Static field route #119

What do I do when not staging flange hardware before duct is in air?

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

Treat the flanged joint as a manufacturer/spec-controlled connection: not staging flange hardware before duct is in air.

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Field checklist

Lay out gasket, corners, clamps, bolts, nuts, washers, and tools
Confirm hardware matches the joint

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In Rectangular Duct Assembly: TDC / Ductmate / Flanges, I’m looking at: What do I do when not staging flange hardware before duct is in air? What should I verify before I cut, drill, seal, cover, move, or install?

Do not

Do not lift flanged duct and then go hunting for the parts.

Why it matters

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

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