Everest ETBF1-LAB 28 In. Undercounter Laboratory Freezer, 1 Solid Door, 7.5 Cu. Ft., Inverter Compressor, Electronic Keypad Lock

The Everest ETBF1-LAB is the undercounter freezer in Everest's LAB Series, the point-of-use option for labs, pharmacies, and research facilities that want 7.5 cubic feet of frozen sample storage at the bench rather than across the room. The cabinet stands 30 1/4 inches tall before its casters with the condensing unit mounted at the back rather than below, and its inverter compressor modulates output to hold the -4°F factory preset with up to 20 percent less energy use. A pre-installed electronic keypad lock re-locks the solid stainless steel door after every opening, and an optional 4 inch stainless steel backsplash sets the flat top up for worktop application.

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

The condensing unit is a back 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 1.4 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 heater is time-initiated and temperature-terminated, so each defrost lasts 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 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 26 1/2" 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. A left hinged door is available from the factory if your bench layout needs the swing reversed.

7.5 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. Two 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.

Digital Controller that Holds -10°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 -4°F and adjusts across a set range of -10°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 frozen stock is 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+), a 4 inch high stainless steel backsplash for worktop applications, 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 is a freezer that ships preset at -4°F with a set range floor of -10°F: laboratories that need ultra-low storage far below that range need a different class of equipment, and refrigerated point-of-use storage is the job of the matching undercounter LAB refrigerator. At 7.5 cubic feet it is sized for bench-side frozen storage, not as a facility's primary freezer, which is what the upright 23 and 33 cubic foot LAB freezers are for. The cabinet stands 35 1/4 inches on its standard 5 inch casters, and the optional 3 inch caster set lowers it where the counter line runs tight. 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.