5.2 Cu. Ft. ARES Cool Plus Series Freestanding Undercounter Glass Door Laboratory Refrigerator

Description

ARS-HC-UCFS-0504G – Product Highlights

• ARES Cool proprietary cold storage line, distributed exclusively by ARES Scientific with full institutional warranty support and direct manufacturer escalation paths across the pharmacy and laboratory refrigerator category.
• 5.2 cubic foot capacity — the largest glass-door undercounter format in the ARES Cool line — accommodates higher-volume vaccine inventory, reagents, blood products, and biomedical specimens while preserving an undercounter footprint.
• Glass swing door provides at-a-glance inventory visibility, reducing unnecessary door openings and preserving cold-chain integrity in high-throughput clinical and pharmacy workflows.
• Microprocessor temperature controller with digital display maintains cycle temperatures between 1°C and 10°C, supporting CDC-aligned vaccine storage and handling monitoring workflows.
• Forced-draft air circulation ensures excellent temperature uniformity throughout the larger cabinet and rapid recovery after door openings — particularly important at this capacity where airflow physics matter more than in compact units.
• Audible and visual high and low temperature alarms with remote alarm contacts integrate with facility BMS or local monitoring; a 3/4-inch probe access port accommodates third-party NIST-traceable data loggers for compliance documentation.
• Three adjustable shelves with LED interior lighting organize 5.2 cubic feet of storage with full sample visibility for routine inventory verification in pharmacy dispensing rooms and clinical workstations.
• HFC-free R600a hydrocarbon refrigerant reduces global warming potential versus legacy HFCs and supports laboratory sustainability reporting requirements.
• UL/C-UL listed and ENERGY STAR certified documents electrical safety compliance and qualifies the unit for institutional energy-efficiency rebate and procurement standardization programs.
• Two-year parts and labor warranty plus five-year compressor parts warranty; freestanding chassis requires 4 inches of clearance on back and sides for ventilation and warranty compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARS-HC-UCFS-0504G

What is the ARS-HC-UCFS-0504G and where does it fit in the ARES Cool refrigerator lineup?

The UCFS-0504G is a 5.2 cu. ft. ARES Cool Plus Series freestanding undercounter laboratory refrigerator with a glass swing door — the largest-capacity glass-door undercounter format in the ARES Cool line, sitting between mid-capacity countertop units (UCFS-0204G at 2.5 cu. ft.) and full-height upright laboratory refrigerators. It suits pharmacies and labs where 2.5 cu. ft. is insufficient but a full upright exceeds available footprint or budget.

Why choose glass-door over solid-door at this capacity?

Glass doors provide visual inventory verification without opening the unit, supporting high-throughput pharmacy and dispensing-room workflows where staff check stock multiple times per shift. The insulation tradeoff matters less when fewer door openings save more cold air than the door material loses. For light-sensitive contents (some vaccines, certain reagents) solid-door undercounter refrigerators remain the safer choice.

What applications justify a 5.2 cu. ft. undercounter refrigerator?

High-volume vaccine inventory in retail pharmacies and clinic networks, mid-size blood bank holding, reagent and consumable storage in busy research laboratories, biorepository working stocks, mortuary specimen holding, and any facility transitioning from compact storage to full-volume refrigeration while preserving undercounter installation flexibility.

Does the UCFS-0504G support CDC vaccine storage guidelines?

The microprocessor controller maintains the 1°C to 10°C range that brackets the 2°C to 8°C CDC vaccine storage window, and the unit includes audible/visual alarms plus a probe access port for adding a NIST-traceable digital data logger or temperature monitoring device — standard CDC requirements. Verify light sensitivity of stored vaccines before committing to glass-door storage; our vaccine storage selection guide covers this tradeoff.

What ventilation clearance does the UCFS-0504G require?

The freestanding chassis requires 4 inches of clearance on the back and both sides — same as the smaller UCFS models, since the ventilation strategy doesn’t change with capacity. Flush installation in enclosed cabinetry voids the warranty and causes overheating. For built-in flush installation in cabinetry, choose a UCBI (built-in undercounter, front-breathing) model.

What electrical infrastructure does this unit need?

The UCFS-0504G operates on standard 115 VAC / 60 Hz single-phase service drawing 1.3 amps through a NEMA 5-15 plug — slightly higher draw than the smaller 0.9 amp units due to the larger compressor load. A dedicated circuit isn’t required from a load perspective, but avoiding shared circuits with other compressors or high-current equipment prevents nuisance issues. Ambient operating range remains +18°C to +26°C with humidity below 70 percent.