diff --git a/modular_nova/modules/colony_fabricator/code/machines/thermomachine.dm b/modular_nova/modules/colony_fabricator/code/machines/thermomachine.dm
index 685b540a67f..063a9f07bd5 100644
--- a/modular_nova/modules/colony_fabricator/code/machines/thermomachine.dm
+++ b/modular_nova/modules/colony_fabricator/code/machines/thermomachine.dm
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
 	AddElement(/datum/element/repackable, repacked_type, 2 SECONDS)
 	AddElement(/datum/element/manufacturer_examine, COMPANY_FRONTIER)
 	flick("thermo_deploy", src)
+	setDir(dir)
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/components/unary/thermomachine/deployable/RefreshParts()
 	. = ..()