Flex run too long for intended use

If the flex run is too long for the intended use, stop and ask whether the hard duct route should be extended.

Stop if

• This flex run is longer than intended. Do you want hard duct extended or a shorter route?

Watch out

• Do not use long flex to hide a bad layout.

Check

• Measure the actual route.
• Compare to plan/shop intent.
• Identify why flex is long: hard duct short, diffuser moved, obstruction, or layout change.
• Ask before using flex to solve a layout problem.
• Document if route changed.

Steps

• Measure the actual route.
• Compare to plan/shop intent.
• Identify why flex is long: hard duct short, diffuser moved, obstruction, or layout change.
• Ask before using flex to solve a layout problem.
• Document if route changed.

More in Joints, TDC, Flanges & Connections