ARES Cool 10.5 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Laboratory Refrigerator (Plus Series) ARS-HC-10G

Description

ARS-HC-10G – Product Highlights

• ARES Cool proprietary cold storage line: ARES Cool is ARES Scientific's proprietary cold storage line, distributed exclusively by ARES Scientific with full warranty support.
• Glass door with LED interior light: Visual inventory checks happen without opening the door, reducing temperature excursions during routine stock review in pharmacy and clinical environments.
• Microprocessor temperature controller with digital display: Delivers precise 1°C to 10°C control suitable for vaccine storage, reagents, biological samples, and pharmaceutical products.
• Forced-draft air circulation: Interior fan-driven airflow distributes cooled air uniformly across all six adjustable shelves and supports rapid recovery after door openings.
• R600a hydrocarbon refrigerant — HFC-free: Zero ozone depletion potential and very low global warming potential, aligned with EPA SNAP guidance and ENERGY STAR efficiency expectations.
• ENERGY STAR certified and UL/C-UL listed: Independent certification confirms both energy efficiency and electrical safety for laboratory refrigerated equipment.
• Audible/visual high and low alarms with remote alarm contacts: State-switching remote alarm contacts route temperature events to a building monitoring system or third-party temperature logger.
• Six adjustable interior shelves: Flexible cabinet organization accommodates mixed-format inventories — vials, vaccine trays, reagent bottles, and reference standards.
• Keyed door locks and probe access port: Secured access for controlled inventories plus a 3/4-inch port for independent NIST-traceable monitoring probes.
• Two-year parts and labor warranty plus five-year compressor warranty: Long-cycle reliability backed by ARES Scientific's full warranty support and U.S.-based customer service.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARS-HC-10G

What is the ARS-HC-10G used for?

The ARS-HC-10G is a 10.5 cu. ft. glass-door compact upright laboratory refrigerator designed for medical-grade cold storage in pharmacies, clinical research labs, vaccine programs, cannabis dispensaries, and general research laboratories. It maintains 1°C to 10°C with forced-draft air circulation, R600a hydrocarbon refrigerant, and audible/visual high and low temperature alarms.

Is the ARS-HC-10G suitable for vaccine storage?

Yes. The refrigerator is engineered for medical-grade cold storage in the 1°C to 10°C range typical of vaccine and biologic storage, with microprocessor temperature control, glass door for visual inventory without opening, LED lighting, and integrated high and low temperature alarms. Follow your local vaccine storage program guidance for monitoring, alarm response, and continuous temperature logging.

What is the difference between a household refrigerator and a laboratory refrigerator like the ARS-HC-10G?

A laboratory refrigerator like the ARS-HC-10G is engineered for tight temperature stability, fast recovery, forced-draft uniformity, audible/visual alarms, keyed access, and remote alarm contacts. Household refrigerators are not designed for these duties — they tolerate wider temperature swings, have no validated alarming, and are not appropriate for vaccines, reagents, or regulated pharmaceutical inventories.

Does the ARS-HC-10G use environmentally responsible refrigerants?

Yes. The unit uses R600a natural hydrocarbon refrigerant, which has zero ozone depletion potential and very low global warming potential. R600a is HFC-free and aligns with EPA SNAP guidance for environmentally responsible refrigeration, and the unit is ENERGY STAR certified.

What installation clearance does the refrigerator require?

Freestanding installation requires 4 inches of clearance around the back and sides of the unit for proper compressor ventilation. Improper installation will void the warranty and lead to temperature maintenance issues, overheating, and possible failure. The refrigerator is designed for indoor use only.

Can the ARS-HC-10G be connected to a building monitoring system?

Yes. The unit includes state-switching remote alarm contacts that can be wired to a building monitoring system, a third-party temperature logger, or a facility alarm dialer for redundant monitoring of high and low temperature events beyond the on-board alarms.