REFRIGERATOR (Vestfrost VLS200A) 60l net, 230V

The standard fridge for storage of thermosensitive items such as laboratory material, drugs and vaccines. As Vestfrost stopped producing the MK-series of fridges the Vestfrost VLSA line has been selected as the new standard fridge for MSF.

• gross volume: 113 litre
• net volume: 60 litre
• temperature range (43°C ambient): +2°C to +8°C
• hold over time: 54 hours
• energy consumption
• stable: 0.57 kWh / 24h
• cool down: 0.58 kWh / 24h
• dimensions L x W x H: 850 x 720 x 600 mm
• weight: 58 kg, (shipping weight: 74 kg)
• number of baskets: 3
• number of ‘Water ballast, blue' needed: 2 (not included with fridge so order separately)
• refrigerant: R600a
• WHO PQS code: E003/062
• freeze protection: grade A

Advantages:

• The VLS-line is a so-called ‘green-line' model (less power, more efficient refrigerant and insulation)
• The refrigerant gas R600a (instead of the old standard R134a) is more efficient
• It has a longer hold-over time related to the old MK model, but with less power required (test done according to PQS protocols).
• This model has passed the freeze protection grade A test (see PQS test protocol)
• With the same capacity, it has a significant higher performance and uses less power
• There is a hidden thermostat (knob)
• No automatic alert when power is off
• Stable temperature even when the fridge is full

Remarks:

• Although R600a is a more flammable gas, no clear risks are expected.
• The fridge is PQS approved by the WHO.
• It is expected the field might face more difficulty to exchange the gas/compressor, in case of repairs, in the first few years.
• Globally all fridges shift to R600a, therefore this is expected to improve.
• Rated for use in ambient temperatures above 5°C and below 43°C.
• Note: The compressor will turn off when the room temperature is between 5 - 10°C.

WHO standard