Clamp-Together Ducting Installation Tips To ensure that Nordfab’s Quick-Fit system continues to be the “World’s Fastest Ducting,” here are a few tips to help your installation go quickly, smoothly, and safely.

Make Sure Your Shipment is Complete and Undamaged. Nordfab ships most orders FOB Nordfab or “Free On Board.” This means that it is your responsibility to ensure that the materials you receive do not have freight damage and that the carrier has delivered all the boxes in your shipment. Inspect all boxes for outward damage BEFORE signing for receipt. The boxes should not be crushed, torn or otherwise damaged. If you find damage, either refuse the shipment or note the issue on the receipt you sign. Unless you do this, any future claims will be virtually impossible to collect. Additionally, before...

STEP FIVE: The Quick-Fit Sleeve. One of the most important benefits of Quick-Fit is that it is not necessary to take exact measurements before cutting each piece of pipe. The Quick-Fit Sleeve is an 11inch section of pipe that has a slightly larger diameter than a standard QF duct. To use the Quick-Fit Sleeve, simply: 1) Measure the distance you want to span. Useful Tools and Important Safety Information Always use proper safety equipment when installing Quick-Fit. 2) Cut the pipe (NOT the 11” Quick-Fit Sleeve) approximately 4” shorter than the length necessary to complete the span. 3) Make sure...

Supporting Your Ductwork. Nordfab has a variety of duct hanging devices, but it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of all ducting. Please check with local agencies to ensure that your ducting is supported in a way that meets local codes. When determining the weight your ceiling and hangers must support, always allow for the ducting being 100 percent clogged with whatever material is being conveyed. STEP SEVEN: Pre-Stretch Your Clamps. The Nordfab clamps are designed to provide a tight seal, which means that they also require some pressure to close. By pre-stretching the clamp around...