ARES Cool ARS-HC-36S 36 Cu. Ft. Double Solid Door Laboratory Refrigerator

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ARES Cool ARS-HC-36S 36 Cu. Ft. Double Solid Door Laboratory Refrigerator – Product Highlights

• 36 cu. ft. high-capacity cold storage with dual solid doors: Two self-closing swing doors — right and left hinged — provide wide, parallel access to a full 36 cubic feet of interior space, supporting high-throughput labs, core facilities, and multi-user research environments that require large-volume sample and reagent storage at a single location.
• Microprocessor temperature controller with digital display: Delivers verified 1°C–10°C temperature control and recovery across the full cabinet volume, replacing mechanical-style thermostat variability with the documentation-ready precision required in regulated research and clinical environments.
• Independent alarm and monitoring module: The temperature display and alarm system operates 100% independently of the microprocessor controller, ensuring continuous sample protection even during a controller fault — with audible/visual alarms, remote alarm contacts, sensor error detection, power failure notification, and alarm mute with ring-back covering all critical failure modes.
• Forced draft air circulation for uniform temperature across 36 cu. ft.: An interior fan-driven forced-draft system distributes conditioned air evenly throughout the large cabinet and enables rapid temperature recovery after door openings, minimizing excursion risk during routine access in busy cold storage workflows.
• Eight adjustable shelves with ½” increment positioning: Eight wire shelves adjustable in ½-inch increments accommodate a wide range of container formats — from microcentrifuge tube racks and sample boxes to large media bottles and tray stacks — maximizing usable storage across research, pharmaceutical, and vivarium cold storage applications.
• EPA/SNAP-compliant R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant: The ARS-HC-36S operates on natural hydrocarbon refrigerant (R290), which contains no hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), carries a low global warming potential, and meets EPA/SNAP program requirements, supporting institutional sustainability mandates and green procurement initiatives.
• RS-485 MODBUS digital communication: Built-in RS-485 MODBUS connectivity enables integration with building management systems and centralized temperature monitoring platforms used in cGMP, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and multi-department academic and clinical facilities.
• Foamed-in-place high-density urethane insulation: EPA-compliant foamed-in-place cabinet construction minimizes thermal transfer across the full 36 cu. ft. cabinet, supporting consistent internal temperatures and reducing energy consumption during high-use periods.
• Keyed door lock, LED safety-shielded lighting, and swivel casters: A shared keyed lock secures both doors for controlled-access storage in pharmacy, blood bank, and clinical environments; switch-controlled safety-shielded LED lighting preserves sample integrity without heat generation; and swivel casters allow repositioning without additional equipment.
• ARES Cool proprietary brand with full ARES Scientific warranty support: The ARS-HC-36S is part of the ARES Cool line, ARES Scientific’s proprietary cold storage brand distributed exclusively by ARES Scientific with full 2-year parts and labor warranty coverage and a 5-year compressor warranty backed directly by ARES.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARES Cool ARS-HC-36S 36 Cu. Ft. Double Solid Door Laboratory Refrigerator

What is the ARES Cool ARS-HC-36S and what applications is it designed for?

The ARS-HC-36S is a 36 cu. ft. double solid door upright laboratory refrigerator in the ARES Cool Plus Series, designed for high-volume 1°C–10°C cold storage of samples, reagents, buffers, culture media, antibodies, enzymes, and pharmaceutical products in research labs, core facilities, clinical environments, cGMP manufacturing operations, and any multi-user setting requiring large-capacity laboratory-grade refrigeration with comprehensive alarm and security coverage.

How does the ARS-HC-36S differ from the ARS-HC-26S?

The ARS-HC-36S offers 36 cu. ft. of storage versus 26 cu. ft. on the ARS-HC-26S, features two swing solid doors (right and left hinged) rather than a single door, includes eight adjustable shelves compared to four, draws 4.5 amps at 1/4 HP versus 3 amps at 1/5 HP, and ships at 360 lbs versus 275 lbs — making it the higher-capacity option for labs with larger storage volumes and multi-user access requirements; explore the full range of laboratory refrigerators to compare all available configurations.

What refrigerant does the ARS-HC-36S use and is it environmentally compliant?

The ARS-HC-36S uses natural hydrocarbon refrigerant (R290), which contains no hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), carries a low global warming potential, and meets EPA/SNAP program compliance requirements; the unit is ETL and C-ETL listed to UL471 standard, supporting regulatory and sustainability requirements for laboratory cold storage equipment procurement.

Does the ARS-HC-36S support facility monitoring integration?

Yes — the ARS-HC-36S includes RS-485 MODBUS digital communication, enabling integration with building management systems and centralized temperature monitoring platforms used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, multi-department academic campuses, and cGMP quality environments; while onboard data transfer and chart recorder functions are listed as non-applicable on this model, the MODBUS interface supports connection to external monitoring solutions.

What are the electrical and space requirements for the ARS-HC-36S?

The ARS-HC-36S requires a 115V, 60 Hz, 4.5-amp circuit and connects via a NEMA 5-15 plug (standard three-prong) at a rated draw of 1/4 HP; exterior dimensions are 39.625″ W × 34.75″ D × 81.75″ H with a per-door swing of 15.5″ and a total open depth of 50.25″ — facilities should confirm available floor space and circuit capacity before installation, particularly in high-density equipment areas.

What warranty coverage does the ARS-HC-36S include?

The ARS-HC-36S is backed by a 2-year parts and labor warranty and a 5-year compressor warranty, both supported directly through ARES Scientific as the exclusive distributor of the ARES Cool proprietary cold storage line; explore complementary laboratory freezers and cold storage options from ARES Scientific to complete your facility’s cold chain infrastructure.