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What do I do when branch tap installed facing wrong direction?

Spiral, Round & Oval Duct InstallPolished core starter — shop/detail check

Confirm the round/spiral/oval fitting and connection before forcing or cutting: branch tap installed facing wrong direction.

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Field checklist

Check orientation
Check opening size and edge quality
Clean/deburr before sealing

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In Spiral, Round & Oval Duct Install, I’m looking at: What do I do when branch tap installed facing wrong direction? What should I verify before I cut, drill, seal, cover, move, or install?

Do not

Do not oversized-cut a tap hole to make a wrong layout work.

Why it matters

Project drawings/specs, shop standard, fitting orientation, sealing requirement, foreman direction, and approved round/spiral detail.

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