Assembly Instructions

Assembly Instructions

Bill Of Materials

Available at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14bwenla3wOs9R81I4GA_8n9FLC5SWoPDocWkTt4VyQs/edit?usp=sharing

Required Tools

  1. Measuring tape
  2. Drill
  3. Dremel Tool (any bit with the ability to cut/grind metal)
  4. Wrench or Socket
  5. Pipe-cutter
  6. Wire-Cutters
  7. Screwdriver

Procedure

  1. Acquire and inspect all materials for defects and order accuracy. Note the curing time of your sealant. This is how long the sealant must remain undisturbed in order to fully set
  2. Drill holes in the cooler:
    1. Using the measuring tape, mark the center of the bottom of the cooler
    2. Starting with a ½” drill bit, drill Hole A at the marked position. Gradually increase the diameter until the ½” copper pipe fits snug through the hole
    3. Mark the spigot locations, at least 8 1/2” from the base, at least 2 1/2” from the top of the cooler, using the drip tray as a template. Spigots should be 8-15” apart
    4. Drill Spigot Holes at the marked locations. Start small and gradually increase the diameter of the hole until the spigots fit snug
  3. Assemble Filter
    1. Attach all fittings to filter
      1. At the back of the flow arrow (on the top of the filter), tightly screw in the garden hose adapter. 
      2. At the head of the flow arrow, tightly screw in the 1” to ¾” hex fitting and the ¾” to ¾” MIP brass nipple
  4. Assemble the Cart:
    1. Upgrade Casters:
      1. Place the casters on the base of the cart and mark the holes in the caster plate that align with the existing holes in the base.
      2. The dremel tool can be used to expand the holes to accommodate the 50mm M12 x 1.75 bolt that will screw into the cart legs. Exact sizing isn’t important here as long as the structural integrity of the caster plate isn’t compromised
      3. Using a washer on each bolt, screw the four M12 x 1.75 bolts through the caster plate, cart base, and cart leg at each corner. Do not overtighten yet
      4. Making sure all casters plates are properly aligned, use the plates as a guide to drill 12~13mm diameter holes through the base of the cart.
      5. Using a M12 x 1.75 25mm bolt, 2 washers, and a M12 x 1.75 nylock nut at each hole, secure the casters to the base of the cart
    2. Mount the cooler on the cart legs
    3. Attach the mounting bracket to the filter so that the back plate is along the side of the filter 
    4. Place the filter against one of the legs at the desired height and mark the height of each mounting hole. Using a tape measure or level for accuracy, mark the closest leg the same way. Drill holes at the center of the legs at these locations. There are two mounting options:
      1. Option 1: (Easier/Less Secure) drill small holes and secure with zip ties
      2. Option 2: (More difficult/Sturdy) drill holes and secure with bolts, washers, and nuts
    5. Mount the filter to the punched bar using the included hardware. Larger washers may be needed to accommodate the hole size in the punch bar. Be sure that the brass nippple (head of the flow arrow) is closest to Hole A in the base of the cooler
  5. To mount each spigot (and Drip Trays):
    1. Put the back of the spigot through the corresponding hole in the drip tray, and then through the cooler.
    3. Connect included washer and nut on the inside of the cooler to mount the spigot. Do not tighten the nut yet.
    4. Connect the sharkbite fitting to the spigot
    5. Repeat for each spigot
  6. To mount the supply line on the bottom of the cooler
    1. Put some sealant inside the Hole A on the sides
    2. Put the ½” copper pipe through the hole, being careful not to get sealant in the pipe. You want the pipe to extend 3-4” from both sides of the hole.
    3. Seal around the pipe on both sides of the hole. Make sure that the gap around the pipe is completely covered with sealant                                                                                                                                                                                            *Allow Sealant to cure before attaching coils.*                                                                           
  7. Plumbing
    1. Assemble Coils
      1. Cut the length of the copper coils in half with a pipe cutter
      2. Stretch coils to evenly spiral from the base to the height of the spigots while making sure the diameter is less than the width of the cooler
      3. Connect ⅜” tee on one end of each coil. This will be the top
      4. Connect ⅜” straight copper pipe to each end of each tee. This will connect to the spigots. Measure distance from tee to spigot for each length of pipe
      5. Connect the bottom of each coil to the ⅜” ends on the reduction tee.
    2. Cut the steel rope in half (5’) and using the cable clamps, make a loop on each side to rest on the spigot between the nut and washer. When making the second loop to connect to the spigot on the opposite side, make sure that the cable is hanging about 8” above the base of the cooler. *Note: it may be easier to only connect one side of each cable until the coils are installed
    3. With help, lower the coils into the cooler and mount the reduction tee on the ½” supply pipe while keeping the coils supported so as to not strain the sealant
    4. Secure the cables before releasing the coils
      1. Connect all ends of the cables to their respective spigots
      2. On the edge of the bottom coil closest to each spigot, wrap a zip tie around the coil and the cable and tighten. Do this at all four sites and release the coils
    5. Connect the coils to the spigots.
      1. Connect pipes to sharkbite fittings
      2. Apply sealant to the cooler surface both on sides of the spigot hole and tighten all spigot nuts. Make sure to secure the cables
  8. Connect the flex hose to the filter and supply pipe
  9. Drain Pipe Assembly
    1. Cut three 6″ pieces of the 1/2″ copper pipe
    2. Connect each piece to the 1/2″ tee
    3. Connect the braided hoses to the tee (in line with each other)
    4. Connect the other end of each hose to the drip trays. Make sure to route the hoses under the cart
      1. If using the drain bucket, secure the bucket inside the cart opposite the filter and secure with a bungee chord. Position the third pipe the bucket as deep as it will go. If desired, two holes can be drilled near the top of the bucket to secure the pipe. This should be left loose enough to slide the pipe in and out.
      2. If using a drain hose, connect the sharkbite hose adapter to the third pipe and connect the drain hose.

 

 

 

Skip to toolbar