Not giving straight section off collar before bend

Give flex a short straight section off the collar before bending when space allows. Immediate bends can pinch the liner.

Stop if

• This flex bends immediately off the collar. Do you want a straighter exit or hard duct extension?

Watch out

• Do not force an instant hard bend off the collar.

Check

• Check collar exit direction.
• Look for immediate sharp bend.
• Move support/route to create smoother exit.
• Verify ceiling/grid clearance.
• Ask if hard duct extension is needed.

Steps

• Check collar exit direction.
• Look for immediate sharp bend.
• Move support/route to create smoother exit.
• Verify ceiling/grid clearance.
• Ask if hard duct extension is needed.

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