Side Branch

A HVAC Side Branch allows the creation of additional branches off the HVAC Main Branch. To create a Side Branch first add a three-way component to the HVAC Main Branch. The Side Branch then connects to the three-way component and automatically sets the Head Direction, Width, Depth, Head shape and Head Start to suit the selected three-way component.

Referring to the Hierarchy section HVAC Side Branches must be created below an existing HVAC System Element.

Using the HVAC Window select HVAC/Branches in the Categories drop-down list and then select Side Branch (off main) from the Available Type drop-down list to display the HVAC Side Branch window:

The HVAC Side Branch window is a dual purpose window use it to either Create a new HVAC Side Branch element (by default) or Modify an existing HVAC Side Branch Element.