Static field route #77

What do I do before starting a drive cleat?

Rectangular Duct Assembly: S-and-DrivePolished core starter — shop/detail check

Line up the two drive hems first. The drive should slide over both hems straight; it is not supposed to pull a badly misaligned duct joint together by itself.

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Field checklist

Support both sections
Square the ends
Make sure the S side is seated before driving

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In Rectangular Duct Assembly: S-and-Drive, I’m looking at: What do I do before starting a drive cleat? What should I verify before I cut, drill, seal, cover, move, or install?

Do not

Do not hammer a drive onto a joint that is already crooked.

Why it matters

Shop standard, project drawings/specs, duct pressure class, foreman direction, and approved connection detail.

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