text: # Wash pipe ends to create clean surfaces for joining
  # Square pipe ends to facilitate optimal fit-up 
  # Clean area where coupler will be placed with isopropyl alcohol
  # Mark the pipes slightly beyond half the length of the coupler, to indicate where scraping will take place in later steps
  # Mark the area to be scraped
  # Scrape pipe in marked areas to remove surface layer, allowing clean pipe material to contact the coupler
  # Examine scraped area thoroughly, making sure that fresh pipe material is exposed throughout area
  # Insert pipe ends into coupling to appropriate depth
  # Secure coupler using clamp
  # Connect fitting to control box using electrical leads
  # Apply fusion cycle 
  # Allow joint to be undisturbed for the entire prescribed cooling time
  # Pressure test pipe
  # Back fill pipe with appropriate contents 
  # Begin service