VentBOM Videos

Summary:

We review Van-Packer’s products between our CVP line (Chimney Vent Product) and KVP (Kitchen Vent Product) line. Click below for flowcharts that summarize this information and help you choose a Model Type.

Flowchart Guides to Model Types:

Click here for CVP

Click here for KVP

FAQ:

❓Q: What material types should I use? 💡A: After selecting a Model Type (see flowchart links above), choose a material combination that best fits either the customer’s request, or the project specification. In the absence of those, we recommend our most value-engineered (cost effective) material combination.

❓Q: What is your most value-engineered/cost-effective material options? 💡A: That varies by Model Type. For our KVP and non-condensing CVP, it is our 304 S.S. liner with Aluminized shell. For our condensing CVP, it is our VP1738 S.S. liner with Aluminized shell.

❓Q: For KVP, what is zero-inch clearance to combustibles? 💡A: Clearance to combustibles measures how far away combustible material needs to be to avoid a fire hazard. Zero-inch clearance to combustibles means that combustible material can be within 0″ (i.e. touching) without a fire hazard.

❓Q: For KVP, how do I know if I need zero-inch clearance to combustibles? 💡A: Zero-inch clearance to combustibles is the current industry standard for kitchen venting (for fire safety). It is not always needed (like in isolated spaces). If you are not sure, it is best to use the zero-inch clearance (GZ/GRZ).

Summary:

We learn how to move the camera and place a starting anchor point to begin drawing from. We also review the three ‘modes’ of VentBOM (Point, Draw and Edit), which are the foundation to using VentBOM.

FAQ:

❓Q: How do you get to the virtual 3D space in the video? 💡A: In VentBOM, find and click the “New Project“ button to enter a ‘Project’ page. You must enter a project name and location to proceed. Then, there are two buttons side-by-side: “New Layout” and “New 3D Layout”. The first button limits you to basic 2D schematics, while the second button lets you draw 3D layouts. We focus on the 3D Layout for training, so click that. Then enter a layout title, select an application, and click ‘OK’.

Summary:

We select our Product type and material type. Then we use the “Draw Mode” button to select our earlier anchor point and draw our first vent section.

FAQ:

❓Q: At the end of the video, the length of the vent section was labelled inside a small label/balloon. The label/balloon is not showing. How do I see that? 💡A: To see the labelled lengths, click the settings tab, which is located at the top-left corner of the screen. Clicking the tab will open a scrollable menu with checkboxes. Near the bottom is a checkbox labeled “Show Length”. Click to check that box and label the lengths.

Summary:

We learn how to change the length of vent sections. First, we retroactively change the length after placing a vent section by using the ‘Edit Mode’. Then we learn to draw a vent section with the exact length need as we are placing it. Finally, we make a hasty mistake and try to learn from it.

FAQ:

❓Q: During of the video, the lengths of the vent sections were labelled inside small labels/balloons. The labels/balloons are not showing. How do I see those? 💡A: To see the labelled lengths, click the settings tab, which is located at the top-left corner of the screen. Clicking the tab will open a scrollable menu with checkboxes. Near the bottom is a checkbox labeled “Show Length”. Click to check that box, and label the lengths.

Summary:

We fix a vent section with an incorrect length by using the ‘Undo’ and ‘Delete’ commands. Then, we learn how to change the fitting parts in-between duct sections.

Summary:

We learn to add an adapter to connect to a boiler at the beginning of the duct. Then we use the same process to add a terminating piece to end off the top of our venting. Finally, we learn to add accessories, which are optional, miscellaneous parts that can be added anywhere in the vent system.

Summary:

We finish off our Basic VentBOM training by learning how to Process a layout, which gives us a formal proposal with part costs. We review some of the options of formatting the proposal, add a drawing, and finish with a PDF of our proposal.