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Apprentice Q&A · #069

How do I install a volume damper in a spin-in collar before attaching the flex?

2nd YearFlex Duct & GrillesRED · Stop / Verify

Insert the damper blade assembly and continuous spring-loaded pivot rods through the pre-drilled holes in the side of the spin-in collar pipe. * Secure the exterior manual handle locking quadrant to the outside shaft, and check that the internal damper blade can rotate a full 90^\circ from fully open to fully closed without binding against the collar metal.

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Insert the damper blade assembly and continuous spring-loaded pivot rods through the pre-drilled holes in the side of the spin-in collar pipe. * Secure the exterior manual handle locking quadrant to the outside shaft, and check that the internal damper blade can rotate a full 90^\circ from fully open to fully closed without binding against the collar metal.

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Hey boss, I’m on flex duct & grilles and need verification before I touch this: How do I install a volume damper in a spin-in collar before attaching the flex? Do you want me to stop here and check the approved detail, submittal, or inspector/manufacturer requirement 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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