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86ºC Select Ultra Low Freezers

86ºC Select Ultra Low Freezers

86ºC Select Ultra Low Freezers

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Nor-Lake® Scientific -86°C Select™ Ultra-Low Upright Freezers are engineered for scientific and laboratory research, offering energy-efficient, safe, and reliable performance for applications in life sciences, pharmacy, biology, medicine, and industry.

Construction Features
- Insulated with CFC-free polyurethane foam.
- Scratch and corrosion-resistant exterior; smooth white painted galvanized steel interior.
- Multi-bulb and door perimeter gaskets for frost resistance and energy efficiency.
- Five independent hinged steel inner doors to minimize cold loss.
- Adjustable stainless steel shelves and optional storage racks.
- Patent-pending cold wall evaporator design for cooling efficiency.
- Integrated door latch and handle with key lock for security.
- Heavy-duty swivel locking casters and leveling feet for mobility and stability.

Control System
- Advanced PLC microprocessor controller with real-time clock, event logging, and alarm history.
- Password protection for settings; temperature adjustable in 0.1ºC increments.
- Includes power failure and door ajar alarms, remote alarm contacts, and compressor protection.
- Surge protection and delayed startup for reliability.

Refrigeration System
- Low noise, high-performance cascade refrigeration system with two hermetically-sealed compressors.
- Tri-tube capillary system and advanced heat exchanger design for optimal heat removal.
- Air-cooled condenser with washable filter.
- Uses CFC-free refrigerants: R404a and R508b.

Specifications
- Models vary in size and capacity, with interior volumes from 14.3 to 27.5 cubic feet.
- Each model includes one outer door, five inner doors, and four shelves.
- Adjustable shelves accommodate numerous 2” fiberboard boxes.

Additional Features
- Dry erase board and pocket storage organizer.
- Optional temperature chart recorder and inventory systems.
- Easy service and maintenance with slide-out condenser filter.

Rack & Box Capacities for 3” Fiberboard Boxes
Models offer internal chamber capacities from 14.3 to 27.5 cubic feet, accommodating 180 to 360 3” boxes per cabinet.

General Options & Accessories
Includes inventory racks, cell dividers, backup systems like LN2 and CO2, secure guard door locks, Ethernet control monitoring, and seismic mounting kits.

ULT Freezer Storage Applications
Suitable for storing antibiotics, blood, chemicals, DNA/RNA, enzymes, and vaccines.

Warranty
Domestic warranty: 18 months for parts and labor, 5 years for the compressor. International warranty: 18 months for parts.
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Catalog excerpts

86ºC Select Ultra Low Freezers-1

Nor-Lake® Scientific -86ºC Select™ Ultra-Low Upright Freezers Designed to meet the demanding requirements for scientific and laboratory research. Advanced engineered design incorporates the latest in cabinet, refrigeration, temperature control and monitoring features. Provides energy efficient, convenient, safe and reliable performance for optimal storage temperature environments necessary for a wide range of life science, pharmacy, biological, medical, clinical, and industrial applications. SCIENTIFIC

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86ºC Select Ultra Low Freezers-2

Nor-Lake® Scientific -86°C Select™ Ultra-Low Upright Freezers CONSTRUCTION CFC free polyurethane cabinet and door foam insulation. Three adjustable heavy-duty door hinges ensure outer door fit and positive seal. High-impact, smooth scratch and corrosion resistant painted exterior and smooth white painted interior, provides attractive appearance and easy to clean surfaces. Exclusive chamber vacuum relief system allows convenient and fast re-entry to cabinet upon outer closing. door Door activated electro-magnetic switch for use with door ajar alarm, optional CO2/LN2 backup systems...

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Exclusive voltage boost/buck system ensures proper operating voltage to operating system. Reduces incoming line voltage if too high and boosts line voltage if too low. Audible and visual Hi/Lo temperature alarms are user settable via controller keypad. On-board system and maintenance diagnostics continuously monitors system sensors to ensure optimal freezer performance. SELECT™ CONTROL SYSTEM Advanced PLC (programmable logic) microprocessor controller (door mounted eye level display and interface) includes real time clock, event logging alarm history, advanced alarms, alarm-test,...

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Nor-Lake® Scientific -86°C Select™ Ultra-Low Upright Freezer Advanced Cabinet & Construction Features Access ports (2) 1” diameter (back wall) Polyurethane (cabinet and door) insulation Five independent insulated hinged inner doors and compartments. Easy pull handles White painted steel interior liner Multi-bulb gaskets on door and cabinet Vacuum pressure relief (exclusive) Electromagnetic door handle switch Inventory systems rack and boxes (optional) White painted exterior cabinet and door Cabinet temperature probe Integrated easy open and close door handle and latch with key lock. Padlock compatible....

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Nor-Lake® Scientific -86°C Select™ Ultra-Low Upright Freezer Advanced Controller & Monitor Features Alarm test On-Board diagnostics Password protection (2 levels) Real time clock Door mounted, key pad, menu driven, LCD Display Hi and Lo alarms (audible and visual) Temperature adjustable in .1ºC increments Alarm event monitoring Ambient temperature alarm Door ajar indicator Dry erase board Dry eraser and markers Power failure alarm (audible & visual) Pocket organizer Document Storage 2 to 10 VDC cabinet air temperature transmitter Remote alarm contacts Automatic controller battery backup Power...

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Nor-Lake® Scientific -86°C Select™ Ultra-Low Upright Freezers Temperature Range: -50°C to -86°C NSSUF UPRIGHT FREEZER MODELS OPTIONAL RECORDER * SUGGESTED DIMENSION FOR OPTIONAL RACKS * SUGGESTED DIMENSION FOR OPTIONAL RACKS Front View OPTIONAL RECORDER OPTIONAL RECORDER ADJUSTABLE 29.094 SHELF (4x) ADJUSTABLE 24.093 SHELF (4x) * SUGGESTED DIMENSION FOR OPTIONAL RACKS Side View Voltage Model Suffix Code Voltage Description NEMA Plug NEMA Receptacle Power Inlet IEC 60320 Module Cord Supplied Locally Features & Specifications

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Optional Racks & Boxes Exterior dimensions include allowances for hinges, door handle and control panel. RACK & BOX CAPACITIES FOR 2" FIBERBOARD BOXES Number of Outer Doors 1111 Number of Inner Doors 5 5 5 5 Total Quantity of Racks with 2" Boxes (Full Capacity) 15 20 25 30 Quantity of 2" Boxes per Rack (Full Capacity) 16 16 16 16 Total Quantity of 2" Boxes per Cabinet (Full Capacity) 240 320 400 480 RACK & BOX CAPACITIES FOR 3" FIBERBOARD BOXES Number of Outer Doors 1111 Number of Inner Doors 5 5 5 5 Total Quantity of Racks with 3" Boxes (Full Capacity) 15 20 25 30 Quantity of 3" Boxes per Rack...

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Inventory Rack, Stainless Steel for Boxes Holds (16) 2 inch boxes Inventory Rack, Stainless Steel for Boxes Holds (12) 3 inch boxes Cell Divider 7x7 Grid Cell Divider 8x8 Grid Cell Divider 9x9 Grid Cell Divider 10x10 Grid 2” Fiber board storage box 3” Fiber board storage box Phone Dialer Ethernet 10 baseT (HTTP) control monitoring web card (factory installed) Secure Guard Door Lock /Access ProxKey Secure Guard Lock Software LN2 Backup System (Factory Installed) CO2 Backup System (Factory Installed) Chart Recorder w/paper (Factory Installed) Export Crating Shelf with 2 clips for ULT 281 models...

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