1. Kysor Panel Systems Product/ Tools Training

2. Kysor Basics
Section 1

3. THICKNESS "K" FACTOR "U" FACTOR "R" VALUE
Walk-in coolers and freezers are constructed with prefabricated panels formed to exact sizes.
Features:
Available in 3-1/2”, 4” and 5” panel thicknesses
Poured-in-place urethane insulation, CFC Free
Cam-Lock wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-ceiling joints for ease of installation
Sturdy wood perimeter or high-density rail
Flexible designs from simple rectangles to complex- angle configurations
A variety of metal types and colors are available
Panel lengths of up to 26’, indoor clear ceiling spans of up to 22’
THICKNESS      "K" FACTOR        "U" FACTOR    "R" VALUE
        3-1/2"             .146                     .040               25
        4"                   .139                     .033               32
        5"                   .135                     .026               40

4. Therma Structure Panels (Wood Frame)
Often abbreviated as TST, Wood Framed panels are constructed with a durable wood frame. Common Wood Frame applications include:
Supermarkets
Outdoor Boxes
Warehouse
Boxes requiring stronger structural design

5. Insulframe Panels (High Density Rail)
Often abbreviated as HDR, High Density Rail panels are constructed with a high density urethane framing member (non-wood) rail in lieu of wood around the frame. Common HDR applications include:
Food Service
Convenience Stores
Pharmaceutical/Environmental Applications
Indoor Applications
Must use for non-wood specs

6. Cam-Lock Fasteners
Cam-locks are used to attach ceiling to ceiling, wall to wall, and optional ceiling to wall and wall to floor.
Fastener material shall be steel housing, hook and pin with high pressure die-cast zinc cam
Gasket is double bulb
Wrench is provided to tighten panel fasteners
The hook of the fastener shall engage over the pin when rotating the wrench and with cam-action, draw the panels tightly together
Plug buttons cover wrench holes
Lock spacing shall not exceed 48” on center with a 6 ½” panel minimum to fit cam-lock
Benefits:
Provide a tight and positive seal
Reduce on-the-job installation time

7. NSF & Non-NSF
NSF Radius
NSF Radius
ANSI/NSF Standard 7 is a sanitation standard. Walk-Ins must be designed for easy cleaning using only approved metal finishes and gaskets in all joints.
All wall to wall and floor to wall intersections must be manufactured with a ¼” minimum radius built into the panel for cleaning
Galvanized metal is not allowed for a floor finish
FRP is not allowed for a NSF wall finish
Floor panel must incorporate a coved edge
Trims or overlays are not allowed to achieve an NSF rating
It can be VERY costly to KPS if a box is not labeled NSF when it is required because a certified NSF inspector must then go to the site and inspect the panels

8. NSF & Non-NSF, cont’d
NSF Standard Label
Component NSF Label
NSF Standard Label: used when KPS supplies panels and refrigeration
NSF Component Label: used when KPS supplies panels and refrigeration is supplied by someone else
NSF also allows labeling of walk-ins designed for packaged product only (radius and finish requirement would not apply)
When specified on the drawings, an NSF label is applied to the interior of the door section, latch side or to the interior of the panel adjacent to an opening when a door section is not used

9. Mesa Profile
Used to improve the appearance of metal used as the exterior finish of outdoor walk-ins
All outdoor walk-ins require a painted metal to reflect the heat
26 Ga. white embossed standard for all customers except environmental
22 Ga. Polar white and 22 Ga. Sand Tan standard for environmental customers (available in FTW only)
All Galvanized and Aluminum metals can be Mesa profile
Metal is roll formed into standard metal in the factory
Non-painted finish is not offered for the exterior of any outdoor walk-in with out a disclaimer

10. Secure top panels to wall panels with lag bolts
Lag Down Tops
Secure top panels to wall panels with lag bolts
*KPS Standard*
Lag bolts to be a minimum 2” longer than the thickness of the top panels
Need 24” clearance if perimeter walls are accessible
Need 36” clearance if wall/walls are not accessible
Holes to be pre-drilled in top panel at factory
Top trim is a standard with lag down tops

11. Secure top panels to wall panels with cam-locks
Lock-Down Tops
Secure top panels to wall panels with cam-locks
Optional feature
Typically used in Foodservice and Environmental
Panels under 11” wide or under 3 ½” tall will not have locks
Only offered on small square, rectangle, or simple L-Shaped boxes
Do not use on units in excess of 35’ in length
Do not use on angled units

12. Use to conceal top panel edges/seams
Concealed Tops
Use to conceal top panel edges/seams
Optional feature
Can be used in coolers and freezers
Tops will sit back 1” from exterior perimeter of unit
Use on wood frame, non-lock down, outer perimeter walls only

13. Top and Factory Cap Trim Finish the edge of top panels
Standard
Finish the edge of top panels
Optional
Top trim is standard
Shipped in 10’ lengths
Factory cap is not available on angled boxes

14. Screed Options
To attach panels to concrete slabs for all units without manufactured floors
Strip Screed
Aluminum Angle
PVC Channel
Outdoor units must have walls fastened to the ground
Screeds which fasten to the ground only can not be used on outdoor applications
18 GA Galvanized
Concealed Angle

15. Insulated panel floors are used to complete the thermal envelope
Manufactured Floors
Insulated panel floors are used to complete the thermal envelope
All freezers require insulated panel floors or insulated slab (insulated slab by others)
Standard manufactured floor is constructed with 3 ½” studs and ½” plywood under the metal floor finish
NSF requires a horizontal to vertical radial corner built into the floor panel
NSF approved floor finishes include aluminum and stainless steel
Non-NSF finishes are galvanized (except for packaged products only)

16. Manufactured Floors, cont’d Manufactured Floor Capacity
Foot Traffic: 16 gauge (min) metal over foam (no backing) – uniform live load = 600 PSF
Hand Trucks: ½” plywood under 22 gauge metal – uniform live load = 900 PSF
Pallet Jack: ½” plywood under 22 gauge metal with field applied 3/16” ADT – uniform live load = 2500 PSF
Optional Floors:
2” Floors (typical for environmental
¾” Plywood in lieu of ½”
Double Plywood (½” or ¾”)
All units with manufactured floors and doors or openings over 3’6” wide requires a floor disclaimer

17. Insulated Slabs
SUGGESTED FLOOR
INSULATION THICKNESS
FREEZER EXPANDED
TEMPERATURE (ºF) POLYLSTYRENE URETHANE
32º TO -20º 6” ”
DESIGN BASED IN INTERIOR INSTALLATION.
IN CERTAIN REGIONS OR APPLICATIONS,
IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO VENTILATE BELOW INSULATED SLAB TO PREVENT HEAVING
An insulated slab is a continuation of the freezer thermal envelope, insulation, and vapor barrier
An insulated slab is used when the size or structural capacity of an insulated panel floor is not adequate
Always use two layers of insulation
Recommended thickness is 2” each for a total of 4” minimum

18. Insulated Slabs, cont’d
Insulation and vapor barrier must be continuous and complete.
Vapor barrier is installed on the sub slab with all seams sealed. The vapor barrier covers entire floor area of freezer, including the exterior warm side of the breaker strip.
Insulation is installed in a minimum of two tightly fit offset layers so to eliminate the possibility of gaps.
Freezers in excess of 1000 square feet may require ventilation below the slab to prevent heaving.
Customers should consult a design professional with expertise in the design of insulated slabs (Kysor Panel Systems does not offer this service).

19. Insulated Slabs, cont’d
Insulated Panel
Silicone
Floor Insulation
Visqueen
Breaker Strip
Butyl
Corner Wrap

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