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The SharkBite® Water Hammer Arrestors are engineered devices that provide a maintenance free continuous protection system against detrimerkal destructive forces generated by the immediate cessation of water flowing in the water distribution system. The SharkBite Water Hammer Arrestor is engineered to expressly be used with SharkBite. The SharkBite Water Hammer Arrestor can be installed horizontally and vertical and can be connected in seconds to copper tubing, and CTS PVC, PEX and PE-RT.
Unit of Measure
Type |
N/A Tee |
Connection Type |
N/A SharkBite |
Size |
N/A 1/2" X 1/2" X 1/2" |
Maximum temperature |
N/A 93 ºC200 ºF |
Maximum pressure |
N/A 200 psi |
Service |
N/A Water |
A |
N/A 1/2 |
B |
N/A 2.72 in |
C |
N/A 7.37 in |
Barrel Material |
N/A Type "K" hard drawn copper |
Piston Material |
N/A Brass |
Cap Material |
N/A Brass |
O-Ring Hammer Material |
N/A EPDM |
Body Material |
N/A DZR Lead Free Brass |
O-ring Material |
N/A EPDM |
Grab Ring Material |
N/A Stainless steel |
Tube Support Liner Material |
N/A Veradel |
Features and Benefits |
N/A
Instant push-to-connect connections for increased ease-of-use:
No soldering, clamps, unions, or glue required. Designed for vertical and horizontal installation: Flexible installation options in new or existing plumbing systems. Listed by ASSE: Inspector friendly, peace of mind. Water tight joint: Seal that is permanently water tight. |
Specification |
N/A The tube shall be inserted into the SharkBite PTC 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 pipe. 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 pipe has passed through the O-ring and reached the pipe stop shall a secure joint be created. The fitting shall be a SharkBite PTC Fitting. |
Certifications |
N/A The SharkBite PTC Fittings have been designed certified and listed to ASSE 1061, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 14, and NSF/ANSI 372. The SharkBite PTC Fittings are listed by IAPMO and are certified for potable and hydronic heating water distribution (note: Glycol mixture for hydronics is acceptable up to 100% concentration). The SharkBite PTC Fittings have been certified for underground applications and as a manufactured joint without access panels and they meet UPC, IPC and cUPC requirements. |
