Description
Summit Compact Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Description:
EQTemp by Accucold introduces a new series of affordable, specialty refrigeration solutions for healthcare facilities seeking specialized cold storage.
Summit ACR161W Compact Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator is a compact 1.58 cu.ft. all-refrigerator. It features a clean white exterior and a blue-accented control panel. The solid door is equipped with a self-closing mechanism to help protect stored items from being overexposed to room temperature. A factory-installed lock offers added security, and the hospital-grade cord with a ‘green dot’ plug ensures a secure connection for high-traffic areas.
The Summit ACR161W Compact Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator includes an external readout of the interior temperature and the high/low temperature. The buffered temperature probe is encased in a bottle filled with glass beads for improved accuracy. The digital temperature controls allow you to set the interior between 2 and 8ºC. An audible alarm sounds if the temperature goes out of range. We also include a pre-installed 3/8″ access port for users to add their own monitoring equipment if preferred.
The interior includes one wire shelf in the center to hold the temperature probes. Internal LED lighting provides an efficient and convenient view. Automatic defrost reduces user maintenance, and an internal fan ensures robust temperature recovery after door openings.
This unit is also available certified to the NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard with the upgrade of a NIST calibrated temperature readout (see model ACR161WNSF456). Additional sizes are available, as well as more advanced cold storage equipment purpose-built for laboratory and life science storage. Browse the complete product line to explore our extensive selection.
Note: EQTemp’s ACR Series refrigerators are intended for various healthcare storage applications. Storage of high-value vaccines, life science materials, and medical/clinical biologicals requires a product offering tighter temperature control and/or alarms, monitoring, and backup.
Summit Compact Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Features:
- EQTemp Healthcare Refrigerator– All-refrigerator designed to operate between 2 and 8ºC for a variety of storage application in medical offices and other healthcare facilities
- Temperature Range: 2º to 8ºC– Preset to 5ºC as recommended for many storage applications
- Compact size– Full 1.58 cu.ft. capacity inside conveniently slim footprint
- External temperature readout– Includes continuous display of the current interior and high/low temperature, and can be switched from Celsius to Fahrenheit at the touch of a button
- High/low temperature alarm– Audible alarm sounds if the interior temperature rises or falls out of set range
- Buffered temperature probe– Thermometer probe is encased in a glass bead-filled bottle and stored in a fixed box on the center shelf. This is the ideal way to produce temperature readings closest to stored contents, as recommended by the CDC and VFC’s guidelines
- Access port– 3/8″ probe hole with cover is pre-installed in unit’s side to allow easy installation of user-provided monitoring equipment
- Factory installed lock– Keyed lock for a secure interior (2 keys included)
- Automatic defrost– Reduced user maintenance with automatic defrost
- Internal fan– Fan-forced cooling ensures the unit is evenly cooled from top to bottom
- Hospital grade cord with ‘green dot’ plug– Secure three-pronged cord for added unit safety in high traffic areas
- Fixed center shelf– Center shelf is fixed in place in order to provide the optimum position for the TMD to provide the most accurate temperature readings
- Flat door liner– No door storage to allow for the interior to accommodate deeper trays
- LED lighting– Attractively illuminates the interior in a gentle white hue for easy viewing
- Foamed-in-place cabinet– Quality design ensures efficiently insulated interior
- Temperature memory function– Unit will retain its last settings when power is restored in the event of power loss
- Self-closing door– Door will automatically close when left ajar, preventing items from accidentally being left exposed to ambient temperatures
- Pocket handle– Handle is recessed into the side of the door to ensure no added depth
- Open door alarm– Audible alarm sounds if the door is left open for more than one minute
- Digital thermostat– Digital microprocessor for easy and precise temperature management, with all controls externally located for added convenience
- Magnetic door gasket– Quality door gaskets ensure a tight seal for energy savings and improved performance
- Fully finished white cabinet– Allows the unit to be used freestanding
- CARB Compliant– Eco-friendly hydrocarbon-based refrigerant for a greener footprint that meets current CARB regulations
- 100% CFC free– Environmentally friendly design without ozone-damaging chemicals
Summit Compact Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Specifications:
- Height of Cabinet– 22.88″
- Width– 18.75″
- Width with Door Open– 19.25″
- Depth– 18.38″
- Depth with door at 90°– 35.63″
- Capacity– 1.58 cu.ft.
- Defrost Type– Automatic
- Door– White
- Cabinet– White
- US Electrical Safety– ETL
- Canadian Electrical Safety– ETL-C
- Amps– 0.6
- Voltage/Frequency– 115 V AC/60 Hz
- Weight– 38 lbs.
- Shipping Weight– 68 lbs.
- Parts & Labor Warranty– 1 Year
- Compressor Warranty– 5 Years
Summit Compact Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Features:
- Door Swing– RHD
- Reversible– Factory Reversible
- Shelf Type– Wire
- Shelf Qty– 1
- Thermostat Type– Digital
- Fan Type– Interior
- Refrigerant Type– R600a
- Refrigerant Amount– .85oz.
- High Side PSI– 1.45
- Low Side PSI– 0.85
- Level Legs Qty– 2
- Temperature Range– 2º to 8ºC
- Sound Level– 36.8 dB
Summit Compact Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Dimensions:
- Interior Height– 16.63″
- Interior Width– 15.63″
- Interior Depth– 12.13″
- Compressor Step Height– 7.75″
- Compressor Step Width– 15.63″
- Compressor Step Depth– 5.25″
Summit Appliance manufactures compact and specialty major appliances: including refrigerators, freezers, laboratory and scientific refrigeration and refrigerated and freezer drawers. Our products are grouped into: laboratory, medical and scientific refrigerators and freezers.
Product FAQ
What is the ACR161W and what is it designed for?
The ACR161W is a compact, healthcare-grade refrigerator with approximately 45 L (≈ 1.58 cu ft) of internal capacity and a 19 inch (≈ 48 cm) width. It is designed for medical, pharmaceutical, and vaccine storage in healthcare environments requiring reliable +2 °C to +8 °C control.
What temperature range and control features does it support?
It maintains a temperature range of approximately +2 °C to +8 °C using a digital microprocessor controller with an external temperature display and a buffered probe for accurate stored-product temperature readings.
What alarm and monitoring features are included?
Equipped with visual and audible high/low temperature alarms, a door-ajar alert, power-failure alarm, remote alarm contact outputs, and a pre-installed probe access port for external temperature monitoring equipment.
What construction and usability features support its healthcare use?
Includes a self-closing solid door with factory-installed keyed lock, hospital-grade “green-dot” plug, adjustable wire shelving, LED interior lighting, fan-forced cooling for temperature uniformity, and a sealed-back cabinet suitable for built-in or freestanding installation.
Shipping FAQ
What are the exterior dimensions and shipping weight?
Approximate dimensions: 58 cm H × 48 cm W × 47 cm D (≈ 22.9″ × 18.9″ × 18.5″). Shipping weight is around 17 kg (≈ 38 lb).
What electrical and installation requirements apply?
Operates on 115 V AC / 60 Hz and draws about 0.6 amps. Requires a dedicated grounded outlet, level placement, and proper ventilation clearance—especially when built-in under a counter.
What steps should be taken during unpacking and placement?
Inspect for shipping damage before acceptance. If transported on its side, allow it to stand upright for several hours before powering. Ensure the unit is level, confirm ventilation clearance, and test temperature control and alarms before loading any contents.
What delivery or shipping method is typical for this model?
Due to its professional-grade construction, the ACR161W typically ships via palletized freight. Confirm off-loading access and adequate staging space prior to delivery.
Application FAQ
Is this unit suitable for vaccine or pharmaceutical cold-chain storage?
Yes — the ACR161W is purpose-built for healthcare environments, maintaining consistent +2 °C to +8 °C storage with integrated security and monitoring features suitable for vaccines, medications, and temperature-sensitive samples.
What daily best practices should be followed?
Use a calibrated data logger positioned at mid-shelf height, label and rotate stored inventory, avoid over-packing shelves to preserve airflow, minimize door-open time, and record daily internal temperature checks as part of standard protocol.
What routine maintenance is recommended?
Check the door gasket annually for tight seals, clean condenser and ventilation areas twice per year, verify alarm and probe accuracy monthly, and keep the unit level with unobstructed airflow at all times.
What should be done if a temperature excursion or alarm occurs?
Record the date, time, and temperature deviation; relocate affected contents to backup storage if necessary; identify and correct the cause (e.g., door left open, power issue, airflow blockage); restore target temperature and document corrective actions.
