Focus on the actual issue: fan rotation/access/startup needs ignored.
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In Equipment Connections: RTU, AHU, VAV, Fans & Louvers, I’m looking at: What do I do when fan rotation/access/startup needs ignored? What should I verify before I cut, drill, seal, cover, move, or install?
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Do not force duct to equipment, block service access, or hang duct weight from equipment.