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Hammering a pittsburg seam without properly supporting the duct body

1st YearSheet Metal Work

Support the duct on a flat surface or against a solid bench when hammering seams. Without support, you distort the duct body and create a seam that won't…

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Support the duct on a flat surface or against a solid bench when hammering seams. Without support, you distort the duct body and create a seam that won't lie flat.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Hammering a pittsburg seam without properly supporting the duct body. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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