Content Gap Batch 10Flexible Connector at Equipment: Enough Slack, No Collapse
Equipment Connections: RTU, AHU, VAV, Fans & LouversVERIFYField judgment
Core Answer
Install the approved flexible connector straight, sealed, supported, and loose enough to isolate movement without sagging into the airflow.
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What to Check First
- Verify connector material and width
- Keep the connection aligned before fastening
- Provide even slack around the full perimeter
- Check for folds, twists, punctures, and contact with sharp edges
- Confirm adjacent duct is independently supported
Ask Foreman
Is this flexible connector aligned and loose enough for isolation without sagging or carrying duct weight?
Text to Foreman
Do Not Do This
Do not stretch it drum-tight, leave it folded into the airstream, use it to correct a large misalignment, or let it support the duct.
Why This Matters
A bad flexible connector leaks, tears, transmits vibration, and can choke the equipment opening.
Verify against: equipment submittal, flexible-connector manufacturer instructions, vibration-control detail.
