Square Duct Taps & Branching · Tapered rectangular tap

Install reduced branch takeoff

Square Duct Installation — Main to rectangular branch

Task typeTapered rectangular tap
Tools / equipmentSquare, clamps, sealant

How to install it

  1. 1

    Verify taper direction

  2. 2

    cut opening

  3. 3

    set tap

  4. 4

    square

  5. 5

    fasten/seal

  6. 6

    connect reduced branch.

Quality check

  • Taper smooth
  • no twist

Stop and verify

Stop if taper is too abrupt or reversed