Blood Bank
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 your blood storage needs. 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.
Meets all requirements of AABB,
ANRC & FDA for storage of blood products
Easy-to-read interface provides alarming,
monitoring and user-selectable features
• 3" (8 cm) LCD display with 0.1C
resolution continuously displays
top and bottom product temperature
• Audible and visual alarms
−− High and low temperature
−− Power failure
−− Door ajar
−− Probe error
−− Low backup battery
• User-adjustable alarm mute intervals (up to
60 minutes) with auto 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
−− Password protection
−− Date and time
Multiple interfaces for
remote alarming and monitoring
• RS-485 port streams temperatures,
alarms and system performance data
• 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
Integral 7-day
chart recorder
with easy‑to‑read
6" (16 cm) chart,
battery back‑up
and battery
status light
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Advanced air distribution
design delivers superior
temperature consistency
Follett upright refrigerators feature the
industry’s most advanced airflow design.
Our exclusive back plenums provide cold air
flow at six levels, ensuring consistent cooling
to all drawers in the refrigerator.
• Ensures that all blood bags are
maintained at the correct temperature
• Increases true storage by eliminating
hanging evaporator designs
• Holds better than ±1C temperature
at all levels in the cabinet
Powerful top mounted refrigeration
module provides the performance
required for your blood supplies
• 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 responsible, 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 top panel door
• RTD stainless top and bottom probes
• Easy-to-reach top and bottom bottles 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 drawers
• 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
Industry-exclusive "floating" drawer system • 6 full extension, stainless steel "floating" drawers move
with a gentle push or pull, even when fully loaded
• Shielded stainless bearings and stainless S-track
design eliminate binding and uneven wear found with
loose bearing systems
• Drawers and slide assemblies lift out without tools
for full cleaning access
Factory-installed options
−− Left hinged door
−− Heated door and frame
−− No chart recorder
Accessories
−− Replacement chart paper
−− Replacement pens
−− Brackets for automated medication dispensing
cabinets compatibility (field-installed)
−− Glycerin
−− Wall anchor kit (CA seismic)
Specifications
Nominal capacity
REF20-BB
REF25-BB
19.7 cu ft (558 L)
24.6 cu ft (697 L)
Number of bags
280 bags (450 ml)
360 bags (450 ml)
Storage system
(6) stainless steel drawers
(6) stainless steel drawers
29.75" (76 cm)
29.75" (76 cm)
Exterior width
Exterior depth
29" (74 cm)
35" (89 cm)
Exterior depth with handles
30.5" (78 cm)
36.5" (93 cm)
Exterior height with casters
79.5" (202 cm)
79.5" (202 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)
Interior dimensions (W x D x H)
Door swing
56.5" (144 cm)
62.5" (159 cm)
475 lbs (216 kg) / 391 lbs (177 kg)
525 lbs (239 kg) / 440 lbs (200 kg)
Max. heat rejection
950 BTU/hr
1050 BTU/hr
Avg. energy consumption
4.8 kWh/day
4.8 kWh/day
Crated weight / net weight
Standard features – all blood bank models
Operating range
Factory preset at 4 C (39 F), user-adjustable 1 C – 10 C (34 F – 50 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/F resolution. Factory set to display in C. User-selectable display C or F.
Alarms
High/low temperature, power failure, door ajar, low battery, probe error; adjustable alarm mute intervals (up to 60 min.)
Monitoring
Easy-to-read, 6" (16 cm), 7-day chart recorder, RS-485 port, NO/NC contacts for remote monitoring, alarming
Casters
(4) dual-wheel swiveling casters with (2) 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 with 1/3 hp air cooled compressor, non-CFC R-134a refrigerant
Air circulation system
Ducted air through 12 back plenum openings with front face return
Temperature probes
(2) stainless steel RTD top and bottom, immersible; (2) 125 ml product simulation bottles for probes
Electrical
115V, 60Hz, 8.7A, max. circuit/fuse 15A. Hospital-grade NEMA 5-15P, 15A/125V 3-prong plug and 8' (2.4 m) cord.
Voltage range
103-132V
Required clearance
10" (25.4 cm) on top
Accessories – both models
Factory-installed options – both models
Replacement chart paper °C, 7 day, box of 52 (item# 00918821)
Left hinged door
Replacement pens, set of 6, red (item# 00918813)
Heated door
Medication dispensing system brackets (field-installed)
No chart recorder
• Pyxis* bracket (item# 00927202)
• Omnicell* bracket (item# 00966432)
• MedDispense* bracket (item# 00978296)
• McKesson AcuDose-Rx* bracket (no Follett bracket required)
Glycerin, 16 oz (item# 00959296)
Wall anchor kit (CA seismic) (item# 00927194)
Medical-grade refrigerators and freezers
Additional Follett high-performance refrigeration solutions for healthcare:
• Undercounter blood bank refrigerators and -30 C plasma freezers
• 1 and 2 cubic foot countertop refrigerators
• Laboratory and pharmacy upright refrigerators
All are equipped with stainless steel interiors and exteriors, forced-air cooling, digital temperature
displays and door locks. Trust Follett to maintain all your critical products at the right temperature,
day after day, year after year.
*Pyxis is a registered trademark of Cardinal Health in the United States and other countries.
*Omnicell is a registered trademark of Omnicell, Inc. in the United States.
*MedDispene is a registered trademark of InterMetro Industries Corp. in the United States and other countries.
*AcuDose-Rx is a registered trademark of McKesson.
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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