ARES Cool 4 Cu. Ft. Basic Series Flammable Material Storage Manual Defrost Freezer ARS-FFP-04

Description

ARS-FFP-04 – Product Highlights

• NFPA 45 and NFPA 30 compliant flammables freezer: Meets the requirements for cold storage of flammable and combustible materials in unclassified laboratory locations.
• ATEX and non-sparking components: Internal components are selected for intrinsic safety so sealed flammables can be chilled without introducing ignition sources to the storage cabinet.
• Microprocessor temperature controller with digital display: Delivers precise temperature control, verification, and recovery compared with mechanical-thermostat units — a foundational requirement for traceable cold storage.
• Dual probe monitoring — air and sample bottle: Two factory probes (one in the cabinet air, one in a glycol/sample bottle simulator) allow operators to monitor both the cabinet environment and a buffered, sample-representative temperature.
• 4 cu. ft. undercounter footprint: Fits standard 36-inch lab benches, freeing floor space in tight benchtop workflows while still delivering NFPA-rated flammables storage.
• Remote alarm contacts: State-switching contacts route audible/visual high and low temperature alarms to centralized monitoring or BMS infrastructure.
• R600a natural hydrocarbon refrigerant: An environmentally responsible refrigerant choice with a very low global warming potential, aligning with EPA SNAP guidance and sustainability targets.
• Keyed door lock and rear probe port: Secured access supports controlled-substance protocols and allows independent NIST-traceable monitoring through a 3/4-inch rear wall port.
• UL/C-UL listed under UL 471: Independent certification to North American safety standards for refrigerated equipment.
• Distributed by ARES Scientific with two-year parts and labor warranty: Backed by U.S.-based customer service and a local representative network for installation, validation, and lifecycle support.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARS-FFP-04

What is the ARS-FFP-04 designed for?

The ARS-FFP-04 is a 4 cu. ft. undercounter flammable storage freezer for cold storage of flammable and combustible materials in sealed containers, inside unclassified general laboratory locations. It meets NFPA 45 and NFPA 30 and uses ATEX and non-sparking components to provide an intrinsically safe interior between −15°C and −25°C.

What is the difference between the Basic Series and explosion-proof models?

The Basic Series ARS-FFP-04 is built for ordinary lab rooms where flammables are sealed and only stored inside the cabinet. Explosion-proof or hazardous-location undercounter freezers like the ARS-HC-EFP-04 are engineered for rooms where flammable vapors may be present in the air outside the unit, require hardwiring rather than a plug, and meet Class 1 Division II Groups A, B, C, and D. Choose based on your room classification, not on what is stored inside the cabinet.

Does the ARS-FFP-04 connect to a building monitoring system?

Yes. The freezer includes remote alarm contacts that can be wired to a central building monitoring system, third-party temperature logger, or facility alarm dialer, allowing high/low temperature events to be relayed beyond the on-board audible and visual alarms.

Is R600a refrigerant safe for laboratory use?

Yes. R600a is a natural hydrocarbon refrigerant in widespread laboratory and biomedical use. It has a very low global warming potential, meets EPA SNAP guidance, and is sealed inside the hermetic refrigeration circuit. The chemistry is independent of what is stored inside the cabinet and does not affect intrinsic safety for the flammable materials being cold-stored.

What applications is the ARS-FFP-04 used for?

Typical applications include pharmaceutical and biotech R&D, organic chemistry, cannabis extraction labs, anatomy and pathology suites, forensic toxicology, and any general lab workflow that requires NFPA-compliant cold storage of solvents, frozen reagents, and small quantities of flammable samples at undercounter scale.

Is the ARS-FFP-04 compliant with NFPA and OSHA storage requirements?

The freezer is designed to meet NFPA 45 and NFPA 30 for cold storage of flammable and combustible materials. Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and NFPA 45, only flammable-rated cold storage like the ARS-FFP-04 should be used for class I and class II flammable liquids — domestic refrigerators and freezers are not permitted for this duty.