The Haier DW-86L490JA is a 490 L (17.3 cu ft) upright -86 °C ultra-low freezer on a 208–230 V/60 Hz service — a mid-capacity ULT that fills the gap between compact benchtop-class units and the largest floor-standing cabinets. A high-efficiency hydrocarbon (HC) compressor drives the -40 °C to -86 °C range, an adjustable-LED microprocessor controller handles temperature and alarms, and four inner doors segment the cabinet so retrieval exposes only part of the inventory. It holds up to 288 standard 2-inch boxes across three adjustable stainless-steel shelves.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
| Model (focus) | Haier DW-86L490JA |
| Cabinet type | Upright |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to -86 °C |
| Refrigeration | High-efficiency HC compressor, direct cooling, manual defrost |
| Capacity | 490 L / 17.3 cu ft (288 × 2-in boxes) |
| Controller / display | Microprocessor, adjustable LED display |
| Sound level | 50 dB(A) |
| Inner doors | 4 |
| Shelves | 3 stainless-steel adjustable (576 × 567.5 mm, 58 kg max load) |
| Power supply | 208–230 V, 60 Hz |
| Max power | 1600 W |
| Interior dims (W×D×H) | 590 × 630 × 1310 mm |
| Exterior dims (W×D×H) | 873 × 900 × 1980 mm |
| Net/gross weight | 295 / 335 kg |
| Certification | UL |
| List price | $14,100.00 (MSRP) — LLS price $11,985.00 |
Application Profile
The DW-86L490JA suits a single busy lab or shared core that needs more than a compact ULT but not a 25–34 cu ft flagship. At 17.3 cu ft — up to 288 2-inch boxes — it stores a substantial working collection while keeping a moderate footprint. Because it runs on 208–230 V, it pairs naturally with facilities that already provision high-voltage receptacles for lab equipment. (See cold-chain-sample-storage.)
Its four inner doors are the practical differentiator at this size: opening one section for a rack retrieval limits how much of the inventory sees warm air, which shortens temperature recovery and protects samples during frequent access. The standard alarm suite — high/low temperature, power failure, hot condenser, door ajar, sensor error, low battery, high-ambient — covers unattended operation, and the interior is available in stainless steel as an option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What voltage does the Haier DW-86L490JA use? 208–230 V, 60 Hz. The 120 V/115 V variant of the same cabinet is the DW-86L490J.
What temperature range does it reach? -40 °C to -86 °C, driven by a high-efficiency hydrocarbon compressor.
How many boxes does it store? 490 L / 17.3 cu ft — up to 288 standard 2-inch boxes, on three adjustable stainless-steel shelves behind four inner doors.
Why four inner doors on a mid-size freezer? Segmenting the cabinet into four sections means each retrieval exposes only about a quarter of the inventory to warm air, speeding recovery and protecting samples during frequent access.
How much load does each shelf take? Each shelf is 576 × 567.5 mm and rated to 58 kg.
Ordering & Configuration
quote-based. The DW-86L490JA is a capital ultra-low freezer sold through a quote. At quote we confirm the 208–230 V service and receptacle, floor space for the 873 × 900 × 1980 mm cabinet, ambient conditions, optional stainless interior, backup/monitoring accessories (CO₂/LN₂ backup and chart recorder optional), and installation. Warranty terms are confirmed with the quote, and lead time is provided at quotation. Request a quote to size the DW-86L490JA for your lab.
Where the DW-86L490JA fits: it is the 17.3 cu ft, 208–230 V mid-capacity ULT. Choose the DW-86L338J (11.9 cu ft, 115 V) when you must stay on a standard circuit or need less capacity; step up to the DW-86L728J (25.7 cu ft) for a larger working collection, or the frequency-conversion BPT line when energy efficiency and touchscreen control are priorities.
