ARES Cool 4 Cu. Ft. Hazardous Location Undercounter Freezer ARS-HC-EFP-04

Description

ARS-HC-EFP-04 – 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.
• Class 1, Division II, Groups A, B, C & D compliant: Meets NFPA and OSHA guidelines for Hazardous Location service in environments where flammable vapors may be present in the air outside the cabinet.
• ATEX and non-sparking components throughout: Engineered with intrinsically safe internal components for explosive atmospheres — the right specification for solvent-rich pharmaceutical and cannabis extraction workflows.
• Microprocessor temperature controller: Precise control, verification, and recovery between −15°C and −25°C versus mechanical thermostats — suited to traceable, audit-ready cold storage.
• Hardwired installation in conduit: Ships with exposed flying leads (3 wires) for permanent hardwiring to a 115VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase circuit per local electrical code — no plug, eliminating spark sources at the connection.
• Standard digital temperature display and audible/visual alarms: Operator-visible cabinet temperature with high and low temperature alarms for excursion notification.
• State-switching remote alarm contacts: Route alarm events to a building monitoring system, third-party data logger, or facility alarm dialer for redundant oversight.
• R600a natural hydrocarbon refrigerant: Low global warming potential, EPA SNAP aligned, sealed within the hermetic refrigeration circuit.
• 4 cu. ft. undercounter footprint: Two fixed shelves and three removable baskets give organized storage of frozen flammables beneath standard 36-inch lab benches.
• ETL listed and two-year parts and labor warranty: Third-party certification plus full warranty support from ARES Scientific.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARS-HC-EFP-04

What is a hazardous-location undercounter freezer?

A hazardous-location undercounter freezer is a laboratory freezer engineered for use in classified environments where flammable vapors may be present in the air outside the cabinet. The ARS-HC-EFP-04 meets NFPA and OSHA guidelines for Hazardous Location, Class 1, Division II, Groups A, B, C, and D, using ATEX and non-sparking components throughout and shipping without a plug for permanent hardwiring.

What is the difference between a hazardous-location freezer and a flammable storage freezer?

A flammable storage freezer protects flammables stored inside the cabinet in an ordinary lab room. A hazardous-location (explosion-proof, Class 1 Division II) freezer like the ARS-HC-EFP-04 is built for rooms where flammable vapors may be present in the air outside the unit, requires hardwiring instead of a plug, and uses sealed exterior electrical components throughout. Selection is driven by your room classification, not by what is stored inside the cabinet.

Does the ARS-HC-EFP-04 require hardwiring?

Yes. The unit ships with exposed flying leads (3 wires) and must be hardwired in conduit by a qualified electrician to a 115VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase circuit per local electrical code. There is no power plug — this is intentional, since plug-and-receptacle connections can generate sparks and are not appropriate for Class 1 Division II areas.

What applications use a Class 1 Division II undercounter freezer?

Typical applications include solvent-rich pharmaceutical and biopharma manufacturing suites, cannabis extraction rooms, hydrocarbon and fuel research labs, organic synthesis bays, forensic toxicology rooms, and any classified environment requiring point-of-use cold storage of flammables. If your room is unclassified, a standard flammable storage freezer is the correct, simpler specification.

What installation conditions does the ARS-HC-EFP-04 require?

Freestanding installation requires 4 inches of clearance around the back and sides of the unit for proper compressor ventilation. The freezer is designed for indoor use only in ambient conditions of 18°C to 26°C (65°F to 78°F) and below 70 percent relative humidity. Periodic manual defrosting is required to prevent severe ice build-up.

Is the freezer compliant with NFPA and OSHA hazardous-location standards?

Yes. The ARS-HC-EFP-04 is ETL listed and meets NFPA and OSHA guidelines for Hazardous Location, Class 1, Division II, Groups A, B, C, and D. Verify that your facility's room classification, electrical code requirements, and storage protocols align with these certifications before installation, and consult your environmental health and safety office for site-specific requirements.