Double to Channels Hanger

Supports User Guide

Hanger : Steelwork Hanger : Double to Channels Hanger

Creates a double to channels hanger from a selection in the Hangers to Steelwork gallery.

The double to channels hangers in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework using two hangers, each hanger is connected to two channelled structural sections

You can create steelwork hangers using a combination of hanger types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.

For example, to create a VH T4 M2 B13 variable hanger with an XAT005 ancillary, On the Hangers to Steelwork gallery, click Double to Channels.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support

Note:

The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.

Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are then prompted to Identify first steelwork member to connect hanger to

Click to identify the first supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are then prompted to Identify first adjacent steelwork member to connect hanger to

Click to identify the first adjacent supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are then prompted to Identify the first member of the second pair to connect hanger to

Click to identify the second supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.

You are then prompted to Identify the second adjacent steelwork member of the second pair

Click to identify the second adjacent supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Template Hanger Creation window. Refer to Template Hanger Creation for further information.

Select VH T4 M2 B13 - Variable Hanger NPS 3 - 24 on the Template Hanger Creation window and click OK to display the Ancillary Selection window.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Template Hanger Creation window.

The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.

Select XAT005 - Reinforcing plate (cut from pipe) on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.

The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and HANG elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.