Turning Vanes Were Bent During Transport or Installation

Fast answer

Inspect the vane rails, vane spacing, attachment, and airflow path before closing the fitting. Bent or loose turning vanes should be evaluated and corrected before installation continues.

What to check

1. Look through the fitting from both ends with adequate light and safe access.
2. Check whether vanes are bent, loose, missing, detached from rails, or blocking the connector.
3. Photograph the damage and piece mark before attempting a repair.
4. Verify the approved repair or remake with the foreman and shop.

Do not

Do not reach blindly into a fitting, flatten vanes out of the way, or cut through them to make a field opening.

Ask the foreman

“Two turning vanes are bent off the rail from transport and one is loose. Do you want a shop repair, field-approved repair, or remake before this goes up?”

Why it matters

Damaged vanes can create noise, pressure loss, loose internal parts, and airflow problems that are hard to reach after installation.