Apprentice answerHow do you anchor hanger rods on a sloped or tapered concrete beam face
2nd YearHangers, Supports & AnchorsCheck first
Do not force a nut and washer tight against a sloped face. Square the bearing surface or use an approved swivel/angled support so the rod hangs plumb.
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Plain-English answer
A hanger rod wants to pull straight down. If the anchor seat is on a sloped beam face, tightening the hardware can bend the rod and side-load the anchor.
Check whether the support can be moved to a flat substrate. If not, the usual fix is an approved bevel washer, shim plate, swivel insert, or engineered bracket that keeps the load vertical.