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, with a powder-coated silver ion handle that helps prevent germ spread.
Sized just under 24″ wide, the ARS8PV-FS30LSTACKMED2 combines the 8 cu.ft. ARS8PV auto defrost all-refrigerator with the compact FS30LMED2 all-freezer into one slim footprint using Accucold’s StackRack. This ships in three boxes and requires some minor assembly upon delivery.
Refrigerator ARS8PV 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. This unit comes with a hospital grade cord with a green dot plug for added safety in high traffic areas, as well as a factory-installed antimicrobial handle powder-coated with naturally occurring silver ions, which help to reduce the spread of germs, allowing for a safer, cleaner user experience.
Inside, the ARS8PV utilizes adjustable cycle defrost operation to avoid temperature spikes. Optimized forced air cooling with two internal fans 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. We include seven shelves, more than competitor products providing to maximize interior shelving storage area. 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.
Designed to be stacked on top of the ARS8PV, the FS30LMED2 freezer utilizes manual defrost operation, with a digital control panel and NIST calibrated thermometer that provides a continuous display of the current and high/low temperature. This unit is also equipped with a temperature alarm and access port to accept additional monitoring equipment. The 1.8 cu.ft. interior with two adjustable wire shelves provide ample storage, while it can operate at temperatures as low as -20°C, ideal for vaccine storage and other sensitive materials.
Both units include front-mounted keyed locks and powerful magnetic gaskets to ensure a positive seal. The refrigerator has a self-closing door for added protection in high traffic settings. Additional stacked combinations are available, including smaller sizes and units with glass doors. 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
- ARS8PV all-refrigerator– 8 cu.ft. automatic defrost all-refrigerator with digital controls, wire shelving, and keyed lock or added security
- FS30LMED2 all-freezer– Compact manual defrost all-freezer with digital thermostat and wire shelving
- Antimicrobial silver ion-coated handle (refrigerator)– Powder-coated handle with naturally occurring silver ions to help reduce germ spread
- Easy assembly– Unit ships in three boxes for customer to install the StackRack on the bottom refrigerator/freezer and place and secure the other unit on top
- Purpose-built design– Designed and purpose-built for pharmacy, medication, and vaccine applications to support meeting CDC/VFC guidelines
- +/-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
- Adjustable temperature– Intuitive controls let you adjust the interior temperature between +2 to +8ºC (refrigerator) and -20º to -15ºC (freezer)
- Temperature alarms– Visual and audible alarms alert if the interior temperature rises or falls out of set range
- 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
- Automatic defrost with adjustable cycle defrost (refrigerator)– Adjustable cycle defrost operation ensures the unit avoid temperature spikes and ice buildup
- 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 (refrigerator)– Alarm will sound if the door is left ajar for over 4 minutes (adjustable from 1-99 minutes)
- 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 panels– Digital controls with a large LED readout in Celsius or Fahrenheit for intuitive temperature management
- 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– Designed to accommodate a variety of sizes for flexible storage
- Interior light (refrigerator)– Energy efficient LED lighting with internal on/off switch
- Reversible door (refrigerator)– User-reversible door swing for added flexibility
- Self-closing door (refrigerator)– Added protection in busy settings; NOTE: door is not self-closing once reversed to an LHD swing
- Hospital grade cord with ‘green dot’ plug (refrigerator)– Secure three-pronged cord for added unit safety
- Factory reversible door (freezer)– Standard unit ships with a right hand door swing. For a left hand door swing, add option LHD upon order (due to its construction, this door is not reversible in the field)
- Magnetic door gaskets– Quality door gaskets ensure a tight seal for energy savings and improved performance
- Extended warranty– 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– 76.5″
- Width– 23.38″
- Width with Door Open– 23.88″
- Depth– 24.38″
- Depth with Handle– 26.13″
- Depth with door at 90°– 46.5″
- Capacity– 9.8 cu.ft.
- Defrost Type– Automatic
- Door– White
- Cabinet– White
- US Electrical Safety– ETL
- Canadian Electrical Safety– ETL-C
- Amps– 2.2
- Voltage/Frequency– 115 V AC/60 Hz
- Weight– 204.0 lbs.
- Shipping Weight– 240.0 lbs.
- Parts & Labor Warranty– 2 Years
- Compressor Warranty– 5 Years
- UPC– 761101077659
Summit Vaccine Refrigerator Freezer Features:
- Door Swing– RHD
- Reversible– Factory Reversible
- Adjustable Shelves– Yes
- Interior Light– Yes
- Refrigerator – Interior Height– 41.25″
- Refrigerator – Interior Width– 20.0″
- Refrigerator – Interior Depth– 17.0″
- Refrigerator – Capacity– 8.0 cu.ft
- Refrigerator – Shelf Type– Wire
- Refrigerator – Shelf Qty– 7
- Refrigerator – Temperature Range– 2 to 8ºC
- Refrigerator – Refrigerant Type– R600a
- Refrigerator – Refrigerant Amount– 1.73 oz.
- Freezer – Interior Height– 18.5″
- Freezer – Interior Width– 13.5″
- Freezer – Interior Depth– 13.0″
- Freezer – Capacity– 1.8 cu.ft
- Freezer – Shelf Type– Wire
- Freezer – Shelf Qty– 2
- Thermostat Type– Digital
- Fan Type– Interior
- Freezer – Temperature Range– -20º to -15ºC
- Freezer – Refrigerant Type– R600a
- Freezer – Refrigerant Amount– 0.8 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 ARS8PV-FS30LSTACKMED2 and what is it used for?
The ARS8PV-FS30LSTACKMED2 is a stacked refrigerator-freezer combination built for pharmacy, medication and vaccine applications, providing independent refrigerated (+2 °C to +8 °C) and frozen (-20 °C to -15 °C) compartments in a slim ~24″ (61 cm) wide footprint.
What are the key technical specifications?
• Total capacity: ~9.8 cu ft (~278 L)
• Dimensions: ~194 cm H × 59 cm W × 62 cm D; depth with door open ~118 cm.
• Temperature ranges: Refrigerator +2 °C to +8 °C; Freezer -20 °C to -15 °C.
• Electrical: 115 V AC/60 Hz; ~2.2 Amps; Shipping weight ~93 kg (204 lbs)
What safety and monitoring features are included?
Features include visual/audio high/low temperature alarms, remote alarm contacts, pre-installed probe ports for monitoring, antimicrobial silver-ion handle on the refrigerator section, self-closing door (refrigerator), keyed locks, adjustable shelving and forced-air cooling in the refrigerator compartment.
Which environments is this unit best suited for?
Ideal for clinics, hospital pharmacies, immunization centers or medical labs that require reliable dual climate zones (refrigeration and freezer) in a space-efficient footprint. *Not* intended for standard domestic food/beverage use.
What warranty coverage is provided?
Warranty: 2 years parts & labor; 5 years compressor.
Shipping FAQ
How long does shipping take after placing an order?
Typical estimated lead time: 5-7 days when in stock.
Is international shipping available and what should I consider for Melbourne, Australia?
Yes — international shipping can be arranged. For delivery to Melbourne you should consider:
• Import duties, customs clearance & Goods & Services Tax (GST)
• Freight access: door width, corridor/elevator clearance, floor loading capacity
• Electrical compatibility: this model is specified for 115 V AC/60 Hz (U.S. version); if installing in Australia (230 V/50 Hz) you must verify correct variant or arrange a suitable transformer.
How is the unit packaged for transit and what site requirements should be met?
The unit ships in multiple boxes (stacked configuration); unpacked footprint is ~194 cm H × ~59 cm W × ~62 cm D; door-open depth ~118 cm. Ensure the delivery site has a firm, level surface, sufficient entry/door clearance and handling equipment (pallet jack or lift) if required.
What should I do if my shipment arrives damaged or is delayed?
On delivery inspect the packaging and unit for visible damage or signs of transit delay. If damage is found: photograph the condition, retain packaging and delivery receipt, then contact your supplier with order/tracking details to initiate a claim or replacement.
Application FAQ
How do I install and set up the ARS8PV-FS30LSTACKMED2?
1. Position the unit upright on a firm, level surface in a climate-controlled room; allow clearance behind, on both sides and above for ventilation; ensure full door swing (~118 cm) is unobstructed.
2. Connect to a dedicated grounded outlet rated for 115 V AC/60 Hz (verify appropriate variant if using in Australia).
3. Switch on the unit; set refrigerator section to within +2 °C to +8 °C and freezer section to within -20 °C to -15 °C. Allow several hours (typically ~3-4 h) for internal temperature stabilization before loading critical contents.
4. Confirm the controller/display is working, alarms (high/low temperature, door-open, power-fault) respond, the door locking mechanism works, and shelving is installed and airflow is unobstructed.
What best practices should I follow when storing vaccines or temperature-sensitive materials?
• Use adjustable wire shelving; avoid over-packing or blocking airflow to maintain uniform internal conditions.
• Clearly label stored items with date/time, batch or user ID to support traceability and audit requirements.
• Minimize door openings and time the door is open—store frequently accessed items near front to reduce ambient air intrusion.
• Regularly inspect the door gasket/seal, hinges and lock; maintain logs of minimum/maximum internal temperatures and any alarm events if required by facility protocol.
What should I do if a temperature excursion or power interruption occurs?
If internal temperature rises above or falls below safe range:
• Record date/time, observed temperature, impacted contents.
• Immediately relocate critical items to a validated backup refrigeration/freezer until conditions stabilize.
• Investigate root cause (door left open, ambient heat load, sensor/power fault).
• Once stable and back in range, verify conditions before returning items.
What maintenance and verification routines are recommended?
• Monthly: Inspect door gasket/seal, hinges, and locking mechanism for wear or damage.
• Quarterly: Clean condenser coils and ventilation pathways; ensure fan/airflow are unobstructed and free of dust or blockage.
• Periodically: Test audible/visual alarms, remote alarm contacts (if present) and calibrate sensors as required. Maintain service/calibration logs, internal temperature logs and alarm-event history for audit readiness.
