91.0mm 109.2mm 227.5mm80° 31.2mm 41.6mm 52.0mm 62.4mm 72.8mm 83.2mm 93.6mm 104.0mm 124.8mm 260.0mm90° 35.1mm 46.8mm 58.5mm 70.2mm 81.9mm 93.6mm 105.3mm 117.0mm 140.4mm 292.5mm100° 39.0mm 52.0mm 65.0mm 78.0mm 91.0mm 104.0mm 117.0mm 130.0mm 156.0mm 325.0mm


Expansion and Contraction

Compared with Steel or Copper, PEX has a high coefficient of expansion and precautions should be taken to compensate for this. The coefficient of expansion for SharkBite® PEX Barrier Pipe increases from about 1.5 x 10-4m/°C at 20°C to approximately 2.8 x 10-4m/°C at 82°C.

N.B. Allow for 1% expansion on the length when pipe is installed at 20°C for use up to 82°C.

Where SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is to be surface mounted and used in visible situations for either hot-water supply or central-heating pipework, long straight runs should be avoided since some distortion may occur. Where this is not practicable, pipework should be boxed. Care should be taken at all times to ensure that pipework is laid out to allow for expansion and contraction. Where appropriate, expansion loops may be employed.


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SHARKBITE® PEX BARRIER PIPESharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is a flexible white coloured cross-linked polyethylene plumbing pipe and has been developed, tested and approved for hot and cold water services, central and underfloor heating systems.

Designed to suit BS 7291 Pushfit Fittings and Manifolds with an EVOH Barrier Layer that complies with DIN 4726.

SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is rigid enough to minimise sag with pipe runs looking neat, tidy and professional but is also flexible enough to be cabled through awkwardly placed holes under flooring and threaded behind partition walls and through ducts.

BSI Kitemark approved for use under the service conditions listed in BS 7291: Parts 1 and 3 Class S:-

12 Bar at 20°C - 4 Bar at 82°C - 6 Bar at 95°C and short term overload temperatures up to 114°C.

Approved for use by:

• lAB (Irish Agrement Board).

• WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme).

SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe incorporates an EVOH oxygen diffusion barrier layer sandwiched within the wall of the pipe, which protects the layer from physical and UV damage. The EVOH layer renders the pipe virtually impervious to gases.

SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe Layer Illustration.


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SHARKBITE® PEX BARRIER PIPE APPLICATION GUIDELINES

PRODUCT SELECTION AND INSTALLATIONSharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is suitable for use in hot and cold water distribution systems, underfloor heating systems and central heating systems that are operated continuously at temperatures up to 95°C at 6 bar pressure. Short-term overload temperatures up to 114°C are permissible. For cold water systems SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is suitable for use up to 12 bar pressure. For hot water systems SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is suitable for use up to 6 bar pressure.

SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe (Metric size) can be joined using SharkBite fittings and valves designed for use with 15mm, 22mm and 28mm pipe.

SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is a semi-rigid pipe that can be used as a direct replacement for copper in many applications. Although semi-rigid, it can be bent readily without tools.

SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe toughness and flexibility at low temperatures allows the pipe to be used with little risk of bursting where frost damage might otherwise occur when insulated as recommended in BS 5970:2012.

SPECIFICATION - MATERIALSharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is a cross-linked high-density polyethylene.

'Cross-linking' is a widely employed method of forging permanent links between polymer chains to form an interwoven three dimensional lattice within the pipe wall. This greatly reduces the ability of the polymer to 'creep' with time and allows the burst resistance of SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe to be maintained almost indefinitely at high temperatures. The cross-linking process is irreversible and is not lessened by continuous exposure to hot water.

Dimensions 15mm 22mm 28mmOutside diameter (mm) 15 ± 0.1 22 ± 0.1 28 ± 0.1Wall thickness (mm) 1.5 - 1.8 2.00 - 2.30 2.60 - 2.90Weight / 100 (meters) 6.9 kg 12.9 kg 20.4 kgStandard lengths 3m & 6m 3m & 6m -Standard coils (meters) 25/50 25/50 25/50

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE:Tensile Strength (at break) 20 Mpa at 50 mm/minElongation at break (minimum) 150%Impact strength (notched izod) 900 j/m notchCo-efficient of linear expansion (20°C) 1.5 x 10-4m/°CCo-efficient of linear expansion (82°C) 2.8 x 10-4m/°C

APPROVALS AND TESTINGSharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe has been tested according to the German Standard DIN 16892 and the British Standard BS 7291, which are the most stringent European standards for cross -linked polyethylene pipe used for central-heating, underfloor heating and hot/cold water systems.

• SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe pipe fully meets the requirements of DIN 16892.

• SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) approved.

• SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe (metric size) is BSI Kitemark approved to BS7291 Class S.

• SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is approved by the Irish Agrement Board.


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QUALITY CONTROL TESTINGSharkBite® PEX Barrier Pipe is manufactured in an ISO 9001 approved facility. SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe pipe is sampled frequently during normal production and subjected to rigorous tests to establish that it meets specifications for mechanical strength at elevated temperatures and pressures, and resistance to long-term degradation.

SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE INSTALLATION GUIDELINESCUTTINGTo ensure successful jointing, pipe ends should be cut smoothly and squarely with purpose-made pipe cutters.

JOINTINGAll cut ends of PEX require internal support inserts to be fitted before insertion into a fitting. This insert is designed by RWC within very fine tolerances to give a perfect fit and to have very high strength.

DUCTING AND INSULATIONPEX is a tough material that needs no greater protection from accidental damage when installed than copper. As with copper, PEX pipe should be sleeved when passing through walls and protected from nails etc., when placed under floorboards or buried under plaster. If the pipe is to be cabled through the building it is recommend to tape over the pipe ends to prevent debris getting in the pipe & blocking filters. Note that some local authorities advise that all pipework in screeded floors should be run in ducting to facilitate easy extraction in case of accidental damage e.g. puncturing with a nail.

Under intermediate floors lagging is not required on SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe, but insulation should be used where SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is run in unheated spaces, for frost protection and energy conservation. It should be noted that heat losses from SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe are less than those of rigid pipes, and SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is resistant to bursting, down to - 20°C. Although concrete has no adverse effect on SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe, and it may be buried directly in concrete (subject to bye-laws), in order to avoid heat losses it is advisable to thermally insulate the pipe in ground floors.

SURFACE TEMPERATURESDue to its low thermal conductivity, SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe has a much lower surface temperature than copper pipe. As a guide, the following formula can be used to estimate surface temperatures:

Surface temperature T°C = 0.75 x (Ti – Ta) + Ta.

Where Ti = flow temperature in the pipe (°C).

Ta = ambient temperature (°C)


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LOW WATER CONTENT BOILERS WITH CAST IRON HEAT EXCHANGERS.A minimum of 1 metre of copper tube is required between the boiler connections and SharkBite® PEX Barrier Pipe. Furthermore a permanent by-pass must be fitted directly after the pump between the main flow and return pipes to allow the pump to dissipate residual heat from the boiler under all circumstances.

LIGHTWEIGHT SYSTEM BOILERS WITH COPPER HEAT EXCHANGERS.SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe. may be connected directly to the boiler connections provided that (a) the boiler incorporates a high limit stat, (b) the connections are outside the casing, and (c) these connections are more than 350mm from the heat exchanger. Note that all three requirements must be met.

ALL HEAT EMITTING APPLIANCES.A minimum of 1 metre of copper tube is required between the appliance connections and SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe. All appliances should incorporate a high limit stat to protect pipework in the event of boiler malfunction.

SOLID FUEL BOILERSThe gravity circuit on a solid fuel heating system should always be installed using copper pipe. SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe may be used on the secondary (pumped) side of a solid fuel heating system, provided that the nearest connection to the boiler is at least one metre away from the boiler and outside the fireplace.

PRESSURE TESTINGPressure test the system for at least 1 hour using the conditions for pressure testing listed in BS 5955.

1. For sections of the system, which can be subjected to full mains pressure, apply a minimum test pressure of the available mains water pressure.

2. For sections of the system downstream of a pressure control valve, apply a test pressure equal to the pressure control valve setting.

3. For heating systems apply a test pressure equal to the pressure relief valve setting.

GAS PIPESharkBite fittings and PEX Barrier pipe should NEVER be used to carry gas.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS


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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSSince it is extruded from a plastic material, SharkBite® PEX Barrier Pipe is an insulator and is not suitable for earthing electrical appliances.

CIRCULATING HOT WATER SYSTEMSA continuously operated re-circulating system is a water replenished circulating system which is maintained at a constant high temperature to provide a constant source of hot water. Continuously operated re-circulating systems are used to distribute constant hot water to draw off points that may be distant from the source or hot water storage vessel. Continuously operated recirculating systems are very different from conventional hot water supply and central heating systems found in domestic properties, for which our products have been tested to, under BS7291 Class S approval standard, and for this reason SharkBite® PEX Barrier Pipe must not be used on any continuously operated re-circulating systems as they are not approved under the current version of this standards.

HANDLING AND STORAGETo maintain SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe in the best possible condition for use it may be stored either horizontally or vertically but should be out of direct sunlight. SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is stabilised to withstand limited exposure to ultra violet radiation or sunlight, but is not designed for permanent direct exposure. Under such conditions, painting or lagging is required. The pipe should be supported throughout its length to avoid sagging. The pipe should be similarly supported in transit and protected from abrasion and crushing.

CORROSION INHIBITORS / PREVENTIONTo prevent sludging & corrosion in the heating system, the following appropriate measures should be taken.

Inhibitors: RWC UK fully approves the use of corrosion inhibitors with SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe. SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe dramatically reduces the ingress of oxygen into the heating system thus reducing the possibility of corrosion of ferrous parts in the heating system.

HARD/SOFT WATER AREASIn hard water areas, the smooth bore and flexibility of SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe prevents lime scale from adhering to the inner surface of the pipe, therefore SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is the ideal pipe to use where water is of a temporary hard nature. Unlike rigid metal pipes, SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is not dissolved or corroded by soft acidic waters.


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Q: IS SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE APPROVED FOR DRINKING WATER?A: Yes. SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is specifically tested and approved to carry drinking water by WRAS.

Q: CAN SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE BE BURIED IN CONCRETE?A: Yes. Concrete does not have an adverse effect on SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe and the pipe may be buried directly in concrete (subject to bye-laws). However, in order to avoid heat loss, it is advisable to thermally insulate the pipe.

Q: DOES SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE REQUIRE LAGGING UNDER FLOORS?A: Lagging is not required under intermediate floors, but should be used where SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is run in underground floors or in unheated spaces, for frost protection and energy conservation. Heat loss is less from SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe than from rigid pipes, and SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is resistant to bursting down to -20°C.

Q: CAN INHIBITORS BE USED ON SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE?A: Yes. Inhibitors are recommended for all heating systems.

Q: WHAT EFFECT DOES HARD WATER HAVE ON SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE?A: None. The smooth bore and flexibility of SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe prevents lime scale adhering to the inner surface of the pipe.

Q: WHAT EFFECT DOES SOFT WATER HAVE ON SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE?A: None. Unlike rigid metal pipes, SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is not dissolved or corroded by soft acidic water.

Q: CAN SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE BE USED ON SOLID FUEL CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS?A: SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe can be used on the secondary side of a solid fuel heating system. SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe should not be used for primary pipework on gravity systems.

SHARKBITE® PEX BARRIER PIPE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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Q: CAN SHARKBITE® PEX BARRIER PIPE BE USED ON SEALED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS?A: Yes, provided the maximum system service temperature is less than 95°C.

Q: CAN SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE BE PAINTED?A: Yes SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe can be painted

Q: CAN SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE BE USED FOR GAS PIPE OR FOR CARRYING OIL? A: No. SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is only guaranteed for use with water.

Q: IS THERE ANY GUIDANCE OR RECOMMENDATIONS WITH REGARD TO CLO2 (CHLORINE DIOXIDE) LEVELS?A: Yes, SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe and fittings are not suitable for use in systems which have high concentrations of chlorine, e.g. swimming pools. Short term chlorination for disinfection will not have an adverse effect on the system. Sustained exposure to chlorine levels above 0.5ppm should be avoided; however these concentrations do not normally arise in potable water supplies.

Q: IS THERE ANY GUIDANCE OR RECOMMENDATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF TRACE HEATING TAPES?A: Trace heating tape has no adverse reaction on SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe as long as it does not exceed the maximum temperatures as per our guidelines. Trace heating generally works on very low temperatures, and will be well below the maximum temperatures recommended.

Q: DO YOU RECOMMEND PRESSURE TESTING SHARKBITE PEX BARRIER PIPE WITH AIR OR WATER?A: We do not recommend pressure testing of joints with compressed air, only water for pressure system testing. Water will detect any leaks and is far safer.

N.B. In winter, (freezing conditions), due care must be taken to avoid damage to pipes in the event of water freezing.


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BENDING CARBON STEEL PIPECarbon Steel pipe manufactured to EN 10305–2 is an easy to handle, cost effective, lightweight pipe.

The thermally bonding galvanisation process provides the pipe with a minimum thickness of 7μm depth of coating.

Carbon Steel pipe can be bent in sizes up to and including 22mm using a standard portable bending machine with the correct sized formers. When bending Carbon Steel pipe ensure that there is a sufficient length of ‘straight’ pipe after the bend to accept a SharkBite fitting if required. The minimum radii that the pipe can be bent and also the minimum projection to permit assembly with a SharkBite fitting are shown in the table below:

BENDING SHARKBITE® PEX PIPEFor sharp bends standard elbow fittings should be used. Where slower 90° bends are required in 15mm or ½" PEX it is often quicker, neater and cheaper to use a standard 15mm x 90° angle bracket/cold forming bend.

Gentle bends may be made by the use of pipe clips on either side of the bend, positioned to maintain the bend radius.

The use of bending springs and skilled manipulation is not required. The pipe should not be heated with a blow-lamp or hot-air gun.

Minimum bend radii are as follows:

15mm PEX - 100mm using pipe clips 22mm PEX - 175mm using pipe clips 28mm PEX - 300mm using pipe clips

PIPE BENDING INFORMATIONBENDING COPPER PIPECopper pipe up to 28mm should be bent using a portable bending machine. Bending copper pipe correctly will avoid the pipe wrinkling or flattening which can affect flow conditions.

To eliminate the risk of the pipe wall collapsing, most bending machines bend the pipe between the formers and guides to support the outside diameter (OD) of the pipe. The point at which the bending pressure is applied must remain consistent at the correct distance in front of the former’s point of support. It’s is important to ensure bending equipment is well maintained and kept lubricated.

BENDING POLYBUTYLENE PIPEFor sharp bends (<80mm in radius), SharkBite elbow fittings should be used. Where bends of >80mm radius are required in 15mm PB, it is quicker and neater to use a SharkBite PEX pipe bend former (SBPXBF15). A bending radius of 8 X the pipe diameter is the minimum allowed and may be made by the use of pipe clips on either side of the bend, positioned to maintain the bend radius.

The use of pipe bending spring and skilled manipulation is not required. The pipe should not be heated with a blow lamp, hot air-gun or similar.


SHARKBITE PEX PIPE BENDING RADIISize Minimum Bending Radii15mm 90mm using angle brackets or

100mm using pipe clips22mm 175mm using pipe clips28mm 300mm using pipe clips

POLYBUTYLENE PIPE BENDING RADIISize Minimum Bending Radii15mm 120mm using pipe clips 22mm 176mm using pipe clips28mm 227mm using pipe clips

CARBON STEEL PIPE BENDING RADII AND PROJECTIONSize Minimum Bending

RadiiMinimum Pipe Projection

15mm 30mm 36mm18mm 36mm 39mm22mm 44mm 41mm28mm N/A 42mm35mm N/A 85mm42mm N/A 90mm54mm N/A 96mm


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PIPE GUIDANCESharkBite® includes a special component which provides pipe guidance and reduces the risk of misalignment or damaging the o-ring during installation, thus offering ‘superior o-ring protection’.

The table below shows the pipe insertion depths for SharkBite fittings, if marking the pipe with a tape measure.

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

MANUFACTURING STANDARDSMale BSP threaded connectors are available with either taper or parallel (ISO 7) threads up to 1” and taper only 1¼ to 2” Female BSP parallel threaded connectors are manufactured to ISO 228.

ELECTRICAL CONTINUITYSharkBite fittings are TRaC certified to provide electrical continuity when used with Copper or Carbon Steel pipe with the exception of 10mm fittings.

INSERTION DEPTHSFitting Size Insertion Depth10mm 24mm15mm 22mm22mm 28mm28mm 32mm35mm 51mm42mm 57mm54mm 64mm

FITTING MATERIALSComponent MaterialBody Ultra Low Lead DZR Brass15, 22 & 28mm Cartridge Ring 304 Stainless Steel35, 42 & 54mm Cartridge Ring Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)Grab Ring 316 Stainless SteelDisconnecting Ring Acetal CopolymerAlignment Ring Nylon 6O-Ring Rubber


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JOINTING AND DISCONNECTINGSharkBite® fittings have been engineered to provide an extremely fast, secure and reliable method of joining the most commonly available metal and plastic pipes. The assembly method is similar irrespective of fitting size and pipe material and if followed correctly will provide a secure joint every time.

JOINTINGCUT Ensure that the pipe is not damaged or scored and remove any adhesive labels or residue. Cut the pipe squarely using a rotary pipe cutter. For Carbon Steel above 28mm, we recommend the use of a pipe cutting machine. Deburr - there should be no burrs or sharp edges on the pipe end, as this could damage the o-ring during pipe insertion. If installing PEX or PB, cut the pipe squarely with pipe cutters and insert the manufacturers pipe liner.

MARK

If using chromed copper, the pipe must first be scored using the pipe scribing tool (see page 23). Using the appropriate size disconnecting clip/depth marker, pipe scribing tool or tape measure, mark the insertion depth onto the pipe (following insertion depth information provided on page 39).

PUSH Keep the fitting in the bag until it is required for installation, ensure that the fitting and pipe are free from dirt and debris. Locate the end of the pipe squarely in the mouth of the fitting and push the pipe into the fitting with a slight twisting action until the pipe touches the pipe stop. SharkBite fittings utilise a pre-lubricated o-ring so no additional lubricants are required. If the pipe is difficult to insert, ensure the pipe is not damaged and has been prepared as described above.

DONE Check the depth mark on the pipe aligns with the disconnecting ring on the SharkBite fitting. Pull the pipe to ensure that the joint is secure.

DISCONNECTING10mm – 28mm DISCONNECTION For sizes 10mm – 28mm, the SharkBite range provides two methods of disconnecting the pipe from the fitting – either the patented disconnecting/depth marking clip or metal disconnecting tongs.

If disconnecting using the clip, ‘snap’ the clip over the pipe, with the SharkBite logo positioned facing away from the fitting. Slide the clip up to the disconnecting ring and press firmly on the two finger pads whilst at the same time pulling the pipe to remove.

If using the disconnecting tongs, position the tongs over the end of the fitting and the pipe with the SharkBite logo positioned facing away from the fitting. Squeeze the tongs together to depress the disconnecting ring, whilst at the same time pulling the pipe to remove (using your thumb to assist against the tongs if necessary).

35mm – 54mm DISCONNECTION For sizes 35mm – 54mm, the Sharkshifter® tool is easy to use. Simply clip the Sharkshifter on to the lugs of the fitting and twist the Sharkshifter clock-wise to ‘lock open’ the grab ring. Then using both hands pull the pipe to remove.

The purpose of the twist/lock mechanism is to ensure accidental disconnection is prevented and that the installer can use both hands to remove the pipe. This patented innovation can also be used to ease installation in confined spaces by eliminating the force required to push the pipe through the grab ring.

If the pipe is to be re-used, it must be inspected for damage prior to re-assembly, if re-using PEX the end of the pipe, where the grab ring has previously gripped must be removed.


See how easy it is to make a connection at www.sharkbiteplumbing.co.uk/howto


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SLIP FEATURE FUNCTIONThe ‘Slip feature’ function is designed to permit easy repairs and extensions to be made on wet or dry systems in seconds. Slip couplings and our unique slip tees that are manufactured with one end of the fitting with the 'slip feature' as standard.

The 35mm – 54mm slip fittings are supplied with an instruction band on the slip end of the fitting detailing the pipe size, removal section and maximum pipe insert length as well as fitting movement direction.

IDENTIFY THE AREA FOR REPAIR OR ADDITIONAL PIPEWORK Identify the section to be removed for repair using a slip coupling or if you are adding additional pipework to an existing pipe, use a slip tee.

Mark the section to be removed, dependent upon the pipe size as shown below:

15mm pipe – repairable section 34mm






NOTE: It is important the correct size section is removed as detailed above. Any smaller section will not provide sufficient space to engage the second pipe and may partially block the flow of the branch on a tee. Larger removed sections would create short pipe engagement.

CUT Cut out the section using a proprietary pipe cutter and de-burr the pipe. Ensure that the pipe is free from burrs, scratches and debris. Mark the pipe insertion depths (see insertion depths section) on both pipes.

PUSH Align pipe 1 with the bore of the slip end of the fitting and insert fully until the stop end of the fitting is clear of pipe 2.

NOTE: At this point the bore of the branch is completely blocked.

Withdraw pipe 1 allowing pipe 2 to engage up to the insertion mark. Do not withdraw pipe 1 further than the depth insertion mark.

NOTE: The pipe is now clear of the branch.

DONE You have now completed a repair or added additional pipework into an existing system in minutes.

NOTE: For 35mm - 54mm fittings only, a Sharkshifter tool will be required to open and close the grab ring during installation (see diagrams opposite).

Pipe 2Pipe 1

Sharkshifter®

Pipe 2Pipe 1

De-Burr

Pipe Insertion Depth

Pinhole (Damaged Pipe)

64mm

Diagrams show the repairable section to a 35mm pipe.

Watch video of how to make a repair using a SharkBite Slip coupling at www.sharkbiteplumbing.co.uk/howto


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COVERED PIPE WORKIf the system pipework and fittings are to be installed in a concealed position, under plaster or screed or are to be cabled through block or brick work, adequate provision for movement of the pipe relative to the floor or wall must be made by the use of a sleeve bonded into the wall or other similar means.

INSULATIONAll systems should be insulated as per the recommendations listed in BS 5970:2012

PHENOLIC FOAM LAGGINGWhen lagging SharkBite fittings with thermal insulation (unless the lagging is an internal polyethylene or sodium silicate barrier), wrap the fitting with a moisture barrier to protect the fitting. System pressure testing should be conducted prior to the lagging of the system.

GLYCOL COMPATIBILITYSharkBite products can be used with a 25% Glycol: 75% Water solution.

CHLORINATIONChlorination of the system as per the recommendations of BS 6700 will not have any detrimental effect on SharkBite fittings.


CLIPPINGPipe clips and trunking systems designed for use with copper tube may also be used with SharkBite® PEX Barrier Pipe. Clips should be positioned adjacent to fittings wherever possible, making due allowance for expansion and contraction of the pipework. Where SharkBite PEX Barrier Pipe is to be surface mounted and visible, the following clipping distances are recommended:

Fittings Size Copper and Chromed Copper PEX and PB Carbon SteelHorizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical

10mm 1.2m 1.8m 0.3m 0.5m n/a n/a15mm 1.8m 2.0m 0.3m 0.5m 1.8m 2.0m22mm 2.4m 3.0m 0.5m 0.8m 2.4m 3.0m28mm 2.4m 3.0m 0.8m 1.0m 2.4m 3.0m35mm 2.7m 3.0m 0.9m 1.2m 2.7m 3.0m42mm 3.0m 3.6m 0.9m 1.2m 3.0m 3.6m54mm 3.0m 3.6m 0.9m 1.2m 3.0m 3.6m


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SYSTEM TESTINGCOPPER SYSTEMSTo ensure that all the pipe and fittings have been installed correctly, we recommend to test the system following the guidelines as given in BS 6700. Fill the installation slowly to ensure that the air has been expelled from the system. Then pressurise the system to 1.5 times the normal working pressure, for a minimum of 15 minutes. Reduce the pressure by bleeding the system to one third of the previous test pressure for a period of 45 minutes. There should be no visible leakage of water and no pressure decay.

PEX SYSTEMSPressure test the system for at least 1 hour using the conditions for pressure testing listed in Appendix C of BS 5955: Part 8: 1990:

A) For sections of the system, which can be subjected to full mains pressure, apply a minimum pressure of the available mains water pressure.

B)For sections of the system downstream of a pressure control valve, apply a pressure equal to the pressure control valve setting.

CARBON STEEL SYSTEMSCarbon Steel pipe corrodes if the system is filled and not used for extensive periods of time, after the hydraulic system testing has been conducted. Therefore it is recommended that the system should be dry tested with air or nitrogen to a maximum pressure of 0.5 bar. The air should be clean and free from oil.

If the system is to be tested hydraulically, the test water should contain anti-corrosion chemicals and the system should not be drained after testing (suitable provision against freezing should be installed if required). If the system cannot be left full and has to be drained, purge the system with dry air after draining.

POLYBUTYLENE SYSTEMSThe system should be filled completely using water not more than 20°C at 1.5 times working pressure, to a maximum of 18 bar which should be applied for not less than 15 minutes and no longer than 1 hour. Any appliances or fittings that are not rated at 18 bar, should be disconnected prior to the test being conducted.

SUPPORT SERVICESAt Reliance Worldwide Corporation (UK) Ltd we are extremely proud of our heritage and reputation for providing excellent products and customer service levels.

Our highly trained Customer Service Team and Technical Support Team is available and keen to help with product advice, technical enquiries and installation issues; and our Sales Managers are available throughout the UK to discuss product and installation specifications.


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Reliance Worldwide Corporation (UK) Ltd. Worcester Road, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4RA UKTel: +44 (0)1386 712400 Fax: +44 (0)1386 712401www.rwc.co.uk www.sharkbiteplumbing.co.ukIn the interests of continuous product improvement RWC reserve the right to alter specifications as necessary. E&OE. Issue 02 Jan2016

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