Static field route #582

What do I do when the rectangular duct end looks upside down or rotated?

Rectangular Duct Assembly: S-and-DrivePolished core starter — shop/detail check

Stop and verify orientation before connecting. Check piece mark, airflow, branch direction, access doors, dampers, and downstream fit.

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Field checklist

Verify orientation
Check squareness and cross-break direction
Confirm the piece belongs in that spot

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In Rectangular Duct Assembly: S-and-Drive, I’m looking at: What do I do when the rectangular duct end looks upside down or rotated? What should I verify before I cut, drill, seal, cover, move, or install?

Do not

Do not force the duct until it buckles or locks in wrong.

Why it matters

Shop standard, project drawings/specs, duct pressure class, foreman direction, and approved connection detail.

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