Description
Summit Vaccine Refrigerator Freezer Description:
Accucold offers innovative solutions to vaccine storage with stackable purpose-built refrigerator-freezer combinations design to support meeting CDC/VFC guidelines.
Sized at just 20″ wide, the Summit ARS3PV-ADA305AFSTACK Vaccine Refrigerator Freezer combines the 3 cu. ft. ARS3PV auto defrost vaccine refrigerator with ADA305AF 2.47 cu. ft. manual defrost vaccine freezer into one slim footprint using Accucold’s StackRack. This ships in three boxes and requires some minor assembly upon delivery.
Refrigerator ARS3PV is part of Accucold’s Pharma-Vac Performance Series, designed to meet the demanding needs of vaccine storage. It utilizes a microprocessor temperature controller with an adjustable control range from +2 to +8ºC. 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 unit is equipped with remote alarm contacts in the rear and a 1/2″ probe port on the right side to accept additional monitoring devices. 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.
Inside, the ARS3PV utilizes adjustable cycle defrost operation to avoid temperature spikes. Optimized forced air cooling with an internal fan ensures excellent temperature stability and uniformity with rapid recovery after door openings. The adjustable plastic-coated wire shelves can be positioned at 1/2″ increments to accommodate virtually any sized item. 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 refrigerator is designed to be stacked on top of the ADA305AF, a -25ºC vaccine freezer that utilizes manual defrost operation. The freezer has 3″ thick door for efficient insulation, and a flat door liner, as recommended by the CDC, to ensure users don’t store sensitive materials on the door. Three removable pull-out drawers on fixed wire shelving offer convenient storage, with plastic fronts that help to protect contents from warmer ambient temperatures when the door is opened. A digital thermostat, located in the kickplate, makes for easy temperature management with a readout in Fahrenheit or Celsius. This unit is also equipped with high/low temperature and open door alarms, as well as an access port to accept additional monitoring equipment.
Both units include front-mounted keyed locks, powerful magnetic gaskets to ensure a positive seal, and hospital grade cords with ‘green dot’ plugs for added safety in high traffic areas. The refrigerator has a self-closing door. Additional stacked combinations are available. Browse Accucold’s website for more information, or contact our sales team at 718-893-3900 to discuss your equipment needs.
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 Vaccine Refrigerator Freezer Features:
- Space-saving design– Allows you to create a full refrigerator-freezer with independent controls in a slim-fitting footprint
Easy assembly– Unit ships in three boxes for customer to install the StackRack on the bottom freezer and place and secure the refrigerator on top - +/-1ºC Variation (refrigerator)– 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
- -25°C capable (freezer)– Low temperature operation ideal for vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive materials
- Adjustable temperature– Intuitive controls let you adjust the interior temperature between +2 to +8ºC (refrigerator) and -25º to -15ºC (freezer)
- Antimicrobial silver ion-coated handle (refrigerator)– Powder-coated handle with naturally occurring silver ions to help reduce germ spread
- Temperature alarms– Visual and audible alarms alert if the interior temperature rises or falls out of set range
- Automatic defrost with adjustable cycle defrost (refrigerator)– Adjustable cycle defrost operation ensures the unit avoid temperature spikes and ice buildup
- Remote alarm contacts (refrigerator)– 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)
- Manual defrost (freezer)– Static cooling system for reduced temperature fluctuations
- Access ports– Both units include a pre-installed probe hole 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 (refrigerator) or 1 minute (freezer)
- 3″ thick door (freezer)– Improved insulation for an efficient performance; NOTE: due to the oversized design, the door does open in its own radius. If installing this freezer against a wall, please see our drawings to ensure adequate space
- Flat door liners– Interior design of both units conforms to CDC guidelines to ensure stable conditions for sensitive materials
- Audible power failure alarm (refrigerator)– Battery-powered alarm sounds if the power connection is interrupted
- Sensor failure alarm (refrigerator)– Audible and visual alarm warns if the sensor is disrupted
- Password protection (refrigerator)– Control panel requires password entry to adjust the parameters beyond the set point
- Microprocessor control panel (refrigerator)– Digital controls with a large LED readout in Celsius or Fahrenheit for intuitive temperature management
- Adjustable digital thermostat (freezer)– Electronic controls located in the front kickplate for easy & institutive temperature management, with a readout in Fahrenheit or Celsius
- Resettable min/max display (refrigerator)– Control panel provides a readout of the low and high temperatures in 15 minute increments
- Factory-installed locks– Keyed lock conveniently located towards the top of the door for added security (2 keys included for each unit)
- Adjustable plastic-coated wire shelves for improved circulation (refrigerator)– Designed to accommodate a variety of sizes for flexible storage
- Basket shelves (freezer)– Three slide-out baskets offer convenient storage, with plastic fronts to help protect contents from warmer air when the door is opened
- Hospital grade cords with ‘green dot’ plugs– Refrigerator & freezer have pre-installed hospital grade cords with ‘green dot’ plugs for added safety in high traffic areas
- Interior light (refrigerator)– Energy efficient LED lighting with internal on/off switch
- Self-closing door (refrigerator)– Added protection in busy settings; NOTE: door is not self-closing once reversed to an LHD swing
- No internal fans (freezer)– Temperature remains more stable with a static cooling system
- Sealed back (freezer)– Space-saving design that offers easier cleanability
- Magnetic door gaskets– Quality door gaskets ensure a tight seal for energy savings and improved performance of each unit
- Extended warranty (refrigerator)– 2 years parts and labor/5 years compressor
- Eco-Friendly (refrigerator)– 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”
- Versatile design (refrigerator)– 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 Vaccine Refrigerator Freezer Overview:
- Height of Cabinet– 66.0″
- Width– 19.75″
- Width with Door Open– 20.25″
- Depth– 22.5″
- Depth with Handle– 24.38″
- Depth with door at 90°– 40.0″
- Capacity– 5.47 cu.ft.
- Defrost Type– Automatic
- Door– White
- Cabinet– White
- US Electrical Safety– ETL
- Canadian Electrical Safety– ETL-C
- Amps– 1.
- Voltage/Frequency– 115 V AC/60 Hz
- Weight– 151.0 lbs.
- Shipping Weight– 195.0 lbs.
- Parts & Labor Warranty– 1 Year
- Compressor Warranty– 5 Years
Summit Vaccine Refrigerator Freezer Features:
- Door Swing– RHD
- Reversible– Factory Reversible
- Adjustable Shelves– Yes
- Interior Drawers– Yes
- Drawer Qty– 3
- Interior Light– Yes
- Refrigerator – Interior Height– 28.38″
- Refrigerator – Interior Width– 15.25″
- Refrigerator – Interior Depth– 11.75″
- Refrigerator – Capacity– 3.0 cu.ft
- Refrigerator – Shelf Type– Wire
- Refrigerator – Shelf Qty– 4
- Refrigerator – Temperature Range– 2 to 8°C
- Refrigerator – Refrigerant Type– R600a
- Refrigerator – Refrigerant Amount– 1.06 oz.
- Freezer – Interior Height– 23.75″
- Freezer – Interior Width– 14.5″
- Freezer – Interior Depth– 17.0″
- Freezer – Capacity– 2.47 cu.ft
- Freezer – Shelf Type– Drawers
- Freezer – Shelf Qty– 3
- Thermostat Type– Digital
- Fan Type– Interior
- Level Legs– 2
- Freezer – Temperature Range– -25° to -15°C
- Freezer – Refrigerant Type– R600a
- Freezer – Refrigerant Amount– 1.34 oz.
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 ARS3PV-ADA305AFSTACK and what is it designed for?
The ARS3PV-ADA305AFSTACK is a stack-rack combination unit which includes an upright vaccine refrigerator section (~85 L) and a vaccine freezer section (~70 L), for a combined capacity around 155 L (≈ 5.47 cu ft). It is designed for pharmacy, medical, laboratory or clinical environments requiring both ambient +2 °C to +8 °C refrigeration and deep-freeze storage in a compact footprint.
What temperature ranges and control features does it support?
The refrigeration section supports approximately +2 °C to +8 °C.
The freezer section supports approximately −25 °C to −15 °C.
Control features include a digital microprocessor thermostat with external display, a buffered-probe simulation of stored product temperature, and an auxiliary air sensor for enhanced stability.
What alarms, monitoring and security features are included?
Includes audible and visual alarms for high/low temperature, door-ajar condition, power-failure and sensor fault.
Also features remote alarm-contact outputs for building integration, a 12.7 mm (½″) access port for external probe/data-logging, and factory-installed keyed locks for secure access.
What construction and usability features support its clinical application?
Construction highlights include a self-closing reversible door on the refrigerator section, antimicrobial silver-ion coated handle, LED interior lighting, adjustable shelving in the fridge, removable slide-out drawers in the freezer, and front-ventilation design for built-in or freestanding use.
The stack-format allows the refrigerator to sit above the freezer, saving footprint while providing dual-mode storage in one system.
Shipping FAQ
What are the exterior dimensions and shipping weight?
Approximate external size: ~168 cm H × ~50 cm W × ~57 cm D (≈ 66″ × 19.75″ × 22.5″); weight approximately ~68 kg (≈ 151 lb).
What electrical and installation requirements apply?
Operates on 115 V AC / 60 Hz with a current draw around 1.7 amps.
Requires a dedicated grounded outlet, a level installation surface, adequate clearance for door swing (~102 cm when door at 90°) and unobstructed front ventilation if built-in.
What steps should be taken during unpacking and placement?
On delivery inspect the unit for visible transit damage; if shipped on its side allow the unit upright for several hours before powering on.
Ensure the installation surface is level; confirm full door swing and drawer access; test controller, alarms and probe port before loading contents.
What delivery or shipping method is typical for this model?
This professional vaccine-refrigerator/freezer combo typically ships via palletized freight.
Ensure clear receiving access, a stable staging area and a prepared installation site in your Melbourne facility context before delivery.
Application FAQ
Is this unit suitable for vaccine storage and clinical applications?
Yes — it supports both +2 °C to +8 °C ambient cold-storage and −25 °C to −15 °C freeze-storage, making it ideal for vaccine, pharmacy, clinical or laboratory use.
It includes monitoring, alarms and secure-storage features appropriate for regulated environments.
What daily best-practice steps should be followed for operation?
Use a calibrated data logger placed at mid-shelf (fridge) or mid-drawer (freezer) height; label and rotate stored items; avoid over-packing which may restrict airflow; minimize door or drawer open time; record daily minimum and maximum temperature readings and any alarm events.
What routine maintenance is recommended?
Clean condenser coils and ventilation paths at least twice per year; verify alarms, probe and thermostat operation monthly; inspect door/drawer seals and locks annually; ensure the unit is level and ventilation paths remain unobstructed.
What should be done in the event of a temperature excursion or alarm?
Document the date/time, temperature deviation, and any affected contents; relocate items to approved backup storage if needed; identify and correct the root-cause (door left open, restricted airflow, power interruption); restore proper internal conditions and log corrective actions as per your facility’s SOP.
