REFRIGERATOR (Vestfrost VLS350A G1) 127l net, 230V
Discontinued Article
REFRIGERATOR (Vestfrost VLS350A G1) 127l net, 230V
This article is discontinued and replaced by PCOLREFEVI5 - REFRIGERATOR (Vestfrost VLS354A AC) 127l net, 230V.
Definition
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.
| PQS approved | yes | 
| manual adjustment temperature | yes | 
| refrigerant | R600a | 
| produced until | not specified | 
Specifications
- gross volume: 209 litre
 - net volume: 127 litre
 - temperature range (43°C ambient): +2°C to +8°C
 - hold over time: 54.7 hours
 - energy consumption
 - stable: 0.62 kWh / 24h
 - cool down: 0.64 kWh / 24h
 - dimensions L x W x H: 850 x 1120 x 600 mm
 - weight: 72 kg, (shipping weight 92 kg)
 - number of baskets: 7
 - number of ‘Water ballast, blue' needed: 4 (not included with fridge so order separately)
 - refrigerant: R600a
 - WHO PQS code: E003/064
 - freeze protection: grade A
 
Instructions for use
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.
 
Precautions for Use
Installation:
See manual for installation. In the user manual, it says that you have to install the appliance in a room with a volume of minimal 1m3 per 8g of hydrocarbon refrigerant used in the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate. The required room volume should be:
| Model | Quantities of R600a refrigerant on rating plate [kg[] | Minimal volume of room (per fridge) required [m3] | 
| VLS 200A | 0.050 kg | 6.25 | 
| VLS 300A | 0.055 kg | 6.88 | 
| VLS 350A | 0.060 kg | 7.50 | 
| VLS 400A | 0.063 kg | 7.88 | 
Door seal:
Similar as the old models from Vestfrost, Vestfrost recommends to change the complete lid if the seal is old or broken. However, it stays possible to order the seal (as a spare part) and replace this in the field.
Spare parts:
For all VLS-A models spare parts can be ordered.
Thermostat:
See below the two types of thermostat adjustment on the VLSA fridge, located in the compressor compartment:
MSF requirements
WHO standard