Not supporting flex at both ends
Support flex at both ends so neither collar carries the run weight.
Stop if
- This flex is not supported at both ends. Do you want supports added before ceiling close?
Watch out
- Do not let the collar or boot hold the weight of the flex run.
Check
- Check support near the duct collar.
- Check support near the boot/diffuser.
- Keep each end round and aligned.
- Add approved support near ends if needed.
- Recheck liner seal after support.
Steps
- Check support near the duct collar.
- Check support near the boot/diffuser.
- Keep each end round and aligned.
- Add approved support near ends if needed.
- Recheck liner seal after support.
Say this to your foreman
This flex is not supported at both ends. Do you want supports added before ceiling close?
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