Method of coupling two pipes

A method of coupling two pipes, the method comprising:

• fastening two coupling segments of a pipe coupling into an untightened configuration, the two coupling segments comprising a first segment and a second segment, the first segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end, the second segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end, wherein fastening the two coupling segments comprises:
• placing a pivot clip between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment, the pivot clip configured to maintain a separation distance between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment;
• and
• tightening a first tightening element to draw the second end of the first segment towards the first end of the second segment;
• and
• placing ends of the two pipes between the two coupling segments;
• wherein:
• the second segment further comprises a tongue at the first end of the second segment;
• placing the pivot clip between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment comprises substantially surrounding an outer surface of the tongue with the pivot clip;
• the pivot clip defines an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, an interior edge, an outside edge opposite the interior edge, and two lateral edges;
• the interior edge defines a notch;
• the interior edge substantially surrounds the outer surface of the tongue;
• and
• at least a portion of the tongue is disposed within the notch.