Static field route #49

What do I do when not finding equipment connection detail before installing duct?

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Find the equipment connection detail before installing duct to RTUs, AHUs, fans, louvers, or terminal units.

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Field checklist

Match equipment tag.
Open detail/submittal if available.
Check opening size, collar, flex connector, access, support, and seal requirement.
Verify orientation/airflow.
Ask before fastening to equipment.

Ask foreman

Which equipment connection detail controls this tie-in?

Do not

Do not connect duct to equipment from memory or by forcing a fitting to work.

Why it matters

Equipment connections are where small layout mistakes become leaks, access problems, and startup issues.

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