Before fastening duct to equipment cabinet
Confirm the manufacturer/project connection point before drilling or fastening to an equipment cabinet. Watch for coils, controls, wiring, drain pans, access doors, filters, and service space.
Stop if Before I fasten duct to this cabinet, can you verify this is the approved connection point and fastener depth? Watch out Do not drill into equipment casing because it looks like normal sheet metal. Check Find the approved connection flange, frame, collar, or adapter point. Check whether fastener length/depth is limited by manufacturer instructions. Look for coils, wiring, controls, insulation, drain pan, or moving parts behind the panel if permitted. Keep doors, filters, disconnects, control panels, actuators, and coil pull space clear. Ask before drilling into any casing that does not have an obvious approved connection point. Steps Find the approved connection flange, frame, collar, or adapter point. Check whether fastener length/depth is limited by manufacturer instructions. Look for coils, wiring, controls, insulation, drain pan, or moving parts behind the panel if permitted. Keep doors, filters, disconnects, control panels, actuators, and coil pull space clear. Ask before drilling into any casing that does not have an obvious approved connection point. Say this to your foreman Before I fasten duct to this cabinet, can you verify this is the approved connection point and fastener depth?
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