Square Duct Taps & Branching · Straight rectangular tap
Cut and install a straight branch tap
Square Duct Installation — Side of main
Task typeStraight rectangular tap
Tools / equipmentSnips, drill, clamps, square, sealant
How to install it
- 1
Lay out opening
- 2
support cookie
- 3
cut and deburr
- 4
set tap
- 5
square throat and branch off main reference
- 6
clamp flush
- 7
fasten
- 8
seal
- 9
support branch.
Quality check
- Tap flat and square
- branch support independent
Stop and verify
Stop if tap crosses reinforcement, seam, or another fitting