A sound attenuator or sound trap gets soaked before install
A wet sound attenuator is not just dirty material; the media can lose performance and create mold risk. Hold it, document it, and get replacement or manufacturer direction.
Do not install soaked acoustic equipment and hope airflow dries it out later.
Check
Check delivery/storage condition before lifting the attenuator.
Look for water inside casing, wet media, damaged liner, rust, odor, or sagging baffles.
Document with photos and tag number.
Keep it out of the air system until accepted by foreman/manufacturer/spec.
Protect replacement material from weather before install.
Steps
Check delivery/storage condition before lifting the attenuator.
Look for water inside casing, wet media, damaged liner, rust, odor, or sagging baffles.
Document with photos and tag number.
Keep it out of the air system until accepted by foreman/manufacturer/spec.
Protect replacement material from weather before install.
Say this to your foreman
The sound attenuator for [location/tag] got soaked before install. I checked the casing/media and documented it. Do you want this rejected/replaced or held for manufacturer direction?