Description
Summit Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Description:
EQTemp by Accucold introduces a new series of affordable, specialty refrigeration solutions for healthcare facilities seeking specialized cold storage.
Summit ACR31W Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator is an upright 3.17 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 ACR31W 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 probe, as well as two additional adjustable shelves to accommodate different sizes. 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 ACR31WNSF456). 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 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
- Slim 19″ width– Full 3.17 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 Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Specifications:
- Height of Cabinet– 35.5″
- Width– 18.88″
- Width with Door Open– 19.25″
- Depth– 21.0″
- Depth with door at 90°– 38.25″
- Capacity– 3.17 cu.ft.
- Defrost Type– Automatic
- Door– White
- Cabinet– White
- US Electrical Safety– ETL
- Canadian Electrical Safety– ETL-C
- Amps– 0.9
- Voltage/Frequency– 115 V AC/60 Hz
- Weight– 57.3 lbs.
- Shipping Weight– 103 lbs.
- Parts & Labor Warranty– 1 Year
- Compressor Warranty– 5 Years
Summit Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Features:
- Door Swing– RHD
- Reversible– Factory Reversible
- Shelf Type– Wire
- Shelf Qty– 3
- Thermostat Type– Digital
- Fan Type– Interior
- Refrigerant Type– R600a
- Refrigerant Amount– 1.27oz.
- High Side PSI– 1.45
- Low Side PSI– 0.8
- Level Legs Qty– 2
- Temperature Range– 2º to 8ºC
- Sound Level– 40.2 dB
Summit Vaccine Healthcare Refrigerator Dimensions:
- Interior Height– 28.75″
- Interior Width– 14.5″
- Interior Depth– 14.0″
- Compressor Step Height– 8.5″
- Compressor Step Width– 14.5″
- Compressor Step Depth– 6.0″
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 ACR31W and what is it designed for?
The ACR31W is a 19-inch (≈ 48 cm) wide upright healthcare-grade refrigerator with approximately 3.17 cu ft (≈ 90 L) capacity. It is intended for vaccine, medication or clinical cold-storage applications in settings where space is limited but reliable +2 °C to +8 °C control is required.
What temperature range and control features does it support?
It maintains an internal temperature range of approximately +2 °C to +8 °C and is equipped with a digital microprocessor controller, an external temperature display showing current and high/low values, and a buffered probe for accurate stored-product temperature monitoring.
What alarm and monitoring features are included?
The unit includes audible and visual high/low temperature alarms, a door-ajar alert, power-failure warning, remote alarm contact outputs for facility monitoring systems, and a dedicated access port for an external probe or monitoring device.
What design and usability features support its use in healthcare settings?
Features include a self-closing solid door with a factory-installed keyed lock, hospital-grade “green-dot” plug, adjustable wire shelving designed for clinical storage, LED interior lighting, front-breathing ventilation enabling built-in or under-counter use, and a sealed-back cabinet for easy installation and cleaning.
Shipping FAQ
What are the external dimensions and shipping weight?
Approximate exterior dimensions: 35.5″ H × 18.88″ W × 21.0″ D (≈ 90 cm × 48 cm × 53 cm). Shipping weight is about 57 lbs (≈ 26 kg).
What are the electrical and installation requirements?
Operating on 115 V AC / 60 Hz with a draw of about 0.9 amps, the unit requires a dedicated grounded outlet and should be installed level with proper ventilation clearance, especially when built-in.
What unpacking or placement considerations should I follow?
Inspect delivery packaging for damage, allow the unit to sit upright if it was transported on its side, ensure it is level on its installation surface, maintain clear airflow around the rear and sides, verify full door-swing clearance, and test temperature control and alarm functionality before loading items.
What shipping or delivery method is typical for this model?
Given its professional-grade specification, the unit may ship via palletized freight. Ensure access for off-loading, stable floor support, and check receiving pathways at the installation site in advance.
Application FAQ
Is the ACR31W suitable for vaccine or pharmaceutical cold-chain storage?
Yes — the ACR31W supports the +2 °C to +8 °C range and includes monitoring and alarm features designed for clinical or healthcare environments, making it suitable for vaccine, medication or biologic storage under controlled conditions.
What best practices should be followed for daily operation?
Use a calibrated data logger or min/max thermometer located at a representative shelf height, label and rotate inventory according to the first-in/first-out principle, avoid over-packing which may impede airflow, minimize door-open duration to maintain stable temperature, and log start-and end-of-day internal readings according to facility protocol.
What routine maintenance is recommended?
Semi-annually clean the condenser/vent area and inspect internal ventilation pathways; monthly verify alarm, probe and thermostat functionality; annually check door-gasket seal integrity; ensure the unit remains level and unobstructed for reliable performance.
What should be done in the event of a temperature excursion or alarm?
Document the date/time, temperature deviation and contents involved; relocate items to approved backup storage if needed; investigate and correct root cause (e.g., door left open, airflow blocked, power interruption); restore proper temperature set-point and resume monitoring until stability is confirmed.
