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Figure 9. Platinum Duct Connector
Mounting Plate
Duct
Connector
Secure Duct Connector and Mounting
Plate with 2 Flat-Head Screws or Nails
14" Supply Connection
Method D
1. Score and cut top of metal duct as indicated
in Figure 12, Step 1 or Step 2. If using Step
1, also cut out metal from the shaded area
“A”.
2. Fold the duct fl ap “B” up (see Figure 12,
Step 3).
3. At the front-to-back of duct run (see Figure
12, area “A”), bend the duct connector tabs
and secure them directly to the duct.
4. At area “B”, bend the duct connector tabs up
and back over, around the duct connector
(see Figure 12, step 3).
Figure 10. Duct Connector Installation B
5. Fold/form the duct fl ap against the side of
the duct connector and attach as shown
(see Figure 12, Step 4). Use at least three
staples on each duct fl ap OR... if a 2X
block/joist is not provided, use at least two
sheet metal fasteners on each duct fl ap.
6. Seal the duct fl ap edges with an approved
tape or compound for a leak-free joint.
Method E
1. Apply a bead of caulking, mastic, or other
approved sealant around bottom side of
1/2” fl ange and restrictor plate, when ap-
plicable.
TABS
DUCT
1. INSERT DUCT CONNECTOR
INTO DUCT CUT-OUT
TABS
DUCT
2. BEND BOTTOM TABS OVER
AND ONTO THE UNDER-
NEATH DUCT SURFACE