ARES Cool 4.6 cu. ft. Solid Door Undercounter Built-in Laboratory Refrigerator

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ARES Cool 4.6 cu. ft. Solid Door Undercounter Built-in Laboratory Refrigerator – Product Highlights

• General-purpose laboratory temperature range (1°C–10°C): The wider 1°C–10°C setpoint band accommodates the full spectrum of general laboratory cold storage needs — from near-freezing enzyme and antibiotic stock storage near 1°C through standard reagent and sample refrigeration at 4°C–8°C — without the tighter pharmaceutical-grade constraints of the ARES Cool pharmacy refrigerator series.
• Front-venting built-in design for bench integration: Front exhaust ventilation allows flush installation within standard laboratory bench cabinetry without rear clearance, making the ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 the appropriate specification for new laboratory builds, bench retrofits, and cabinetry-constrained workstation positions across research, clinical, and vivarium facility types.
• Microprocessor temperature control with digital display: The microprocessor controller provides precise setpoint management across the 1°C–10°C range with a continuous digital readout for at-a-glance temperature verification during routine lab checks, GLP monitoring rounds, and equipment inspection audits.
• Audible and visual high/low temperature alarms: Dual-mode alarms activate on temperature excursion, supporting the documented alarm response and temperature record requirements of GLP-compliant research programs, clinical laboratory accreditation standards, and blood bank ancillary refrigeration documentation protocols.
• Solid door with keyed lock for reagent security: The solid right-hinged door with integrated keyed lock controls access to valuable reagents, antibodies, and biological samples in shared laboratory environments — supporting inventory accountability and controlled substance refrigeration requirements in research and clinical settings.
• Powder-coated exterior with high-density foam insulation: The durable powder-coated cabinet resists the chemical exposure, cleaning agent contact, and mechanical wear common in active laboratory environments, while high-density foam insulation maintains stable internal temperatures during routine door-opening cycles.
• R600a hydrocarbon refrigerant — HFC-free: The eco-friendly R600a refrigerant is free of hydrofluorocarbons, carrying a global warming potential of 3 compared to hundreds or thousands for HFC alternatives — supporting institutional sustainability procurement requirements and refrigerant transition specifications in university and healthcare purchasing programs.
• UL/C-UL Listed and Energy Star Certified: Third-party safety and energy certifications confirm electrical safety compliance in U.S. and Canadian laboratory facilities and energy performance meeting Energy Star standards for undercounter laboratory refrigerators.
• Two adjustable shelves plus one fixed shelf: The configurable interior accommodates variable container heights — from standard 500 mL and 1 L reagent bottles through microcentrifuge tube racks, sample boxes, and culture media bags — without fixed-position constraints that create dead-zone storage.
• Part of the ARES Cool proprietary cold storage line: The ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 is sold exclusively through ARES Scientific as part of the ARES Cool brand, backed by a 2-year parts and labor warranty, 5-year compressor parts warranty, and ARES Scientific direct distributor support.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARES Cool 4.6 cu. ft. Solid Door Undercounter Built-in Laboratory 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 for research laboratories, clinical facilities, pharmacies, blood banks, vivariums, and healthcare environments requiring reliable cold storage with full warranty and direct distributor support.

What is the difference between this laboratory refrigerator and the ARES Cool pharmacy refrigerator?

The ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 operates across a wider 1°C–10°C temperature range suited to general laboratory reagent, sample, and media storage, whereas the ARES Cool pharmacy refrigerator models maintain the tighter 2°C–8°C (36°F–46°F) pharmaceutical-grade range required by CDC vaccine storage guidelines, VFC program requirements, and state board of pharmacy regulations for medication storage. The pharmacy models also include a CDC-compliant temperature monitoring device (TMD) port. If your primary application is pharmaceutical cold chain compliance or vaccine storage, specify the pharmacy refrigerator variant; for general laboratory reagent and sample storage, the ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 provides the appropriate temperature flexibility and features.

What laboratory applications is the ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 suited for?

The ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 is suited for storing buffers, reagents, antibodies, enzyme stocks, cell culture media supplements, biological samples, analytical standards, molecular biology reagents, and general laboratory consumables requiring 1°C–10°C cold storage at the point of use. Suitable facility types include academic research laboratories, clinical diagnostic laboratories, biotech and pharmaceutical R&D facilities, vivarium veterinary supply areas, cannabis testing laboratories, pathology departments, and any laboratory environment requiring a compact built-in refrigerator beneath a standard bench or workstation.

Does the ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 require a dedicated electrical circuit?

The ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 requires a 110–120V AC outlet with a 15A minimum circuit capacity via a standard NEMA 5-15 plug. While no dedicated circuit is mandated, the 15A minimum draw should be factored into your bench electrical planning — sharing a 15A circuit with other high-draw equipment may trip the breaker. No plumbing or special ventilation is required, and the front-venting built-in design does not require rear clearance for installation within standard laboratory cabinetry.

Is the ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 suitable for GLP or GMP cold storage documentation requirements?

The ARS-HC-UCBI-0404 includes audible and visual high/low temperature alarms and microprocessor temperature control with a digital display, providing the active monitoring and alarm notification foundation needed for GLP-compliant cold storage documentation programs. Facilities requiring continuous temperature data logging for GLP audit trails, accreditation inspections, or regulatory submissions should pair this unit with a dedicated temperature and humidity monitoring system to generate complete electronic temperature records independent of the built-in display.