Rectangular Duct & TDC/TDF · Straight Runs & Assembly

Rectangular vertical riser

Multi-floor vertical shaft

ConnectionTDC/angle/flanged riser joint
SupportRiser angles, floor frames or engineered brackets

Before you start

  • A riser is a load path and a rated assembly at the same time.
  • Before anything...
  • Stage the needed tools and materials before lifting the section: Riser angles or floor frames per detail, engineered brackets, plumb bob or la....

Tools and materials

Riser angles or floor frames per detail, engineered brackets, plumb bob or la...

Lay it out

  1. Establish the riser line top to bottom with a plumb bob or laser and mark ...

Set and support it

  1. Set and verify the approved supports before the connection is closed. Keep the joint from carrying the weight of the duct or fitting.
  2. Use the approved support method for this condition: Riser angles, floor frames or engineered brackets.

Make the connection

  1. 1

    Establish the riser line top to bottom with a plumb bob or laser and mark ...

Check the install

  • Riser plumb top to bottom, checked against the original reference line.
  • W...

Common mistakes

  • Stacking duct before the riser supports are in, so the bottom section carri...

Stop and ask

Stop if shaft access, rated-assembly system, lifting method or load path is n...