Cap and Hang

Layer(s) affected:                   HANGERS, SPRNK2, SPRKDATA, SPRKDAT1, SPRKDAT2

Alias:                                       None

Associated Commands:         [Setup]

Used to install a pipe nipple, cap and hanger at the same time. When you start the command, the Hanger Setup dialog box will appear. Set up the hanger and press OK. The following box will appear:

There are two methods to extend. You can hang the extended pipe and cap to a nearby steel member with To Steel. You can also hang on the pipe and cap a Specified Distance from the end of the pipe picked.

If To Steel is selected, the Past Steel value will be the amount that the pipe is extended beyond the supporting steel member. If Specified Distance is selected, the Past Steel value will be the amount that the pipe is extended.

Select whether you want to hang from the Lines, Mains or Both. This allows you to be more selective if you are picking several pipes with a window.

Shrink Text on Cap Pipe will make the dimensions on the pipe extension small.

The example here shows two lines that require support from a nearby joist.

Start the Cap and Hang command, and set the box up as shown above. To Steel is selected, and the pipe will be extended 6” beyond the joist. Press OK.

HydraCAD will prompt for a pick on a steel boundary edge. Pick the Steel. HydraCAD will then prompt for a pick on the pipe. Pick one or more pipes, individually, or with a crossing window at the end nearest to the joist. Press Enter.

A section of pipe is added to each line so that the line now extends 6” beyond the joist.

A hanger is inserted with the properties specified in the Setup command.

A cap is inserted at the end of this pipe.

The inserted pipe is dimensioned with the diameter of the pipe to which it is connected. If there is no diameter on the picked pipe, then a “?” will be inserted.

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