Static field route #392

What do I do when duct panels dented during unloading?

Tools, Fasteners, Hardware & Material HandlingTools / hardware starter — verify approved material and method

Inspect duct panels during unloading and staging. Dents, crushed corners, bent flanges, or damaged liner should be called out before install.

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Field checklist

Check corners, seams, flanges, liner, insulation, coating, and labels.
Separate damaged pieces.
Photograph/report if required.
Do not hide damage inside a run.
Ask whether to repair, reject, or use elsewhere.

Ask foreman

This panel is dented/damaged. Do you want it repaired, rejected, or installed somewhere else?

Do not

Do not install damaged duct and hope nobody sees it after it is hanging.

Why it matters

Damage found on the floor is cheaper than damage found after the lift is up.

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