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A tall, white laboratory refrigerator with a digital temperature display at the top, a vertical handle on the front door, ventilation grill at the bottom, small wheels for mobility, and the ABS logo near the top left corner. A tall, white, upright medical refrigerator with a glass door partly open, revealing five empty metal shelves inside. The unit has a digital temperature display at the top, vents at the bottom, and is mounted on four caster wheels for mobility.
A tall, white laboratory refrigerator with a digital temperature display at the top, a vertical handle on the front door, ventilation grill at the bottom, small wheels for mobility, and the ABS logo near the top left corner.
A tall, white, upright medical refrigerator with a glass door partly open, revealing five empty metal shelves inside. The unit has a digital temperature display at the top, vents at the bottom, and is mounted on four caster wheels for mobility.
ABT-VS-16S DataSheet Manual 26147- Upright VSC Refrigerator Lab Pharmacy 10-31-2025

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16 Cu. Ft. Premier Solid Door Laboratory Refrigerator with Variable Speed Compressor

Product Number: ABT-VS-16S ★ NEW PRODUCT
ALSO AVAILABLE IN THESE SIZES12 23 26 36 49 72 CU. FT.

These premier laboratory refrigerators are engineered with variable speed technology for exceptional efficiency and performance in clinical and research environments. They feature precise microprocessor temperature control and variable speed compressor technology. Enjoy low energy consumption and natural hydrocarbon refrigerants for cost-savings and energy efficiency. Security and monitoring features include a keyed door lock and comprehensive alarms with remote alarm contacts. The cabinet is built with durable powder-coated steel, a self-closing solid door, safety-shielded LED lighting, and adjustable interior shelving to enhance your workflow. This model delivers optimal temperature stability and includes a 2-year parts and labor warranty with a generous 7-year warranty on the compressor. These premier refrigerators are designed to increase performance and efficiency in your lab.

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What's the temperature range on this refrigerator?

The adjustable temperature range is 2° C to 15° C, with a microprocessor controller that is C°/F° switchable and has a resolution of 0.1° C/0.2° F.

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What are the exterior dimensions and weight?

Exterior width is 25″, depth is 28.875″, and height is 79″. Product weight is 237 lbs and shipping weight is 277 lbs.

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How much clearance does it need for installation?

The refrigerator requires a minimum 2” of clearance at the back and sides of the unit for proper ventilation.

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What alarms are included?

It has audible and visual high/low temperature alarms, remote alarm contacts, a sensor error alarm, a power failure alarm, and a door ajar alarm. A battery backup supports the controller temperature display and alarms only, with no cooling active.

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What are the electrical requirements?

The unit is rated at 2 Amps and uses a NEMA 5-15 plug. The facility requirement is 110–120V AC with a 15A breaker and NEMA 5-15 receptacle.

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What refrigerant does it use and how does it defrost?

It uses EPA SNAP compliant R600a Isobutane, a hydrocarbon natural refrigerant, with a hermetic variable speed compressor. Defrost is cycle defrost.

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What is a Variable Speed Compressor (VSC)?

A variable speed compressor (VSC) self-adjusts to cooling demand instead of running at one fixed speed, giving greater efficiency and more cost savings than a traditional fixed-speed model. On this unit it works alongside the microprocessor temperature controller, which provides the precise temperature control.

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Details
Storage capacity
16 Cu. Ft.
Door
One (1) swing solid door, self-closing, right hinged, not reversible, magnetic door gasket
Shelves
Four (4) adjustable shelves (adjustable in ½” increments)
Drawers
Non-applicable
Mounting and Installation
Swivel casters – locking front casters
Interior lighting
LED interior lights are safety shielded and switch controlled
Airflow Management
Forced draft air circulation – Patented air flow technology
External probe access
Probe access port (3/4″) on rear wall
Insulation
Cabinet is foamed-in-place with EPA compliant high density urethane foam
Exterior materials
White powder coated steel
Access control
Keyed door lock; compatible with optional digital lock (including Pyxis, Omnicell, and AcuDose RX)
General warranty
Two (2) year parts and labor warranty
Compressor warranty
Seven (7) year compressor warranty
Product Weight (lbs)
237
Shipping Weight (lbs)
277
Exterior Width (in)
25″
Exterior Depth (in)
28.875″
Exterior Height (in)
79″
Rated Amperage
2 Amps
Power Plug/Power Cord
NEMA 5-15 plug
Facility Electrical Requirement
110 – 120V AC, 15A breaker, NEMA 5-15 receptacle
Agency Listing and Certification
ETL, C-ETL listed.
Compressor
Hermetic, Variable speed
Refrigerant
EPA SNAP compliant R600a Isobutane (Hydrocarbon natural refrigerant)
Condenser
Tube and grid, high efficiency fan forced air
Evaporator
Fin and tube, high efficiency fan forced air
Defrost
Cycle defrost
Controller technology
Microprocessor temperature controller with variable frequency compressor control, C°/F° switchable, resolution is 0.1° C/0.2° F
Noise pressure level      (dBA)
40 dBA or less installed
Display technology
 Digital Temperature Display
Stability – simulator       ballast (°C)
+/- 0.3° C
Average heat rejection (BTU/h)
< 250 BTU/h
Max temp variation –   cabinet air (°C)
+/- 1.5° C
Adjustable Temperature Range
2° C to 15° C
External alarm       connection
Remote alarm contacts
Digital            Communication
Non-applicable
Battery Backup
For controller temperature display and alarms only, no cooling active
Energy consumption (KWh/day)
<0.9 KWh/day
Display probe
Product simulator bottle with glass bead media
Pull down time to       nominal operating temp
< 30 min (empty)
Alarms
Audible and visual high/low temperature alarms, remote alarm contacts, sensor error alarm, power failure alarm, door ajar alarm
Disclaimer(s):
Refrigerator requires a minimum 2” of clearance at back and sides of the unit for proper ventilation
Performance Note
Max temperature variation based on an empty chamber at steady state using 15 bare (unweighted) thermocouple probes. Product loading, door openings, and ambient conditions will affect performance. Stability of simulator ballast based on bottle probe provided with the unit located center of empty chamber at steady state, no door openings

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