Purpose-built cold storage for vaccines and temperature-sensitive medications

The Accucold ARS62PVBIADA456 is a purpose-built, 6 cu. ft. medical refrigerator designed for storing vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive medical products between 2°C and 8°C.

Unlike general household refrigeration, this model is certified to the NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard and is designed to support vaccine-storage practices used in medical offices, urgent-care centers, pediatric clinics, pharmacies, occupational-health facilities, and outpatient healthcare settings.

Its ADA-height cabinet measures just under 32 inches tall, allowing it to fit beneath lower counters where space and accessibility are important. The refrigerator can be installed as a recessed undercounter unit or used freestanding, making it suitable for vaccine rooms, medication-preparation areas, laboratories, and clinical workspaces.

Stable temperature management

The ARS62PVBIADA456 uses an externally mounted microprocessor control panel so staff can view and manage the temperature without opening the refrigerator door.

A buffered temperature probe is housed in a glycol-filled bottle to more closely represent the temperature of the stored contents. A separate air sensor allows the cooling system to respond quickly to door openings and product loading.

The digital display shows the current, minimum, and maximum recorded temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The refrigerator is designed to maintain a controlled operating range between 2°C and 8°C.

Forced-air cooling helps distribute cold air throughout the chamber, while adjustable-cycle automatic defrost is designed to reduce ice buildup and limit temperature spikes. The manufacturer lists a published temperature variation of approximately ±1°C under its specified test conditions.

Audible and visual alarm protection

The refrigerator includes multiple alarms designed to alert clinic staff when storage conditions require attention.

Alarm functions include:

• High-temperature alarm
• Low-temperature alarm
• Door-open alarm
• Power-failure alarm
• Temperature-sensor failure alarm

Remote alarm contacts are located at the rear of the refrigerator for connection to a compatible external monitoring system. A pre-installed 1/2-inch probe port also allows the clinic to add a separate temperature-monitoring device without routing cables through the door gasket.

Secure and organized medical storage

The solid self-closing door helps protect temperature-sensitive contents during busy clinical workflows. A factory-installed keyed lock is positioned near the top of the door and includes two keys for authorized staff access.

Four adjustable plastic-coated wire shelves support airflow and can be repositioned in 1/2-inch increments to accommodate different vaccine boxes, medication containers, and storage configurations.

The refrigerator also includes energy-efficient LED interior lighting, a durable powder-coated metal interior, a magnetic door gasket, and an antimicrobial silver-ion-coated handle.

ADA-height undercounter design

At approximately 31.75 inches high and 23.38 inches wide, the ARS62PVBIADA456 is designed to fit beneath ADA-compliant counters while providing 6 cu. ft., or approximately 170 liters, of storage capacity.

The unit ships with a right-hand door swing. Clinics requiring the opposite configuration should order the factory left-hand-door version, SKU ARS62PVBIADA456LHD. The NSF-certified model’s door direction should be selected before ordering because reversal is factory performed rather than completed in the field.

Medical-grade electrical and installation features

The refrigerator operates on 115 V AC, 60 Hz power and includes a hospital-grade three-prong cord with a green-dot plug.

It may be used in a recessed or freestanding configuration, but the front ventilation area must remain unobstructed. The manufacturer recommends using a dedicated grounded electrical outlet and allowing the unit to stabilize for at least 24 hours before storing medical products.

Calibration and temperature monitoring

The NSF/ANSI 456 configuration includes a two-year calibration certificate for the refrigerator’s temperature-monitoring system.

A separate NIST-calibrated digital data logger is available as an optional accessory or factory-installed upgrade. Do not advertise a NIST digital data logger as included unless IMCO confirms that the ordered configuration contains one.

Key Features

• Certified to the NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard
• Purpose-built for vaccine, medication, and pharmaceutical storage
• Temperature range from 2°C to 8°C
• 6 cu. ft. / 170 L storage capacity
• ADA-height undercounter design
• Suitable for recessed or freestanding installation
• Externally mounted microprocessor temperature controller
• Current, minimum, and maximum temperature display
• Glycol-buffered product-temperature probe
• Separate air-temperature sensor
• Forced-air cooling system
• Adjustable-cycle automatic defrost
• Audible and visual high- and low-temperature alarms
• Door-open alarm
• Power-failure alarm
• Sensor-failure alarm
• Remote alarm contacts
• Pre-installed monitoring-probe port
• Factory-installed keyed lock with two keys
• Self-closing solid door
• Four adjustable wire shelves
• LED interior lighting
• Hospital-grade power cord
• Antimicrobial silver-ion-coated handle
• Two-year parts-and-labor warranty
• Five-year compressor warranty

Common Applications

The Accucold ARS62PVBIADA456 is suitable for:

• Vaccine storage
• Medication storage
• Pharmaceutical storage
• Pediatric vaccination programs
• Urgent-care clinics
• Primary-care practices
• Occupational-health clinics
• Outpatient healthcare facilities
• Pharmacies
• Medical laboratories
• Community-health centers
• Physician offices

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Accucold, a division of Felix Storch, Inc.

Model: ARS62PVBIADA456

Product type: Purpose-built vaccine and pharmaceutical refrigerator

Certification: NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard

Capacity: 6.0 cu. ft. / 170 L

Temperature range: 2°C to 8°C

Exterior height: 31.75 inches

Exterior width: 23.38 inches

Exterior depth: 25 inches

Depth with handle: 26.75 inches

Depth with door open 90 degrees: 47 inches

Interior height: 24.5 inches

Interior width: 20 inches

Interior depth: 17 inches

Net weight: 125 lb. / 57 kg

Voltage and frequency: 115 V AC / 60 Hz

Rated current: 0.75 amps

Defrost type: Automatic adjustable-cycle defrost

Temperature controls: Digital microprocessor

Cooling type: Forced-air circulation with internal fan

Shelves: Four adjustable plastic-coated wire shelves

Door style: Solid, white, self-closing door

Standard door swing: Right-hand

Left-hand option: ARS62PVBIADA456LHD

Door lock: Factory-installed keyed lock

Interior lighting: LED

Refrigerant: R600a hydrocarbon refrigerant

Electrical safety: ETL and ETL-C

Sanitation listing: ETL-S to NSF 456

Sound level: 34.8 dB

Parts-and-labor warranty: Two years

Compressor warranty: Five years

UPC: 761101090726

What Is Included

• Accucold ARS62PVBIADA456 vaccine refrigerator
• Four adjustable wire shelves
• Factory-installed keyed lock
• Two keys
• Glycol-buffered temperature probe
• Digital microprocessor temperature controller
• Hospital-grade power cord
• Two-year calibration certificate
• Manufacturer user documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Accucold ARS62PVBIADA456 designed to store?

It is purpose-built to store vaccines, medications, pharmaceuticals, and other medical products that require refrigerated storage between 2°C and 8°C.

Is this refrigerator certified for vaccine storage?

Yes. The ARS62PVBIADA456 is certified to the NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard.

What is the refrigerator’s capacity?

The unit provides 6 cu. ft., or approximately 170 liters, of storage capacity.

Can it be installed beneath a counter?

Yes. Its cabinet is approximately 31.75 inches high and is designed for installation beneath lower ADA-compliant counters. It may be installed as a recessed undercounter refrigerator or used freestanding.

Does the refrigerator include temperature alarms?

Yes. It includes audible and visual high- and low-temperature alarms, as well as door-open, power-failure, and temperature-sensor failure alarms.

Does it include a digital temperature display?

Yes. The external microprocessor control panel displays the current temperature and resettable minimum and maximum temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Is a NIST-calibrated digital data logger included?

A separate NIST-calibrated digital data logger is not confirmed as part of the standard IMCO configuration. Accucold lists it as an optional factory upgrade or accessory. Confirm the ordered configuration before purchase.

Does it include a calibration certificate?

Yes. Accucold states that the NSF/ANSI 456 configuration includes a two-year calibration certificate.

Does the door lock?

Yes. A factory-installed keyed lock and two keys are included.

Which direction does the door open?

The standard ARS62PVBIADA456 ships with a right-hand door swing. Order ARS62PVBIADA456LHD when a factory-configured left-hand swing is required.

Can the door direction be changed after delivery?

The manufacturer’s user manual states that NSF/ANSI 456-certified doors are factory-reversible only. Select the required door direction before ordering.

Can it be used to store employee food or beverages?

No. The manufacturer identifies the unit for medical products and instructs users not to store beverages or perishable food in it.

How long should it operate before vaccines are loaded?

The manufacturer recommends allowing the refrigerator to run and stabilize for at least 24 hours before use.

What warranty is included?

The manufacturer provides a two-year parts-and-labor warranty and a five-year compressor warranty, subject to its warranty terms.

Documents and Downloads

Accucold ARS62PVBIADA456 Product Brochure and Specification Sheet — PDF

https://www.accucold.com/brochure/8016.pdf

Accucold Pharma-Vac Medical Refrigerator User Manual — PDF

https://www.accucold.com/document/655

The manual includes the ARS62PVBIADA456 and covers installation, operation, alarms, temperature controls, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety instructions.