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 ACR161WLHD 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 ACR161WLHD 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 ships with a left-hand door swing (for a right-hand version, see model ACR161W). The ACR series is also available certified to the NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard with the upgrade of a NIST-calibrated temperature readout (see model ACR51WNSF456). 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
- Left hand door swing– For this unit with a standard right hand door swing, see model ACR161W
- 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– LHD
- 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 ACR161WLHD and what is it designed for?
The ACR161WLHD is a compact, healthcare-grade refrigerator with approximately 45 L (≈ 1.58 cu ft) capacity and a 19 inch (≈ 48 cm) width, built for vaccine, medication, and laboratory storage requiring stable +2 °C to +8 °C control.
What temperature range and control features does it support?
It maintains an operating range of about +2 °C to +8 °C using a digital microprocessor controller with external display and a buffered probe for accurate stored-product temperature monitoring.
What alarms and monitoring features are included?
Includes audible/visual high- and low-temperature alarms, door-ajar alert, power-failure indication, remote alarm contact outputs, and a dedicated probe access port for external monitoring devices.
What design and usability features support healthcare use?
Self-closing solid door with factory-installed keyed lock, hospital-grade power cord, fan-forced uniform cooling, adjustable wire shelving, LED interior lighting, sealed-back cabinet, and front-breathing ventilation for built-in or freestanding placement.
Shipping FAQ
What are the exterior dimensions and shipping weight?
Approx. 58 cm H × 48 cm W × 47 cm D (≈ 22.9″ × 18.9″ × 18.5″); shipping weight ≈ 17 kg (≈ 38 lb).
What electrical and installation requirements apply?
115 V AC / 60 Hz, ~0.6 A. Use a grounded outlet, install level, and provide ventilation clearance on the sides and rear—especially for built-in installations.
What steps should be taken during unpacking and placement?
Inspect for transit damage on arrival; if transported on its side, allow upright settling before powering; verify level placement; maintain door-swing and ventilation clearance; and test controller and alarms before loading contents.
What delivery method is typical for this model?
Typically shipped via palletized freight. Ensure clear access paths, safe off-loading space, and a stable, level installation surface.
Application FAQ
Is this unit suitable for vaccine or pharmaceutical cold-chain storage?
Yes — purpose-built for healthcare environments requiring consistent +2 °C to +8 °C storage with integrated monitoring and security features aligned to clinical protocols.
What daily best practices should be followed?
Place a calibrated data logger at mid-shelf height, label and rotate inventory, avoid over-packing to maintain airflow, minimize door-open time, and record daily internal temperature checks.
What routine maintenance is recommended?
Clean condenser and ventilation areas semi-annually, verify alarms and probe accuracy monthly (or per facility SOP), inspect door-gasket seal annually, and keep the unit level with airflow paths unobstructed.
What should be done if a temperature excursion or alarm occurs?
Document time and deviation, move contents to approved backup storage if needed, identify and correct the cause (door ajar, airflow blocked, power issue), restore set-point stability, and log corrective actions per facility procedures.
