![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img01.png)
1. Make circular incision in plastic cover
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img2.png)
2. Remove the cut plastic from the end of the tube
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img3.png)
3. Make the incision in plastic along tube
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img4.png)
4. Peel back the plastic cover carefully
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img5.png)
5. Secure the spliced plastic cover with tape
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img6.png)
6. Clean tube and fitting with a suitable abrasive pad
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img7.png)
7. Apply Flux
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img8.png)
8. Connect tube and fitting
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img9.png)
9. Wrap exposed plastic with a damp cloth
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img10.png)
10. Heat with blow lamp
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img11.png)
11. When cooled remove damp cloth and re-position plastic
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img12.png)
12. Secure with tape
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img13.png)
13. The finished joint
![](https://lawtontubes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Plastic-Coated-Copper-Tube-Install-Guide-img14.png)
14. Exposed ends should be sealed with tape