Not supporting flex near bend

Support flex near bends so the bend does not become a kink or sag point.

Stop if

• This bend is unsupported and starting to kink. Do you want support added near the bend?

Watch out

• Do not leave a bend hanging by the liner/collar.

Check

• Locate bends near collar/boot/obstruction.
• Add support before and/or after the bend as directed.
• Keep bend smooth and round.
• Avoid cinching.
• Ask if the bend is too tight to support correctly.

Steps

• Locate bends near collar/boot/obstruction.
• Add support before and/or after the bend as directed.
• Keep bend smooth and round.
• Avoid cinching.
• Ask if the bend is too tight to support correctly.

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