Static field route #655

What do I do when bending flex tighter than it wants to bend?

Flex Duct Connections & SupportsPolished core starter — flex/manufacturer check

If flex bends tighter than it wants, reroute or shorten it. Do not force a bend radius that collapses the liner.

Field checklist

This bend is tighter than the flex wants to bend. Do you want it rerouted or changed to hard duct?

Do not force flex into a crushed bend.

Tight bends are hidden static pressure and airflow problems.

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