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ARES Cool 10.5 cu. ft. Glass Door Compact Pharmacy Refrigerator – Product Highlights

• ARES Cool proprietary brand — refrigerator-only cold storage: ARES Cool is ARES Scientific’s proprietary line of laboratory and medical-grade cold storage equipment; the PH-ARS-HC-10PG is the dedicated refrigerator model in the ARES Cool glass door family, offering the full 10.5 cu. ft. cabinet exclusively for 2°C to 8°C storage rather than splitting capacity with a freezer compartment as in the ARES Cool combo units.
• CDC-compliant vaccine storage: The unit meets CDC guidelines for vaccine storage temperature requirements, making it a direct fit for immunization programs, pharmacy vaccination stations, clinical vaccination workflows, and any facility required to document CDC-compliant cold chain storage for vaccines and biologics.
• ENERGY STAR certified: ENERGY STAR certification confirms the unit meets strict energy efficiency standards — a meaningful advantage for facilities managing utility costs, pursuing sustainability certifications, or operating within green laboratory cold storage procurement programs.
• Forced draft air circulation for temperature uniformity: Active forced draft air circulation distributes cold air evenly throughout the cabinet, maintaining consistent 2°C to 8°C conditions across all six shelf levels — critical for pharmaceutical refrigeration, vaccine cold chain compliance, and GMP cold storage documentation requirements.
• Six adjustable shelves for flexible inventory organization: Six adjustable interior shelves accommodate a wide range of container types and storage configurations, from vaccine vials and medication bottles to reagent kits and biological samples, supporting organized and efficient inventory management in vivarium support rooms, pharmacies, and clinical labs.
• Glass door with keyed lock for secure visibility: The right-hinged glass door allows pharmacists, lab managers, and clinical staff to monitor refrigerated inventory at a glance without opening the door — protecting temperature stability — while the integrated key lock restricts access to authorized personnel and supports controlled substance storage and pharmacy security protocols.
• Microprocessor control with digital display and alarm: The onboard microprocessor maintains precise 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) temperature control with a digital readout and alarm system, providing continuous monitoring assurance for pharmaceutical cold chain compliance, blood bank refrigeration standards, and GMP cold storage requirements.
• Hydrocarbon refrigerant for eco-conscious operation: CFC-free hydrocarbon refrigerant reduces environmental impact while supporting efficient, sustainable refrigeration performance suited to green-certified laboratory and healthcare facilities.
• Steel construction with high-density urethane insulation: Heavy-gauge steel exterior and high-density urethane foam insulation deliver durable, long-service temperature retention with minimal energy loss — built for the demands of continuous pharmaceutical, clinical, and research cold storage operation.
• Extended 5-year compressor warranty backed by ARES Scientific: The PH-ARS-HC-10PG carries a two-year parts and labor warranty plus a five-year compressor parts warranty — longer compressor coverage than the three-year compressor warranty on the ARES Cool combo refrigerator/freezer line — with full ARES Scientific distributor support behind every unit.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARES Cool 10.5 cu. ft. Glass Door Compact Pharmacy Refrigerator

What is ARES Cool?

ARES Cool is ARES Scientific’s proprietary line of laboratory and medical-grade cold storage equipment, designed and sold exclusively through ARES Scientific to serve pharmacies, clinical labs, blood banks, vivariums, research facilities, and cannabis operations — the PH-ARS-HC-10PG is the dedicated upright refrigerator model in the ARES Cool glass door family, purpose-built for facilities that need the full cabinet capacity devoted to 2°C to 8°C pharmaceutical refrigeration.

What applications is this compact pharmacy refrigerator used for?

The ARES Cool 10.5 cu. ft. Glass Door Compact Pharmacy Refrigerator is used to store vaccines, medications, blood products, biologics, reagents, cannabis-derived products, and other temperature-sensitive inventory requiring consistent 2°C to 8°C storage in pharmacies, hospital nursing stations, clinical labs, blood banks, vivarium supply areas, pathology departments, and university research facilities where a dedicated pharmaceutical refrigerator — rather than a combo unit — is the right configuration.

Is this unit CDC compliant for vaccine storage?

Yes — the PH-ARS-HC-10PG includes a temperature monitoring device and maintains the 2°C to 8°C range that meets CDC guidelines for vaccine storage, making it suitable for immunization programs, pharmacy vaccination stations, and clinical facilities requiring documented CDC-compliant cold chain storage; for broader guidance on pharmaceutical cold storage monitoring and compliance documentation, ARES Scientific’s resource on pharmaceutical cold storage monitoring provides additional context.

What does ENERGY STAR certification mean for this unit?

ENERGY STAR certification confirms the PH-ARS-HC-10PG meets EPA energy efficiency standards for laboratory refrigeration equipment, translating to lower operating costs over the unit’s service life compared to non-certified alternatives — a meaningful consideration for facilities managing utility budgets, pursuing LEED or sustainability certifications, or operating green laboratory programs.

Does this unit require special electrical, plumbing, or ventilation?

No plumbing or special ventilation is required; the unit operates on a standard 115V AC outlet drawing 2.3 amps via a NEMA 5-15 plug, making it straightforward to deploy in pharmacy dispensing areas, nursing stations, lab benching areas, and vivarium support rooms without facility modifications, though standard clearance for airflow around the unit is recommended per manufacturer guidelines.

How does this refrigerator compare to the ARES Cool combo refrigerator/freezer units?

The PH-ARS-HC-10PG is a refrigerator-only unit — all 10.5 cu. ft. of capacity is dedicated to 2°C to 8°C storage — making it the better choice when freezer storage is handled separately or not needed, while the ARES Cool combo refrigerator/freezer line is the right fit when both refrigeration and -20°C to -40°C freezer storage are required in a single cabinet; additionally, this unit carries ENERGY STAR certification and a 5-year compressor warranty, both of which are specific to the refrigerator-only model.