ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Laboratory Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Unit ARS-HC-RFC-30M

Description

ARES Cool 30 cu. ft. Standard Laboratory 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 for the refrigerator and freezer combo category.
• 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 in a single full-height cabinet, consolidating two cold chains and freeing valuable laboratory floor space.
• EPA SNAP compliant R290 propane refrigerant: Hydrocarbon refrigeration reduces global warming potential compared with legacy HFC refrigerants and supports facility sustainability and energy efficiency goals.
• Microprocessor temperature controller with variable frequency compressor: Variable-speed compressor operation delivers improved temperature uniformity and faster recovery after door openings versus 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 BMS or central monitoring systems integrated with other cold storage equipment.
• Two probe access ports for independent monitoring: Two 3/4-inch probe access ports on the rear wall accept third-party temperature mapping, validation, and continuous monitoring probes supporting CAP, CLIA, GLP, GMP, and USP documentation requirements.
• Three adjustable wire shelves for configurable inventory: Three adjustable wire shelves in the refrigerator compartment configure to support tray racks, reagent bottles, blood product totes, and pharmacy bins.
• Powder-coated steel exterior with leveling legs: Powder-coated steel construction over EPA-compliant high-density urethane foam insulation, leveling legs, stainless steel handle, magnetic gasket, and keyed door lock for controlled-access workflows.
• Standard 120 V NEMA 5-15 electrical service: Cord-and-plug installation with a 6-foot cord on a 15 A breaker and 3 A rated draw — no facility electrical retrofits required for most North American lab rooms.
• 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 supported by the ARES Scientific blood bank, pharmacy, and clinical cold storage teams.

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

What is a laboratory refrigerator/freezer combination unit?

A laboratory refrigerator/freezer combination unit is a dual-temperature cold storage cabinet that pairs a refrigerator compartment with a sub-zero freezer compartment in a single footprint, designed for laboratories, clinical sites, blood banks, pharmacies, and vivariums that need both refrigerated and frozen storage but lack floor space for two separate cabinets.

What is the difference between the ARS-HC-RFC-30M and the flammable storage combo (ARS-HC-FRCS-30)?

The ARS-HC-RFC-30M is a standard laboratory combo intended for general lab, clinical, and pharmacy environments where flammable chemical storage is not required, while the ARS-HC-FRCS-30 flammable storage combo is engineered to meet NFPA 45 and OSHA guidelines for refrigerated storage of flammable and volatile materials in general laboratory work areas.

What applications is the ARS-HC-RFC-30M used for?

The unit supports general laboratory reagent storage, clinical specimen storage, pharmacy and nursing medication rooms, blood bank ancillary refrigerated and frozen storage, vivarium consumables and reagents, morgue and pathology workrooms, cannabis quality control labs, and testing labs that require both 0 °C to 8 °C and −15 °C to −20 °C temperature ranges in one footprint.

Does the ARS-HC-RFC-30M require special electrical service?

No, the unit ships with a standard NEMA 5-15P plug on a 6-foot cord and operates on 118 to 120 V AC with a 15 A breaker and a standard NEMA 5-15 receptacle, drawing a rated 3 A — no facility electrical retrofits are required for typical North American lab rooms.

Is the ARS-HC-RFC-30M suitable for blood bank, CAP, CLIA, or GLP workflows?

The unit includes two 3/4-inch rear-wall probe access ports for third-party validation and continuous monitoring probes, audible and visual high/low temperature alarms, a door ajar alarm, and remote alarm contacts, and is UL listed per UL 60335-1 and UL 60335-2-89 — supporting documentation workflows used in CAP, CLIA, GLP, GMP, and USP environments, though facility-level validation and AABB blood bank requirements should be confirmed with your accreditation body.

How does the ARS-HC-RFC-30M compare to smaller laboratory fridge/freezer combos?

Compared with smaller combo units such as the Haier 6.5 cu. ft. / 3.4 cu. ft. combined refrigerator and freezer, the ARS-HC-RFC-30M offers substantially larger 30 cubic foot capacity, 120 V North American electrical operation, microprocessor temperature control with variable frequency compressor technology, and EPA SNAP compliant R290 refrigerant in a single full-height cabinet.