Everest EBWR1-LAB 29 In. Laboratory Refrigerator, 1 Wide Solid Door, 23 Cu. Ft., Inverter Compressor, Electronic Keypad Lock

The Everest EBWR1-LAB is the wide single door entry point to Everest's LAB Series, the inverter compressor laboratory refrigerator line built for labs, pharmacies, and research facilities that need cold, secure storage for scientific samples. One solid stainless steel door with a 28 3/4 inch opening covers 23 cubic feet of open interior, and because the inverter compressor modulates its output instead of cycling hard on and off, the cabinet holds its set point with the consistency sample storage demands while using up to 20 percent less energy. An electronic keypad lock re-locks the door after every opening, so access stays controlled through a full day of staff pulls, and the whole unit occupies just 29 1/4 inches of wall space.

Bottom Mounted Blizzard R290 Cartridge that Swaps without On-Site Brazing

The condensing unit is a bottom mounted, self-contained Blizzard R290 cartridge that is fully detachable and replaceable in the field with no on-site brazing. Unlike a conventional sealed system repair that parks the cabinet out of service while a technician opens the refrigerant circuit, a cartridge swap gets the unit back to holding temperature the same visit, which matters when the contents are samples and reagents you cannot simply reorder. Cooling comes from a 1/3 HP inverter compressor rated at 1,116 BTU per hour that modulates its output instead of slamming on and off, the design behind the LAB Series' consistent cooling, accurate temperature control, and up to 20 percent lower energy use, all on a 1.2 amp draw. The cartridge runs natural R290 refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential and a global warming potential of three, and an air circulation guard keeps the vents from being blocked by carts or boxes pushed against the cabinet.

Electronically commutated fan motors pull the cavity to temperature quickly while drawing less power, and a full-length air duct and airflow guard keep the cold air circulating evenly around the load. The auto defrost cycle starts on a timer and ends on temperature, so it runs only as long as the coil actually needs. A self-maintaining condensate pan requires no external drain line or electric heater, which is one less penetration in your install, the auto-reverse condenser fan supports compressor ventilation and helps keep the coil clean between service visits, and pressure relief devices let staff re-open a just-closed door instead of waiting out the vacuum.

One Wide Solid Stainless Steel Door with an Auto-Locking Electronic Keypad

The solid stainless steel door is heavy duty stainless inside and out with the same 2.5 inch high density polyurethane insulation as the cabinet walls, and the 28 3/4" opening passes trays and bulky containers without angling them through. A pre-installed electronic keypad lock with an auto-lock feature secures the cabinet behind every opening, so controlled materials are never sitting behind a door someone forgot to lock. The door self-closes through an adjustable torsion system for a positive seal, frame heaters prevent exterior moisture build up in humid rooms, the snap-in magnetic gasket pops out for cleaning without tools, and the high strength recessed handle stays out of the way of passing carts. Hinging is field reversible if your room traffic runs the other way.

23 Cu. Ft. Deeper Cabinet Interior with a Covered 2 In. Access Port

Inside is a single open compartment with no dividing walls, and the cabinet body runs a deeper 33 1/8 inches than a typical upright so bulk containers sit fully inside the cavity instead of crowding the door. Three epoxy coated steel wire shelves ride height adjustable stainless steel clips, so shelf spacing follows your containers rather than the other way around. A covered access port, 2 inches in diameter, passes through the cabinet side wall and stays capped when not in use. The interior and exterior are heavy duty stainless steel with rounded corners that wipe down without snagging, the top, bottom and rear are galvanized steel, and 2.5 inch high density polyurethane insulation fills the walls. Silicone coated, shatter-proof LED lighting gives bright, high color visibility at low heat output, and the cabinet rolls on four 5 inch swivel casters with locks on the front set, and leg stabilizers come standard.

Digital Controller that Holds 32°F to 54°F with a Glycol-Filled Probe and an Overheat Alarm

A multi-function digital controller with an easy to read LED display ships factory preset at 35°F and adjusts across a set range of 32°F to 54°F. Its temperature probe is glycol-filled, which is what keeps the readings accurate, and an audible overheat alarm watches the compressor and condenser coil so a developing problem announces itself before samples are at risk. Everest backs the unit with 2 year parts and labor, 5 year electrical, and 5 year compressor coverage, supported through its service agent network.

If the stock configuration does not match your room, Everest offers a WiFi data logger built for the LAB line (model ELWIFI-TPX+), additional shelving, 3 inch locking swivel casters in place of the standard 5 inch set, height adjustable interchangeable legs from 3.5 to 6 inches, and a left hinged door.

Keep in mind this cabinet refrigerates only, holding 32°F to 54°F, so anything that must stay frozen belongs in the matching LAB Series freezers. It is also purpose-built for sample storage rather than foodservice: a kitchen that simply needs bulk cold storage is better served by Everest's standard bottom mount reach-ins, while the keypad lock, glycol-filled probe and data logger provision here earn their keep in labs and pharmacies. Within the LAB lineup, 23 cubic feet behind one wide door suits a single room's program, the 54 inch two door model adds capacity for multi-program facilities, the glass door version of this cabinet adds at-a-glance visibility, and a 7.5 cubic foot undercounter unit covers point-of-use storage. Power is a standard 115V connection on a 9 foot cord with a NEMA 5-15P plug, so no dedicated high-voltage circuit is needed.