Follett REF20-LB User Manual

Laboratory | Pharmacy

Upright Refrigerators

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Healthcare's most advanced refrigerators

From−the−leader−in−medical-grade−undercounter−refrigerators−and−freezers−–−
high−performance−upright−refrigerators−designed−specifically−for−healthcare.−
From−back−plenum−air−ducts−that−ensure−consistent,−cabinet-wide−cooling,−
to−a−feature−rich,−intuitive−alarming−and−display−interface,−Follett−®−upright−
refrigerators−take−the−worry−out−of−critical−product−storage,−allowing−
your−staff−to−focus−on−the−job−at−hand.

Easy-to-read interface provides alarming,
monitoring and user-selectable features

•− 3"−(8−cm)−LCD−display−with−0.1C−resolution−

continuously−displays−product−temperature−

•− Audible−and−visual−alarms

−− High−and−low−temperature

−− Power−failure

−− Door−ajar

−− Probe−error

−− Low−backup−battery−

•− Alarm−mute−with−ring−back

•− User−selectable/programmable−features

−− High−and−low−alarm−set−points

−− Alarm−volume−

−− Audible−alarm−mute

−− Backup−battery−status

−− Minimum−and−maximum−temperature−log

−− Probe−calibration−to−0.1C−accuracy

−− Bottom−temperature−display−−

(when−optional−bottom−probe−supplied)

−− Password−protection

−− Date−and−time−

Multiple interfaces for
remote alarming and monitoring

•− RS-485−port−streams−temperature,−
alarm−and−system−performance−
data−to−central−monitoring−

•− Dry−contacts−(NO−and−NC)−allow−remote−
alarming−to−other−areas−in−the−facility

•− Left−side−access−port−provides−easy−probe−
entry−for−third-party−monitoring−systems

Advanced air distribution
design delivers superior
temperature consistency

Follett−upright−refrigerators−feature−the−
industry’s−most−advanced−airflow−design.−
Our−exclusive−back−plenums−deliver−cold−air−
to−six−levels,−ensuring−consistent−temperature−
of−all−product,−even−with−heavily−loaded−
shelves−or−baskets.

•− Eliminates−the−need−to−carefully−
load−product−to−allow−air−circulation

•− Increases−true−storage−by−eliminating−
hanging−evaporator−designs

•− Holds−better−than−±1C−temperature−
at−all−levels−in−the−cabinet

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Powerful top mounted refrigeration
module provides the performance
required for your critical product

•− ¹⁄³−hp−hermetically−sealed−compressor,−
wide-fin−condenser−and−heavy-duty−fan−
provide−quick−temperature−pull−down−and−
rapid−recovery−following−door−openings

•− Environmentally-friendly,−non-CFC−R-134a−
refrigerant−delivers−high−efficiency−ratings−
and−supports−LEED−EA−Credit−4

•− Adjustable−refrigeration−system−controls−
via−front−interface

−− Compressor−cut-in/cut-out

−− Refrigeration−cycle

−− Door−heater−power−cycle−

•− No−defrost−cycle−–−Follett’s−off-cycle−design−
keeps−coils−frost−free,−resulting−in−less−system−
complexity−and−no−heating−elements−that−can−
compromise−product−temperatures

Outstanding serviceability

Follett's−innovative−single−module−design−
allows−the−entire−refrigeration−system−to−
be−removed−as−one−unit−without−cutting−
refrigerant−lines.−If−needed,−a−spare−system−can−
slide−into−place,−virtually−eliminating−downtime.−
Routine−vacuuming−of−the−condenser−face−can−
be−done−from−the−front−of−the−refrigerator.

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Full stainless steel cabinet and high quality
components designed with the user in mind

•− Stainless−steel−exterior,−interior−and−
interior−hardware−resist−scratches−and−
rust−experienced−with−powder-coated−surfaces

•− 29.75"−(76−cm)−width−and−79.5"−(202−cm)−height−
(with−casters)−allow−easy−entry−through−standard−doors

•− Industry-leading−2.75"−(7−cm)−thick−foam−insulation−
saves−energy−and−reduces−system−run−time

•− Dished−stainless−floor−contains−spills−for−easy−clean−up

•− Heavy-duty−dual−wheel−locking−casters−roll−easily

•− Snap-off−front−and−removable−side−panels−allow−
quick−and−complete−access−to−refrigeration−module

•− Backup−batteries−accessible−behind−hinged−
panel−door

•− RTD−stainless−top−probe−with−quick-disconnect−
panel−jack−

•− Easy-to-reach−top−front−bottle−for−convenient−
alarm−checking

Heavy-duty glass doors provide ease of use and important energy savings

•− Right-hinged−(left−optional),−full−view−locking−doors−with−ADA-compliant−full−length−handle

•− Energy-efficient,−dual-pane−glass−with−low-E−coating−reduces−energy−loss−by−30−-−50%

•− Superior−glass−pack−design−remains−condensation−free−to−26 C−(80−F)−60%−RH,−making−
heated−doors−unnecessary−for−most−applications−(heated−doors−available−as−option)

•− Magnetic−gasket−holds−door−securely−closed−and−snaps−into−molded−track−for−easy−replacement

•− Self−closing−door−locks−open−at−90−degrees−to−allow−easy−product−loading

•− Inset−hinges−allow−positioning−next−to−walls−or−other−equipment−without−opening−interference

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The industry’s best lighting solution
features energy-efficient, cool LEDs

•− Instant-on−LEDs−eliminate−delay−of−fluorescent−bulbs

•− Full−length−light−bars−illuminate−all−shelves−or−baskets

•− LEDs−consume−less−energy−and−provide−longer−
life−(50,000−hour−rating)−than−fluorescents

•− Nil−heat−LEDs−allow−product−placement−
next−to−lights−for−increased−storage−capacity−

•− Auto-on−lighting−with−door−opening−−
and−ON/OFF−front−panel−switch

Choice of superior storage options

•− 4−heavy-duty−epoxy-coated−shelves,−adjustable−
in−½"−(1−cm)−increments−are−standard−on−"LB−models"

•− Industry-exclusive−"floating"−basket−system−
on−"PH−models"−

−− 6−full−extension,−epoxy-coated−"floating"−baskets−

move−with−a−gentle−push−or−pull−

−− Shielded−stainless−bearings−and−stainless−S-track−

design−eliminate−binding−and−uneven−wear−found−
with−loose−bearing−systems−

−− Baskets−and−slide−assemblies−lift−out−without−tools−

for−full−cleaning−access−

Options and Accessories

−− Left−hinged−door

−− Heated−door−and−frame

−− NIST-traceable−probe−

−− Brackets−for−compatibility−with−automated−

medication−dispensing−systems

−− Additional−shelves−(LB−models−only)

−− Integral−6"−(15−cm),−7-

−day−chart−recorder

−− Replacement−chart−paper−and−pens

Specications

REF20-LB REF25-LB REF20-PH REF25-PH

Normal capacity 19.7 cu ft (558 L) 24.6 cu ft (697 L) 19.7 cu ft (558 L) 24.6 cu ft (697 L)

Storage system (4) epoxy-coated shelves (4) epoxy-coated shelves (6) epoxy-coated baskets (6) epoxy-coated baskets

Exterior width 29.75" (76 cm) 29.75" (76 cm) 29.75" (76 cm) 29.75" (76 cm)

Exterior depth 29" (74 cm) 35" (89 cm) 29" (74 cm) 35" (89 cm)

Exterior depth withhandles 30.5" (78 cm) 36.5" (93 cm) 30.5" (78 cm) 36.5" (93 cm)

Exterior height withcasters 79.5" (202 cm) 79.5" (202 cm) 79.5" (202 cm) 79.5" (202 cm)

Interior dimensions
(W x D x H)

Crated weight 395 lbs (180 kg) 430 lbs (196 kg) 460 lbs (209 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)

Max. heat rejection 950 BTU/hr 1050 BTU/hr 950 BTU/hr 1050 BTU/hr

Avg. energy consumption 4.8 kWh/day 4.8 kWh/day 4.8 kWh/day 4.8 kWh/day

24" x 22.5" x 56"

(61 cm x 58 cm x 143 cm)

24" x 28.5" x 56"

(61 cm x 73 cm x 143 cm)

24" x 22.5" x 56"

(61 cm x 58 cm x 143 cm)

24" x 28.5" x 56"

(61 cm x 73 cm x 143 cm)

Standard features – all models

Operating range Factory preset at 4 C (39 F), Range of 2 - 8 C (36 - 46 F)

Door Dual pane, low-E glass, condensation free to 26 C (80 F) air/60% RH

Door handle ADA-compliant, full length handle with integral lock

Interior/exteriormaterial Heavy-duty, corrosion resistant stainless steel

Display 3" (8 cm) LCD temperature display with 0.1C resolution

Alarms High/low temperature, power failure, door ajar, low battery, probe error

Monitoring RS-485 port, NO/NC contacts for remote monitoring, alarming

Casters (4) dual-wheel swiveling casters with toe locks

Insulation Energy-saving 2.75" (7 cm) thick, CFC-free foam insulation throughout

Lighting (2) energy-efficient full length LED lights

Refrigeration system Single top mounted module with1/3 hp air cooled compressor, non-CFC R134a refrigerant

Air circulation system Ducted air through 12 back plenum openings with front face return

Temperature probe Stainless steel RTD top, immersible, with quick-disconnect panel jack (bottom probe)

Electrical 115 volt, 60 Hz, 8.7 amps, maximum branch circuit breaker or fuse 15 amps

Voltage range 103-132V

Options and accessories

REF20-LB REF25-LB REF20-PH REF25-PH

Additional shelves (set of 2) • •

Left hinged door • • • •

Heated door • • • •

Bottom probe • • • •

NIST-traceable probe • • • •

Integral 6" (15 cm) 7-day chart recorder • • • •

Replacement paper and pens • • • •

Medical-grade Undercounter refrigerators and freezers

Follett−also−offers−a−full−line−of−medical-grade−undercounter−refrigerators−and−freezers,−
providing−outstanding−reliability−and−consistent−cabinet−temperatures.−All−are−equipped−with−
stainless−steel−interiors−and−exteriors,−forced−air−cooling,−front-breathing−condensers,−digital−
temperature−displays−and−locking−handles.−Trust−Follett−to−maintain−medications,−lab−reagents,−
mother’s−milk,−blood−and−plasma−at−the−right−temperature−day−after−day,−year−after−year.

Follett is a registered trademark of Follett Corporation, registered in the US.

Follett reserves the right to change specifications at any time without obligation.

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