π AutoCAD MEP | Air Handler Unit (AHU)
Placing an AHU on the Roof and Creating Its Main Return Duct
π’ In this lesson, we place an Air Handling Unit (AHU) on the roof and create its main return duct. You will learn to configure the view, place the AHU, draw and size the duct run, assign the correct system, and customize layer properties for the return system.
π (1) Overview
π’ Roof Placement: Place the Air Handling Unit (AHU) on the roof and create its main return duct.
π’ Duct Run: Draw and size the duct run, assign the correct system, and customize layer properties for the return system.
π’ System Integration: Integrate the first and second floors into the 3D air-side system model, adjust AHU riser elevations using Xref management, edit duct connections in-place, and synchronize transitions between roof and floor levels.
π (2) Key Learning Points
π’ Configure the view and place the AHU on the roof.
π’ Draw and size the main duct run and risers.
π’ Connect all heat pump return ducts to the main duct.
π’ Integrate first and second floors into the 3D air-side system model.
π’ Adjust AHU riser elevations using Xref management.
π’ Edit duct connections in-place and synchronize transitions between roof and floor levels.
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