Nordyne E3 Tabs, Secure Duct Connector and Mounting, Plate with 2 Flat-HeadScrews or Nails

Secure Duct Connector and Mounting

Plate with 2 Flat-Head Screws or Nails

Mounting Plate

Duct

Connector

14" Supply Connection

Figure 9. Platinum Duct Connector

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).

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	TABS
DUCT	DUCT
1. INSERT DUCT CONNECTOR	2. BEND BOTTOM TABS OVER
INTO DUCT CUT-OUT	AND ONTO THE UNDER-
	NEATH DUCT SURFACE

Figure 10. Duct Connector Installation B

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