ARES Cool 72 Cu. Ft. Plus Series Glass Door Laboratory Refrigerator

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ARES Cool 72 Cu. Ft. Plus Series Glass Door Laboratory Refrigerator – Product Highlights

• 72 cu. ft. ARES Cool Plus Series glass 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.
• Plus Series microprocessor controller with independent alarm module: The Plus Series adds a Digital Temperature Display and Alarm Module operating 100% independently of the microprocessor temperature controller — delivering sensor error alarm, power failure alarm, remote alarm contacts, alarm validation, and alarm mute with ring back for redundant sample protection.
• Forced-draft directional air circulation for temperature uniformity: A fan-driven forced-air refrigeration system distributes conditioned air throughout the 72 cu. ft. cabinet, minimizing stratification between shelves and supporting rapid temperature recovery after door openings — critical for CDC vaccine storage and GLP-regulated workflows.
• 3-door configuration with double-pane vacuum-insulated swing glass doors: Three swing glass doors, self-closing, right and left hinged. The glass door configuration supports fast visual inventory checks and reduces door-opening frequency to limit temperature excursions.
• 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.
• Twelve 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.
• Two (2) years parts and labor warranty plus five (5) year compressor warranty: The Plus Series ships with extended two-year parts and labor coverage and a five-year compressor warranty, reducing lifecycle service cost for high-utilization clinical and research deployments.
• ETL, C-ETL listed and certified to UL471 standard: 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 72 Cu. Ft. Plus Series Glass Door Laboratory Refrigerator

What is the ARS-HC-LP-72 laboratory refrigerator used for?

The ARS-HC-LP-72 is a 72 cu. ft. ARES Cool Plus Series glass 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 ARES Cool Plus Series and Basic Series laboratory refrigerators?

The Plus Series (ARS-HC-LP-72) adds an independent Digital Temperature Display and Alarm Module that operates 100% independently of the microprocessor temperature controller — providing redundant sensor error alarms, power failure alarms, alarm validation, and alarm mute with ring back. The Plus Series also ships with extended two-year parts and labor coverage versus one year on the Basic Series. Both series share the same hydrocarbon R290 refrigerant, forced-draft airflow, UL 471 certification, and 1°C to 10°C operating range.

What are the electrical and installation requirements for the ARS-HC-LP-72?

The ARS-HC-LP-72 operates on standard North American 115V, 60 Hz power and draws 7.5 amps through a NEMA 5-15 plug — full facility requirement is 115V, 60 Hz, 7.5 Amps, 1/2 HP. The unit ships with swivel casters for placement, leveling, and relocation. Exterior dimensions are 81″ wide × 34″ deep × 81.75″ tall, with a total open depth of 58″ when the door is fully swung. Specify adequate top and rear clearance for compressor ventilation during installation.

Is the ARS-HC-LP-72 compliant with CDC, NSF, and laboratory accreditation requirements?

The ARS-HC-LP-72 is ETL and C-ETL listed and certified to UL 471 — the safety standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers. 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-LP-72 compare to other ARES Cool laboratory refrigerators?

The ARS-HC-LP-72 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 72 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-LP-72 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.