Get the Most From Your Medical Unit
SUMMIT AccuCold and MED Series refrigerators and freezers are specially designed for accurate and stable temperature performance, but there are certain measures users must take to ensure the unit is operating efficiently.
Placement
SUMMIT's MED Series features four major size categories, each with different needs when it comes placement.
Full-Sized:
CP171MED, FFAR10FC7MED
These large capacity models are designed for freestanding use and require a minimum of 2" of space around each side (including the top and rear) for proper ventilation.
Built-In Undercounter: Designated by a "BI" suffix:
FF7LBIMED(SC), FF6L7BIMED(SC), SCR600LBIMED(SC), FS62L7BIMED(SC), CT66LBIMED, SCFF55LBIMED, all MED drawer models
These are designed for zero clearance installation under counters. All built-in capable models are front-breathing and will function flush against other cabinetry. They are also capable of freestanding use.
Counter Height:
CP35LLMED, FF510LMED, FF520LMED, CM420ESMED, CM45LMED, FS40LMED, FS60LMED
These models can be used freestanding or placed under counters, providing there is at least 2" of ventilation surrounding the unit on all sides (including top and rear).
Compact:
FFAR2L7MED, FS20L7MED, FF28LMED, S19LMED
These smaller models are designed exclusively for use on top of counter surfaces. When using these refrigerators and freezers for medical storage, DO NOT enclose these units in cubby spaces or place on floors.
Loading the Interior
Refrigerators and freezers work at their best when the interiors are loaded. To avoid irregular temperatures, always keep the unit at least 30% full. When actual stored content is low, use some gel packs or fill extra containers with water and place them inside refrigerators. For freezers, always keep a few ice packs on hand. At the same time, do not overfill your unit. Air must be allowed to circulate throughout the interior so make sure that stored items are not stuffed together.
Where you store items inside a unit is also an important consideration when it comes to temperature sensitive materials. Even fan-cooled refrigerators designed to eliminate hot spots will still have slight variations throughout the interior. Remember that the back wall of most refrigerators will generally hold a colder temperature than the front. Basically, the closer an item is to the door, the greater its exposure to ambient temperature when the door is opened. Avoid storing extremely sensitive materials on door shelves, where they may experience warmer temperatures, and inside lower drawers, where they may get too cold. Ideally, most of your content should be stored on shelves in the center of the refrigerator.
Testing Temperature
SUMMIT AccuCold and MED series refrigerators include NIST calibrated thermometers to provide accurate temperature readings. If you are installing your own probes, make sure you are recording the temperature using a glycol solution for the best results. Probes should be installed in the center of the unit for the most accurate temperature readings, as placing them too close to the door or top will yield warmer temperatures, and colder temperatures occur towards the back wall and lower section of any refrigerator. Measure from the bottom of the unit to the top, from the back wall to the door. This is the ideal probe placement to get the best temperature results.
Our appliances are designed to provide our customers with years of reliability. Please take these steps to ensure you are getting the quality performance you deserve.
