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SKU 11-016 · NOR-Lite-590L

Health Canada & Public Health Compliant

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NordVax NOR-Lite-590L (20.84 cu ft) · Single-Door Upright Vaccine/Medical Refrigerator

The largest single-door unit — maximum upright capacity with walk-away self-closing protection, for higher-volume pharmacies and labs. The highest-density single-door configuration.

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$3,999.00

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Temperature

2–8°C

Controlled

Capacity

20.84

cubic feet

Shelves

6

Adj. + 

basket

Warranty

10 yrs

Compressor · 2 yr parts & labour · 1 yr no-lemon

Storage Volume 590 L (20.84 cu ft)
Form Factor Single-door upright
Exterior (W × D × H) 30.9" × 31.7" × 75.9"
Interior (W × D × H) 27.0" × 27.1" × 54.3"
Net / Gross Weight 115 kg / 121 kg · 254 lb / 267 lb
Shelves 6 adjustable + pull-out basket
Door Self-closing heated glass, key-locked
Interior Lining Antibacterial-coated cold-rolled steel
Range 2 °C to 8 °C
Control Microprocessor, digital display
Alarms High / low temp, sensor error, door ajar (audible + visual)
Monitoring Backup 72-hour controller battery backup (monitoring & alarms only — not whole-unit cooling)
USB Data Port Standard
Cooling System Forced air, frost-free, uniform temperature
Circulation Fans 2 (dual)
Defrost Automatic, self-evaporating condensate
Refrigerant CFC-free / eco-friendly, high-efficiency compressor
Lock Physical lock and key (standard)
SKU 11-016
Model NOR-Lite-590L

Heated glass door

Anti-condensation outer pane kept just above dew point. Contents visible without opening the door — reduces door-open frequency and stabilizes interior temperature.

Calibrated thermometer

Digital display with min/max recall for daily log readings. Calibration certificate included. Supports Health Canada vaccine storage documentation requirements.

High/low temperature alarm

Audible and visual alerts triggered by door-open excursion and temperature deviation. Factory calibrated before shipment.

USB data port

Direct USB extraction of temperature logs for compliance records. No proprietary software required — exports as standard CSV for audit and inspection files.

Adjustable shelving

Five reconfigurable shelves and storage baskets. Adapts to vial trays, insulin pens, and biologics storage formats without additional hardware.

Lockable door

Keyed lock standard. Meets College of Pharmacy requirements for controlled-substance-adjacent storage areas.

Self-closing door

Hinge mechanism returns the door to a sealed position automatically after each use. Prevents temperature drift from accidentally left-open doors during high-traffic dispensing periods.

Top cooling system

Patented forced-air cooling distributed from the top of the cabinet ensures inner temperature uniformity within ±0.5°C across all shelves. Eliminates hot and cold zones common in side-cooled units.

High-efficiency inverter compressor

Variable-speed compressor adjusts cooling output based on real-time demand. Reduces energy consumption by ~35% versus standard fixed-speed compressors and operates at significantly lower noise levels.

Applications

Where to use NOR-Lite-590L

The largest single-door unit — maximum upright capacity with walk-away self-closing protection, for higher-volume pharmacies and labs. 6 adjustable shelves plus pull-out basket — the highest-density single-door configuration. Dual fans deliver superior temperature uniformity across the full chamber. Self-closing heated glass for hands-off protection. USB data port standard; full alarm suite with 72-hour controller backup.

Healthcare & Clinical

  • Retail and hospital pharmacies
  • Hospitals and long-term care
  • Medical and walk-in clinics
  • Dental and orthodontic offices
  • Vaccination centres

Research & Specialty

  • Clinical and research laboratories
  • Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals
  • IVF and fertility clinics
  • Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers
  • Public health units

Storage & Logistics

  • Blood banks and plasma centres
  • Cold-chain logistics warehouses
  • Distribution and fulfillment hubs
  • Food and beverage processing
  • Specimen and tissue storage
ALL DEPLOYMENT CONTEXTS SUPPORTED BY HEALTH CANADA & PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANT DOCUMENTATION
- Our warranty

Ten years of confidence behind every NordVax NOR-Lite.

Every NordVax NOR-Lite refrigerator is backed by a coverage package designed for the realities of cold-chain operation — a full ten years on the compressor (longer than the standard NOR-5L line), two full years on parts and labour, and a year-one full unit replacement promise.

10 Years

Compressor Warranty

Compressor part covered against manufacturing defects.

2 Years

Full Parts & Labour

Every part. Every labour hour. Including refrigerant.

1 Year

Replacement Promise

Verified compressor failure or refrigerant leak in year one — new unit, no questions.

- FULL COVERAGE DETAILS

Year-by-year coverage, service area across every Canadian province and territory, what's covered and not covered, and the full claim process.

Certified for regulated cold-chain environments.
UL Listed
Tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories for North American electrical safety standards.
HEALTH CANADA Meets Health Canada vaccine storage and handling guideline requirements for continuous 2–8 °C monitoring.
PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY Compatible with Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) cold-chain management requirements.
NSF / ANSI 456 Designed to meet the performance requirements of NSF/ANSI 456 vaccine storage standard when paired with a compliant data logger.
REFRIGERANT R600a hydrocarbon — CFC-free, low global warming potential. Compliant with Canadian refrigerant regulations.
PROVINCIAL PHARMACY COLLEGES Configuration supports inspection readiness for provincial pharmacy regulatory authorities across Canada.
NOR-Lite-590L Specification Sheet
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Installation & Ventilation Guide
PDF · Upright series
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NOR-Lite-590L common questions

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Is the 590L the largest single-door unit, and who is it built for?

Yes — at 590 L (20.84 cu ft) the 590L is the largest single-door unit in the NOR-Lite range, with the highest-density single-door configuration (6 adjustable shelves plus a pull-out basket). It's built for higher-volume pharmacies and labs that need maximum upright capacity from a single door, with walk-away self-closing protection. For even larger needs, a double-door unit may be the better fit — ask us.

What do the dual fans add over the single-fan models in temperature uniformity?

The 590L uses dual fans rather than the single fan on the 290L and 395L. Across the larger chamber, two fans deliver more even air distribution top-to-bottom and side-to-side, reducing the risk of warm or cold spots in a tall, high-density cabinet and helping every shelf hold the 2–8°C range consistently.

How does the self-closing door defend the cold chain in a high-traffic pharmacy?

The self-closing heated glass door swings shut on its own if left ajar after a stock check, so in a high-traffic pharmacy a momentary lapse doesn't become a temperature excursion. Paired with the door-ajar alarm, it gives hands-off cold-chain protection even when staff are moving quickly between tasks.

Does the 590L include the USB data port and full alarm suite as standard?

Yes. The 590L includes the USB data port as standard for 24/7 temperature traceability, plus the full alarm suite (high/low temperature, sensor error, and door-ajar, audible and visual) and the digital microprocessor display. A 72-hour controller battery backup keeps monitoring and alarms alive during power loss — monitoring only, not whole-unit cooling. Lock and key is standard.

What does the 10-year compressor warranty cover, and how does service work?

The NOR-Lite tier carries a 10-year compressor warranty (longer than the standard NOR-5L line), plus 2 years full parts and labour and a 1-year no-lemon full-unit replacement. Delmen is your single point of contact for service — we handle the claim, parts, and scheduling directly rather than routing you to the manufacturer.

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