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Hanging a coil section without checking drain pan tilt toward the drain connection

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The drain pan must slope toward the drain connection — minimum 1/8" per foot. A flat or incorrectly pitched pan holds standing water, breeds bacteria, and…

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The drain pan must slope toward the drain connection — minimum 1/8" per foot. A flat or incorrectly pitched pan holds standing water, breeds bacteria, and overflows onto the ceiling below. Verify pitch with a level before securing.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Hanging a coil section without checking drain pan tilt toward the drain connection. 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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