VentBOM Videos

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VentBOM Courses

Start by watching these optional videos as needed.
These videos are great if you are new to VentBOM, need a refresher on Van-Packer’s products, or need help navigating VentBOM’s website.
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Watch these videos to learn the ropes in VentBOM.
By the end, you will be able to draw and get pricing for complete projects in VentBOM.
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These are additional videos for our grease duct products that build on the Beginner Course.
The videos highlight what to keep in mind when designing grease duct.
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Watch these videos to learn beyond the basics of VentBOM.
These videos will show you advanced features.
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Introduction Videos


Guide to Van-Packer’s Products

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 depends on the 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 ductwork 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).

Beginner Course


Video #1: Placing a Starting Point

Summary:

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

Video #2: Drawing Straight Vent – Part I

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.

Video #3: Drawing Straight Vent – Part II

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.

Video #4: Changing Parts and Fixing Mistakes
Video #5: Adding Adapters, Terminations, & Accessories
Video #6: Processing & Making a Proposal

Grease Duct Course


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Intermediate Course


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