SECTION – 15-2-1

COLD STORAGE ROOMS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. Section includes providing pre-fabricated walk-in coolers and freezers and their
refrigeration system as well as the related accessories as shown on Drawings and
as specified herein.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS.

ASHRAE 15-92: Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration

PART 2 - PRODUCTS:

2.1. GENERAL:

A. Walk-in coolers and freezers shall be prefabricated modular type, constructed of all-
metal clad panels.

2.2. WALK-IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER CONSTRUCTION:

A. Size: As indicated on Drawings.

B. Wall and Ceiling Construction: Manufacturer's standard wall and ceiling sections
forming modular panels constructed of a pre-painted galvanized steel internal and
external sheets, 26 gage thick each, sandwiching a foamed-in-place polyurethane
insulation. Assemble insulated panels with concealed assemblies using the
manufacturer's standard SURE-LOCK or equivalent fasteners. Provide panels with a
PVC compression gasket prior to foaming.

C. Floor Construction: Shall be concrete with hardener on insulation, protection layer

and waterproofing, and with a 20 mm radius covered corner in the interior to provide
a water-tight raised side seam conforming to the requirements of NSF.

1) Bituminous Sheet Membrane Waterproofing: 3 mm thick bituminous

membrane waterproofing complying with requirements of MEMBRANE
WATERPROOFING.

2) Thermal Insulation: 100 mm thick rigid insulation board complying with

requirements of Section BUILDING INSULATION.

3) Protection Layer: 200 microns thick high density polyethylene sheet

conforming to ASTM E 154.

4) Concrete with Integral Floor Hardener: Minimum 30 MPa concrete with

welded wire mesh, smooth steel trowel finish with floor hadener. Concrete
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 and floor hardener shall comply with the requirements of Section CAST IN
PLACE CONCRETE.

D. Insulation for Wall and Ceiling Panels: Foamed-in-place polyurethane having a 97%
closed cell structure and an average in-place density 2.3 lb/ft3; compressive strength
at yield point of 30 psi; thermal conductivity (k-Factor) of 118 BTU/hr/ft 2/oF/inch; an
overall coefficient of heat transfer (U-Factor) of not more than 0.29; and an R-Factor
of 34. Insulation overall thickness shall be a full 100 mm (4") on walls, floors and
ceilings. Insulation shall be UL approved.

E. Door: Manufacturer's standard, UL approved door and jamb, fully insulated, flush in-
fitting type. Gaskets shall be neoprene, replaceable and N.S.F approved type.
Hardware shall be heavy-duty plated with lever-type inside safety release. Each
door shall have 2 hinges, cam action, self-closing type. Doors shall have electrically
heated frost-stop contacts built into both doors and jambs.

F. Lighting: UL approved vapor-proof light with an exterior switch and pilot light.

G. Thermometer: Dial type, vapor-tension thermometer with remote bulb and a

temperature reading range suitable for coolers as well as freezers.

H. Provide manufacturer’s standard shelves in each walk-in cooler,refrigerator and

freezer, type and size as approved by Engineer.

2.3. REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

A. Provide the manufacturer's standard leak free refrigeration system and blower coils
for coolers and freezers as indicated on Drawings.

B. Capacity: As recommended by the manufacturer to match the type of operation

required.

PART 3 - EXECUTION:

3.1. INSTALLATION:

1. General: Install walk-in coolers and freezers in strict accordance with manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations.

2. Install walk-in coolers and freezers where indicated and in accordance with detailed
approved shop drawings and manufacturer’s written instructions.

3. Test room to verify proper operation and when required make the necessary
adjustments.

4. Verify that accessory items required have been furnished and installed.

5. Provide manufacturer's written guarantee against defects for 2 years from the date of
handing over.

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