{"product_id":"lab-freezer-refrigerator-combi-4-c-r-20-c-f-auto-defrost-9-1-cu-ft-r-9-1-cu-ft-f-rfc-501","title":"Yamato RFC501 Lab Freezer \/ Refrigerator Combi 4°C(R), -20°C(F), Auto Defrost,, 9.1 cu.ft. (R) 9.1 cu.ft. (F)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLab Freezer \/ Refrigerator Combi 4°C(R), -20°C(F), Auto Defrost,, 9.1 cu.ft. (R) 9.1 cu.ft. (F) Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLab Freezer \/ Refrigerator Combi 4°C(R), -20°C(F), Auto Defrost, 9.1 cu.ft. (R) 9.1 cu.ft. (F)\u003c\/strong\u003e (model RFC501) is a Yamato Scientific laboratory combination unit pairing a 9.1 cu.ft. refrigerator with a 9.1 cu.ft. freezer in one upright cabinet. Each chamber runs independently, holding 2°C to 8°C on the refrigerator side and 0°C to -25°C on the freezer side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA microprocessor controller drives two independent digital displays, one per chamber, while hi\/low temperature alarms provide both audible and visual warning plus dry alarm-relay contacts for remote monitoring. Two solid locking doors secure stored material; each compartment holds two epoxy-coated shelves. Polyurethane insulation, a fin-and-tube evaporator, and dedicated 1\/4 hp and 1\/3 hp compressors support the dual temperature zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRFC501 operates on 115V, 60 Hz single-phase power using a NEMA 5-15 plug for each chamber, and the unit is UL listed. Four locking legs steady the cabinet, with optional chart recorder and seismic leg\/wall restraints available. Manufactured in China, the unit ships at roughly 450 lbs and stands about 81.5 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual digital control:\u003c\/strong\u003e microprocessor controller with two independent digital displays, one per chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent alarms:\u003c\/strong\u003e hi\/low temperature alarms with audible and visual warning plus dry alarm-relay contacts for remote monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic defrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e both refrigerator and freezer chambers defrost automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecured storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e two solid locking doors and two epoxy-coated shelves per compartment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated cooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate 1\/4 hp refrigerator and 1\/3 hp freezer compressors with fin-and-tube evaporator and polyurethane insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab-ready build:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL listed cabinet on four locking legs, with optional chart recorder and seismic restraints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Lab Fridge\/Freezer Combo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA combination unit consolidates refrigerated and frozen storage into a single footprint, so match the chamber sizes, temperature zones, and monitoring features to your protocol and your facility's power and floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm each chamber holds your inventory; RFC501 offers 9.1 cu.ft. refrigerated and 9.1 cu.ft. frozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) and freezer (0°C to -25°C) zones cover your sample and reagent requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl and monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e independent digital displays plus hi\/low alarms and relay contacts matter for protocols that require documented temperature integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage and power:\u003c\/strong\u003e check circuit availability; this unit needs 115V, 60 Hz with a NEMA 5-15 outlet for each chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint and access:\u003c\/strong\u003e measure your space against the 81.5-inch cabinet height and plan for door clearance and locking-caster movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance features:\u003c\/strong\u003e consider UL listing, lockable doors, and seismic restraint options for regulated or earthquake-zone facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.1 cu.ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefrost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerator Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2°C to 8°C \/ 36°F to 46°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreezer Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to -25°C \/ +32°F to -13°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo solid, locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 per compartment, epoxy-coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 hp (refrigerator), 1\/3 hp (freezer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior \/ Exterior Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite coated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerator Interior Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\" × 28\" × 20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreezer Interior Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\" × 28\" × 20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.5\" × 34\" × 81.5\" (70 × 86 × 207 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo independent digital displays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Alarm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHi\/Low temperature, audible and visual; alarm relay dry contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaporator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFin and tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerator Defrost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreezer Defrost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V, 60 Hz, 1-phase; NEMA 5-15 plug (one per chamber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChart recorder; leg and wall seismic restraints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior Finish \tStainless Steel\nExterior Finish\tStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTIN (Barcode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e797059930272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 × 43 × 86 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 CF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes and Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRFC-501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/yez4pltemfq8jnr\/RFC%20Series%20Laboratory%20Freezer_Refrigerator%20Combination.pdf?dl=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProduct Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yamato-usa.com\/shop\/yamato-rfc-series-freezer-refrigerator-combination-102?category=23#attr=249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamato Scientific Official Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore in This Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lab-freezer-refrigerator-combi-4-c-r-20-c-f-auto-defrost-23-1-cu-ft-r-23-1-cu-ft-f-rfc-1301\"\u003eLab Freezer \/ Refrigerator Combi 4°C(R), -20°C(F), Auto Defrost,, 23.1 cu.ft. (R) 23.1 cu.ft. (F)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lab-freezer-refrigerator-combi-4-c-r-20-c-f-auto-defrost-46-6-cu-ft-r-23-1-cu-ft-f-rfc-2001\"\u003eLab Freezer \/ Refrigerator Combi 4°C(R), -20°C(F), Auto Defrost,, 46.6 cu.ft. (R) 23.1 cu.ft. (F)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lab-refrigerator-freezer-combinations\"\u003eView all Lab Refrigerator\/Freezer Combinations →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From LabSupplies.com\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabSupplies.com is an authorized Yamato Scientific dealer, so every RFC501 ships as a genuine factory unit backed by the manufacturer warranty. Order directly online and our lab-equipment specialists are available for spec and configuration questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized dealer:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine Yamato Scientific equipment with full manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to ship from USA inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpec support:\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated lab-equipment specialists for technical and configuration questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat temperature ranges do the refrigerator and freezer hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe refrigerator chamber holds 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and the freezer chamber holds 0°C to -25°C (+32°F to -13°F). Each zone is controlled independently by its own digital display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the storage capacity of the RFC501?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRFC501 provides 9.1 cu.ft. of refrigerated storage and 9.1 cu.ft. of frozen storage. Each compartment includes two epoxy-coated shelves and a solid locking door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat power supply does this unit require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRFC501 runs on 115V, 60 Hz single-phase power. Each chamber uses its own NEMA 5-15 plug, so plan for two standard outlets. The unit is UL listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the unit defrost automatically?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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