Description
Summit Pharmacy Vaccine Refrigerator Description:
Accucold’s Pharma-Vac Performance Series are upright all-refrigerators designed and purpose-built for pharmacy, medication, and vaccine applications to support meeting CDC/VFC guidelines.
The Summit ARG61PVBIADADR Pharmacy Vaccine Refrigerator is a 6 cu.ft. all-refrigerator with a temperature range of +2°C to +8°C. Sized at just under 32″ high to fit under lower counters complying with ADA guidelines for accessibility. It is designed for freestanding or recessed installation. The microprocessor temperature controller is externally located to minimize door openings, helping to protect stored contents from ambient temperature. The buffered temperature probe is encased in a glycol-filled bottle to better simulate temperature of the stored product, with an additional sensor that reads air temperature to ensure superior temperature control. The current and min/max temperature display is viewable in Celsius or Fahrenheit to the nearest tenth of a degree. The audible and visual temperature alarm sounds if the unit’s interior goes out of range. Additional alarms include a power failure alert, door open alarm, and sensor failure alarm. This model is equipped with remote alarm contacts in the rear and a 1/2″ probe port on the right side to accept additional monitoring devices. A hospital grade cord with ‘green dot’ plug is also included for added safety in high traffic areas.
Inside, the Summit ARG61PVBIADADR Pharmacy Vaccine Refrigerator utilizes adjustable cycle defrost operation to avoid temperature spikes. Optimized forced air cooling with an internal fan to ensure excellent temperature stability and uniformity with rapid recovery after door openings. Three white powder-coated aluminum drawers provide ample storage and easy organization. Positioned on ball-bearing glides, the drawers offer full-extension for complete product access. Additionally, each drawer is removable allowing for transport of contents as needed. The drawers also lock into place for added security, while the perforated bottom ensures proper ventilation throughout the unit. This unit includes LED internal lighting with an on/off rocker switch. The interior is constructed from white powder coated metal to ensure added durability and better temperature retention.
The Summit ARG61PVBIADADR Pharmacy Vaccine Refrigerator comes in a white cabinet finish with a blue accented control panel. The factory-installed antimicrobial handle is powder-coated with naturally occurring silver ions, which help to reduce the spread of germs, allowing for a safer, cleaner user experience. The double pane tempered glass door provides a full view of the interior. The user-reversible door ships with a right hand swing and self-closing function (note: self-closing is disabled once reversed to LHD), while a factory-installed lock provides security as needed, with two keys for staff use. Powerful magnetic gaskets ensure a positive seal.
Designed with hydrocarbon refrigerant, the ARG61PVBIADADR provides an energy efficient solution to vaccine storage. This unit is Pyxis, Omnicell, and AcuDose RX compatible. Additional sizes, as well as solid door options, are also available. Explore the full Pharma-Vac series at accucold.com/pharmavac.
NOTE: Accucold refrigerators are purpose-built to the support meeting the current CDC (Centers for Disease Control) guidelines for the storage of vaccines. At this time, Accucold refrigerators have not been evaluated to the new NSF 456 standard. As referenced in the current Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit, these units incorporate microprocessor controls and forced air circulation for stable operation between 2 and 8ºC. For additional temperature assurance, the CDC recommends a calibrated digital data logger (DDL), which can be added with the factory-installed option DL2B or addition of the DL2BKit accessory.
Summit Pharmacy Vaccine Refrigerator Features:
- Purpose-built design– Designed and purpose-built for pharmacy, medication, and vaccine applications to support meeting CDC/VFC guidelines
- ADA Compliant– Just under 32″ tall designed to fit under ADA compliant counters
- Recessed or freestanding use– Versatile design allows recessed installation under counters or freestanding use
- +/-1ºC Variation– The published temperature variation is derived from the maximum deviation of an NTC sensor in a 1 oz. vial located nearest the chamber geometric center during a 24 hour test period
- Full-extension ventilated drawers– Three drawers made from powder-coated aluminum glide out smoothly for convenient storage, with perforated bottoms to ensure proper air circulation
- Removable drawers– Drawers can be easily removed for convenient transporting of contents to a lab counter or work station
- Commercial design– Meets UL-471 commercial standards
- Adjustable temperature– Intuitive controls let you adjust the interior temperature between +2°C to +8ºC
- Temperature alarm– Visual and audible alarms alert if the interior temperature rises or falls out of set range
- Remote alarm contacts– Electronic controller is equipped with a volt-free contact for alarm forwarding to an external remote system (contacts located in the external rear of the unit)
- Automatic defrost with adjustable cycle defrost– Adjustable cycle defrost operation ensures the unit avoid temperature spikes and ice buildup
- Access port– Includes a pre-installed 1/2″ probe hole in the right interior wall to allow easier connection to user-provided monitoring equipment
- Open door alarm– Alarm will sound if the door is left ajar for over 4 minutes (adjustable from 1-99 minutes)
- Audible power failure alarm– Battery-powered alarm sounds if the power connection is interrupted
- Sensor failure alarm– Audible and visual alarm warns if the sensor is disrupted
- Password protection– Control panel requires password entry to adjust the parameters beyond the set point
- Microprocessor control panel– Digital controls with a large LED readout in Celsius or Fahrenheit for intuitive temperature management
- Resettable min/max display– Control panel provides a readout of the low and high temperatures in 15 minute increments
- Antimicrobial silver ion-coated handle– Powder-coated handle with naturally occurring silver ions to help reduce the spread of germs
- Factory-installed lock– Keyed lock conveniently located towards the top of the door for added security (2 keys included)
- Adjustable plastic-coated wire shelves for improved circulation– Shelves can be positioned with a front lip for small storage items or reversed to a flat position to better hold larger items, with multiple shelf positions spaced at 1/2″ to accommodate virtually any size
- Hospital grade cord with ‘green dot’ plug– Secure three-pronged cord for added unit safety
- Durable interior– Walls are constructed from white powder coated metal for added strength and improved temperature retention
- Interior light– Energy efficient LED lighting with internal on/off switch
- Self-closing door– Added protection in busy settings; NOTE: door is not self-closing once reversed to an LHD swing
- Double pane tempered glass door– Provides a full display of stored contents
- Reversible door– User-reversible door swing for added flexibility
- 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
- Extended warranty– 2 years parts and labor/5 years compressor
- Eco-Friendly– Using environmentally friendly hydrocarbons refrigerants for a greener footprint
- Usage stickers– Ships with removable warning stickers for “DO NOT UNPLUG,” “DO NOT ADJUST TEMPERATURE,” and “DO NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS”
- Additional choices– Solid and glass door choices available from 1 to 15 cu.ft. Browse the Pharma-Vac series for more information
- Versatile design– Compatible with Pyxis®, Omnicell®, and AcuDose RX®
- 100% CFC free– Environmentally friendly design without ozone-damaging chemicals
- CARB Compliant– Environmentally friendly hydrocarbon-based refrigerant for a greener footprint that meets current CARB regulations
Summit Pharmacy Vaccine Refrigerator Overview:
- Height of Cabinet– 31.75″
- Width– 23.38″
- Width with Door Open– 23.88″
- Depth– 25.0″
- Depth with Handle– 26.75″
- Depth with door at 90°– 47.0″
- Capacity– 6.0 cu.ft.
- Defrost Type– Automatic
- Door– Glass
- Cabinet– White
- US Electrical Safety– ETL
- Canadian Electrical Safety– ETL-C
- Amps– 0.75
- Voltage/Frequency– 115 V AC/60 Hz
- Weight– 140.0 lbs.
- Shipping Weight– 151.0 lbs.
- Parts & Labor Warranty– 2 Years
- Compressor Warranty– 5 Years
Summit Pharmacy Vaccine Refrigerator Features:
- Door Swing– RHD
- Reversible– Yes
- Shelf Type– Drawers
- Shelf Qty– 3
- Adjustable Shelves– Yes
- Thermostat Type– Digital
- Fan Type– Interior
- Refrigerant Type– R600a
- Refrigerant Amount– 1.66oz.
- High Side PSI– 280.0
- Low Side PSI- -90.0
- Interior Light– Yes
- Temperature Range– 2°C to 8ºC
Summit Pharmacy Vaccine Refrigerator Dimensions:
- Interior Height– 24.5″
- Interior Width– 20.0″
- Interior Depth– 17.0″
- Compressor Step Height– 6.5″
- Compressor Step Width– 20.0″
- Compressor Step Depth– 5.0″
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 ARG61PVBIADADR and what is it used for?
The ARG61PVBIADADR is a purpose-built 6 cu ft (~170 L) ADA-height all-refrigerator designed for vaccine, medication and pharmacy storage applications, with a control range of +2 °C to +8 °C.
What are the key technical specifications?
• Capacity: 6.0 cu ft (~170 L).
• External dimensions: Height 31.75″ (~81 cm) × Width 23.38″ (~59 cm) × Depth 25.0″ (~64 cm) (Depth with handle ~26.75″ / ~68 cm; Depth with door open ~47.0″ / ~119 cm)
• Temperature control range: +2 °C to +8 °C.
• Electrical: 115 V AC / 60 Hz; Amps ~0.75; Weight ~64 kg (~140 lbs)
What safety and monitoring features are included?
Features include digital microprocessor controller with external display; buffered-glycol probe + separate air sensor for accurate product simulation; full-extension ventilated removable drawers; audible/visual alarms for high/low temperature, door-open and power failure; remote alarm contacts; ½″ probe access port; factory-installed keyed lock; antimicrobial silver-ion handle; hospital-grade “green-dot” plug.
Which environments is this unit best suited for?
Ideal for clinics, hospital pharmacies, immunization rooms or labs requiring controlled +2 °C to +8 °C storage in a compact under-counter or ADA-compliant height footprint. Not intended for standard food/beverage use.
What warranty coverage is provided?
Manufacturer warranty: 2 years parts & labor; 5 years compressor.
Shipping FAQ
How long does shipping take after placing an order?
Typical dispatch time is 5-7 days when unit is in stock; actual transit time depends on destination and freight carrier.
Is international shipping available and what should I consider for Melbourne, Australia?
Yes — international shipping can be arranged. For delivery to Melbourne, Australia consider:
• Import duties, customs clearance & Goods & Services Tax (GST).
• Site access & clearance: doorway width, corridor/lift access, floor loading capability.
• Electrical compatibility – this model is rated 115 V AC/60 Hz (US version); verify if a 230 V/50 Hz variant or suitable transformer is required.
How is the unit packaged for transit and what site requirements should be met?
The unit ships palletized and boxed with protective packaging. Approx. packed size aligns with cabinet (~81 cm H × ~59 cm W × ~64 cm D) plus pallet allowances; shipping weight ~70-80 kg. Ensure the delivery site has a firm, level surface, sufficient entry and door-swing clearance (~119 cm depth) and handling equipment (pallet jack, lift) if required.
What should I do if my shipment arrives damaged or is delayed?
On delivery inspect for visible damage or significant delay. If damage is found, photograph the condition, retain the packaging and delivery receipt, then contact your supplier with your order/tracking details to initiate a claim or replacement.
Application FAQ
How do I install and set up the ARG61PVBIADADR?
1. Place the unit on a firm, level surface or recessed bay ensuring adequate clearance behind, sides and top for ventilation; allow for door-open depth (~119 cm) unobstructed.
2. Connect to a dedicated grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 V AC/60 Hz (verify if local variant differs in Australia).
3. Power on the unit; set the target temperature within the +2 °C to +8 °C range. Allow several hours for internal temperature stabilization before loading vaccines or critical materials.
4. Verify that the digital controller/display is operational, alarms (high/low temp, door open, power fault) respond correctly, the probe access port is clear and the locking mechanism is functional before routine use.
What best practices should I follow when storing vaccines or sensitive materials?
• Use the three full-extension ventilated drawers; avoid blocking airflow or over-packing to ensure uniform temperature distribution.
• Clearly label stored items with date/time, batch or user ID for traceability and audit compliance.
• Minimise door openings and the time the door remains open — keep frequently accessed items near front to reduce ambient intrusion.
• Regularly check door gasket/seal, drawer glides, handle/lock; maintain logs of internal minimum/maximum temperature and alarm-event history if required by facility protocols.
What should I do if a temperature excursion or power interruption occurs?
If internal temperature rises above or falls below the safe range (+2 °C to +8 °C) or power interruption occurs:
• Record the event: date/time, observed temperature and affected contents.
• Transfer critical items immediately to a validated backup refrigeration until conditions stabilize.
• Identify and correct the root cause (door left open, ambient heat load, over-packing, sensor/power fault).
• Once normal operation resumes and temperature stabilizes, verify readings are within required range before returning contents.
What maintenance and verification routines are recommended?
• Monthly: Inspect door gasket/seal, hinges, handle/lock.
• Quarterly: Clean condenser coils and ventilation paths; verify fan/airflow is unobstructed and interior surfaces are clean.
• Periodically: Test audible/visual alarms, external probe port, remote alarm contacts; recalibrate sensors if required. Maintain service/calibration logs, internal temperature logs and alarm-event history for audit-readiness.
