Using flex to solve a bad layout instead of fixing hard duct

Flex should not be the band-aid for a bad hard-duct layout. Ask whether the hard duct route should be corrected.

Stop if

• This flex is being used to solve a hard-duct layout issue. Do you want the hard duct corrected instead?

Watch out

• Do not make flex do the job of a proper duct route.

Check

• Name the layout problem.
• Measure the distance or offset being hidden with flex.
• Check airflow/TAB/access impact.
• Ask before using a long bendy flex route.
• Document if route changes.

Steps

• Name the layout problem.
• Measure the distance or offset being hidden with flex.
• Check airflow/TAB/access impact.
• Ask before using a long bendy flex route.
• Document if route changes.

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