Feb. 2009
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INSTALLATION GUIDE - FLEXIBLE DUCT
Connections
Splices
ADC Flexible Duct Performance & Installation Standards Fifth Edition 4.7.1
Installation Instructions for Air Ducts and Air Connectors - Nonmetallic with Plain Ends
Step 1: : After desired length is determined, cut completely
around and through duct with knife or scissors. Cut wire
with wire cutters. Fold back jacket and insulation
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Step 2: Slide at least 1” [25 mm] of core over tting and
past the bead. Seal core to collar with at least 2 wraps of
duct tape. Secure connection with clamp placed over the
core and tape and past the bead.
Step 3: Pull jacket and insulation back over core. Tape
jacket with at least 2 wraps of duct tape. A clamp may be
used in place of or in combination with the duct tape over
the core and tape and past the bead.
Step 3: Pull jacket and insulation back over cores. Tape
jackets together with at least 2 wraps of duct tape.
Step 2: Tape cores together with at least 2 wraps of
duct tape. Secure connection with 2 clamps placed over
the taped core ends and past the beads.
Step 1: Fold back jacket and insulation from core. Butt
two cores together on a 4” [100 mm] min. length metal
sleeve.
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For uninsulated air ducts and air connectors, disregard references to insulation and jacket.
The 2009, 2012, and 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) mandates the use of tapes listed and labeled in
accordance with Standard UL 181B and marked “181B-FX”. Nashua offers ve products to meet this criteria - 557, 558CA
(California Only), 324A, FOILMASTIC, and FlexFix. Check with local code authorities for requirements specic to your