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What do I do when not aligning TDC flanges before bolting?

Rectangular Duct Assembly: TDC / Ductmate / FlangesPolished core starter — connector/detail check

Bring the flange together evenly: not aligning TDC flanges before bolting. Start hardware in a balanced way and do not twist the flange or crush the gasket.

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Field checklist

Support both duct sections
Line up the faces evenly
Start hardware around the joint before final tightening

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In Rectangular Duct Assembly: TDC / Ductmate / Flanges, I’m looking at: What do I do when not aligning TDC flanges before bolting? What should I verify before I cut, drill, seal, cover, move, or install?

Do not

Do not use one hard corner to pull the whole joint together.

Why it matters

Project specs/submittals, manufacturer connector instructions, shop standard, foreman direction, and approved flange detail.

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