Protect Equipment Service Clearance Before Duct Is Final
Check panel swing, filter pull, coil pull, actuator removal, motor access, and working space before the duct and supports become permanent.
Stop if
- Before I finalize this duct, can we verify the service-clearance envelope and removal path for the panels, filters, coil, and motor?
Watch out
- Do not use leftover space as the clearance plan or assume a panel only needs enough room to crack open.
Check
- Review manufacturer service-clearance drawing
- Open or mock up access panels
- Check filters, coils, motors, and controls removal paths
- Coordinate with piping and electrical
- Mark required keep-clear zones in the field
Steps
- Review manufacturer service-clearance drawing
- Open or mock up access panels
- Check filters, coils, motors, and controls removal paths
- Coordinate with piping and electrical
- Mark required keep-clear zones in the field
Say this to your foreman
Before I finalize this duct, can we verify the service-clearance envelope and removal path for the panels, filters, coil, and motor?
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