Connect
- Last UpdatedFeb 13, 2025
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The way that an HVAC component connects to the next and previous piece of HVAC in a sequence can be modified by using the first drop-down list in the Connect part of the HVAC Window:
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To Previous |
To connect pieces of HVAC which are not axially symmetrical (p-leave is always in the opposite direction to p-arrive - for example straights, tapers). |
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Leave East/West/North/South/Up/Down |
To connect a two way piece of HVAC which forces a change of direction (for example elbows, bends). |
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P3 is East/West/North/South/Up/Down |
To connect a pieces of HVAC which have: Side connection - Threeways, Branch Connectors. Asymmetrical Two-way - Offsets, Eccentric Tapers Enter the required direction for P3 or Offset |
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to Next |
Connect to Next piece of HVAC. |
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to Branch Tail |
Connect the piece of HVAC to Branch Tail of the next piece of HVAC. |
To connect the head or tail of the current HVAC branch to another HVAC branch or component, select from the following drop-down list menu.
In the left hand drop-down list select either the Head or Tail to modify.
Specify how to identify the point on an existing the HVAC branch or component to which the head/tail is to be connected.
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Tail of ID Branch |
A prompt in the 3D View to Identify BRAN (any point on the branch) is displayed. |
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Head of ID Branch |
A prompt in the 3D View to Identify BRAN (any point on the branch) is displayed. |
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ID Branch Connector |
A prompt in the 3D View to Identify Branch Connector is displayed, refer to Side Branch, Branch Connectors, Categories and Available Types. |
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ID Threeway Piece |
A prompt in the 3D View to Identify Threeway or Tee Item is displayed, refer to HVAC Catalog, Categories and Available Types. |
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ID Centrifugal Fan |
A prompt in the 3D View to Identify Centrifugal Fan is displayed. |
Note:
The p-arrive and p-leave points for a centrifugal fan are both on the rectangular
flange face and the P3 is on the circular flange face, regardless of the flow direction
through the fan. Refer to Inline Plant Equipment, Categories and Available Types.
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ID Air Handling Unit |
A prompt in the 3D View to Identify Air Handling Unit is displayed. |
Note:
The P3 for an air handling unit is the auxiliary flange used, for example, the re
circulation inlet, refer to Inline Plant Equipment, Categories and Available Types.
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ID Equipment Nozzle |
A prompt in the 3D View to Identify NOZZ is displayed, refer to Equipment Nozzles. |
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ID Ceiling Fitting |
A prompt in the 3D View to Identify HVACFI is displayed. |
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First Member |
Specifies the Branch Head, click to identify the first element in the existing branch. |
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Explicit |
Display the Head Position window, enter values in the text fields or click Pick Position to make a graphical pick.
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