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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
plied with duct connector), install it to back
edge of floor opening (see Figure 7). Re-
install duct connector in floor opening. A
shim may be used, if necessary, to ensure
the furnace is level.
4.
Secure duct connector to floor with two flat-
head fasteners at dimpled locations (see
Figure 8).
5.
Secure connector to duct by bending bot-
tom tabs under and up against duct sur-
faces (see Figure 10).
Figure 10. Duct Connector Installation B
Method C
1.
Attach tabs to sides of duct (one on each
side) using sheet metal fasteners or other
method, ensuring that the duct connector
is secure and sealed to the duct (see
Figure 11).
2.
Seal the duct flap edges with an approved
tape or compound for a leak-free joint.
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”.
TABS
DUCT
1. INSERT DUCT CONNECTOR
INTO DUCT CUT-OUT
TABS
DUCT
2. BEND BOTTOM TABS OVER
AND ONTO THE UNDER-
NEATH DUCT SURFACE
