Fitting Will Not Rotate Into Place: Check the Insertion Envelope Before Modifying It

The fitting fits in its final location, but the heel hits the beam during the rotation. Can we change the install sequence, or is a split/remade fitting required?

Measuring, Field Verification & Layout Marks 2nd Year YELLOW

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Do not crush a corner, remove reinforcement, or cut the fitting simply because its final position appears to fit.

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fitting will not rotate into place: check the insertion envelope before modifying it fitting orientation & field verification duct fitting wont rotate into place no swing room heel hits beam insertion envelope fitting trapped a fitting needs room for its full swing, not just its final installed footprint. check the rotation path, connector projection, reinforcement, and nearby work before cutting or flattening anything. the fitting fits in its final location, but the heel hits the beam during the rotation. can we change the install sequence, or is a split/remade fitting required?

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