Common mistake
Verify first
Verify before you commit. Cheap to catch now.
Avoid elbows, transitions, or obstructions within 3-5 equivalent diameters of the fan discharge. System effect at the discharge reduces fan performance significantly - often 15-30%. If constraints force a close fitting, add the system effect loss to the fan selection.
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