Rectangular Duct & TDC/TDF · Straight Runs & Assembly

Double-wall rectangular duct

Insulated/acoustical duct

ConnectionDual inner/outer joint system
SupportWide trapeze with load spread

Before you start

  • Double-wall means there are two joints, and one of them you will never reach ...
  • Stage the needed tools and materials before lifting the section: Inner air barrier joint hardware, outer shell joint hardware, insulation fill....

Tools and materials

Inner air barrier joint hardware, outer shell joint hardware, insulation fill...

Lay it out

  1. Set the wide trapezes and confirm they spread the load across the outer sh...

Set and support it

  1. Set the wide trapezes and confirm they spread the load across the outer sh...
  2. Use the approved support method for this condition: Wide trapeze with load spread.

Make the connection

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    Set the wide trapezes and confirm they spread the load across the outer sh...

Check the install

  • Inner liner continuous and sealed, confirmed by eye before closure.
  • Insul...

Common mistakes

  • Closing the outer shell over an unsealed inner joint. Nobody finds it until...

Stop and ask

Stop if inner joint is inaccessible, insulation is missing or outer shell hid...