Branch Weight Is Pulling the Main Out of Square

The branch is hanging on the tap and pulling the main corner down. I can support and re-square it now-where do you want the branch hanger before we finish the joint?

Measuring, Field Verification & Layout Marks 2nd Year YELLOW

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Do not use screws, sealant, the tap collar, or the main duct skin as the branch support.

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branch weight is pulling the main out of square fitting orientation & field verification branch pulling main duct out of square tap sagging branch weight twisting main collar support support the branch so its weight and leverage are not twisting the tap, collar, or main duct. re-square the main before final tightening and sealing. the branch is hanging on the tap and pulling the main corner down. i can support and re-square it now-where do you want the branch hanger before we finish the joint?

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