ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Hazardous Location Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Unit ARS-HC-ERCS-30

Description

ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Hazardous Location 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.
• Hazardous location construction for classified spaces: Engineered for safe operation in industrial and laboratory environments where flammable vapors may exist in the surrounding atmosphere, meeting NFPA and OSHA hazardous location guidelines.
• 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, eliminating the need for two separate hazardous-location cabinets.
• Hardwired electrical safety specification: Per the product safety specification, this unit must be hardwired during installation to minimize potential ignition sources from cord-and-plug connections.
• EPA SNAP compliant R290 propane refrigerant: Hydrocarbon refrigeration reduces global warming potential compared with legacy HFC refrigerants and supports facility sustainability requirements while delivering reliable cold-chain performance.
• Microprocessor temperature controller with variable frequency compressor: Variable-speed compressor operation delivers improved temperature uniformity and faster recovery after door openings compared with fixed-speed mechanical controls.
• Comprehensive alarm package with remote contacts: Audible and visual high/low temperature alarms, door ajar alarm, and remote alarm contacts route faults to a central monitoring system or BMS supported within ARES Scientific’s cold storage equipment portfolio.
• Two probe access ports for validation: Two 3/4-inch probe access ports on the rear wall accept third-party temperature mapping and continuous monitoring probes for GLP, GMP, USP, and CAP documentation workflows.
• Powder-coated steel exterior on leveling legs: Powder-coated steel construction over EPA-compliant high-density urethane foam insulation, with leveling legs and a stainless steel handle, magnetic gasket, and keyed door lock.
• 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 through the ARES Scientific hazardous materials cold storage team.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Hazardous Location Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Unit

What is a hazardous location refrigerator/freezer combination unit?

A hazardous location refrigerator/freezer combination unit, sometimes referred to as an explosion-proof combo, is a dual-temperature cold storage cabinet engineered to operate safely in classified environments where flammable vapors may be present in the surrounding atmosphere — with sealed electrical components, vapor-proof enclosures, and a hardwired electrical connection per safety specification.

What is the difference between the ARS-HC-ERCS-30 and the ARS-HC-FRCS-30 flammable storage combo?

The ARS-HC-ERCS-30 is a hazardous location combo intended for installations where the surrounding atmosphere may contain flammable vapors and must be hardwired, while the ARS-HC-FRCS-30 is a flammable storage combo for general laboratory work areas where flammable materials are stored inside the cabinet but the surrounding room is not classified hazardous — see the related hazardous materials freezers and refrigerators category for both options.

What applications is the ARS-HC-ERCS-30 used for?

The unit supports cannabis extraction suites using flammable solvents, pharmaceutical and pharma manufacturing process areas, chemistry labs with classified electrical areas, vivarium and pathology reagent rooms with flammable consumables, morgue support areas, and industrial laboratories where both refrigerated and frozen storage are required in a hazardous-classified space.

Does the ARS-HC-ERCS-30 require hardwiring?

Per the product safety specification, the unit must be hardwired during installation rather than connected via cord and plug, in order to minimize potential ignition sources at the electrical connection — facility electrical service is 110 to 120 V AC on a 15 A breaker with a 3 A rated draw. Confirm final installation details with ARES Scientific before facility electrical rough-in.

Is the ARS-HC-ERCS-30 NFPA, OSHA, and EPA compliant?

Yes, the unit meets NFPA and OSHA guidelines for hazardous locations, 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 this combo compare to a single-compartment explosion-proof refrigerator?

Compared with a single-compartment 30 cu. ft. explosion-proof unit such as the Corepoint Scientific 30 cu. ft. Hazardous Location Refrigerator, the ARS-HC-ERCS-30 adds a true −15 °C to −20 °C freezer compartment alongside the 0 °C to 8 °C refrigerator section, giving facilities both temperature zones in a single hazardous-location-rated footprint.