Not supporting duct before loosening connection

Treat supports as load-path work: not supporting duct before loosening connection.

Temporarily support the duct before adjusting the connection. Do not let the duct joint become the hanger while you fix supports.

Hangers, Supports, Rods & Trapeze 2nd Year YELLOW

Stop if

Ask before moving anchors, changing spacing, deleting supports, drilling structure, or altering trapeze/seismic layout.

Watch out

Do not loosen a stressed joint without supporting the duct.

Check

Support both sides
Relieve stress on the joint
Adjust hangers before retightening

Steps

Identify the support type and duct being carried.
Check approved detail or foreman direction.
Verify anchor/hardware and attachment point.
Focus on the actual issue: not supporting duct before loosening connection.
Photograph or mark the condition if someone else needs to approve it.

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