ARES Cool 26 Cu. Ft. Basic Series Solid Door Laboratory Refrigerator

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ARES Cool 26 Cu. Ft. Basic Series Solid Door Laboratory Refrigerator – Product Highlights

• 26 cu. ft. ARES Cool Basic Series solid door laboratory refrigerator: ARES Cool is ARES Scientific’s proprietary cold storage line, distributed exclusively by ARES Scientific with full warranty support — engineered for clinical, research, vaccine, and biomedical refrigeration workflows requiring 1°C to 10°C stable storage.
• Microprocessor temperature controller with digital display: Delivers precise temperature control, verification, and recovery across the 1°C to 10°C adjustable range — with audible and visual high/low temperature alarms and remote alarm contacts for facility-wide monitoring integration.
• Forced-draft directional air circulation for temperature uniformity: A fan-driven forced-air refrigeration system distributes conditioned air throughout the 26 cu. ft. cabinet, minimizing stratification between shelves and supporting rapid temperature recovery after door openings — critical for CDC vaccine storage and GLP-regulated workflows.
• 1-door configuration with fully-insulated swing solid door: One swing solid door, self-closing, right hinged. The solid door configuration maximizes thermal insulation and excludes ambient light for storage of light-sensitive reagents, biologics, and blood products.
• Hydrocarbon R290 natural refrigerant with low GWP: Environmentally responsible R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant delivers high thermodynamic efficiency, eliminates HFC global warming potential, and meets EPA SNAP refrigerant rules and ASHRAE compliance guidelines.
• Four adjustable shelves (adjustable in ½” increments) for flexible interior organization: Adjustable wire shelving accommodates a range of container heights — from microcentrifuge tube racks and standard reagent bottles to large media vessels, vaccine totes, and blood product storage trays.
• 3/4″ probe access port for external temperature monitoring: A pre-installed 3/4-inch probe access port supports integration with continuous data loggers, temperature and humidity monitoring devices, and building management system probes without breaking the cabinet seal — supporting 21 CFR Part 11, CDC TMD, and audit-ready documentation.
• Keyed door lock and audible/visual high-low alarms: Cylinder keyed door lock provides chain-of-custody control for controlled-substance, vaccine, and clinical sample storage; audible and visual high/low temperature alarms with remote alarm contacts integrate with facility-wide environmental monitoring networks for after-hours alerting.
• Safety-shielded LED interior lighting and swivel casters: Switch-controlled, safety-shielded LED illumination supports inventory visibility without contributing measurable heat load; mobility-ready caster mounting simplifies placement, relocation, and floor cleaning across laboratory, vivarium, and pharmacy environments.
• One (1) year parts and labor warranty with five (5) year compressor warranty: Standard one-year parts and labor coverage plus an extended five-year compressor warranty supports total cost of ownership planning for institutional procurement.
• ETL, C-ETL listed and certified to UL471 standard, Energy Star Certified: Independent third-party certification to UL 471 commercial refrigerator/freezer standards confirms safety and performance, supporting institutional procurement requirements and capital equipment review processes.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARES Cool 26 Cu. Ft. Basic Series Solid Door Laboratory Refrigerator

What is the ARS-HC-SLB-26 laboratory refrigerator used for?

The ARS-HC-SLB-26 is a 26 cu. ft. ARES Cool Basic Series solid door laboratory refrigerator designed for scientific, clinical, and medical-grade cold storage in the 1°C to 10°C range. Typical applications include reagent and antibody storage in research laboratories, vaccine and medication storage in hospital pharmacies, blood product storage in transfusion services, and biospecimen storage in biorepositories. It is built and certified for institutional use under UL 471.

What is the difference between the solid door and glass door 26 cu. ft. ARES Cool laboratory refrigerator?

The solid door ARS-HC-SLB-26 maximizes thermal insulation and excludes ambient light, making it the better choice for light-sensitive reagents, biologics, and blood products that must be protected from photodegradation. The glass door ARS-HC-LB-26 provides the same 26 cu. ft. capacity and 1°C to 10°C temperature performance, but allows visual inventory checks without opening the door — reducing temperature excursion frequency in high-traffic environments. Both share identical exterior dimensions, controller technology, and Energy Star certification.

What are the electrical and installation requirements for the ARS-HC-SLB-26?

The ARS-HC-SLB-26 operates on standard North American 115V, 60 Hz power and draws 3 amps through a NEMA 5-15 plug — full facility requirement is 115V, 60 Hz, 3 Amps, 1/5 HP. The unit ships with swivel casters for placement, leveling, and relocation. Exterior dimensions are 28.375″ wide × 36.75″ deep × 81.75″ tall, with a total open depth of 63.125″ when the door is fully swung. Specify adequate top and rear clearance for compressor ventilation during installation.

Is the ARS-HC-SLB-26 compliant with CDC, NSF, and laboratory accreditation requirements?

The ARS-HC-SLB-26 is ETL and C-ETL listed and certified to UL 471 — the safety standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers. It is also Energy Star Certified, The 1°C to 10°C adjustable range and pre-installed 3/4-inch probe access port support CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling temperature monitoring device (TMD) integration, AABB temperature recording requirements for blood bank operations, and CAP, CLIA, GLP, and ISBER documentation workflows. Buyers pursuing NSF/ANSI 456 pharmacy refrigerator specifications, USP general chapter compliance, or 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records should confirm validation documentation requirements directly with ARES Scientific.

How does the ARS-HC-SLB-26 compare to other ARES Cool laboratory refrigerators?

The ARS-HC-SLB-26 sits within ARES Scientific’s ARES Cool cold storage line — the proprietary refrigerator family distributed exclusively by ARES. Within the upright laboratory refrigerator range, capacities scale from 23 cu. ft. compact units through 26, 36, and 49 cu. ft. mid-range models up to 72 cu. ft. triple-door units. Within the 26 cu. ft. footprint, buyers can choose between Basic Series and Plus Series control packages, glass door and solid door configurations, and the chromatography refrigerator variant for HPLC and analytical workflows. Compare directly against the full ARES Cool refrigerator catalog to select the configuration matched to capacity, alarm redundancy, and warranty needs.

Does the ARS-HC-SLB-26 use a natural refrigerant, and what is the GWP?

The unit uses hydrocarbon R290 natural refrigerant — a propane-based refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) of approximately 3, compared to legacy HFC refrigerants such as R134a (GWP 1430) and R404A (GWP 3922). R290 delivers high thermodynamic efficiency, supports EPA SNAP-approved laboratory and medical refrigeration applications, and aligns with institutional sustainability commitments and ASHRAE compliance guidelines. The hermetic compressor is sealed and serviced as a unit by qualified refrigeration technicians.