Temporary Support While an Awkward Fitting Is Being Connected

This offset is stable on temporary support and the joints are aligned. Where do you want the permanent support before we release it?

Hangers, Supports, Rods & Trapeze 2nd Year YELLOW

Watch out

Do not let a temporary support become the permanent hanger by accident, and do not leave the fitting hanging from the adjoining duct or connector.

Check

current shop drawing or spool
photo of the fitting, supports, and access
verified install path and final position
known internal components or finish requirements
what has already been checked

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temporary support while an awkward fitting is being connected temporary support handling protection temporary support awkward fitting hold fitting while connecting duct come along support fitting install use temporary support only to hold the fitting stable and near final position while the crew aligns the connection and installs the permanent support. keep the fitting from hanging on the duct skin or joint. this offset is stable on temporary support and the joints are aligned. where do you want the permanent support before we release it?

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