Installation Instructions

There are two parts to Learn HVAC: the interactive desktop-based client and the Learn HVAC "Instructor Site" web application. Both are under active development.

The Learn HVAC Client is a Flash-based desktop application. The client can run in a stand-alone mode, or can communicate with any Learn HVAC Instructor Site web application.

The Learn HVAC Instructor Site contains learning scenarios that can be created and modified by an instructor.

Currently, we are only offering the client for download. At a later date we may offer the Instructor Site application for download such that you may host your own Instructor Site web application.

In the meantime, you can use the Learn HVAC client with the existing Public Instructor Site hosted by SU•PER•B.

There are two essential steps to getting started with the Learn HVAC client with the public Learn HVAC instructor site.

  1. Create an Account: By creating an account on this website, you will be given access to the Public Instructor Site when using the Learn HVAC client.
  2. Download Client : After signing up, download and install the Learn HVAC desktop client. Currently the client only runs on Windows XP. (It may run on Vista but has not been tested.)

The instructions below explain the different parts of Learn HVAC in more detail.

Downloading the Learn HVAC Client

Go to the login page to download Learn HVAC. Create a user account if you don't already have one.

Installing the Learn HVAC Client

Once you've downloaded the lh_build.zip zip file to your desktop, unpack the .zip to any directory on your hard drive. Then, double-click the LearnHVAC.exe file to start the client.

Running the Learn HVAC Client

Once you launch Learn HVAC you'll view an initial login screen. You can log in to the Public Instructor Site server with your login and password (created when you downloaded the client).

You can also login in as "guest" and access the sample Scenario files that are included in the installation.

For more information on using the Learn HVAC client, please see the Using Learn HVAC page .

Installing the Learn HVAC Instructor Tool Server

The Instructor Tool website is not yet available for downloading. When we do make this code available, you will be able to create your own Instructor Site and manage the scenarios it contains and users who have access to it.