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Apprentice Q&A · #019

How do I fix a piece of rectangular duct if it's knocked together out of square?

1st YearDuct AssemblyYELLOW · Check First

Lay the duct on a flat floor. Measure diagonally from corner to corner in an 'X' pattern. * If the measurements aren't equal, apply controlled body weight or mechanical pressure to the long diagonal corners while tapping the Pittsburgh seam with a mallet to reset the metal's memory back into square.

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Lay the duct on a flat floor. Measure diagonally from corner to corner in an 'X' pattern. * If the measurements aren't equal, apply controlled body weight or mechanical pressure to the long diagonal corners while tapping the Pittsburgh seam with a mallet to reset the metal's memory back into square.

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Hey boss, I’m checking duct assembly: How do I fix a piece of rectangular duct if it's knocked together out of square? I found the likely issue and want to verify the next step before I lock it in. Do you want me to adjust it now or check the drawing/detail first?

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Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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