Patent ID: 7062836

Claim:
A method for connecting at least one pipe to a fitting which includes at least two sleeves joined at a connection wherein at least one sleeve is formed of a first upper portion and a separate second lower portion such that each longitudinal edge of the first portion is positioned in a spaced-apart, adjacent relationship with each longitudinal edge of the second portion to form a member having an opening for receiving a pipe and the at least one sleeve further includes at least one alignment hole positioned remotely from the connection of the at least two sleeves and a pocket opening in both the upper and lower portion positioned between the alignment hole and the connection of the at least two sleeves comprising: inserting said pipe into the opening in said member to a first point of insertion; determining, using the at least one alignment hole in said member, whether said pipe is inserted to a predetermined desired point; and securing the pipe to the first and second portions of the at least one sleeve forming the member by inserting a fastener through each pocket opening and securing a fastening element to the fastener.