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Diy 8’ x 8’ walk-in cooler

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COOLER CONSTRUCTION GUIDE

DIY 8' X 8' WALK-IN COOLER

2019 © Store It Cold, LLC.

Rev 2019-04A

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Page 2 SUPPORT@STOREITCOLD.COM DISCLAIMER Store It Cold, LLC. is here to help and assist the DIYer. All information/advice is free to use. The information/advice is for general guidance only and whilst every effort is made to ensure that it is correct, it should not be relied upon as accurate. The information/advice contained within this document is intended for persons of no less than 18 years of age.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
OPTIONAL: MOTION DETECTOR LIGHT ....................... 58 OPTIONAL: CEILING RACK - SLIDING GAMBREL SYSTEM INSTALLATION ............ 60 AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION ....................... 62 COOLBOT INSTALLATION ..........................65 SHED EXTERIOR FINISHES..........................70 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 4: Before You Start
DIY cooler, we got you covered! CoolBot offers turn- key commercial grade pre-fab coolers in many standard sizes which include the new CoolBot Pro and the A/C. For more information please visit us at: https://www.storeitcold.com/coolbot-walk-in-cooler/...
Page 5 At all times wear appropriate personal protective equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable construction experience. THRIFTY TIP Repurpose lumber from a shed or building that is being tore down or purchase reclaimed lumber from a local resale lumber supplier. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 6: Materials List
2" X 4" WHITE WOOD (GABLE STUDS) 96" #30 FELT ROOF DECK PROTECTION 216 sqft LAMINATE SHINGLES (32.8 SQFT PER BUNDLE) 7/16" OSB 4' x 8' 18-GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL ANGLE TIE 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 7: Tools You Will Need
Drill 4’ level Hand Saw Paint roller Caulk gun Pliers Chalk line Trowel Sawzall Snap-off blade Circular saw or Combination or Phillips Jigsaw knife table saw framing square screwdrivers 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 8: Building The Floor-Base
If you have a concrete pad outside, ensure the surface is level. You can place the base directly on top without using the 4 x 4 skids shown on the pictures of this guide. FLOOR BANDS FLOOR JOISTS 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 9 On a flat surface with a backstop that will not move layout all seven 2 x 6s (FLOOR JOISTS). All nails used with treated lumber must be galvanized to prevent corrosion of the nails. Galvanized nails have a rough dull silvery appearance. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 10 Hurricane Ties to connect the FLOOR JOISTS to the skids. Now that the floor frame is complete, it is time to place the first layer of plywood to create a complete flat surface for your Floor-Base. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 11 WWW.STOREITCOLD.COM SUPPORT@STOREITCOLD.COM • Place two 3/4” pressure treated plywood panels on top of the BASE with the seam in between them perpendicular to the direction of your FLOOR JOISTS 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 12 Spray Foam insulation are both great alternatives. This will increase the R-Value of the floor to make your cooler more efficient. NOTE: We will be insulating the floor on the inside with rigid foam panels after the walls are installed. (DO NOT USE FIBERGLASS!!) 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 13: Building The Back Wall
Mark all 2 x 4s with a pencil and straight edge to identify the edge of the mating 2 x 4s. • Mark an "X" on the side of the line that will be covered by the mating 2 x 4. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 14 On a flat surface with a backstop that will not move layout four 92-5/8" long 2 x 4s. • Also, cut to length and layout the 2 x 4s for the air conditioner opening. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 15 Nail the treated BOTTOM PLATE to the four 92-5/8" and one 61" STUDS using two 16 penny galvanized nails into each stud. • Use two 16 penny vinyl-coated sinker nails per joint for the remaining nailing of the back wall frame. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 16 A 2x4 lying flat on the ground is a good reference for the required overhang • Nail the TOP DOUBLE PLATE to the TOP PLATE with nails approximately every 12" staggered side to side. The back wall is now complete. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 17: Building The Front Wall
1.5” (hence you are cutting the STUD* at H*- 1.5 inches). • Measure twice cut once! • Cut and layout the 2 x 4s for the front wall in a similar manner to the back wall 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 18 A 2x4 lying flat on the ground is a good reference for the required overhang • Nail the TOP DOUBLE PLATE to the TOP PLATE with nails approximately every 12" staggered side to side. The front wall is now complete. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 19: Building The Right And Left Walls
SUPPORT@STOREITCOLD.COM BUILDING THE RIGHT AND LEFT WALLS Repeat the process for the left and right walls in a similar manner to that done for the back and front walls. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 20: Connecting The Walls To The Floor
The next step is to layout a "perfect" 96" by 96" square on the floor you will be placing your cooler. • Mark and "X" where you would like the front left corner of the cooler. • Mark another "X" 96" away for the front right corner. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 22 Swing an arc 135-3/4" from the front left corner for the back right corner. • Swing an arc 96" from the front right corner for the back right corner. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 23 Swing an arc 135-3/4" from the front right corner for the back left corner. • Snap chalk lines from the arc intersections to mark the perimeter walls of your cooler. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 24 (or making sure they are flush with the edge of the Floor-Base if you built one). • Note that the top double plates on the back and front wall overlap the top plates on the left and right walls. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 25 NOTE: Your sales person at the hardware store can guide you choosing the proper anchors for the bottom plates. DON’T FORGET! Since your cooler walls a directly over concrete, cut the BOTTOM PLATE of the FRONT WALL where the door opening is (W*). 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 26: Building The Ceiling
This will reinforce the entire structure (whether it has a roof over or not) and it will also give you a frame on the ceiling to install your insulation panels. Proceed to page 29 (Exterior Sheathing). 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 27 Make two double ceiling joists by nailing together two 89 inches long white wood 2 by 6 boards with two pieces of 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 1/2" thick plywood spacers – one spacer on each end. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A...
Page 28 • Nail four joist hangers to the back and front walls’ TOP PLATES to accept the double ceiling joists. • Place the double joists into the double joist hangers. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 29: Exterior Sheathing
Cut and fit 4’x 8’ - 7/16” OSB boards as necessary depending on the wall (cutting around A/C and door openings) and screw (or nail) them to the walls at the top, bottom and along the studs every 9 - 12 inches. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 30 B. FOR OUTDOOR COOLERS (SHED STYLE) • Cut and fit 4’x 8’ SmartSide Strand Panel Siding boards as necessary depending on the wall (cutting around A/C and door openings). 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 32: Building The Roof Assembly
The roof of our Shed-Style cooler is a gabled style roof. To make the roof section, first we need to determine the measurements of rafters, ridge-board, center gable stud and rafter overhang. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A...
Page 33 Nail all the rafters following the spacing from the Rafter layout drawing. Nail them diagonally to the Ridge Board and on the other end to the TOP PLATES of the walls. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 34 Using the flat edge of a framing square sitting on top of the OSB board, align the top of the trim board (1x4) until it touches the flat side of the square and nail it to the rafter. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A...
Page 35: Installing The Roof
The drip edge should be fastened with galvanized nails about 12 inches apart. • Do not install the drip edge on the front and back sides – do it after the roof felt installation 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 36 - this is commonly no more than ½ to ¾ of an inch. • On most cases you should avoid using architectural style shingles with a racking pattern installation. Follow your specific manufacture’s recommendation for installation pattern of your shingles. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 37: Installing The Door
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation or go online and watch many of the online videos available from Hardware stores about “How to Install an Exterior Door”. They have great tips for ensuring proper fit, shimming, leveling, etc. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 38: Electrical Pre-Wiring Work
• We recommend surface mounting the electrical boxes inside of the cooler to minimize compromising the insulation integrity and the chance for condensation within the electrical box. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 39: Insulating Your Room
Cut each piece of Insulation ~1/4" smaller than the measured dimension to take into account any out- of-square construction of the cooler and out-of-square cutting of the insulation. Then dry fit each sheet of insulation prior to applying the liquid nails and trim if necessary. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 40 4” (just like the walls). Once your insulation is in place, cut and fit ¾” treated plywood panels to close your floor. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A...
Page 41 12”. Finish your floor with any material of your choice (tile, linoleum, vinyl tiles, etc.). We recommended you to pick a durable non-slip material for your cooler floor. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 42 NOTE: DO NOT match the seams of your first layer. Install your second layer staggering the seams when compared to the first layer. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A...
Page 43 It is HIGHLY recommended to brace your ceiling while the adhesive dries and cures to ensure that your panels are properly installed and will not sag or fall down. • Proceed to page 47 (WALLS INSULATION) 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 44 If the insulation is loose and falls out drive a few nails or screws on an angle to temporarily hold the insulation in place. Once the spray foam cures the nails can be removed and the insulation will remain in place. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 45 Before putting the second layer of insulation on the ceiling, remember to mark on the side walls the location of your joists (to hang the rack system) as well as the 2 by 4 in between the joists that will hold your Light fixture. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 46 Place 2 x 4 braces from the ceiling to the insulation as appropriate to ensure that the 2nd insulation layer is tight to the first insulation layer. Take care to not put too much pressure on the insulation as to cause permanent damage. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 47 Flush the edge of the insulation with the exterior of the left and right cooler walls. • Put the sheets of R-max in place and fasten to the studs with #12 x 3" long plastic cap nails. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 48 • Repeat for the front wall. • Repeat for the left and right wall. • Take another look at all joints and fill any gaps with spray foam insulation. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 49 Cut the tape to match the length of the joint being taped and apply from top to bottom by slowly pulling off the backing paper and firmly pressing the tape in place. • Take care to center the tape on the joint. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 50 Go back to the top and with your fingers on the side of the tape that is taped to the wall slide your finger towards but not all of the way to the corner. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A...
Page 52 Gently pound each sheet with the flat of your fist up and down and across for several minutes in order to help ensure adhesion. • Do not pound so hard as to leave marks on the R-max. (continue on next page) 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 53 From the outside back wall, use the A/C cut out on the OSB sheeting as a guide for your saw, and follow the same procedure as in the door opening to cut the insulation out for the A/C opening. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 55 Place the FRP over the insulation and press firmly to ensure a strong bond. • Install FRP center and corner strips between the FRP panels. (continue on next page) 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 56 WWW.STOREITCOLD.COM SUPPORT@STOREITCOLD.COM • Install adjacent panels by interlocking into the FRP center and corner strips. • If necessary, brace the FRP in place - especially the ceiling 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 57: Electrical
After your electrical boxes are installed use electrical insulation putty to seal the entrance of the conduit into the electrical boxes to reduce the chances of warm air getting inside and creating condensation due to the lower temperature of the cooler. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 58: Optional: Motion Detector Light
Carefully remove the clear cover of the front of the light and place to the side. • Remove the Philips center screw holding the lamp assembly and place aside. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 59 Screw the metal cover back in place using the Philips screw that was removed at the beginning. • Replace the clear covering of the light fixture. • Install the electrical cord supplied with the fixture and plug in the power outlet. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 60: Optional: Ceiling Rack - Sliding Gambrel System Installation
It is important to install the gambrel hangers on the pipes prior to mounting them to the ceiling otherwise you will not be able to install the gambrel hangers. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 61 Center the pipe style ceiling hangers front to back in the cooler and mount them to the double joist hangers using four #14 x 4" long wood screws per pipe floor flange. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A...
Page 62: Air Conditioner Installation
Remove the 4 screws holding the unit to the housing. Two on the sides and two on the back. • Pulling from the handle slide the unit out of the housing. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 63 1/2" in the back. The weight of the air conditioner is usually sufficient to ensure 1/2" of tilt - if not shim up the front to achieve the recommended tilt. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 64 WWW.STOREITCOLD.COM SUPPORT@STOREITCOLD.COM • Slide the air conditioner into the housing from inside of the cooler. • Replace the screws that hold the housing and the air conditioner together. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 65: Coolbot Installation
Remove the CoolBot from its box and read all instructions. Familiarize yourself with the device and all its functions and parts. • Mount the CoolBot with two screws alongside your air conditioner - do not plug into the power source. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 66 Let the Heater cable and A/C sensor connection hang free alongside the power cord of the A/C • You can use a wire tie or zip tie to keep them next to the power cord 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 67 ¼” only. Route the cable sensor to allow for replacement of the air conditioner front grill without pinching the cable. Plug the temperature sensor cable into the "Fins" port on the CoolBot. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 68 IMPORTANT! After the front cover is in place, visually inspect through the louvres of the cover to ensure that the Fin Sensor end (tip) did not come loose out of the fins 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A...
Page 69 To set the temperature on the CoolBot, press the checkmark button - the current set temperature will blink. • Use the right and left arrows to set the temperature to the desired value. • Press the checkmark to save the value. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 70: Shed Exterior Finishes
We used a 96” 1x6 board for the soffit. If a 1x6 is too wide you can cut a 96” long piece of OSB or plywood to fit in between the fascia board and the wall. • Nail the soffit board into the rafters using galvanized nails. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 71 Once the boards are in place and flush, nail the 1x2 to the side of the shed wall and then nail the front piece to the front wall and the 1x2. • Repeat on all four corners 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.
Page 72 • Choose an exterior latex or an oil-based paint. Apply a couple coats at a minimum. • Trim can be painted darker or white for good contrast and appearance. 2019 © Store It Cold, LLC. Rev 2019-04A All Rights Reserved.

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