ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Flammable Storage Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Unit ARS-HC-FRCS-30
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The ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Flammable Storage Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Unit (SKU: ARS-HC-FRCS-30) is a dual-temperature laboratory combo that consolidates refrigerated and frozen storage of flammable and volatile materials into a single 30 cubic foot footprint. The unit is engineered for general laboratory work areas where solvents, reagents, and other flammable liquids must be held under NFPA and OSHA guidelines 45 and 70, and it complements the broader hazardous materials freezer and refrigerator lineup distributed by ARES Scientific.
Lab buyers may search for this unit as a flammable storage fridge/freezer combo, a dual-temp flammable refrigerator, a lab fridge freezer two-in-one for solvents, or by exact model number ARS-HC-FRCS-30. The combination format supports chemistry, pharmaceutical R&D, cannabis extraction, pathology reagent storage, and vivarium consumables in one footprint — pairing a 0 °C to 8 °C refrigerator compartment with a −15 °C to −20 °C freezer compartment. The unit fits naturally alongside other laboratory and pharmacy refrigerators and cold storage equipment for facilities standardizing on a single supplier.
The ARES Cool flammable storage combo is built with no internal electrical components in the storage compartments and uses EPA SNAP compliant R290 propane refrigerant for environmentally responsible operation. It is appropriate for clinical laboratories, blood bank ancillary storage, morgue and pathology workrooms, pharmacy and nursing supply rooms, testing labs, and cannabis facilities where flammable chemical storage and biological sample storage must share a footprint — comparable to the Corepoint Scientific 30 cu. ft. White Diamond Flammable Storage Refrigerator while adding integrated freezer capacity.
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ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Flammable Storage Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Unit – Product Highlights
- ARES Cool proprietary cold storage brand: ARES Cool is ARES Scientific’s proprietary cold storage line, distributed exclusively by ARES Scientific with full warranty support and configuration assistance through the refrigerator and freezer combo category.
- NFPA 45 and NFPA 70 flammable storage compliance: Meets NFPA and OSHA guidelines 45 and 70 for refrigerated storage of flammable and volatile materials in general laboratory work areas, with no internal electrical components in the storage compartments.
- Dual-temperature 30 cu. ft. footprint: Refrigerator compartment operates from 0 °C to 8 °C and the freezer compartment operates from −15 °C to −20 °C, consolidating two cold chains into a single full-height cabinet.
- EPA SNAP compliant R290 propane refrigerant: Hydrocarbon refrigeration reduces global warming potential compared with legacy HFC refrigerants and supports facility sustainability targets.
- Microprocessor temperature controller with variable frequency compressor: Variable-speed compressor control improves temperature uniformity and faster recovery after door openings compared with fixed-speed mechanical thermostats.
- Comprehensive alarm package for sample protection: Audible and visual high/low temperature alarms, door ajar alarm, and remote alarm contacts route faults to a building management system or central monitoring through dedicated cold storage monitoring channels.
- Two probe access ports for independent monitoring: Two 3/4-inch probe access ports on the rear wall accept third-party validation, temperature mapping, and continuous monitoring probes for GLP, GMP, and USP documentation workflows.
- Powder-coated steel exterior with leveling legs: Powder-coated steel construction over EPA-compliant high-density urethane foam insulation, with leveling legs for floor mounting in lab work areas, prep rooms, and cannabis extraction suites.
- Keyed door lock and controlled access: Stainless steel handle, magnetic gasket, and keyed door lock support controlled-access workflows for flammable inventory, controlled substances, and clinical specimens.
- Two-year unit warranty plus five-year compressor parts coverage: Backed by a 2-year parts and labor warranty and a 5-year compressor parts warranty, distributed and supported by the ARES Scientific hazardous materials cold storage team.
Frequently Asked Questions – ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Flammable Storage Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Unit
What is a flammable storage refrigerator/freezer combination unit?
A flammable storage refrigerator/freezer combination unit is a dual-temperature cold storage cabinet engineered for safe storage of volatile and flammable liquids in general laboratory work areas, with no internal electrical components in the storage compartments and a sealed vapor-proof compressor enclosure as required by NFPA and OSHA guidelines 45 and 70.
What is the difference between a flammable storage refrigerator and a hazardous location (explosion-proof) refrigerator?
A flammable storage unit such as the ARS-HC-FRCS-30 is intended for general laboratory work areas where flammable materials are stored inside the cabinet but the surrounding atmosphere is not classified as hazardous, while a hazardous location or explosion-proof unit is hardwired and rated for installation in classified spaces where flammable vapors may also be present in the surrounding room — see the related hazardous materials freezer and refrigerator category for explosion-proof variants.
What applications is the ARS-HC-FRCS-30 used for?
The unit supports flammable chemical and solvent storage, paired refrigerated and frozen reagent inventory, cannabis extraction laboratories, pharmacy and nursing supply rooms, blood bank ancillary refrigerated storage, morgue and pathology workrooms, vivarium consumables, and general research laboratory cold storage where both 0 °C to 8 °C and −20 °C ranges are required in one footprint.
Does the ARS-HC-FRCS-30 require special electrical service?
No, the unit ships with a standard NEMA 5-15P plug on a 6-foot cord and operates on 116 to 120 V AC with a 15 A dedicated breaker and a standard NEMA 5-15 receptacle, drawing a rated 3 A — it does not require hardwiring like an explosion-proof refrigerator.
Is the ARS-HC-FRCS-30 NFPA, OSHA, and EPA compliant?
Yes, the unit meets NFPA and OSHA guidelines 45 and 70 for refrigerated storage of flammable and volatile materials in general laboratory work areas, uses EPA SNAP compliant R290 propane refrigerant, and is UL listed per UL 60335-1 and UL 60335-2-89 and c-UL listed per CSA C22.2 No. 120.
How does the ARS-HC-FRCS-30 compare to other 30 cu. ft. flammable storage refrigerators?
The ARS-HC-FRCS-30 differs from single-compartment 30 cu. ft. flammable storage refrigerators — including the Corepoint Scientific 30 cu. ft. White Diamond Flammable Storage Refrigerator — by integrating a true −15 °C to −20 °C freezer compartment alongside the 0 °C to 8 °C refrigerator section, giving laboratories two temperature zones in one footprint and shared compliance documentation rather than two separate cabinets.
Technical Specifications – ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Flammable Storage Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Unit
| SKU / Model: | ARS-HC-FRCS-30 |
| Storage Capacity: | 30 cu. ft. |
| Refrigerator Temperature Range: | 0 °C to 8 °C |
| Freezer Temperature Range: | −15 °C to −20 °C |
| Door Configuration: | One (1) solid swing exterior door, right hinged, with stainless steel handle and magnetic gasket; one (1) inner freezer door |
| Door Count: | One (exterior) + one (interior) |
| Controller Technology: | Microprocessor temperature controller with variable frequency compressor control |
| Alarms: | Audible and visual high/low temperature alarms, door ajar alarm, remote alarm contacts |
| External Alarm Connection: | Remote alarm contacts |
| Shelves: | Three (3) adjustable wire shelves (refrigerator compartment) |
| External Probe Access: | Two (2) 3/4-inch probe access ports on rear wall |
| Access Control: | Keyed door lock |
| Mounting: | Leveling legs |
| Refrigerant: | EPA SNAP compliant R290 propane |
| Defrost: | Manual |
| Insulation: | EPA-compliant high-density urethane foam |
| Exterior Material: | Powder-coated steel |
| Power Plug / Cord: | NEMA 5-15P plug, 6 ft cord |
| Facility Electrical Requirement: | 116–120 V AC, 15 A breaker, NEMA 5-15 receptacle |
| Rated Amperage: | 3 A |
| Agency Listings: | UL listed per UL 60335-1 and UL 60335-2-89; c-UL listed per CSA C22.2 No. 120 |
| Compliance: | NFPA 45, NFPA 70 (general laboratory work areas), OSHA, EPA SNAP |
| Product Dimensions (D × W × H): | 35.5 in × 35.75 in × 72.5 in |
| Product Weight: | 353 lbs |
| Shipping Weight: | 383 lbs |
| General Warranty: | Two (2) year parts and labor |
| Compressor Warranty: | Five (5) year compressor parts |
| Operating Environment: | Indoor use only, +18 °C to +26 °C (+65 °F to +78 °F), <70% RH; 4 in clearance required at back and sides for proper ventilation |
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