Static field route #606

What do I check before an RTU or big equipment gets set on a roof curb?

Equipment Connections: RTU, AHU, VAV, Fans & Louvers.1 field-polished — equipment/submittal check

Do a curb and opening check before the pick: correct curb, correct orientation, gasket path ready, supply/return openings clear, duct attached where required, and access/clearance conflicts called out.

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Field checklist

Match unit tag to curb tag
Check supply/return openings and orientation
Confirm access/service side and connection points
Photograph mismatches before the set

Ask foreman

Before we set this unit, can you verify the curb, gasket path, supply/return openings, and service access are correct? I don’t want us landing it and then finding out it’s rotated or blocked.

Do not

Do not assume the curb is right just because it is installed, and do not field-adapt the opening without approval.

Why it matters

Project drawings/specs, equipment submittals, manufacturer instructions, access/service clearance requirements, foreman direction, startup needs, and approved equipment connection details.

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