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What do I do when hanger/brace transferring stress into equipment?

Equipment Connections: RTU, AHU, VAV, Fans & Louvers.1 field-polished — equipment/submittal check

Follow the equipment/submittal/manufacturer connection requirement: hanger/brace transferring stress into equipment.

Field checklist

Identify equipment tag and connection side.
Check submittal/shop drawing/manufacturer detail.
Confirm service clearance and access panels.
Focus on the actual issue: hanger/brace transferring stress into equipment.
Photograph or mark the condition if someone else needs to approve it.

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Do not

Do not let duct weight, brace tension, or hanger error pull on equipment.

Why it matters

Project drawings/specs, equipment submittals, manufacturer instructions, access/service clearance requirements, foreman direction, startup needs, and approved equipment connection details.

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