The Haier DW-86L828JA is a high-capacity −86°C upright ultra-low freezer that packs 828 L (29.2 cu ft) — up to 600 two-inch boxes — into a single footprint, giving biorepositories and high-throughput labs maximum boxed-sample density per square foot of floor. A high-efficiency hydrocarbon compressor reaches −86°C on a 220V circuit, and the cabinet is UL and ENERGY STAR certified.
Key Specifications
| Model | DW-86L828JA |
| Cabinet type | Upright |
| Cooling performance | −86°C |
| Temperature range | −40°C to −86°C |
| Refrigeration | High-efficiency HC compressor (single system) |
| Capacity | 828 L / 29.2 cu ft |
| Rack capacity | 24 racks / 600 two-inch boxes |
| Inner doors / shelves | 4 inner doors / 3 stainless adjustable shelves |
| Controller / display | Microprocessor, LED |
| Sound level | 50 dB(A) |
| Power supply | 208–230 V / 60 Hz (220V nominal) |
| Max power | 1700 W |
| Backup | CO₂ / LN₂ backup optional |
| Certification | UL, ENERGY STAR |
Application Profile
When a biobank's inventory outgrows the standard 20 cu ft class, the choice is either a second freezer — doubling floor use, monitoring points, and service contracts — or a larger cabinet. The DW-86L828JA is that larger cabinet: 600 two-inch boxes in one −86°C footprint, which consolidates storage, cuts per-sample floor cost, and keeps a single validated unit to monitor rather than two. It suits core facilities, clinical trial repositories, and shared biobanks running near capacity.
The high-efficiency hydrocarbon compressor holds a genuine −86°C (−40°C to −86°C range), and ENERGY STAR certification keeps the operating cost of that extra volume in check. Four insulated inner doors compartmentalize the tall cabinet so retrieval from one section barely warms the rest, and three adjustable stainless shelves match shelf pitch to your rack heights.
Design Architecture
The microprocessor controller with LED display drives the full alarm suite — high/low temperature, hot condenser, power failure, sensor error, low battery, high ambient temperature, door ajar, and start-up delay — with USB, remote alarm contact, 5V port, and optional RS-485. Twenty-four racks on 3 adjustable shelves hold up to 600 two-inch boxes, and both CO₂ and LN₂ backup are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much more does the 828JA hold than a standard 578 L upright? About 250 L more — 600 two-inch boxes versus 400 — in one cabinet, which can replace a second freezer as inventory grows.
What temperature does it reach? −86°C cooling performance across a −40°C to −86°C range.
Is it energy efficient at this size? Yes — it is ENERGY STAR certified despite the larger 828 L volume.
What power does it require? 208–230 V / 60 Hz (220V nominal), up to 1700 W, UL certified.
Can it take a backup system? Yes — optional CO₂ and LN₂ backup.
Ordering & Configuration
The DW-86L828JA is a capital freezer: request a quote for pricing, freight, and siting. It ships palletized and benefits from a documented placement and validation plan. Backed by Haier Biomedical's manufacturer warranty — confirm current terms and lead time with your quote.
Choose the DW-86L828JA when you need maximum −86°C boxed-sample density in one footprint and want to defer buying a second freezer. Step down to the 578 L DW-86L578JA if your inventory fits and floor space is generous; step up to a frequency-conversion model for the lowest energy cost.
