basic training - session no. 3
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BASIC TRAINING
SESSION 3
EXAMPLE EXERCISE NO 3 AND THE
PRODUCTION PLANT PROJECT
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Welcome to the 3rd Session of Basic Training in AutoSPRINK
In this 3rd Session and accompanying Example Project we will be exploring additional ldquoBasicrdquo Tools used in similar
ways and the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
This Project will differ in that we will not necessarily ldquoconstructrdquo the Building but rather ldquoimportrdquo the DWG File an
only ldquoconstructrdquo what is necessary for the creation of the System We will also use this particular Project to further
explore additional Tools Hydraulic Calculations and Plotting
With Designers using AutoSPRINK all over the Globe the needs of one Designer may not necessarily be those of
another Designer operating in another part of the World It is with this in mind that these example ldquoExercises and
Projectsrdquo have been developed It is our intent to explore various ldquoDesign Pathsrdquo that will lead to the same results
but will allow Designers ndash no matter where they may operate ndash discover the most practical Actions Commands
Functions and Toolsets that will best benefit their needs
But once again keep in mind that these Session Modules will repeat certain procedures utilizing varying
Commands Functions or Tools This repetition will increase the familiarity with the Toolsets and also increase the
ability to approach Projects in a way that is most practical and efficient for that specific Project
Remember this is not a ldquoTestrdquo nor a ldquoTimedrdquo Project or Exercise Do not try to push through in a hurry Rather takethe time to read the material and if you have an issue with a particular portion of the Exercise or Project inform
your Instructor They are there to help you and will gladly take the time to answer your questions or concerns
We at MEPCAD pride ourselves on our Customer Service and we will always endeavor to help you as best we can
So with that in mind let us proceed to Session No 3
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The Benchmark Icon
Red ldquoWarningrdquo
Rotation Altered to 45 dg
Altered Axis
With our Warehouse amp Office project behind us it is now time to explore the use of the Benchmark more deeply
In our Example Exercises and Project we have used the Benchmark as
bull An Axis of Rotation Center Point
bull A Reference Point for the Mirror Tool
bull Finish Floor Elevation
bull A Reference for the Copy Tool
bull A Location Reference (Lower Left Corner) for the View Section Tool
bull A Starting Point for Automatic Couplings
bull A Start End Point for many other Actions Commands Functions and Tools
This characterizes some of the purposes of the Benchmark however we have yet to demonstrate the truly powerful
ways this Tool can be used in the Design Process
Access the Benchmark Properties and revise the Rotation to ldquo45 dgrdquo
With the Benchmark Rotation altered the Axis Indicators will now indicate the new Direction of the positive ldquoXrdquo andldquoYrdquo Axis This will relate directly to any values entered into the Input Line or manually Created Piping Lines Elemen
Locations etc The Axis of the entire Drawing has been altered
The Benchmark itself will reflect this with a Red Circle around the Benchmark indicating it is no longer functioning
the Default ldquoX Yrdquo Axis direction If a Designer has inadvertently changed the Axis this ldquowarningrsquo will be in effect
An ldquoAlteredrdquo Benchmark can be ldquoSavedrdquo into a Custom Folder created in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree There
only be (1) Benchmark in a Drawing If a different Benchmark is brought into the Drawing Space the Benchmark in
the Drawing is immediately replaced by the new Benchmark
This allows the Designer great flexibility in that they can have a ldquoLibraryrdquo of altered Benchmarks with differing
Elevations Rotations Styles Colors etc and bring them into the Drawing as needed Rather than alter the Properti
of the Benchmark every time a change is needed simply access the Folder created and Drag in the new Benchma
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree Expand the AutoSPRINK 12 Folder Right-Click the AutoSPRINK 12 Folde
and Select ldquoNew Folderrdquo Name the Folder ldquoCustomrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now ldquoDragrdquo the Altered Benchmark into the Folder Name it ldquoBM 45rdquo Return to the Drawing and revise the Propert
of the Benchmark back to ldquo0rdquo Rotation Drag this Benchmark to the Folder Name it ldquoBM 0rdquo You now have (2) ldquoSav
Benchmarks that will alter the Axis of the Drawing ready to use at any time
This same functionality holds true to ALL Elements that are created Beams Sprinklers Fittings Details Notes eve
an entire System can ALL be customized by the Designer and Saved to a Folder In This way a Designer can amas
huge custom Library of Elements to be at will indefinitely
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Polyline Shortcut Icon
Polyline Continuous Command Octagon Complete and Split
Split All Shortcut Icon
Columns placed on Octagon Roof Plane placed on Columns
Rotator Tool at 45 dg Increment
Exercise No 2 Creating an Octagon Building and System
In this next example Exercise we will be using the Benchmark Tool Copy Rotate etc in order to create an Octagon
with Roof Planes However rather than Walls we will be using ldquoColumnsrdquo to indicate our Roof Planes
1 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo
Access the ldquoPolylinerdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Draw a ldquo50rsquo-0rdquo Octagon
utilizing the Arrows and Input Line Note to obtain a 45 dg Angle utilizing the Arrows Tap (2) keys at once ie to obt
45 North-East Tap the ldquoUprdquo and ldquoRightrdquo Arrows simuoltaneously
After completing the Octagon draw a Single Line Segment (from the ldquoDraw Toolbar) from Point to opposite Point o
the Octagon creating a slice of ldquopierdquo look to the Octagon
Highlight the ldquoPolylinerdquo and ldquoSplitrdquo by accessing the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Now Iso-View
the Drawing with the Mouse Gesture and we will now create ldquoColumnsrdquo around the Octagon in order to create ourRoof Planes
Right-Click in Space and Access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command - this is again a Continuous Command Snap
Columns to the Main Point Locations around the Octagon including (1) additional Column in the West Line Segme
and (1) directly in the Center Point
Multi-Select and access the Columns Properties on the Perimeter Revise the Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo At the Center Colum
revise Height to ldquo20rsquo-4rdquo Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command Snap to the Tops of a
Column on the Perimeter then the adjacent Column then the Center Column Right-Click to end the Command
The Benchmark should be located on the Top of the Center Column Highlight the Roof Plane and access the ldquoRota
Toolrdquo Revise the Rotation Factor to ldquo45rdquo and while HOLDING the (Ctrl) Key engage the ldquoIncrement Z negrdquo Rotation
This will ldquoCopyrdquo the Roof Plane in a 45 degree increment Continue to Copy the Roof Plane around the Octagon
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Main Snap to Columns and Repositioned Break Element against Target
Main on Interior of Octagon Place Sprinkler with Offset Select Line Segment ndash Angle Shown
Using the ldquoRotator Toolrdquo allowed us to Copy Rotate an Element around the Central Benchmark Axis We could hav
accomplished the same results when drawing our Octagon placing the Columns the Line Segments etc Again we
are exploring differing Tools utilized in differing ways
2 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo System Piping
With the Octagon complete with Roof Planes we will now create a ldquo4rdquo Main 2rsquo-0 from IFOW along the inside
Perimeter of the Octagon Top View the Drawing and De-activate the Roof Plane Layer Middle-Click and select ldquo4rdquo
Pipe Snap to the North-West Column and HOLDING the (Shift) Key Snap to the North-East Column Right-Click to e
the Command Now relocate the Main ldquo2-0rdquo to the South of the Exterior ldquoWallrdquo
Select the Main First then the Line Segment on the North-East side of the Octagon Access the ldquoCommands BreaElements against Targetrdquo Command The Piping is now ldquobrokenrdquo at the Segment Line Delete the unused portion a
repeat for the opposite side of Pipe
Elevate the Main to the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-0rdquo Offset and complete the Main around the interior of the Octagon
Place Fittings on the Main using ldquoAuto Draw Fittingsrdquo
Access the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar and Revise the Sprinkler to an Ord Hazard frac12rdquo 56 k
200 dg Brass Upright Ensure that the Sprinkler Offset Selected is ldquoOffset the Sprinkler from the Point Enteredrdquo En
a Value of ldquo6rsquo-6 - 6rsquo-6rdquo and Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Snap a Sprinkler to the West Central Point and it will locate ldquo6-6rdquo ldquodown and overrdquo from the Point entered Now Co
the Sprinkler ldquo12rsquo-6rdquo Down (4) Times Right-Click to Exit Command
Select the Line Segment running from the West-Central to the EastndashLower Central Observe the Status Line It refle
the Elevation Length and the ANGLE of the Line Segment (225 dg)
This Status Line is a very useful Tool for more than just checking the Length of a Pipe Elevations Slopes and Angl
can all be ascertained quickly and easily with the Status Line
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Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Line Segment Angle
Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Column Slope
This can especially useful if the Designer must work with many different Angles or Slopes on a Project AutoSPRIN
will allow a Designer to alter the Axis of his Drawing (utilizing the Benchmark) as well as the Rotate the complete
Drawing Space itself if desired
We can now change the Axis of our Drawing based on the Benchmark Properties Note The benchmark itself cont
ldquoGripsrdquo with which to change the Axis of the Benchmark to a desired Angle as in an Imported Dwg File
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to The West-Lower Central Point With the Benchmark Highlighted Select the ldquoXrdquo Axi
Indicator ldquoGriprdquo and while holding Snap to the Center Point of the Octagon We have now changed the ldquoXrdquo Axis to
match the Angle of the Line Segment Note This type of Action must be utilized with the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator OnlyWe can now also ldquoSaverdquo this Benchmark to our Custom Folder for later use in the Project if needed
For Example with the Axis of the Drawing altered create additional Piping The Piping Drawn will now reflect the
change in the Drawing Axis
In the same manner we can change the ldquoSloperdquo of the Drawing Axis as well Reactivate the ldquoPolygon Columnrdquo Laye
We placed an additional Column at the West Center Point of the Line Segment for this purpose Iso-View the Draw
and Relocate the Benchmark to the Top of the Column Select the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator Grip and Snap to the Top of thCentral Column We have now altered the SLOPE of the Drawing Axis Any Elements Drawn will now have that degr
of Slope
This can be especially useful when having to create Piping that must circumvent obstacles on the Slope or adding
additional Armovers Routes etc as needed to a Sloped Branch Line And again this Benchmark can be Saved to t
Custom Folder for use indefinitely
TASK Create Sprinklers in the West Bay with Branch Lines (per Designer Preference) and Elevate to Roof Plane wi
ldquo0-6rdquo Offset Copy Rotate around the Octagon Once the Branch Lines are in place attach to the Main with Riser
Nipples Place all Fittings as required
Note ldquoper Designer Preferencerdquo simply means use what Actions Commands Functions or Toolsets you prefer Yo
may wish to use an altered Drawing Axis or perhaps not It is based purely on what Tools come to mind and how y
would apply them There is no ldquoRight or Wrongrdquo even though more practical paths may be discovered
Now that we completed the Exercise we will now move on to the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
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Import Dialogue Options Box
Import DWG Shortcut Icon
Project No 2 The ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
In this particular Project we will NOT be ldquoBuildingrdquo the Project Structures but rather Importing Dwg Files that have
been given to us by the Client Once Imported we will use the ldquo2-Drdquo Drawings to create our ldquo3-Drdquo System
This is common for many of the AutoSPRINK Designers who are given only Dwg Format Files or even just Pdf File
Design from This is in no way a detriment to AutoSPRINK Designers as how we create System(s) remains the sam
no matter the File Format we are using to Design with
So letrsquos Begin
1 Importing the ldquoProduction Plant R1rdquo Dwg File
Prior to importing any Dwg File the Benchmark should always be at lsquoAbsolute Zerorsquo (000) or the plan origin dicta
by the Project Coordinator
Press the (F2) Key (Relocate Benchmark) and in the Input Line type ldquoa0rdquo then hit the (Enter) Key This will place th
Benchmark at the ldquoAbsolute Zerordquo of the Drawing Space Note Remember that the Benchmark will always represe
the Lower Left Corner of the imported File
Access the ldquoFile Import AutoCAD Dwgrdquo Command or the ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMain
Toolbar Locate the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Dwg File in the ldquoAutoSPRINK 12rdquo Folder in the Primary ldquoCrdquo Drive
bull Select the File ndash Info about the File will become visible in
ldquoThumbnailrdquo view etc If not Select the File again
bull Base Units ndash Most AutoCAD Dwg Files will be Imported wi
the Base Units set to ldquoinchrdquo After Import check thedimensions of the Drawing to ensure accuracy
bull Model Space ndash Import with ldquoModel Spacerdquo selected If the
contains ldquoPaper Spacerdquo Elements Import with ldquoPaper Spa
bull Include X-refs Bind X-refs ndash These options are Selected b
Default However if the Drawing has an undo amount of v
large X-refs it may prove more practical to de-select this
option and Import only the pertinent X-refs individually
bull Clean House Re-Scale Symbolsndash This option is also
Selected by Default This will allow AutoSPRINK to elimina
unneeded Elements in the Drawing File and properly Scal
any associated Symbols
bull
Import Layer - This option will allow the Designer to speci
ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Drawing Layers
For this Project we want to have all the Layers of the File in one ldquoParent Layerrdquo named ldquoBuildingrdquo Select the ldquoNew
Layerrdquo Toggle and Type in ldquoBuildingrdquo for our new Parent Layer Once completed hit ldquoOpenrdquo and the file will begin to
Import
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Import AutoCAD Drawing Status Clean House Menu
Clean House Options
Layers Tab in Parts Tree
The ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Dialogue Box contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignor
Blocks etc Once the process is complete hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now access the ldquoWindow Clean Houserdquo Menu Leave the Options at Default and hit ldquoOKrdquo
With the Drawing File now Imported it will be Highlighted by Default This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree Observe that the ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Layers is the one wecreated named ldquoBuildingrdquo Open the ldquoBuildingrdquo Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible
Examine the Options available for Layer Control as discussed in Session No 1 -
bull Delete Empty layers Icon ndash All Layers with no Elements will b
deleted if any such Layers exist
bull lsquoNamerdquo Header ndash Click to sort the layers by alphabetical orde
bull ldquoVrdquo Tab (Visible) ndash Select which Layers will be Visible
bull ldquoSrdquo Tab (Snap) ndash Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon
bull
ldquoArdquo Tab (Access) ndash Left-Click in this Column to ldquoLockrdquo the Layein differing Increments ie ldquoGrayrdquo Padlock or ldquoRedrdquo Padlock
bull ldquoCrdquo Tab ndash Color Control by Layer Note If another Designer op
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired the ldquoLayer
Settingsrdquo File must be active in Drawing
bull Elements ndash Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer
With the Layers now under the Building ldquoParent Layerrdquo and in alphabetical order ldquoTurn Offrdquo all the Layers except th
ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and Mezzaninerdquo Layers These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process As in the previous Exercise we will now place ldquoColumnsrdquo at specific locations in our Drawing as a
reference for the Roof Planes
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Welcome to the 3rd Session of Basic Training in AutoSPRINK
In this 3rd Session and accompanying Example Project we will be exploring additional ldquoBasicrdquo Tools used in similar
ways and the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
This Project will differ in that we will not necessarily ldquoconstructrdquo the Building but rather ldquoimportrdquo the DWG File an
only ldquoconstructrdquo what is necessary for the creation of the System We will also use this particular Project to further
explore additional Tools Hydraulic Calculations and Plotting
With Designers using AutoSPRINK all over the Globe the needs of one Designer may not necessarily be those of
another Designer operating in another part of the World It is with this in mind that these example ldquoExercises and
Projectsrdquo have been developed It is our intent to explore various ldquoDesign Pathsrdquo that will lead to the same results
but will allow Designers ndash no matter where they may operate ndash discover the most practical Actions Commands
Functions and Toolsets that will best benefit their needs
But once again keep in mind that these Session Modules will repeat certain procedures utilizing varying
Commands Functions or Tools This repetition will increase the familiarity with the Toolsets and also increase the
ability to approach Projects in a way that is most practical and efficient for that specific Project
Remember this is not a ldquoTestrdquo nor a ldquoTimedrdquo Project or Exercise Do not try to push through in a hurry Rather takethe time to read the material and if you have an issue with a particular portion of the Exercise or Project inform
your Instructor They are there to help you and will gladly take the time to answer your questions or concerns
We at MEPCAD pride ourselves on our Customer Service and we will always endeavor to help you as best we can
So with that in mind let us proceed to Session No 3
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The Benchmark Icon
Red ldquoWarningrdquo
Rotation Altered to 45 dg
Altered Axis
With our Warehouse amp Office project behind us it is now time to explore the use of the Benchmark more deeply
In our Example Exercises and Project we have used the Benchmark as
bull An Axis of Rotation Center Point
bull A Reference Point for the Mirror Tool
bull Finish Floor Elevation
bull A Reference for the Copy Tool
bull A Location Reference (Lower Left Corner) for the View Section Tool
bull A Starting Point for Automatic Couplings
bull A Start End Point for many other Actions Commands Functions and Tools
This characterizes some of the purposes of the Benchmark however we have yet to demonstrate the truly powerful
ways this Tool can be used in the Design Process
Access the Benchmark Properties and revise the Rotation to ldquo45 dgrdquo
With the Benchmark Rotation altered the Axis Indicators will now indicate the new Direction of the positive ldquoXrdquo andldquoYrdquo Axis This will relate directly to any values entered into the Input Line or manually Created Piping Lines Elemen
Locations etc The Axis of the entire Drawing has been altered
The Benchmark itself will reflect this with a Red Circle around the Benchmark indicating it is no longer functioning
the Default ldquoX Yrdquo Axis direction If a Designer has inadvertently changed the Axis this ldquowarningrsquo will be in effect
An ldquoAlteredrdquo Benchmark can be ldquoSavedrdquo into a Custom Folder created in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree There
only be (1) Benchmark in a Drawing If a different Benchmark is brought into the Drawing Space the Benchmark in
the Drawing is immediately replaced by the new Benchmark
This allows the Designer great flexibility in that they can have a ldquoLibraryrdquo of altered Benchmarks with differing
Elevations Rotations Styles Colors etc and bring them into the Drawing as needed Rather than alter the Properti
of the Benchmark every time a change is needed simply access the Folder created and Drag in the new Benchma
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree Expand the AutoSPRINK 12 Folder Right-Click the AutoSPRINK 12 Folde
and Select ldquoNew Folderrdquo Name the Folder ldquoCustomrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now ldquoDragrdquo the Altered Benchmark into the Folder Name it ldquoBM 45rdquo Return to the Drawing and revise the Propert
of the Benchmark back to ldquo0rdquo Rotation Drag this Benchmark to the Folder Name it ldquoBM 0rdquo You now have (2) ldquoSav
Benchmarks that will alter the Axis of the Drawing ready to use at any time
This same functionality holds true to ALL Elements that are created Beams Sprinklers Fittings Details Notes eve
an entire System can ALL be customized by the Designer and Saved to a Folder In This way a Designer can amas
huge custom Library of Elements to be at will indefinitely
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Polyline Shortcut Icon
Polyline Continuous Command Octagon Complete and Split
Split All Shortcut Icon
Columns placed on Octagon Roof Plane placed on Columns
Rotator Tool at 45 dg Increment
Exercise No 2 Creating an Octagon Building and System
In this next example Exercise we will be using the Benchmark Tool Copy Rotate etc in order to create an Octagon
with Roof Planes However rather than Walls we will be using ldquoColumnsrdquo to indicate our Roof Planes
1 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo
Access the ldquoPolylinerdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Draw a ldquo50rsquo-0rdquo Octagon
utilizing the Arrows and Input Line Note to obtain a 45 dg Angle utilizing the Arrows Tap (2) keys at once ie to obt
45 North-East Tap the ldquoUprdquo and ldquoRightrdquo Arrows simuoltaneously
After completing the Octagon draw a Single Line Segment (from the ldquoDraw Toolbar) from Point to opposite Point o
the Octagon creating a slice of ldquopierdquo look to the Octagon
Highlight the ldquoPolylinerdquo and ldquoSplitrdquo by accessing the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Now Iso-View
the Drawing with the Mouse Gesture and we will now create ldquoColumnsrdquo around the Octagon in order to create ourRoof Planes
Right-Click in Space and Access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command - this is again a Continuous Command Snap
Columns to the Main Point Locations around the Octagon including (1) additional Column in the West Line Segme
and (1) directly in the Center Point
Multi-Select and access the Columns Properties on the Perimeter Revise the Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo At the Center Colum
revise Height to ldquo20rsquo-4rdquo Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command Snap to the Tops of a
Column on the Perimeter then the adjacent Column then the Center Column Right-Click to end the Command
The Benchmark should be located on the Top of the Center Column Highlight the Roof Plane and access the ldquoRota
Toolrdquo Revise the Rotation Factor to ldquo45rdquo and while HOLDING the (Ctrl) Key engage the ldquoIncrement Z negrdquo Rotation
This will ldquoCopyrdquo the Roof Plane in a 45 degree increment Continue to Copy the Roof Plane around the Octagon
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Main Snap to Columns and Repositioned Break Element against Target
Main on Interior of Octagon Place Sprinkler with Offset Select Line Segment ndash Angle Shown
Using the ldquoRotator Toolrdquo allowed us to Copy Rotate an Element around the Central Benchmark Axis We could hav
accomplished the same results when drawing our Octagon placing the Columns the Line Segments etc Again we
are exploring differing Tools utilized in differing ways
2 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo System Piping
With the Octagon complete with Roof Planes we will now create a ldquo4rdquo Main 2rsquo-0 from IFOW along the inside
Perimeter of the Octagon Top View the Drawing and De-activate the Roof Plane Layer Middle-Click and select ldquo4rdquo
Pipe Snap to the North-West Column and HOLDING the (Shift) Key Snap to the North-East Column Right-Click to e
the Command Now relocate the Main ldquo2-0rdquo to the South of the Exterior ldquoWallrdquo
Select the Main First then the Line Segment on the North-East side of the Octagon Access the ldquoCommands BreaElements against Targetrdquo Command The Piping is now ldquobrokenrdquo at the Segment Line Delete the unused portion a
repeat for the opposite side of Pipe
Elevate the Main to the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-0rdquo Offset and complete the Main around the interior of the Octagon
Place Fittings on the Main using ldquoAuto Draw Fittingsrdquo
Access the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar and Revise the Sprinkler to an Ord Hazard frac12rdquo 56 k
200 dg Brass Upright Ensure that the Sprinkler Offset Selected is ldquoOffset the Sprinkler from the Point Enteredrdquo En
a Value of ldquo6rsquo-6 - 6rsquo-6rdquo and Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Snap a Sprinkler to the West Central Point and it will locate ldquo6-6rdquo ldquodown and overrdquo from the Point entered Now Co
the Sprinkler ldquo12rsquo-6rdquo Down (4) Times Right-Click to Exit Command
Select the Line Segment running from the West-Central to the EastndashLower Central Observe the Status Line It refle
the Elevation Length and the ANGLE of the Line Segment (225 dg)
This Status Line is a very useful Tool for more than just checking the Length of a Pipe Elevations Slopes and Angl
can all be ascertained quickly and easily with the Status Line
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Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Line Segment Angle
Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Column Slope
This can especially useful if the Designer must work with many different Angles or Slopes on a Project AutoSPRIN
will allow a Designer to alter the Axis of his Drawing (utilizing the Benchmark) as well as the Rotate the complete
Drawing Space itself if desired
We can now change the Axis of our Drawing based on the Benchmark Properties Note The benchmark itself cont
ldquoGripsrdquo with which to change the Axis of the Benchmark to a desired Angle as in an Imported Dwg File
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to The West-Lower Central Point With the Benchmark Highlighted Select the ldquoXrdquo Axi
Indicator ldquoGriprdquo and while holding Snap to the Center Point of the Octagon We have now changed the ldquoXrdquo Axis to
match the Angle of the Line Segment Note This type of Action must be utilized with the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator OnlyWe can now also ldquoSaverdquo this Benchmark to our Custom Folder for later use in the Project if needed
For Example with the Axis of the Drawing altered create additional Piping The Piping Drawn will now reflect the
change in the Drawing Axis
In the same manner we can change the ldquoSloperdquo of the Drawing Axis as well Reactivate the ldquoPolygon Columnrdquo Laye
We placed an additional Column at the West Center Point of the Line Segment for this purpose Iso-View the Draw
and Relocate the Benchmark to the Top of the Column Select the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator Grip and Snap to the Top of thCentral Column We have now altered the SLOPE of the Drawing Axis Any Elements Drawn will now have that degr
of Slope
This can be especially useful when having to create Piping that must circumvent obstacles on the Slope or adding
additional Armovers Routes etc as needed to a Sloped Branch Line And again this Benchmark can be Saved to t
Custom Folder for use indefinitely
TASK Create Sprinklers in the West Bay with Branch Lines (per Designer Preference) and Elevate to Roof Plane wi
ldquo0-6rdquo Offset Copy Rotate around the Octagon Once the Branch Lines are in place attach to the Main with Riser
Nipples Place all Fittings as required
Note ldquoper Designer Preferencerdquo simply means use what Actions Commands Functions or Toolsets you prefer Yo
may wish to use an altered Drawing Axis or perhaps not It is based purely on what Tools come to mind and how y
would apply them There is no ldquoRight or Wrongrdquo even though more practical paths may be discovered
Now that we completed the Exercise we will now move on to the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
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Import Dialogue Options Box
Import DWG Shortcut Icon
Project No 2 The ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
In this particular Project we will NOT be ldquoBuildingrdquo the Project Structures but rather Importing Dwg Files that have
been given to us by the Client Once Imported we will use the ldquo2-Drdquo Drawings to create our ldquo3-Drdquo System
This is common for many of the AutoSPRINK Designers who are given only Dwg Format Files or even just Pdf File
Design from This is in no way a detriment to AutoSPRINK Designers as how we create System(s) remains the sam
no matter the File Format we are using to Design with
So letrsquos Begin
1 Importing the ldquoProduction Plant R1rdquo Dwg File
Prior to importing any Dwg File the Benchmark should always be at lsquoAbsolute Zerorsquo (000) or the plan origin dicta
by the Project Coordinator
Press the (F2) Key (Relocate Benchmark) and in the Input Line type ldquoa0rdquo then hit the (Enter) Key This will place th
Benchmark at the ldquoAbsolute Zerordquo of the Drawing Space Note Remember that the Benchmark will always represe
the Lower Left Corner of the imported File
Access the ldquoFile Import AutoCAD Dwgrdquo Command or the ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMain
Toolbar Locate the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Dwg File in the ldquoAutoSPRINK 12rdquo Folder in the Primary ldquoCrdquo Drive
bull Select the File ndash Info about the File will become visible in
ldquoThumbnailrdquo view etc If not Select the File again
bull Base Units ndash Most AutoCAD Dwg Files will be Imported wi
the Base Units set to ldquoinchrdquo After Import check thedimensions of the Drawing to ensure accuracy
bull Model Space ndash Import with ldquoModel Spacerdquo selected If the
contains ldquoPaper Spacerdquo Elements Import with ldquoPaper Spa
bull Include X-refs Bind X-refs ndash These options are Selected b
Default However if the Drawing has an undo amount of v
large X-refs it may prove more practical to de-select this
option and Import only the pertinent X-refs individually
bull Clean House Re-Scale Symbolsndash This option is also
Selected by Default This will allow AutoSPRINK to elimina
unneeded Elements in the Drawing File and properly Scal
any associated Symbols
bull
Import Layer - This option will allow the Designer to speci
ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Drawing Layers
For this Project we want to have all the Layers of the File in one ldquoParent Layerrdquo named ldquoBuildingrdquo Select the ldquoNew
Layerrdquo Toggle and Type in ldquoBuildingrdquo for our new Parent Layer Once completed hit ldquoOpenrdquo and the file will begin to
Import
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Import AutoCAD Drawing Status Clean House Menu
Clean House Options
Layers Tab in Parts Tree
The ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Dialogue Box contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignor
Blocks etc Once the process is complete hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now access the ldquoWindow Clean Houserdquo Menu Leave the Options at Default and hit ldquoOKrdquo
With the Drawing File now Imported it will be Highlighted by Default This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree Observe that the ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Layers is the one wecreated named ldquoBuildingrdquo Open the ldquoBuildingrdquo Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible
Examine the Options available for Layer Control as discussed in Session No 1 -
bull Delete Empty layers Icon ndash All Layers with no Elements will b
deleted if any such Layers exist
bull lsquoNamerdquo Header ndash Click to sort the layers by alphabetical orde
bull ldquoVrdquo Tab (Visible) ndash Select which Layers will be Visible
bull ldquoSrdquo Tab (Snap) ndash Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon
bull
ldquoArdquo Tab (Access) ndash Left-Click in this Column to ldquoLockrdquo the Layein differing Increments ie ldquoGrayrdquo Padlock or ldquoRedrdquo Padlock
bull ldquoCrdquo Tab ndash Color Control by Layer Note If another Designer op
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired the ldquoLayer
Settingsrdquo File must be active in Drawing
bull Elements ndash Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer
With the Layers now under the Building ldquoParent Layerrdquo and in alphabetical order ldquoTurn Offrdquo all the Layers except th
ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and Mezzaninerdquo Layers These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process As in the previous Exercise we will now place ldquoColumnsrdquo at specific locations in our Drawing as a
reference for the Roof Planes
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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The Benchmark Icon
Red ldquoWarningrdquo
Rotation Altered to 45 dg
Altered Axis
With our Warehouse amp Office project behind us it is now time to explore the use of the Benchmark more deeply
In our Example Exercises and Project we have used the Benchmark as
bull An Axis of Rotation Center Point
bull A Reference Point for the Mirror Tool
bull Finish Floor Elevation
bull A Reference for the Copy Tool
bull A Location Reference (Lower Left Corner) for the View Section Tool
bull A Starting Point for Automatic Couplings
bull A Start End Point for many other Actions Commands Functions and Tools
This characterizes some of the purposes of the Benchmark however we have yet to demonstrate the truly powerful
ways this Tool can be used in the Design Process
Access the Benchmark Properties and revise the Rotation to ldquo45 dgrdquo
With the Benchmark Rotation altered the Axis Indicators will now indicate the new Direction of the positive ldquoXrdquo andldquoYrdquo Axis This will relate directly to any values entered into the Input Line or manually Created Piping Lines Elemen
Locations etc The Axis of the entire Drawing has been altered
The Benchmark itself will reflect this with a Red Circle around the Benchmark indicating it is no longer functioning
the Default ldquoX Yrdquo Axis direction If a Designer has inadvertently changed the Axis this ldquowarningrsquo will be in effect
An ldquoAlteredrdquo Benchmark can be ldquoSavedrdquo into a Custom Folder created in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree There
only be (1) Benchmark in a Drawing If a different Benchmark is brought into the Drawing Space the Benchmark in
the Drawing is immediately replaced by the new Benchmark
This allows the Designer great flexibility in that they can have a ldquoLibraryrdquo of altered Benchmarks with differing
Elevations Rotations Styles Colors etc and bring them into the Drawing as needed Rather than alter the Properti
of the Benchmark every time a change is needed simply access the Folder created and Drag in the new Benchma
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree Expand the AutoSPRINK 12 Folder Right-Click the AutoSPRINK 12 Folde
and Select ldquoNew Folderrdquo Name the Folder ldquoCustomrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now ldquoDragrdquo the Altered Benchmark into the Folder Name it ldquoBM 45rdquo Return to the Drawing and revise the Propert
of the Benchmark back to ldquo0rdquo Rotation Drag this Benchmark to the Folder Name it ldquoBM 0rdquo You now have (2) ldquoSav
Benchmarks that will alter the Axis of the Drawing ready to use at any time
This same functionality holds true to ALL Elements that are created Beams Sprinklers Fittings Details Notes eve
an entire System can ALL be customized by the Designer and Saved to a Folder In This way a Designer can amas
huge custom Library of Elements to be at will indefinitely
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Polyline Shortcut Icon
Polyline Continuous Command Octagon Complete and Split
Split All Shortcut Icon
Columns placed on Octagon Roof Plane placed on Columns
Rotator Tool at 45 dg Increment
Exercise No 2 Creating an Octagon Building and System
In this next example Exercise we will be using the Benchmark Tool Copy Rotate etc in order to create an Octagon
with Roof Planes However rather than Walls we will be using ldquoColumnsrdquo to indicate our Roof Planes
1 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo
Access the ldquoPolylinerdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Draw a ldquo50rsquo-0rdquo Octagon
utilizing the Arrows and Input Line Note to obtain a 45 dg Angle utilizing the Arrows Tap (2) keys at once ie to obt
45 North-East Tap the ldquoUprdquo and ldquoRightrdquo Arrows simuoltaneously
After completing the Octagon draw a Single Line Segment (from the ldquoDraw Toolbar) from Point to opposite Point o
the Octagon creating a slice of ldquopierdquo look to the Octagon
Highlight the ldquoPolylinerdquo and ldquoSplitrdquo by accessing the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Now Iso-View
the Drawing with the Mouse Gesture and we will now create ldquoColumnsrdquo around the Octagon in order to create ourRoof Planes
Right-Click in Space and Access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command - this is again a Continuous Command Snap
Columns to the Main Point Locations around the Octagon including (1) additional Column in the West Line Segme
and (1) directly in the Center Point
Multi-Select and access the Columns Properties on the Perimeter Revise the Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo At the Center Colum
revise Height to ldquo20rsquo-4rdquo Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command Snap to the Tops of a
Column on the Perimeter then the adjacent Column then the Center Column Right-Click to end the Command
The Benchmark should be located on the Top of the Center Column Highlight the Roof Plane and access the ldquoRota
Toolrdquo Revise the Rotation Factor to ldquo45rdquo and while HOLDING the (Ctrl) Key engage the ldquoIncrement Z negrdquo Rotation
This will ldquoCopyrdquo the Roof Plane in a 45 degree increment Continue to Copy the Roof Plane around the Octagon
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Main Snap to Columns and Repositioned Break Element against Target
Main on Interior of Octagon Place Sprinkler with Offset Select Line Segment ndash Angle Shown
Using the ldquoRotator Toolrdquo allowed us to Copy Rotate an Element around the Central Benchmark Axis We could hav
accomplished the same results when drawing our Octagon placing the Columns the Line Segments etc Again we
are exploring differing Tools utilized in differing ways
2 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo System Piping
With the Octagon complete with Roof Planes we will now create a ldquo4rdquo Main 2rsquo-0 from IFOW along the inside
Perimeter of the Octagon Top View the Drawing and De-activate the Roof Plane Layer Middle-Click and select ldquo4rdquo
Pipe Snap to the North-West Column and HOLDING the (Shift) Key Snap to the North-East Column Right-Click to e
the Command Now relocate the Main ldquo2-0rdquo to the South of the Exterior ldquoWallrdquo
Select the Main First then the Line Segment on the North-East side of the Octagon Access the ldquoCommands BreaElements against Targetrdquo Command The Piping is now ldquobrokenrdquo at the Segment Line Delete the unused portion a
repeat for the opposite side of Pipe
Elevate the Main to the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-0rdquo Offset and complete the Main around the interior of the Octagon
Place Fittings on the Main using ldquoAuto Draw Fittingsrdquo
Access the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar and Revise the Sprinkler to an Ord Hazard frac12rdquo 56 k
200 dg Brass Upright Ensure that the Sprinkler Offset Selected is ldquoOffset the Sprinkler from the Point Enteredrdquo En
a Value of ldquo6rsquo-6 - 6rsquo-6rdquo and Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Snap a Sprinkler to the West Central Point and it will locate ldquo6-6rdquo ldquodown and overrdquo from the Point entered Now Co
the Sprinkler ldquo12rsquo-6rdquo Down (4) Times Right-Click to Exit Command
Select the Line Segment running from the West-Central to the EastndashLower Central Observe the Status Line It refle
the Elevation Length and the ANGLE of the Line Segment (225 dg)
This Status Line is a very useful Tool for more than just checking the Length of a Pipe Elevations Slopes and Angl
can all be ascertained quickly and easily with the Status Line
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Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Line Segment Angle
Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Column Slope
This can especially useful if the Designer must work with many different Angles or Slopes on a Project AutoSPRIN
will allow a Designer to alter the Axis of his Drawing (utilizing the Benchmark) as well as the Rotate the complete
Drawing Space itself if desired
We can now change the Axis of our Drawing based on the Benchmark Properties Note The benchmark itself cont
ldquoGripsrdquo with which to change the Axis of the Benchmark to a desired Angle as in an Imported Dwg File
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to The West-Lower Central Point With the Benchmark Highlighted Select the ldquoXrdquo Axi
Indicator ldquoGriprdquo and while holding Snap to the Center Point of the Octagon We have now changed the ldquoXrdquo Axis to
match the Angle of the Line Segment Note This type of Action must be utilized with the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator OnlyWe can now also ldquoSaverdquo this Benchmark to our Custom Folder for later use in the Project if needed
For Example with the Axis of the Drawing altered create additional Piping The Piping Drawn will now reflect the
change in the Drawing Axis
In the same manner we can change the ldquoSloperdquo of the Drawing Axis as well Reactivate the ldquoPolygon Columnrdquo Laye
We placed an additional Column at the West Center Point of the Line Segment for this purpose Iso-View the Draw
and Relocate the Benchmark to the Top of the Column Select the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator Grip and Snap to the Top of thCentral Column We have now altered the SLOPE of the Drawing Axis Any Elements Drawn will now have that degr
of Slope
This can be especially useful when having to create Piping that must circumvent obstacles on the Slope or adding
additional Armovers Routes etc as needed to a Sloped Branch Line And again this Benchmark can be Saved to t
Custom Folder for use indefinitely
TASK Create Sprinklers in the West Bay with Branch Lines (per Designer Preference) and Elevate to Roof Plane wi
ldquo0-6rdquo Offset Copy Rotate around the Octagon Once the Branch Lines are in place attach to the Main with Riser
Nipples Place all Fittings as required
Note ldquoper Designer Preferencerdquo simply means use what Actions Commands Functions or Toolsets you prefer Yo
may wish to use an altered Drawing Axis or perhaps not It is based purely on what Tools come to mind and how y
would apply them There is no ldquoRight or Wrongrdquo even though more practical paths may be discovered
Now that we completed the Exercise we will now move on to the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
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Import Dialogue Options Box
Import DWG Shortcut Icon
Project No 2 The ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
In this particular Project we will NOT be ldquoBuildingrdquo the Project Structures but rather Importing Dwg Files that have
been given to us by the Client Once Imported we will use the ldquo2-Drdquo Drawings to create our ldquo3-Drdquo System
This is common for many of the AutoSPRINK Designers who are given only Dwg Format Files or even just Pdf File
Design from This is in no way a detriment to AutoSPRINK Designers as how we create System(s) remains the sam
no matter the File Format we are using to Design with
So letrsquos Begin
1 Importing the ldquoProduction Plant R1rdquo Dwg File
Prior to importing any Dwg File the Benchmark should always be at lsquoAbsolute Zerorsquo (000) or the plan origin dicta
by the Project Coordinator
Press the (F2) Key (Relocate Benchmark) and in the Input Line type ldquoa0rdquo then hit the (Enter) Key This will place th
Benchmark at the ldquoAbsolute Zerordquo of the Drawing Space Note Remember that the Benchmark will always represe
the Lower Left Corner of the imported File
Access the ldquoFile Import AutoCAD Dwgrdquo Command or the ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMain
Toolbar Locate the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Dwg File in the ldquoAutoSPRINK 12rdquo Folder in the Primary ldquoCrdquo Drive
bull Select the File ndash Info about the File will become visible in
ldquoThumbnailrdquo view etc If not Select the File again
bull Base Units ndash Most AutoCAD Dwg Files will be Imported wi
the Base Units set to ldquoinchrdquo After Import check thedimensions of the Drawing to ensure accuracy
bull Model Space ndash Import with ldquoModel Spacerdquo selected If the
contains ldquoPaper Spacerdquo Elements Import with ldquoPaper Spa
bull Include X-refs Bind X-refs ndash These options are Selected b
Default However if the Drawing has an undo amount of v
large X-refs it may prove more practical to de-select this
option and Import only the pertinent X-refs individually
bull Clean House Re-Scale Symbolsndash This option is also
Selected by Default This will allow AutoSPRINK to elimina
unneeded Elements in the Drawing File and properly Scal
any associated Symbols
bull
Import Layer - This option will allow the Designer to speci
ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Drawing Layers
For this Project we want to have all the Layers of the File in one ldquoParent Layerrdquo named ldquoBuildingrdquo Select the ldquoNew
Layerrdquo Toggle and Type in ldquoBuildingrdquo for our new Parent Layer Once completed hit ldquoOpenrdquo and the file will begin to
Import
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Import AutoCAD Drawing Status Clean House Menu
Clean House Options
Layers Tab in Parts Tree
The ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Dialogue Box contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignor
Blocks etc Once the process is complete hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now access the ldquoWindow Clean Houserdquo Menu Leave the Options at Default and hit ldquoOKrdquo
With the Drawing File now Imported it will be Highlighted by Default This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree Observe that the ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Layers is the one wecreated named ldquoBuildingrdquo Open the ldquoBuildingrdquo Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible
Examine the Options available for Layer Control as discussed in Session No 1 -
bull Delete Empty layers Icon ndash All Layers with no Elements will b
deleted if any such Layers exist
bull lsquoNamerdquo Header ndash Click to sort the layers by alphabetical orde
bull ldquoVrdquo Tab (Visible) ndash Select which Layers will be Visible
bull ldquoSrdquo Tab (Snap) ndash Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon
bull
ldquoArdquo Tab (Access) ndash Left-Click in this Column to ldquoLockrdquo the Layein differing Increments ie ldquoGrayrdquo Padlock or ldquoRedrdquo Padlock
bull ldquoCrdquo Tab ndash Color Control by Layer Note If another Designer op
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired the ldquoLayer
Settingsrdquo File must be active in Drawing
bull Elements ndash Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer
With the Layers now under the Building ldquoParent Layerrdquo and in alphabetical order ldquoTurn Offrdquo all the Layers except th
ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and Mezzaninerdquo Layers These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process As in the previous Exercise we will now place ldquoColumnsrdquo at specific locations in our Drawing as a
reference for the Roof Planes
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Polyline Shortcut Icon
Polyline Continuous Command Octagon Complete and Split
Split All Shortcut Icon
Columns placed on Octagon Roof Plane placed on Columns
Rotator Tool at 45 dg Increment
Exercise No 2 Creating an Octagon Building and System
In this next example Exercise we will be using the Benchmark Tool Copy Rotate etc in order to create an Octagon
with Roof Planes However rather than Walls we will be using ldquoColumnsrdquo to indicate our Roof Planes
1 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo
Access the ldquoPolylinerdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Draw a ldquo50rsquo-0rdquo Octagon
utilizing the Arrows and Input Line Note to obtain a 45 dg Angle utilizing the Arrows Tap (2) keys at once ie to obt
45 North-East Tap the ldquoUprdquo and ldquoRightrdquo Arrows simuoltaneously
After completing the Octagon draw a Single Line Segment (from the ldquoDraw Toolbar) from Point to opposite Point o
the Octagon creating a slice of ldquopierdquo look to the Octagon
Highlight the ldquoPolylinerdquo and ldquoSplitrdquo by accessing the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Now Iso-View
the Drawing with the Mouse Gesture and we will now create ldquoColumnsrdquo around the Octagon in order to create ourRoof Planes
Right-Click in Space and Access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command - this is again a Continuous Command Snap
Columns to the Main Point Locations around the Octagon including (1) additional Column in the West Line Segme
and (1) directly in the Center Point
Multi-Select and access the Columns Properties on the Perimeter Revise the Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo At the Center Colum
revise Height to ldquo20rsquo-4rdquo Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command Snap to the Tops of a
Column on the Perimeter then the adjacent Column then the Center Column Right-Click to end the Command
The Benchmark should be located on the Top of the Center Column Highlight the Roof Plane and access the ldquoRota
Toolrdquo Revise the Rotation Factor to ldquo45rdquo and while HOLDING the (Ctrl) Key engage the ldquoIncrement Z negrdquo Rotation
This will ldquoCopyrdquo the Roof Plane in a 45 degree increment Continue to Copy the Roof Plane around the Octagon
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Main Snap to Columns and Repositioned Break Element against Target
Main on Interior of Octagon Place Sprinkler with Offset Select Line Segment ndash Angle Shown
Using the ldquoRotator Toolrdquo allowed us to Copy Rotate an Element around the Central Benchmark Axis We could hav
accomplished the same results when drawing our Octagon placing the Columns the Line Segments etc Again we
are exploring differing Tools utilized in differing ways
2 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo System Piping
With the Octagon complete with Roof Planes we will now create a ldquo4rdquo Main 2rsquo-0 from IFOW along the inside
Perimeter of the Octagon Top View the Drawing and De-activate the Roof Plane Layer Middle-Click and select ldquo4rdquo
Pipe Snap to the North-West Column and HOLDING the (Shift) Key Snap to the North-East Column Right-Click to e
the Command Now relocate the Main ldquo2-0rdquo to the South of the Exterior ldquoWallrdquo
Select the Main First then the Line Segment on the North-East side of the Octagon Access the ldquoCommands BreaElements against Targetrdquo Command The Piping is now ldquobrokenrdquo at the Segment Line Delete the unused portion a
repeat for the opposite side of Pipe
Elevate the Main to the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-0rdquo Offset and complete the Main around the interior of the Octagon
Place Fittings on the Main using ldquoAuto Draw Fittingsrdquo
Access the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar and Revise the Sprinkler to an Ord Hazard frac12rdquo 56 k
200 dg Brass Upright Ensure that the Sprinkler Offset Selected is ldquoOffset the Sprinkler from the Point Enteredrdquo En
a Value of ldquo6rsquo-6 - 6rsquo-6rdquo and Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Snap a Sprinkler to the West Central Point and it will locate ldquo6-6rdquo ldquodown and overrdquo from the Point entered Now Co
the Sprinkler ldquo12rsquo-6rdquo Down (4) Times Right-Click to Exit Command
Select the Line Segment running from the West-Central to the EastndashLower Central Observe the Status Line It refle
the Elevation Length and the ANGLE of the Line Segment (225 dg)
This Status Line is a very useful Tool for more than just checking the Length of a Pipe Elevations Slopes and Angl
can all be ascertained quickly and easily with the Status Line
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Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Line Segment Angle
Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Column Slope
This can especially useful if the Designer must work with many different Angles or Slopes on a Project AutoSPRIN
will allow a Designer to alter the Axis of his Drawing (utilizing the Benchmark) as well as the Rotate the complete
Drawing Space itself if desired
We can now change the Axis of our Drawing based on the Benchmark Properties Note The benchmark itself cont
ldquoGripsrdquo with which to change the Axis of the Benchmark to a desired Angle as in an Imported Dwg File
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to The West-Lower Central Point With the Benchmark Highlighted Select the ldquoXrdquo Axi
Indicator ldquoGriprdquo and while holding Snap to the Center Point of the Octagon We have now changed the ldquoXrdquo Axis to
match the Angle of the Line Segment Note This type of Action must be utilized with the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator OnlyWe can now also ldquoSaverdquo this Benchmark to our Custom Folder for later use in the Project if needed
For Example with the Axis of the Drawing altered create additional Piping The Piping Drawn will now reflect the
change in the Drawing Axis
In the same manner we can change the ldquoSloperdquo of the Drawing Axis as well Reactivate the ldquoPolygon Columnrdquo Laye
We placed an additional Column at the West Center Point of the Line Segment for this purpose Iso-View the Draw
and Relocate the Benchmark to the Top of the Column Select the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator Grip and Snap to the Top of thCentral Column We have now altered the SLOPE of the Drawing Axis Any Elements Drawn will now have that degr
of Slope
This can be especially useful when having to create Piping that must circumvent obstacles on the Slope or adding
additional Armovers Routes etc as needed to a Sloped Branch Line And again this Benchmark can be Saved to t
Custom Folder for use indefinitely
TASK Create Sprinklers in the West Bay with Branch Lines (per Designer Preference) and Elevate to Roof Plane wi
ldquo0-6rdquo Offset Copy Rotate around the Octagon Once the Branch Lines are in place attach to the Main with Riser
Nipples Place all Fittings as required
Note ldquoper Designer Preferencerdquo simply means use what Actions Commands Functions or Toolsets you prefer Yo
may wish to use an altered Drawing Axis or perhaps not It is based purely on what Tools come to mind and how y
would apply them There is no ldquoRight or Wrongrdquo even though more practical paths may be discovered
Now that we completed the Exercise we will now move on to the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
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Import Dialogue Options Box
Import DWG Shortcut Icon
Project No 2 The ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
In this particular Project we will NOT be ldquoBuildingrdquo the Project Structures but rather Importing Dwg Files that have
been given to us by the Client Once Imported we will use the ldquo2-Drdquo Drawings to create our ldquo3-Drdquo System
This is common for many of the AutoSPRINK Designers who are given only Dwg Format Files or even just Pdf File
Design from This is in no way a detriment to AutoSPRINK Designers as how we create System(s) remains the sam
no matter the File Format we are using to Design with
So letrsquos Begin
1 Importing the ldquoProduction Plant R1rdquo Dwg File
Prior to importing any Dwg File the Benchmark should always be at lsquoAbsolute Zerorsquo (000) or the plan origin dicta
by the Project Coordinator
Press the (F2) Key (Relocate Benchmark) and in the Input Line type ldquoa0rdquo then hit the (Enter) Key This will place th
Benchmark at the ldquoAbsolute Zerordquo of the Drawing Space Note Remember that the Benchmark will always represe
the Lower Left Corner of the imported File
Access the ldquoFile Import AutoCAD Dwgrdquo Command or the ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMain
Toolbar Locate the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Dwg File in the ldquoAutoSPRINK 12rdquo Folder in the Primary ldquoCrdquo Drive
bull Select the File ndash Info about the File will become visible in
ldquoThumbnailrdquo view etc If not Select the File again
bull Base Units ndash Most AutoCAD Dwg Files will be Imported wi
the Base Units set to ldquoinchrdquo After Import check thedimensions of the Drawing to ensure accuracy
bull Model Space ndash Import with ldquoModel Spacerdquo selected If the
contains ldquoPaper Spacerdquo Elements Import with ldquoPaper Spa
bull Include X-refs Bind X-refs ndash These options are Selected b
Default However if the Drawing has an undo amount of v
large X-refs it may prove more practical to de-select this
option and Import only the pertinent X-refs individually
bull Clean House Re-Scale Symbolsndash This option is also
Selected by Default This will allow AutoSPRINK to elimina
unneeded Elements in the Drawing File and properly Scal
any associated Symbols
bull
Import Layer - This option will allow the Designer to speci
ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Drawing Layers
For this Project we want to have all the Layers of the File in one ldquoParent Layerrdquo named ldquoBuildingrdquo Select the ldquoNew
Layerrdquo Toggle and Type in ldquoBuildingrdquo for our new Parent Layer Once completed hit ldquoOpenrdquo and the file will begin to
Import
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Import AutoCAD Drawing Status Clean House Menu
Clean House Options
Layers Tab in Parts Tree
The ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Dialogue Box contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignor
Blocks etc Once the process is complete hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now access the ldquoWindow Clean Houserdquo Menu Leave the Options at Default and hit ldquoOKrdquo
With the Drawing File now Imported it will be Highlighted by Default This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree Observe that the ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Layers is the one wecreated named ldquoBuildingrdquo Open the ldquoBuildingrdquo Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible
Examine the Options available for Layer Control as discussed in Session No 1 -
bull Delete Empty layers Icon ndash All Layers with no Elements will b
deleted if any such Layers exist
bull lsquoNamerdquo Header ndash Click to sort the layers by alphabetical orde
bull ldquoVrdquo Tab (Visible) ndash Select which Layers will be Visible
bull ldquoSrdquo Tab (Snap) ndash Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon
bull
ldquoArdquo Tab (Access) ndash Left-Click in this Column to ldquoLockrdquo the Layein differing Increments ie ldquoGrayrdquo Padlock or ldquoRedrdquo Padlock
bull ldquoCrdquo Tab ndash Color Control by Layer Note If another Designer op
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired the ldquoLayer
Settingsrdquo File must be active in Drawing
bull Elements ndash Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer
With the Layers now under the Building ldquoParent Layerrdquo and in alphabetical order ldquoTurn Offrdquo all the Layers except th
ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and Mezzaninerdquo Layers These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process As in the previous Exercise we will now place ldquoColumnsrdquo at specific locations in our Drawing as a
reference for the Roof Planes
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Main Snap to Columns and Repositioned Break Element against Target
Main on Interior of Octagon Place Sprinkler with Offset Select Line Segment ndash Angle Shown
Using the ldquoRotator Toolrdquo allowed us to Copy Rotate an Element around the Central Benchmark Axis We could hav
accomplished the same results when drawing our Octagon placing the Columns the Line Segments etc Again we
are exploring differing Tools utilized in differing ways
2 Set up the ldquoOctagonrdquo System Piping
With the Octagon complete with Roof Planes we will now create a ldquo4rdquo Main 2rsquo-0 from IFOW along the inside
Perimeter of the Octagon Top View the Drawing and De-activate the Roof Plane Layer Middle-Click and select ldquo4rdquo
Pipe Snap to the North-West Column and HOLDING the (Shift) Key Snap to the North-East Column Right-Click to e
the Command Now relocate the Main ldquo2-0rdquo to the South of the Exterior ldquoWallrdquo
Select the Main First then the Line Segment on the North-East side of the Octagon Access the ldquoCommands BreaElements against Targetrdquo Command The Piping is now ldquobrokenrdquo at the Segment Line Delete the unused portion a
repeat for the opposite side of Pipe
Elevate the Main to the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-0rdquo Offset and complete the Main around the interior of the Octagon
Place Fittings on the Main using ldquoAuto Draw Fittingsrdquo
Access the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar and Revise the Sprinkler to an Ord Hazard frac12rdquo 56 k
200 dg Brass Upright Ensure that the Sprinkler Offset Selected is ldquoOffset the Sprinkler from the Point Enteredrdquo En
a Value of ldquo6rsquo-6 - 6rsquo-6rdquo and Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Snap a Sprinkler to the West Central Point and it will locate ldquo6-6rdquo ldquodown and overrdquo from the Point entered Now Co
the Sprinkler ldquo12rsquo-6rdquo Down (4) Times Right-Click to Exit Command
Select the Line Segment running from the West-Central to the EastndashLower Central Observe the Status Line It refle
the Elevation Length and the ANGLE of the Line Segment (225 dg)
This Status Line is a very useful Tool for more than just checking the Length of a Pipe Elevations Slopes and Angl
can all be ascertained quickly and easily with the Status Line
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Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Line Segment Angle
Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Column Slope
This can especially useful if the Designer must work with many different Angles or Slopes on a Project AutoSPRIN
will allow a Designer to alter the Axis of his Drawing (utilizing the Benchmark) as well as the Rotate the complete
Drawing Space itself if desired
We can now change the Axis of our Drawing based on the Benchmark Properties Note The benchmark itself cont
ldquoGripsrdquo with which to change the Axis of the Benchmark to a desired Angle as in an Imported Dwg File
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to The West-Lower Central Point With the Benchmark Highlighted Select the ldquoXrdquo Axi
Indicator ldquoGriprdquo and while holding Snap to the Center Point of the Octagon We have now changed the ldquoXrdquo Axis to
match the Angle of the Line Segment Note This type of Action must be utilized with the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator OnlyWe can now also ldquoSaverdquo this Benchmark to our Custom Folder for later use in the Project if needed
For Example with the Axis of the Drawing altered create additional Piping The Piping Drawn will now reflect the
change in the Drawing Axis
In the same manner we can change the ldquoSloperdquo of the Drawing Axis as well Reactivate the ldquoPolygon Columnrdquo Laye
We placed an additional Column at the West Center Point of the Line Segment for this purpose Iso-View the Draw
and Relocate the Benchmark to the Top of the Column Select the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator Grip and Snap to the Top of thCentral Column We have now altered the SLOPE of the Drawing Axis Any Elements Drawn will now have that degr
of Slope
This can be especially useful when having to create Piping that must circumvent obstacles on the Slope or adding
additional Armovers Routes etc as needed to a Sloped Branch Line And again this Benchmark can be Saved to t
Custom Folder for use indefinitely
TASK Create Sprinklers in the West Bay with Branch Lines (per Designer Preference) and Elevate to Roof Plane wi
ldquo0-6rdquo Offset Copy Rotate around the Octagon Once the Branch Lines are in place attach to the Main with Riser
Nipples Place all Fittings as required
Note ldquoper Designer Preferencerdquo simply means use what Actions Commands Functions or Toolsets you prefer Yo
may wish to use an altered Drawing Axis or perhaps not It is based purely on what Tools come to mind and how y
would apply them There is no ldquoRight or Wrongrdquo even though more practical paths may be discovered
Now that we completed the Exercise we will now move on to the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
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Import Dialogue Options Box
Import DWG Shortcut Icon
Project No 2 The ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
In this particular Project we will NOT be ldquoBuildingrdquo the Project Structures but rather Importing Dwg Files that have
been given to us by the Client Once Imported we will use the ldquo2-Drdquo Drawings to create our ldquo3-Drdquo System
This is common for many of the AutoSPRINK Designers who are given only Dwg Format Files or even just Pdf File
Design from This is in no way a detriment to AutoSPRINK Designers as how we create System(s) remains the sam
no matter the File Format we are using to Design with
So letrsquos Begin
1 Importing the ldquoProduction Plant R1rdquo Dwg File
Prior to importing any Dwg File the Benchmark should always be at lsquoAbsolute Zerorsquo (000) or the plan origin dicta
by the Project Coordinator
Press the (F2) Key (Relocate Benchmark) and in the Input Line type ldquoa0rdquo then hit the (Enter) Key This will place th
Benchmark at the ldquoAbsolute Zerordquo of the Drawing Space Note Remember that the Benchmark will always represe
the Lower Left Corner of the imported File
Access the ldquoFile Import AutoCAD Dwgrdquo Command or the ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMain
Toolbar Locate the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Dwg File in the ldquoAutoSPRINK 12rdquo Folder in the Primary ldquoCrdquo Drive
bull Select the File ndash Info about the File will become visible in
ldquoThumbnailrdquo view etc If not Select the File again
bull Base Units ndash Most AutoCAD Dwg Files will be Imported wi
the Base Units set to ldquoinchrdquo After Import check thedimensions of the Drawing to ensure accuracy
bull Model Space ndash Import with ldquoModel Spacerdquo selected If the
contains ldquoPaper Spacerdquo Elements Import with ldquoPaper Spa
bull Include X-refs Bind X-refs ndash These options are Selected b
Default However if the Drawing has an undo amount of v
large X-refs it may prove more practical to de-select this
option and Import only the pertinent X-refs individually
bull Clean House Re-Scale Symbolsndash This option is also
Selected by Default This will allow AutoSPRINK to elimina
unneeded Elements in the Drawing File and properly Scal
any associated Symbols
bull
Import Layer - This option will allow the Designer to speci
ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Drawing Layers
For this Project we want to have all the Layers of the File in one ldquoParent Layerrdquo named ldquoBuildingrdquo Select the ldquoNew
Layerrdquo Toggle and Type in ldquoBuildingrdquo for our new Parent Layer Once completed hit ldquoOpenrdquo and the file will begin to
Import
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Import AutoCAD Drawing Status Clean House Menu
Clean House Options
Layers Tab in Parts Tree
The ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Dialogue Box contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignor
Blocks etc Once the process is complete hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now access the ldquoWindow Clean Houserdquo Menu Leave the Options at Default and hit ldquoOKrdquo
With the Drawing File now Imported it will be Highlighted by Default This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree Observe that the ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Layers is the one wecreated named ldquoBuildingrdquo Open the ldquoBuildingrdquo Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible
Examine the Options available for Layer Control as discussed in Session No 1 -
bull Delete Empty layers Icon ndash All Layers with no Elements will b
deleted if any such Layers exist
bull lsquoNamerdquo Header ndash Click to sort the layers by alphabetical orde
bull ldquoVrdquo Tab (Visible) ndash Select which Layers will be Visible
bull ldquoSrdquo Tab (Snap) ndash Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon
bull
ldquoArdquo Tab (Access) ndash Left-Click in this Column to ldquoLockrdquo the Layein differing Increments ie ldquoGrayrdquo Padlock or ldquoRedrdquo Padlock
bull ldquoCrdquo Tab ndash Color Control by Layer Note If another Designer op
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired the ldquoLayer
Settingsrdquo File must be active in Drawing
bull Elements ndash Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer
With the Layers now under the Building ldquoParent Layerrdquo and in alphabetical order ldquoTurn Offrdquo all the Layers except th
ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and Mezzaninerdquo Layers These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process As in the previous Exercise we will now place ldquoColumnsrdquo at specific locations in our Drawing as a
reference for the Roof Planes
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Line Segment Angle
Alter Benchmark ldquoXrdquo Axis utilizing the ldquoXrdquo Grip
to align with Column Slope
This can especially useful if the Designer must work with many different Angles or Slopes on a Project AutoSPRIN
will allow a Designer to alter the Axis of his Drawing (utilizing the Benchmark) as well as the Rotate the complete
Drawing Space itself if desired
We can now change the Axis of our Drawing based on the Benchmark Properties Note The benchmark itself cont
ldquoGripsrdquo with which to change the Axis of the Benchmark to a desired Angle as in an Imported Dwg File
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to The West-Lower Central Point With the Benchmark Highlighted Select the ldquoXrdquo Axi
Indicator ldquoGriprdquo and while holding Snap to the Center Point of the Octagon We have now changed the ldquoXrdquo Axis to
match the Angle of the Line Segment Note This type of Action must be utilized with the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator OnlyWe can now also ldquoSaverdquo this Benchmark to our Custom Folder for later use in the Project if needed
For Example with the Axis of the Drawing altered create additional Piping The Piping Drawn will now reflect the
change in the Drawing Axis
In the same manner we can change the ldquoSloperdquo of the Drawing Axis as well Reactivate the ldquoPolygon Columnrdquo Laye
We placed an additional Column at the West Center Point of the Line Segment for this purpose Iso-View the Draw
and Relocate the Benchmark to the Top of the Column Select the ldquoXrdquo Axis Indicator Grip and Snap to the Top of thCentral Column We have now altered the SLOPE of the Drawing Axis Any Elements Drawn will now have that degr
of Slope
This can be especially useful when having to create Piping that must circumvent obstacles on the Slope or adding
additional Armovers Routes etc as needed to a Sloped Branch Line And again this Benchmark can be Saved to t
Custom Folder for use indefinitely
TASK Create Sprinklers in the West Bay with Branch Lines (per Designer Preference) and Elevate to Roof Plane wi
ldquo0-6rdquo Offset Copy Rotate around the Octagon Once the Branch Lines are in place attach to the Main with Riser
Nipples Place all Fittings as required
Note ldquoper Designer Preferencerdquo simply means use what Actions Commands Functions or Toolsets you prefer Yo
may wish to use an altered Drawing Axis or perhaps not It is based purely on what Tools come to mind and how y
would apply them There is no ldquoRight or Wrongrdquo even though more practical paths may be discovered
Now that we completed the Exercise we will now move on to the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
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Import Dialogue Options Box
Import DWG Shortcut Icon
Project No 2 The ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
In this particular Project we will NOT be ldquoBuildingrdquo the Project Structures but rather Importing Dwg Files that have
been given to us by the Client Once Imported we will use the ldquo2-Drdquo Drawings to create our ldquo3-Drdquo System
This is common for many of the AutoSPRINK Designers who are given only Dwg Format Files or even just Pdf File
Design from This is in no way a detriment to AutoSPRINK Designers as how we create System(s) remains the sam
no matter the File Format we are using to Design with
So letrsquos Begin
1 Importing the ldquoProduction Plant R1rdquo Dwg File
Prior to importing any Dwg File the Benchmark should always be at lsquoAbsolute Zerorsquo (000) or the plan origin dicta
by the Project Coordinator
Press the (F2) Key (Relocate Benchmark) and in the Input Line type ldquoa0rdquo then hit the (Enter) Key This will place th
Benchmark at the ldquoAbsolute Zerordquo of the Drawing Space Note Remember that the Benchmark will always represe
the Lower Left Corner of the imported File
Access the ldquoFile Import AutoCAD Dwgrdquo Command or the ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMain
Toolbar Locate the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Dwg File in the ldquoAutoSPRINK 12rdquo Folder in the Primary ldquoCrdquo Drive
bull Select the File ndash Info about the File will become visible in
ldquoThumbnailrdquo view etc If not Select the File again
bull Base Units ndash Most AutoCAD Dwg Files will be Imported wi
the Base Units set to ldquoinchrdquo After Import check thedimensions of the Drawing to ensure accuracy
bull Model Space ndash Import with ldquoModel Spacerdquo selected If the
contains ldquoPaper Spacerdquo Elements Import with ldquoPaper Spa
bull Include X-refs Bind X-refs ndash These options are Selected b
Default However if the Drawing has an undo amount of v
large X-refs it may prove more practical to de-select this
option and Import only the pertinent X-refs individually
bull Clean House Re-Scale Symbolsndash This option is also
Selected by Default This will allow AutoSPRINK to elimina
unneeded Elements in the Drawing File and properly Scal
any associated Symbols
bull
Import Layer - This option will allow the Designer to speci
ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Drawing Layers
For this Project we want to have all the Layers of the File in one ldquoParent Layerrdquo named ldquoBuildingrdquo Select the ldquoNew
Layerrdquo Toggle and Type in ldquoBuildingrdquo for our new Parent Layer Once completed hit ldquoOpenrdquo and the file will begin to
Import
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Import AutoCAD Drawing Status Clean House Menu
Clean House Options
Layers Tab in Parts Tree
The ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Dialogue Box contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignor
Blocks etc Once the process is complete hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now access the ldquoWindow Clean Houserdquo Menu Leave the Options at Default and hit ldquoOKrdquo
With the Drawing File now Imported it will be Highlighted by Default This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree Observe that the ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Layers is the one wecreated named ldquoBuildingrdquo Open the ldquoBuildingrdquo Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible
Examine the Options available for Layer Control as discussed in Session No 1 -
bull Delete Empty layers Icon ndash All Layers with no Elements will b
deleted if any such Layers exist
bull lsquoNamerdquo Header ndash Click to sort the layers by alphabetical orde
bull ldquoVrdquo Tab (Visible) ndash Select which Layers will be Visible
bull ldquoSrdquo Tab (Snap) ndash Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon
bull
ldquoArdquo Tab (Access) ndash Left-Click in this Column to ldquoLockrdquo the Layein differing Increments ie ldquoGrayrdquo Padlock or ldquoRedrdquo Padlock
bull ldquoCrdquo Tab ndash Color Control by Layer Note If another Designer op
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired the ldquoLayer
Settingsrdquo File must be active in Drawing
bull Elements ndash Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer
With the Layers now under the Building ldquoParent Layerrdquo and in alphabetical order ldquoTurn Offrdquo all the Layers except th
ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and Mezzaninerdquo Layers These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process As in the previous Exercise we will now place ldquoColumnsrdquo at specific locations in our Drawing as a
reference for the Roof Planes
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Import Dialogue Options Box
Import DWG Shortcut Icon
Project No 2 The ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Project
In this particular Project we will NOT be ldquoBuildingrdquo the Project Structures but rather Importing Dwg Files that have
been given to us by the Client Once Imported we will use the ldquo2-Drdquo Drawings to create our ldquo3-Drdquo System
This is common for many of the AutoSPRINK Designers who are given only Dwg Format Files or even just Pdf File
Design from This is in no way a detriment to AutoSPRINK Designers as how we create System(s) remains the sam
no matter the File Format we are using to Design with
So letrsquos Begin
1 Importing the ldquoProduction Plant R1rdquo Dwg File
Prior to importing any Dwg File the Benchmark should always be at lsquoAbsolute Zerorsquo (000) or the plan origin dicta
by the Project Coordinator
Press the (F2) Key (Relocate Benchmark) and in the Input Line type ldquoa0rdquo then hit the (Enter) Key This will place th
Benchmark at the ldquoAbsolute Zerordquo of the Drawing Space Note Remember that the Benchmark will always represe
the Lower Left Corner of the imported File
Access the ldquoFile Import AutoCAD Dwgrdquo Command or the ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMain
Toolbar Locate the ldquoProduction Plantrdquo Dwg File in the ldquoAutoSPRINK 12rdquo Folder in the Primary ldquoCrdquo Drive
bull Select the File ndash Info about the File will become visible in
ldquoThumbnailrdquo view etc If not Select the File again
bull Base Units ndash Most AutoCAD Dwg Files will be Imported wi
the Base Units set to ldquoinchrdquo After Import check thedimensions of the Drawing to ensure accuracy
bull Model Space ndash Import with ldquoModel Spacerdquo selected If the
contains ldquoPaper Spacerdquo Elements Import with ldquoPaper Spa
bull Include X-refs Bind X-refs ndash These options are Selected b
Default However if the Drawing has an undo amount of v
large X-refs it may prove more practical to de-select this
option and Import only the pertinent X-refs individually
bull Clean House Re-Scale Symbolsndash This option is also
Selected by Default This will allow AutoSPRINK to elimina
unneeded Elements in the Drawing File and properly Scal
any associated Symbols
bull
Import Layer - This option will allow the Designer to speci
ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Drawing Layers
For this Project we want to have all the Layers of the File in one ldquoParent Layerrdquo named ldquoBuildingrdquo Select the ldquoNew
Layerrdquo Toggle and Type in ldquoBuildingrdquo for our new Parent Layer Once completed hit ldquoOpenrdquo and the file will begin to
Import
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Import AutoCAD Drawing Status Clean House Menu
Clean House Options
Layers Tab in Parts Tree
The ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Dialogue Box contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignor
Blocks etc Once the process is complete hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now access the ldquoWindow Clean Houserdquo Menu Leave the Options at Default and hit ldquoOKrdquo
With the Drawing File now Imported it will be Highlighted by Default This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree Observe that the ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Layers is the one wecreated named ldquoBuildingrdquo Open the ldquoBuildingrdquo Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible
Examine the Options available for Layer Control as discussed in Session No 1 -
bull Delete Empty layers Icon ndash All Layers with no Elements will b
deleted if any such Layers exist
bull lsquoNamerdquo Header ndash Click to sort the layers by alphabetical orde
bull ldquoVrdquo Tab (Visible) ndash Select which Layers will be Visible
bull ldquoSrdquo Tab (Snap) ndash Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon
bull
ldquoArdquo Tab (Access) ndash Left-Click in this Column to ldquoLockrdquo the Layein differing Increments ie ldquoGrayrdquo Padlock or ldquoRedrdquo Padlock
bull ldquoCrdquo Tab ndash Color Control by Layer Note If another Designer op
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired the ldquoLayer
Settingsrdquo File must be active in Drawing
bull Elements ndash Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer
With the Layers now under the Building ldquoParent Layerrdquo and in alphabetical order ldquoTurn Offrdquo all the Layers except th
ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and Mezzaninerdquo Layers These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process As in the previous Exercise we will now place ldquoColumnsrdquo at specific locations in our Drawing as a
reference for the Roof Planes
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Import AutoCAD Drawing Status Clean House Menu
Clean House Options
Layers Tab in Parts Tree
The ldquoImport AutoCAD Drawingrdquo Dialogue Box contains information about the number of Elements Created or Ignor
Blocks etc Once the process is complete hit ldquoOKrdquo
Now access the ldquoWindow Clean Houserdquo Menu Leave the Options at Default and hit ldquoOKrdquo
With the Drawing File now Imported it will be Highlighted by Default This is to enable the Designer to reposition if
desired Left-Click in Drawing Space to clear any Selections
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree Observe that the ldquoParent Layerrdquo for the Imported Layers is the one wecreated named ldquoBuildingrdquo Open the ldquoBuildingrdquo Parent Layer (+ sign) and all of the Imported Layers are now Visible
Examine the Options available for Layer Control as discussed in Session No 1 -
bull Delete Empty layers Icon ndash All Layers with no Elements will b
deleted if any such Layers exist
bull lsquoNamerdquo Header ndash Click to sort the layers by alphabetical orde
bull ldquoVrdquo Tab (Visible) ndash Select which Layers will be Visible
bull ldquoSrdquo Tab (Snap) ndash Select which Layers the Snap Tools will be
active upon
bull
ldquoArdquo Tab (Access) ndash Left-Click in this Column to ldquoLockrdquo the Layein differing Increments ie ldquoGrayrdquo Padlock or ldquoRedrdquo Padlock
bull ldquoCrdquo Tab ndash Color Control by Layer Note If another Designer op
this Drawing and the assigned Colors are desired the ldquoLayer
Settingsrdquo File must be active in Drawing
bull Elements ndash Reflects Number of Elements on the Layer
With the Layers now under the Building ldquoParent Layerrdquo and in alphabetical order ldquoTurn Offrdquo all the Layers except th
ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and Mezzaninerdquo Layers These will be the only Layers needed to complete the next step in our
Design Process As in the previous Exercise we will now place ldquoColumnsrdquo at specific locations in our Drawing as a
reference for the Roof Planes
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
14rsquo-0
17rsquo-0
Column Tool Shortcut Icon
Repeat on this side
Create New Layer ndash General TabBuilding Column Placement
Roof Plane Placement Roof Planes RevisedRoof Plane Layer
2 Placing the Columns and Roof Planes and Supply
With the Layers that are not needed turned off we will now use the ldquoGridrdquo ldquoClerestoryrdquo and ldquoMezzaninerdquo Layers to
place our Columns Again as in the previous exercise we will use the Columns to define the Roof Plane Heights
Slopes etc Note ldquoNorthrdquo will be ldquoUprdquo (positive ldquoYrdquo Axis) in the Drawing
Iso-View and Center the Drawing with the Mouse Gestures Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoDrawrdquo Toolb
or Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools Columnrdquo Command In the Drawing place Columns at the intersectof Grid Lines ldquo1 2 3 4 at A amp Grdquo as well as ldquo3-4 at J amp Hrdquo as shown
With the Columns placed and configured Select all the Columns Access the Properties and create a new Parent La
in the ldquoGeneralrdquo Tab Name the Layer ldquoBuilding Columnsrdquo Observe that the new parent Layer has been created Se
the ldquoDelete Empty layersrdquo Icon We can now ldquoTurn On Offrdquo the Building Columns as needed They will serve as a
reference for the Building Roof Planesrdquo
Access the ldquoRoof Planerdquo Shortcut Icon or Right-Click and Access the ldquoTools Roof Planerdquo Command We will now
place individual Roof Planes by Snapping to the Top of Select Columns Select the North-West Column and Snap t
the North-East Column Now Snap to the Higher Column at Intersection ldquo2 amp Ardquo In this manner working with (3)
Columns at a time place Roof Planes in the Drawing
When completed Revise the Properties of the Roof Planes to ldquoWire Framerdquo create a new Parent Layer and name
ldquoBuilding Roof Planes
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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26rsquo-0
32rsquo-0
Clerestory Columns and Roof Planes
11rsquo-6
Mezzanine Columns and Roof Planes
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection only Snap Offset to Location
We will now repeat the process for the Clerestory and Mezzanine located in the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the ldquoBuilding Columrdquo and ldquoRoof Planerdquo Layers Access the ldquoColumnrdquo Tool and place Columns on the (4)
outermost corners of the Clerestory Place the Roof Planes and Revise the Properties to ldquoWire Framerdquo
As with the ldquoBuildingrdquo Columns and Roof Planes create new Parent Layers for the ldquoClerestoryrdquo Columns and Roof
Planes Note Remember to ldquoDelete Empty Layersrdquo
Repeat this Procedure for the ldquoMezzaninerdquo located in the West end of the Production Plant
With all of the Columns and Roof Planes positioned and on separate Layers we are ready to begin the Design Proc
for the Building
ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Column and Roof Plane Layers and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the Beam Walls Low-Walls and Joists Layers Highlig
the All the Building Background Layers to a single ldquoGray Padlockrdquo using a Single Click in the ldquoAccessrdquo Column This
keep the Elements on those Layers from being Selected but will allow the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools to be utilized upon them
Now we will place our lsquoSupplyrdquo Ball at a specific location in the lsquoRiser Roomrdquo We will implement the ldquoSnap-Offset
Command to enter (3) Coordinates at once into the Input Line and have the Element position itself utilizing ourCursor as a Reference Point
Access the ldquoTools Supplyrdquo Command Position the cursor over the upper Right Inside Face of Wall in the Riser Ro
Do not Left-Click ndash just ldquohoverrdquo at that Intersection
In the Input Line type the desired offset from the Snap Point ldquos-5 -1 0rsquo-6rdquo then Tap the (Enter) Key Right-Click to
end the Command The Supply is now 5rsquo-0 to the West 1rsquo-0 to the South and 0rsquo-6rdquo Above Finish Floor from the Sna
Point Note Highlight the Supply Ball and observe the Status Line to confirm the Elevation
ldquoSinglerdquo Lock the Supply Layer Our Supply is now placed in the Drawing We will next use the lsquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool t
create Branch lines in the Bays of the Buildings First access the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standardsrdquo Pipes Tab Ens
the Pipe Group is ldquoWrdquo and that the ldquoBranch Linerdquo Box is Unchecked This will carry over to the Coverage Cell
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Coverage Cell Shortcut Icon
Snap to IFOW of Riser Room Snap to IFOW at ldquo2 amp Grdquo
Coverage Cell created in North Bay
bull Hazard - Special Warehouse
bull
286 degree
bull 112 k ndash Type it in the ldquoK-Factorrdquo
Input line
bull Brass Finish
bull Minimum Operating PSI = 70
bull Sch 10 Pipe
bull
Black Finish
bull Pipe Group ldquoWrdquo (Welded)
bull Grooved End Preps
bull Labels = ldquoDiameterrdquo and
ldquoSegment Lengthsrdquo
Coverage Cell Properties Sprinkler Properties ndash Coverage Cell Pipe Properties ndash Coverage Cell
bull Place Dimensions
bull Run Lines Parallel to Longest
Boundary Dimension
bull Minimum Spacing = 8rsquo-0
bull Maximum Spacing = 10rsquo-0
3 Creating the System for the Building
The Coverage Cell Tool is an incredibly versatile time-saving Tool for the Designer enabling the creation of Branch
Lines in a Space effectively and easily It will also reflect Label or Dimension Styles etc from the ldquoDefault Propertie
as per Designer Preferences Note Revise the lsquoDefault Propertiesrdquo for all Labels and Dimensions prior to creation
Access the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar
Snap to the North East Inside Face of Wall at the Riser Room The Command needs another Snap Point to create t
ldquoCellrdquo Snap to the North-West Intersection of Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoGrdquo The Coverage Cell will now be created Acce
the Properties to Revise
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Select Grip
and Snap
Locate Benchmark as Point of Reference
Stretch Coverage Cell w Grips
Coverage Cells in Bays
With the Properties of the Coverage Cell now revised we will use the Benchmark as a Reference to ldquoCopyrdquo the Cell
Down to the Next Bays and adjust the Size of the Cell as required
Relocate the Benchmark (F2) to the inside Face of Wall at of Column Line ldquo1rdquo and ldquoArdquo Select the Coverage Cell an
HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoCrdquo T he Coverage Cell is now on the Clipboard ready to be ldquoPastedrdquo at the location desired
Relocate the Benchmark to the Inside Face of Wall at Column Line ldquo2rdquo and ldquoArdquo Now HOLD the (Ctrl) Key + ldquoVrdquo The
Coverage Cell has now been Copied to the next Bay South by using the Benchmark as the Point of Reference
However it is not the correct Size for that particular Bay
The ldquoUn-Splitrdquo Coverage Cell has ldquoGripsrdquo that will allow the Cell to be lsquoStretchedrdquo to conform to differing rectangula
spaces Select the South-East Grip of the Cell and Snap to the Inside Face of Wall at the Intersection of Column Lin
ldquo3rdquo and ldquoArdquo
Observe that the Coverage Cell has automatically adjusted the Spacing of the Branch Lines and Sprinklers while st
maintaining the Min Max Values entered
Repeat the process for the last Bay ldquoStretchingrdquo the Coverage Cell to conform to the far West End Save the Drawin
Until now the Coverage Cell has remained as a Single Element We can now ldquoSplitrdquo the Coverage Cell into the
Separate System Components and Elevate to the Roof Planes
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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3-Point Coverage Cell at Clerestory Completed and Elevated to Roof Plane Mezzanine Elevated to Roof Plane
Running Dimensions Shortcut Icon Running Dimensions Below Building
Snap
Select the Coverage Cells and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoBuilding Roof Planerdquo Layer Single ldquoLockrdquo it to ensure we do not
inadvertently Select it yet we can still ldquoSnaprdquo to it
Access the ldquoSplit Allrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar The Coverage Cells will now be separate System
Components Raise all of the Elements to the Roof Planes with a 1rsquo-0 Offset Left-Click in Space to Clear any
Selections
Iso-View Rotate View and review the Drawing to validate that all the Elements are Elevated properly Top View and
Zoom to the Clerestory Area The Piping and Sprinklers in this Space must be eliminated as we will create separat
Elements for this Area Select and Delete all the Sprinkler Elements in the Clerestory Space
Once Completed ldquoTurn Offrdquo the Building Roof Plane layer and ldquoTurn Onrdquo the ldquoClerestory Columnsrdquo Right-Click in
Space and access the ldquoTools 3-Point Coverage Cellrdquo Command This is a Semi-Continuous Command allowing ldquo3
Pointsrdquo of Location to determine the Rectangular Shape as in a Slope
Snap to the Columns on the Low Side and then Snap to One High Column The Coverage Cell is now created on the
Angle of the Slope Now Revise the Properties in the Coverage Cell to match the previous setting Note this is a
different Tool than the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo so the Properties are not the same
Again activate the ldquoClerestory Roof Planesrdquo Layer Split and Elevate the Elements with a 1rsquo-0 Offset
Select all Dimensions and access the lsquoActions Flattenrdquo Menu This will send all the Selected Elements to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo in
Drawing Space This as a useful Tool when Pipes Text Details or other Elements have inadvertently been given anundesired Slope or Elevation Now we will create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine in the West end of the Plant
TASK Deactivate and Reactivate the necessary Layers to create a Coverage Cell for the Mezzanine Area You may
Revise the Properties if desired Apply a ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Offset from the Roof Plane Once Completed Save the Drawing
ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo have always been a very important part of the Design Process whether it be for Beams Bra
Lines Sprinklers etc and we will now add ldquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo to our Bar Joists First Select all the Dimensions
(including Text) and create a new Parent Layer and Deactivate We can activate the Dimensions when needed
Ensure the Benchmark Properties reflect ldquo0rdquo Elevation and Rotation We will locate new Running Dimensions below
the Building
Access the lsquoRunning Dimensionsrdquo Shortcut Icon This is a Continuous Command
In the South-West Corner of the Building Lef-Click the Inside Face of Wall Intersection then Snap to the 1st Joist Ea
Zoom if needed The 3rd Left-Click sets the location of the Dimension Note that the Running Dimension Command
still active Continue Dimensioning the Bar Joists across the Building When Complete create a new Parent Layer
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Elevation Lock Shortcut Icon
Elevation Lock Dialogue Box
ldquoHoverrdquo over Intersection Snap Offset ndash Pipe Location (Alt) Window at end of Pipe Pipe ldquoStretchedrdquo 0rsquo-6rdquo Past BL
Dashed Lines and Main under Mezzanine Fabrication Standards ndash Pipes Tab
With all the System Elements in place it is time to create the Mains Riser Nipples Riser and UG Supply Piping
We will Draw the Cross Mains utilizing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Function which will ldquoLockrdquo the Piping we draw to a Use
Defined Elevation Access the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoPipe Propertiesrdquo Toolbar
Set the Elevation desired to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Ensure ldquoFinish Floorrdquo is set to ldquo0rsquo-0rdquo
The System Cross Mains will be drawn with a 3rdquo Offset to the left of the bar-joists and 6rdquo beyond the last Branch Lin
to the North and South lsquoElevation Lockrsquo will maintain a constant elevation of 12rsquo-0rdquo
Middle-Click and Select ldquo4rdquo Pipe and Change the Pipe group to ldquoWrdquo (Welded) Utilizing the ldquoSnap Offsetrdquo Command
place the Cursor over the Intersection of the North-East Branch Line at the 2nd Bar Joist as shown In the Input Line
enter the Values ldquos -3rdquo 6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key
The Piping ldquoStartrdquo location will now be ldquo0-3rdquo to the Left of the Bar Joist and 6rdquo North of the Branch Line Elevation L
has ensured we will Draw the Pipe at ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo Elevation only
HOLDING the (Shift) Key Draw the Main down and Snap to the South Branch Line Right-Click to end the Comman As in our previous Exercises HOLDING the (Alt) Key draw a small Rectangle around the South end of the Main
Note De-select anything but The Main if inadvertently Selected The Main is our Target
Tap the ldquoDownrdquo Arrow and in the Input Line enter the Value ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo and hit the (Enter) Key The Main will now be
ldquoStretchedrdquo past the South Branch Line Repeat this Process to the West Side of the Building at the last Bar joist
before the Column Line ldquoGrdquo However Revise the Pipe Size to 3rdquo before creation
Repeat at 2nd Bar Joist West of Column Line ldquoHrdquo We now have (3) Mains in our System Disengage the ldquoElevation
Lockrdquo Command by again accessing the ldquoElevation Lockrdquo Shortcut Icon
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Completed Branch Lines Mains and Riser Nipples
bull
15rsquo-0 Max Distancebull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Line
bull ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo From End of Pipe
bull No Hangers on Pipe 2rsquo-0
and less
bull No Hanger closer than ldquo0rsquo-
3rdquo from Outlet
bull
Standard Hangerbull
Steel Construction
bull Sammy Sidewinder - S
bull 45 dg 1rsquo-0 Span
Auto Draw Hangers Dialogue Box Hanger Properties Dialogue Box
Auto Draw Hangers Shortcut Icon
Select the ldquounder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo and Revise the Properties to ldquoDashedrdquo This will help differentiate the Piping f
the Plant Piping above Color control could also be utilized in the Fabrication Standards prior to creation
TASK Create a Main that will run perpendicular (East and West) to and at the same Elevation of the under Mezzan
Branch lines Utilize the Tools explored as well as ldquoMatch Elevationrdquo Clean-up Intersectionsrdquo the ldquoAlt Windowrdquo etc
Connect ALL the Mains to the appropriate Branch Lines Utilize the ldquoAutomatic Riser Nipplesrdquo Command for the Ma
Plant used previously in prior Exercises Revise the Properties of the Riser Nipples to ldquoSch 10 Pipe 2rdquo Pipe After t
Riser Nipples are created apply the Labels to the Riser Nipples including the ldquoAdvancedrdquo option as per previous
Exercises
Place a Main that is perpendicular (North and South) in the Clerestory Area and utilize the Roof Plane with a ldquo2rsquo-6rdquo
Offset Because the Main is Sloped we will not use the standard ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Tool Because the Fabrication Standa
will not recognize a Riser Nipple less than 75 dg from Vertical unless the Setting is altered by the Designer Select
single Branch Line and the Main Access the ldquoAuto Draw Pipes to Piperdquo Shortcut Icon located on the Fly-Out of the
ldquoDrawrdquo Toolbar Configure to ldquoSch 10 2rdquo Pipe Hit ldquoOKrdquo Repeat for the other End of the Main
Note in the ldquoSettings Fabrication Standards Pipesrdquo Tab ensure that the ldquoForce Fittings at Riser Nipple and Bran
Line intersectionsrdquo is Selected This will break the Branch Line at the Riser Nipple rather than creating an outlet on
Branch line unless the Outlet is desired Once Completed Save the Drawing
The Next Step is to create the Hangers Although we have created Hangers in the Previous Session we will use the
ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Tool to place Hangers throughout the Drawing
Note Just as with the ldquoCoverage Cellrdquo Tool or any ldquoAutordquo or ldquoWizardrdquo Tool they are meant to be a Starting Point on
There may be perhaps instances where they may be perfectly applicable with little or no changes but more often t
not they will require some adaptation after creation The old adage that ldquoIf you can do something in one or two ste
it may be faster than a Wizardrdquo certainly holds true
Select all the Branch Lines in the Main Building and access the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Shortcut Icon located on th
ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Properties as shown Once created Repeat this Process for the Clerestory and
Mezzanine Piping
TASK The Mains also need Hangers As per the Previous Exercise configure the ldquoAuto Draw Hangersrdquo Properties to
appropriate Type and apply
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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6rdquo Dual Riser with Check Valves FDC Select Main then the West Riser Swing Joint Command Operation
Review the Drawing Notice that there are Pipes that will need to be ldquoStretchedrdquo to the next Bar Joist Hangers that
may need to be relocated or deleted and even Sprinklers that may not be spaced per NFPA FM Guidelines Since
this ldquoProjectrdquo is merely an Exercise to demonstrate certain Tools in AutoSPRINK and not for actual Submission to t
AHJ we will forgo the obvious adjustments needed and continue on
Once Completed Save the Drawing
We now have a ldquoSystemrdquo in the Building but we must connect Mains in the Plant Building to the Clerestory Piping
and the Mezzanine Piping
TASK Connect the Mains together (per Designer Preference) utilizing the Tools previously explored such as
bull Get Defaults from Selection
bull Single or Continuous Pipe
bull Elevation Lock
bull Match Elevation
bull Clean-up Intersections
bull Snap Offset
bull Copy Rotate etc
With all of our System Mains connected we will now create the Riser As in our Previous Project Exercise we will
utilize the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree to find a suitable Riser for our Project In this particular Project we will
assume that this building is an ldquoAdd-onrdquo to an existing Facility Therefore we will need a ldquoMulti-Systemrdquo Riser to wh
we can connect
From the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab Select a ldquo6 inch Dual Riser with Check Valves and FDCrdquo This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element Snap
our Supply Ball located in the Riser Room and Rotate so the FDC and Drain are penetrating the North Wall Now
ldquoSplitrdquo the Riser Assembly
We will now connect the 4rdquo Primary Cross Main to the West Riser utilizing the ldquoSwing Jointrdquo Command First Selec
the Primary Main then Select the Top length of the West Riser This will be our ldquoTargetrdquo Access the ldquoSwing jointrdquo
Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Leave all options at DefaultThe Riser is now connected to the Primary Main
Note Access the properties of the Main connecting the Riser to the Primary Main AutoSPRINK utilizing ldquoSmart Pi
has automatically created it as a ldquoFeed Mainrdquo
Another especially useful Tool is the ldquoAuto Draw Size Selected Branch Lines and Out-Riggersrdquo Command used to
automatically ldquoSizerdquo the Branch Lines or Out-Riggers according to a User-Defined ldquoSchedulerdquo This is especially usef
trying to minimize the use of larger Piping in the Design or if having to match an existing ldquoScheduled Systemrdquo In t
particular Project we will leave the Grooved Branch Lines at the specified ldquo2rdquo Diameter
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Show Sprinkler Dimension Dialogue Sprinkler Placement Options Pendents to be Placed in Offices
Pendents Placed in Offices Sprinklers to Pipes Dialogue
With our Riser connected and in place the System Design is nearly complete Yet we are still missing Pendent
Sprinklers in the Offices and an Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain at the West end of the System
Access the ldquoLayersrdquo Tab in the Parts Tree and reactivate the ldquoRCPrdquo ldquoHVACrdquo and ldquoLightingrdquo Layers Now Zoom to th
Offices We will place Pendent Type Sprinklers in the Space(s) and connect to the overhead Branch lines
Access the ldquoView Show Sprinkler Dimensionsrdquo Menu Revise the Properties by Selecting the ldquoDeselect Allrdquo ToggleThen Select the ldquoWallrdquo and ldquoLow Wallrdquo Layers in the Dialogue Box ldquoMaximum Throwrdquo = ldquo15rsquo-0rdquo The ldquoXrdquo and ldquoYrdquo
Dimensionrdquo = ldquoBothrdquo
Now Select the ldquoSprinklerrdquo Shortcut Icon located on the ldquoSystemrdquo Toolbar Revise the Sprinkler Properties first to
ldquoLight Hazard Pendent frac12rdquo QR 56 k 155 Dg Whiterdquo Leave all else at Default The return to the Dialogue Box and
Select the ldquooffset the Sprinkler from the Point enteredrdquo option Enter the Values ldquo1-0rdquo 1rsquo-0rdquo
As in our previous Project this will locate the Pendent Sprinkler ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the positive ldquoXrdquo Axis and ldquo1rsquo-0rdquo in the pos
ldquoYrdquo Axis upon creation
Locate the (1) pendent in the West Office and (4) in the East Office per Designer Preference However keep in min
that we want to be able to ldquoCatch a Hangerrdquo if needed on any Armovers created
Once Completed Elevate the Pendents to ldquo8rsquo-0rdquo above Finish Floor and deactivate the ldquoShow Sprinkler DimensionsCommand Next is the creation of the Armovers to the Pendent Sprinklers Since in our last Project we utilized ldquoFlex
Dropsrdquo we will instead use the traditional ldquoHard Piperdquo approach in this Project
With the Pendent Sprinklers in place Select the Pendents and the Branch Line(s) above Access the ldquoAuto Draw
Connect Sprinkler to Pipesrdquo Shortcut Icon located in the ldquoAuto Drawrdquo Fly-Out on the ldquoSystem Toolbar Select the
ldquoOption No 2rdquo ldquoConnect using Armoverrdquo and ldquoAllow Armover Drop Sprig Combinationsrdquo Hit ldquoOKrdquo
Review and Save the Drawing
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Example of Placement etc
The Inspectorrsquos Test will be the last Component of the System needed on the interior of the Building We will place
at the far end of the West end of the Building attached to the Mezzanine Piping We will utilize a ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Inspectorrsquos Test Auxiliary Drain from the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab and the ldquoTest Connectionrdquo Folder Select the ldquoTest Connection (Left Side)rdquo and Drag into
Drawing Space This is a ldquoGroupedrdquo Element
TASK Attach the Test Connection (per Designer Preference) to the Mezzanine Piping
bull
Place appropriately to drain out of the West Wallbull Delete the Union
bull The Globe Valve is to be located 4rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull The Piping penetrating the West Wall is to be 1rsquo-0 above Finish Floor
bull Apply Labels for ldquoDiameterrdquo and ldquoCut lengthrdquo
bull Utilize the Tools previously explored
4 Creating the Underground Piping Plan
For this Project the existing Water Source is from a Water Tank through a Fire Pump and Existing Underground
Piping to which we will connect This entire assembly of Elements will be utilized in our Project
We will now begin the process of creating all of the Existing Plant Water Supply Components starting with ldquoModelin
the 3-D Water Tank Then we will construct the Fire Pump House complete with Beams Walls and appropriate
Layers Next will be the Fire Pump with Bypass Valves Jockey pump Control lines Controllers Test Header etc
Finally we will construct the Underground Piping and all appropriate valves Hydrants etc
Hold onhellip We do not need to do that itrsquos already been created for us in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab of the Parts Tree
Access the ldquoPump Roomrdquo Folder than the ldquoAssembliesrdquo Sub-Folder Select the ldquoElectric Pump with Tankrdquo and Dra
into the Drawing
Now with all of the Elements still Highlighted ldquoRotaterdquo the entire Assembly ALL Elements 90 degrees (clockwise)
that the Underground Pipe from the Fire Pump is running from North to South
Check the Elevation of the Underground Piping but keep everything Highlighted
We want all of the Underground Piping to be a minimum of 4rsquo-0 Below Grade Lower the Elevation of the Elements
ensure the Underground Piping is at the desired Elevation ldquo- 4rsquo-0rdquo
3-D Orbit (Ctrl) + Middle-Click - The Fire Pump Room Tank and Underground Valves and Hydrant Examine the
Components and how they are connected and or constructed This is again a Starting Point only The ldquoPre-Builtrdquo
Assemblies that have been created for the Designer in AutoSPRINK are valuable and indispensable We encourageyou to fully explore ALL of the Elements Assemblies Notes and Details etc that are in the ldquoDetailsrdquo Tab
Note Remember we are Designing a Virtual ldquoDigital Representationrdquo of an actual Real-Life System with Elevatio
Pipe and Fittings with Friction Loss and Industry Standard Take-outs Sprinklers that can be configured to any Haza
Hangers that attach to Beams etc Valves will open and close and will affect the Flow of Water or Air in the System
Piping that is not connected properly will not flow This is the intent behind the constant evolution of AutoSPRINK
The Creation of a Program that will enable a Designer to actually ldquoinstallrdquo a 3-D System in a 3-D Space that repres
the Project in great detail and with great accuracy
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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Electric Pump and Tank Detail
Electric Pump
Pump Rating Curve Pump Curve Dialogue
Hydrant and Properties Dialogue Box PIV Valve and Properties Dialogue Box
Extendto 175rsquo-0
Iso-View and Zoom to the Fire Pump Select every ldquoNode Tagrdquo and Delete
Select the Fire Pump and access the Properties We want to Revise the Pump Curve
Select ldquoRemove Allrdquo in the ldquoFlow Curverdquo Dialogue Select ldquoAddrdquo which will open the ldquoPump Output Curve Pointrdquo
Dialogue Box Enter the Value of ldquo100rdquo Output Pressure and ldquo1500rdquo Flow Check the ldquothis Point Represents the
Pumprsquos Ratingrdquo Box
Now enter the other (2) Points of the Pump Curve ndashldquo 65 psi 2250 gpm 120 psi 0 gpmrdquo and close the Propert
Zoom to the Hydrant and access the Properties Select the ldquoFixed Flowrdquo Option and ensure it is set for ldquo500 gpmrdquo
Zoom to the PIV Valves and Select one and access the Properties Under ldquoValve Staterdquo Select ldquoClosedrdquo Observe ho
the Valve now shows that it is ldquoShutrdquo on the actual Valve Re-Open and close the Properties
Top View the Drawing and extend the ldquoSouthrdquo 8rdquo Underground Main ldquo175rsquo-0rdquo (total length) to the South
Zoom to the end of the extended East Underground Pipe Create an 8rdquo ldquo4 - 6rdquo Vertical PE x PE Ductile Iron Class 52
Underground Piperdquo on the end of that Main After completion ensure that it is ldquo0rsquo-6rdquo Above Grade Zoom to the Rise
and Delete the existing ldquoSupplyrdquo Ball We will use the one that came in the Detail
Inside the Tank the Supply Ball is much smaller and located at the Suction Plate Select utilizing the ldquoSelect Every
Rectangle Supplyrdquo Command Once highlighted access the Properties Revise to ndash
ldquoStatic PSI = 80 Residual PSI = 20 Flow = 5000 GPMrdquo Leave all else at Default Settings
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
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New Drawing Shortcut Icon Insert External Reference Dialogue Box
Highlight ALL the Underground Supply Elements and snap the top of the Ductile Iron Rise-up we created on the So
end of the Extended Underground Pipe to the bottom of the Riser We have now connected our System to a Water
Tank Fire Pump Combination with Underground Piping Save the Drawing
X-refrsquos
In some instances making these Water Supply Elements (Tank Pump etc) may be better served in the Design
Process as an ldquoX-refrdquo
Note AutoSPRINK is the only Fire Protection Design Software in the Industry that can Hydraulically Calculate throu
an ldquoX-refrdquo
For those who are familiar with AutoCAD etc will already understand the basic principles of the ldquoX-refrdquo is an ldquoExter
Referencerdquo accessing an External File for Items or Images to place in the drawing as a ldquoSymbolrdquo In this way we ca
include Standpipes Fire Pumps with Tanks Existing Systems etc in our Drawings without actually having all of tho
Elements in our Drawing thus freeing up Memory and Resources
With that being said the Designer would create the Existing Water Supply Components for use as an ldquoX-refrdquo and
import it into the current Drawing
First we could create a ldquoNew Drawingrdquo by accessing the lsquoFile New Drawingrdquo Menu or accessing the ldquoNew Drawing
Shortcut Icon on the ldquoMainrdquo Toolbar
After Creating the ldquoX-refrdquo Drawing we would ensure that the Benchmark is located at the Rise-up of the Piping to
connect to the Riser Naming it according to Designer Preference we would Save the Drawing and return to theoriginal Drawing
We could then Right-Click in Space and access the ldquoTools X-ref Add to Drawingrdquo Command This would open th
ldquoInsert External Referencerdquo Dialogue Box
Once we had located the Drawing we would use the ldquoUse Benchmark location in External Drawing as an Insertion
Pointrdquo ndash meaning we would be able to ldquoGrabrdquo the X-ref at the point of the Benchmark location (ie the Rise-up Pip
We could then Snap it to the Riser as we did the ldquoModel Spacerdquo Water Supply Elements
It is the same principal but it will up to the Designer as to whether this format will be more preferable
Layer Control would be an important part of any ldquoModel Spacerdquo Drawings to make Visible Invisible the Undergrou
Piping Valves etc It is again what is more practical for the Designer
We will now Hydraulically Calculate the System utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area (Project No 1) and the ldquoRem
Area Boundaryrdquo for the Piping under the Mezzanine
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5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2525
This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2125
983120983137983143983141 983090983088
5 Hydraulically Calculating the System
Remember there are (3) basic types of Hydraulic Remote Areas available in AutoSPRINK
bull The ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area Primarily used for ldquoStandardrdquo Sprinkler Spacing and based on the NFPA 13
Standard ldquoS x Lrdquo etc which can be revised per Hazard Commodities and other criteria
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoundaryrdquo A User-Defined Remote Area allowing the Designer to Snap to differing
locations creating a ldquoBoundaryrdquo which can them be revised per Hazard etc
bull The Remote Area ldquoBoxrdquo A User-Defined Volume Box utilized for Rack Systems specific height requirement
As in our First Project we will be utilizing the ldquoStandardrdquo Remote Area and we will again configure the Remote Are
utilizing the lsquoSettings Default Properties Remote Area Standardrdquo Menu
Access the Default Properties and for this Project we will Revise to
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group Irdquo
bull Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo30rdquo
bull
Remote Area Location ndash ldquoEast Grid Systemrdquo bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoClass I-IV max 12rsquo-0 Heightrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Angle of Remote Area ndash ldquo0rdquo (Horizontal)
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquo8 Bold Arielrdquo with Leade
Line Leave all other options at Default
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Black Solid Shaded 65 Transparen
Once Configured Hit ldquoOKrdquo We are now prepared to bring the Standard Remote Area into our DrawingDeactivate all Snap Tools (F3) and access the ldquoRemote Areardquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
Place the Remote Area into the System Area near the Center of the Brach Lines
The Hydraulic Reference Nodes with Leader-Lines should be visible showing the pertinent Hydraulic Reference Poi
in the Calculation
Note Remember If No ldquoNodesrdquo are visible and or no Hydraulic results are reflected in the ldquoLiverdquo Analysis Dialogue
Box review the Drawing to ensure that all the Piping has been connected properly NO FITTINGS are required to
Hydraulically Calculate a System with AutoSPRINK
With the Remote Area still Highlighted move around the System and observe the ldquoLive Hydraulic Analysisrdquo Dialogu
that shows the current hydraulic Information Move the Remote Area to the most ldquoleast efficientrdquo part of the System
and release Remember that a ldquo+rdquo indicates that there is more than sufficient PSIGPM for the System Demands
ldquoMinusrdquo indicates that there is insufficient PSIGPM to meet the System Demand
NEW We can also find ldquothe Most Remote Areardquo by setting up a multitude of ldquooverlapping Hydraulic Areasrdquo and the
accessing the ldquoHydraulics Keep most Demanding Hydraulic Areardquo Command AutoSPRINK will Isolate and ldquoKeeprdquo
only the Least Efficient (Most Demanding) Hydraulic Area Now apply the ldquoHydraulics Auto Peakrdquo Command and
AutoSPRINK will locate the ldquoMost Demandingrdquo Area on those particular set of Branch Lines
However it is ALWAYS incumbent upon the Designer to use the proper interpretation and application of the pertin
Codes Standards and Specifications when Hydraulic Calculations are performed AutoSPRINK offers the most
powerful Hydraulic Tools in the Industry but they are merely ldquoToolsrdquo to be used in the hands of the Designer
Standard Remote Area Properties
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
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This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
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ldquoLiverdquo Hydraulic Analysis ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon
Hydraulic Analysis Dialogue
Once the Remote Area has been placed Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean
Menu This will relocate the Node Tags for more visibility if they are under over another Node Tag
Access the ldquoColor Pipes Byrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar Select ldquoBy Flowrdquo You will now see what Pipi
is ldquoFlowingrdquo as well as the amount of Flow by Color Legend
NEW Observe the Hydraulic Analysis by accessing the ldquoHydraulics Analysis Reportsrdquo Menu All the information fo
the Remote Area is contained in this ldquoOverviewrdquo Type Dialogue Box
bull Occupancy Classification
bull Coverage Per Head
bull Density
bull Flowing Sprinklers (Number)
bull Supply Info (Static Residual Flow)
bull Check Point Gauge at BOR
bull System Demand Graph
bull System Pressure Flow Demand
bull Outside Hose Demand
bull
Max Velocitybull Total Demand
bull Pressure Underage (ldquo+rdquo indicates a safety
margin)
bull System Demand Graph Tab
bull Pipes Listed By Velocity Tab
bull Node Analysis Tab
bull Pipe Analysis Tab
Overlapping Hydraulic Remote Areas Isolated Auto Peaked Hydraulic Remote Area
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2425
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Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2525
This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2325
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System Optimizer Dialogue Box Revised System Optimizer Dialogue
System Optimizer Shortcut Icon
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
If the Elements in the System are ldquolabeledrdquo properly ndash ie a ldquoCross Mainrdquo is a Cross Main a ldquoBranch Linerdquo is a Bran
Line etc ndash then we can make changes to the Size of the Piping as well as the Size of the Sprinklers the Undergrou
Piping etc In the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Tool we can create ldquoSnapshotsrdquo of revisions to the System and only Select th
specific ldquoSnapshotrdquo we want to initiate to change the System
Highlight the Remote Area and access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo Shortcut Icon on the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar
NEW Now that the System is Flowing and the Hydraulic Analysis reflecting the ldquoPressure Overage or Underagerdquo w
can now access another powerful Hydraulic Tool in Auto SPRINK ldquoThe System Optimizerrdquo
This awesome feature enables the Designer to actually create differing changes to the System without making
changes to the System
As shown above the System currently has a ldquoDeficitrdquo of nearly 25 lbs of Pressure By using the System Optimizer
selectively ldquoincreasingrdquo specific Cross Mains to ldquo6rdquo Diameter the System now has a lsquoSafety Marginrdquo of nearly 2 lbs
Pressure We can now ldquoCreate a Snapshotrdquo of that alternative System change and investigate other alternative
changes creating ldquoSnapshotsrdquo as we do When we are satisfied at the best solution we can apply the changes to th
System utilizing the ldquoApply Changes to the Drawingrdquo Toggle This Tool is invaluable when used properly
Note The Original State of the System is always created as a ldquoSnapshotrdquo upon entering the lsquoSystem Optimizerrdquo It w
always be located at the top of the ldquoSystem Snapshotrdquo Window Simply Select and hit the ldquoRestore Selected
Snapshotrdquo Toggle Save the Drawing
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2425
983120983137983143983141 983090983091
Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2525
This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2425
983120983137983143983141 983090983091
Remote Area Flowing all Heads Remote Area Flowing Specific Heads
Remote Area Boundary Volume O
Now that we have further explored the ldquoStandard Remote Areardquo and the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo we will now focus on t
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo We will utilize this Tool to Hydraulically Calculate the ldquounder Mezzaninerdquo Piping
Top View and Zoom to the Mezzanine Area Ensure that the ldquoSnaprdquo Tools are deactivated We are going to access th
ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Tool but first we will configure the Default properties before creation
TASK Configure the Default Properties of the Remote Area Boundary to a darker ldquoGreenrdquo
bull Occupancy Classification ndash Revise to ldquoExtra Hazard Group IIrdquo
bull
Job Suffix ndash ldquoProject No 2rdquo
bull Area of Application ndash Leave at the Default ldquo2500 sqftrdquo
bull Design Density ndash Leave at Default ldquo40rdquo
bull Remote Area Location ndash ldquoUnder Mezzanine Pipingrdquo
bull Commodity Classification ndash ldquoGroup A Plasticsrdquo
bull System Type ndash ldquoWet Grid-Typerdquo
bull Sprinkler Spacing Along Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Distance Between Branch Lines ndash ldquo10rsquo-0rdquo
bull Calculation to Determine Number of Branch Lines ndash Default ldquo12 Factorrdquo
bull Draw Cross Hatch No Label
bull Access the ldquoNode Tag Propertiesrdquo and revise to ldquoTrianglerdquo and ldquo8 Bold Ar
ldquoDarker Green filled with Yellow with Leader Line Leave all other optionDefault
bull In the ldquoGeneral Tabrdquo Revise Color to Darker Green Solid Shaded 65
Transparency
Once Completed ensure the Benchmark is at ldquo00rdquo and access the ldquoRemote Area Boundaryrdquo Shortcut Icon located
the ldquoHydraulicsrdquo Toolbar This is a Continuous Command Snap to the (4) Corners of the Mezzanine Right-Click to e
the Command The ldquoRemote Areardquo as defined in the Default Properties will appear However upon closer inspectio
you will notice that the Remote Area is picking up the ldquoOverheadrdquo Sprinklers at the Roof as well
In order to eliminate the Sprinklers from the Hydraulic Calculation we can modify the Sprinkler Properties or we c
modify the Remote Area Iso-View the Drawing and determine the Elevation of the Remote Area Boundary It shou
be located at ldquo00rdquo ndash if not access the ldquoFlattenrdquo Shortcut icon on the ldquoActionsrdquo Toolbar Access the Properties of thRemote Area and activate the ldquo3-D Optionsrdquo Toggle In the Options Select the ldquoOperate Sprinkler within a 3-D
Volumerdquo Set the Volume Height to ldquo12rsquo-0rdquo The Remote Area now recognizes (and will Flow) only the Sprinkler in th
User-Defined Volume
Remote Area Boundary Properties
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2525
This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo
7232019 Basic Training - Session No 3
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullbasic-training-session-no-3 2525
This ldquo3-Drdquo Volume Options exist in the lsquoStandard Remote Areardquo as well and is extremely useful in situations where
ldquoRemote Area Boxrdquo will not quite fit the need of a particular Project
With the Remote Area Boundary in place we can now access the ldquoSystem Optimizerrdquo for that Hydraulic Area as we
desired Again if ldquoNodesrdquo are located atop one another simply access the ldquoHydraulics Node Tags Clean uprdquo Me
This will relocate the Nodes off of one another but not the surrounding Text labels Pipe Fittings etc
Note Remember that the ldquoGriprdquo in the Node is the ONLY way to relocate the Node without it becoming ldquoDetachedrdquo
from the System Hydraulic Reports When relocating a Node always ensure the Leader Lines are on so that you mobserve as to whether or not the Node has still maintained its position
TASK Review the Hydraulic Reports and experiment with the different Formats ndash ie ldquoNFPArdquo ldquoSimplifiedrdquo ldquoStanda
etc Review the Hydraulic Graphs Node Analysis Pipe Analysis and all the other Options presented It is the ONLY
that the Designer can be fully versed in how they want the Reports to be presented
And with that ndash
Congratulations You have completed yet another Exercise and Project And now onto ldquoPlotting and Stock listingrdquo