Frequently Asked Questions
A high pressure, foamed filling used. The thickness of the insulation is 135mm
Sensors (Minimum 9 ) are placed at various positions on each shelf, one of which is in close proximity to the built in temperature controller.
Yes
In addition to the standard packaging (all freezers are secured to a pallet, insulated and wrapped in heavy duty cardboard), the freezers are crated in custom-made wooden crate. This is optional and needs to be specified with the order. Fumigation certificates are included.
There are two controllers available. Prime and Merit Controllers.
The cabinets are constructed from powder coated, galvanised steel. The cabinet interiors are Stainless Steel.
Products in Stock: Immediate delivery.
The usual delivery times for non-stock items are 6 to 8 weeks from order.
Manufacturing lead times for non-stock items are 10 days to 3 weeks from order, depending on production schedules.
Shipping times vary depending on sailing and final destination.
| Model | Size (cm) | Weight (kg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | D | H | ||
| 390 | 115 | 115 | 225 | 469 |
| 500 | 115 | 135 | 225 | 505 |
| 616 | 150 | 135 | 225 | 543 |
| 732 | 165 | 135 | 225 | 589 |
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The dimensions, number of racks & cryoboxes for the 5-inner door models is as follows:
| Capacity(l) | 2" (4 x 3 ) | 3" | ||
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| Racks | Cryoboxes | Racks | Cryoboxes | |
| 390 | 20 | 240 | 20 | 189 |
| 499 | 20 | 320 | 20 | 240 |
| 616 | 25 | 400 | 25 | 300 |
| 732 | 30 | 480 | 30 | 360 |
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Yes, for the prime series upright freezers only.
Refer to the "Where to Buy" on the Kaltis® web site. Select your region of interest and a drop down list of the distributors in each country in that region will appear.
Our contact details are as follows:
We manufacture -86°C, Ultra Low Upright and Chest freezers, as well as -40°C, Low temperature, upright and chest freezers.
There are two variants in each range and of each type of freezer (Merit and Prime).
There are a total of 4 Sizes of upright freezers and 5 sizes of chest freezers.
The product warranty is as follows:
The warranty is effective from date of shipping of the freezer.
All our freezers use 2 compressors.
We use a dual cascade system consisting of a High and a Low temperature cascade.
R508B for the Low temperature cascade and R507 for the High temperature cascade.
Yes. Both gases are both CFC & HCFC-free and 100% environmentally friendly.
Bona fide distributors can purchase these from Kaltis. Kaltis® does not sell these gases to end users directly.
The ideal location is out of direct sunlight, a draught-free, low humidity environment. The floor should be as level as possible and the freezer should preferably stand in a low through traffic area. If possible, corridors, or other high traffic areas should be avoided.
Space saving.
Easy access to the inventory and the samples. Independent compartments, each with its own, double insulated inner door. This minimises temperature fluctuations when the main door is opened, protecting your samples and decreasing compressor usage.
Optional 5th inner door, if required.
Yes, but must be specified on the order. The 5th inner door cannot be retrofitted.
Minimal temperature fluctuations on opening the outer lid.
They occupy more floor space than upright freezers.
Access to inventory and samples is not as user friendly as upright freezers.
Yes. We supply a full range of storage racks and cryoboxes that have been specifically designed to fit into the Kaltis® freezer.
No, this is an open platform system and inventory systems from other manufacturers can be used.
Yes. All our freezers are fitted with heavy duty castors.
Yes. Although we recommend that the freezer is installed by a trained technician, the units can also be user-installed. The freezer needs to be positioned, levelled and plugged into the mains.
The operating parameters are then set through the controller.
A hot gas halo around the entire door prevents frost build up on the inner door seal.
Kaltis® uses a proprietary, closed cell, CFC/HCFC-free, urethane insulation, which eliminates temperature loss through the cabinet walls.
Four inner doors are standard and a 5th door is optional.
Yes. The inner doors are double walled and fully insulated.
Yes. The individual lids are double walled and fully insulated.
Up to 3 lids, depending on the size.
The inner doors and lids minimise loss of interior temperature when the door/lid is opened.
Yes. The recorder is a 7-day, inkless, 6¡¨ (15.2cm) circular cart recorder that uses pressure sensitive chart paper. The chart recorder is optional and needs to be factory installed.
Products in Stock: Immediate delivery.
The usual delivery times for non-stock items are 6 to 8 weeks from order.
A choice of packaging is available. All freezers are secured to a pallet, fully insulated and wrapped in heavy duty cardboard.
Product can also be crated in wooden crates.
The cabinets are constructed from powder coated, galvanised steel.
The door is opened and closed using a patented Push & Pull™ handle / latch Assembly. This allows effortless opening and closing of the door in one single movement.
Both series are fitted with circuit breakers which protect the microprocessor controller, compressors and other electrical components. In addition to this, the Prime series is fitted with a Voltage Surge protector which is designed to flatten voltage spikes.
There are two controllers available.
Some accessories can be retrofitted. Check with Kaltis® sales or service support for details.
Yes. There is a back-up battery.
The monitoring systems cover freezer performance, including temperature stability, temperature recovery and the integrity of the back up system.
The alarm system monitors the internal chamber temperature, the performance of the back up system (if fitted) and door closure functions.
Yes. The freezers are supplied with a default access code, which can be changed if necessary.
RS232 is supplied standard in both the Merit and Prime series. RS485 is optional.
In addition to the standard packaging (all freezers are secured to a pallet, insulated and wrapped in heavy duty cardboard), the freezers are crated in custom-made wooden crate. This is optional and needs to be specified with the order.
Yes, RS232 is provided in both series as standard.
RS232: One freezer.
Up to 99 freezers at a maximum distance of 1000M.
For the remote monitoring, control and logging of freezer operational data. Functions include:
Yes.
This can dial a pre set phone number when a power failure, or any event that triggers the alarm occurs.
Yes, these are optional.
Yes.
This depends on the freezer size. Please refer to Inventory system for details.
This depends on the freezer size. Please refer to Inventory system for details.
No. Inventory racks and boxes are packaged separately. This is to avoid damage to the interior of the cabinet.
Please refer to Ultra Low -86°C Freezers and Low -40°C Freezers for details.
Please refer to Ultra Low -86°C Freezers and Low -40°C Freezers for details.
Yes. This facilitates opening.
Below 6°C.
The standard tests are:
These are according to prescribed international norms.
Sensors (5) are placed on each shelf, one of which is in close proximity to the built in temperature controller.