Mistake & recovery · #075

Setting an air handler on isolator pads the wrong way, reducing isolation

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Read the isolator manufacturer's installation instructions. Pads are directional — load arrows, color codes, or specific faces must be oriented correctly.…

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Read the isolator manufacturer's installation instructions. Pads are directional — load arrows, color codes, or specific faces must be oriented correctly. Wrong orientation provides little or no vibration isolation.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Setting an air handler on isolator pads the wrong way, reducing isolation. 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.

Setting an air handler on isolator pads the wrong way, reducing isolation

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