Rectangular Components - Turning Vanes

The task of creating HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.

1. Select Rectangular in the Categories dropdown list and then Turning Vanes in the Available Type dropdown list to display the Turning Vanes window:

   

   You are required to input the following dimensions:

   • Duct width AA

   • Duct depth AB

   • Duct width LA

   • Leave Throat

2. To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, select Picture to display a detailed drawing for Rectangular Components Catalog Element - Turning Vanes.

   Note: The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions. These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog.

3. Select Transpose width/depth to exchange Duct Width AA dimension with Duct depth AB dimension.

4. Using the Direction radio buttons, you can choose which direction the air turning vanes are be directed relative to the Leave Direction.

5. In the Connect list, select Connect or Unchanged:

   • Select Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.

   • Select Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.

   Note: Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

6. Select Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Turning Vanes window was opened.

7. Select Fit to orientate the Turning Vanes to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.

8. Select OK to create the Turning Vanes component and close the Turning Vanes Window. You will be returned to the HVAC Window.

9. Select Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Turning Vanes window.