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Mistake & recovery · #023

Not aligning the drive cleats correctly before crimping, creating gaps

1st YearSheet Metal Work

Dry-fit all four sides before driving any cleat. Check that corners are square and faces are flush, then drive the cleats. Fixing a mis-driven cleat waste…

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Dry-fit all four sides before driving any cleat. Check that corners are square and faces are flush, then drive the cleats. Fixing a mis-driven cleat wastes more time than checking first.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Not aligning the drive cleats correctly before crimping, creating gaps. 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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