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Mortuary Refrigerator Specifications by Model Line
Published construction, refrigeration and electrical specs for AMC upright, vault and walk-in mortuary coolers and freezers, with sample bid language.
Mortuary Refrigerator Specifications by Model Line
This page sets out the published construction, refrigeration and electrical specifications for each American Mortuary Coolers product line in one place, so a spec writer can compare them and copy accurate language into a bid. For definitions, see the mortuary refrigerator RFQ glossary.
Specifications by product line
| Specification | Upright coolers (2BX–4BX) | Vault morgue coolers | Walk-in coolers | Walk-in freezers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2, 3 or 4 bodies | 2 to 15 chambers | By floor area and racking | By floor area and racking |
| Cabinet / panels | Modular insulated, 4″ urethane core | 304 stainless interior, insulated panels | 4″ foamed-in-place urethane, R-25, painted 26-ga steel | 4.75″ foamed-in-place urethane, R-32, painted 26-ga steel |
| Storage surface | Roller tiers | Full-extension tray rails; trays 23″, 27″ or 30″ | Racks, trays and boards | Racks, trays and boards |
| Door | Magnetic gasket; 30″ or 36″ clear | One door per chamber, magnetic gasket | 36″ × 76″ flush-mount, self-closing | 36″ × 76″ flush-mount, self-closing |
| Refrigeration | Self-contained drop-in, top-mounted | Self-contained or remote by size; remote split on 12 and 15 | Remote two-piece system | Remote two-piece system |
| Holding temperature | 34–40°F | 34–40°F | 34–40°F | 0°F to −10°F |
| Electrical | 115V/1Ph, 4.6 A, NEMA 5-20R | 208–230V, 1Ph or 3Ph by size | Wired on site | Wired on site; 110V door heater |
| Floor | Casters optional (four 6″) | Floor-standing | Floorless standard; insulated optional | Insulated R-32 floor included |
| Ships | Assembled or unassembled by model | Unassembled panel cabinet | Panel kit | Panel kit |
Upright mortuary coolers
Front-door, end-load cabinets with a top-mounted self-contained unit. The cabinet is 89″ deep on every model. Standard width is 38″ with a 30″ clear door and 600 lbs per tier. Bariatric width (X) is 44″ with a 36″ door and 850 lbs per tier.
| Model | Bodies | Cabinet D × W × H | Overall with unit and casters | Tier spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2BX | 2 | 89″ × 44″ × 65″ | 89.5″ H | 23.5″ |
| 3B | 3 | 89″ × 38″ × 65″ | 89.5″ H | 16.5″ |
| 3BX | 3 | 89″ × 44″ × 65″ | 89.5″ H | 16.5″ |
| 4BX | 4 | 89″ × 44″ × 83.5″ | 111.5″ H | 4 tiers |
Refrigeration on all four models: 2,900 BTU/h at a 95°F ambient and 35°F box, A2L refrigerant, air defrost, a 2-speed EC evaporator fan, AWEF 5.61. Electrical: 115V / 1-phase / 60 Hz, 4.6 A running, 15 A minimum circuit ampacity, factory cord with a NEMA 5-20R receptacle on a dedicated 20-amp circuit. The unit is 16.75″ high; on the 4BX it sits on a 4″ plenum. Allow 1″–1.5″ around the cabinet and 16″ above the condensing unit.
The side-load 3BX-SL is a different cabinet: 96″ wide × 42.25″ deep × 97.5″ high (117.5″ with its 20″ unit), with three stacked compartments, 84″ × 21″ side openings and pull-out trays.
Vault morgue coolers
Individually accessed chambers, each with its own magnetic-gasket door and full-extension tray rails, inside a 304 stainless interior. Body trays are sold separately. All vaults ship as an unassembled panel cabinet.
| Model | Chambers | Overall W × D × H | Chamber opening | Refrigeration / voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1070-2BVU | 2 (1 × 2) | 44″ × 88″ × 81″ | 32″ × 21″ | Self-contained, 208–230V 1Ph |
| 1070-2MBS bariatric | 2 stacked, side-load | 96″ × 42¼″ × 100¾″ | 84″ × 23″ | Self-contained, 208–230V 1Ph |
| 1070-3BVU | 3 (1 × 3) | 44″ × 88″ × 107″ | 32″ × 21″ | Self-contained, 208–230V 1Ph |
| 1070-3MBS | 3 stacked, side-load | 96″ × 42¼″ × 117½″ | 84″ × 21″ | Self-contained, 208–230V 1Ph |
| 1070-4MBE | 4 (2 × 2) | 74″ × 88″ × 81″ | 26″ × 21″ | Self-contained or remote, 208–230V 1Ph |
| 1070-3MB6 | 6 (3 × 2) | 129″ × 88″ × 81″ | 32″ × 21″ | Self-contained or remote, 1Ph or 3Ph |
| 1070-09MB | 9 (3 × 3) | 129″ × 88″ × 107″ | 32″ × 21″ | Self-contained or remote, 1Ph or 3Ph |
| 1070-12MB | 12 | On sign-off drawing | On sign-off drawing | Remote split, 208–230V 3Ph |
| 1070-15MB | 15 | On sign-off drawing | On sign-off drawing | Remote split, 208–230V 3Ph |
Overall heights include the condensing unit. The 8-chamber 1070-2MB8 is self-contained or remote, 208–230V single- or three-phase.
Walk-in mortuary coolers and freezers
Tongue-and-groove panels with cam-action locks and painted 26-gauge steel skins inside and out, NSF, UL and ETL listed. Each has a 36″ × 76″ flush-mounted, self-closing door with a gasket seal, roller-magnet closer, sweep seal, chrome-plated hinges and an interior safety release. Refrigeration is a remote two-piece system (condensing unit and evaporator) designed for A2L refrigerant. It is supplied as equipment only: line sets, the refrigerant charge, wiring, drain and start-up are by a licensed contractor.
| Walk-in cooler | Walk-in freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Panels | 4″ foamed-in-place urethane, R-25 | 4.75″ foamed-in-place urethane, R-32 |
| Floor | Floorless on a level slab (U-screeds); insulated floor optional | Insulated R-32 floor included |
| Operating temperature | 34–40°F | 0°F to −10°F |
| Example: 10′ × 10′ | 118″ × 118″ exterior; 86″ H floorless, 90″ with floor | 90″ H with floor |
| Options | Redundant refrigeration, LED lighting, remote monitoring, heated jamb | Door heater on a 110V outlet |
Browse walk-in mortuary coolers and mortuary freezers.
Sample specification language
Adapt the paragraph below to the model you select. Every value in it is an AMC published specification for the 3BX bariatric upright.
Furnish one three-body, bariatric-width upright mortuary refrigerator, end-loading through a front door with a 36-inch clear opening, with three roller storage tiers at 16.5-inch spacing rated 850 lbs each. Cabinet 89 inches deep by 44 inches wide by 65 inches high, modular insulated construction with a 4-inch urethane core and magnetic gasketed door. Self-contained, top-mounted refrigeration rated 2,900 BTU/h at a 95°F ambient, A2L refrigerant, holding 34–40°F; 115V/1Ph/60Hz, 4.6 A, factory cord with a NEMA 5-20R receptacle. Provide a data sheet, a dimensioned drawing and an electrical schedule with the bid.
Clearances and room conditions: ventilation and clearance policy · ambient temperature and installation. Manuals and drawings: equipment manuals library. Warranty: warranty policy.
Frequently asked questions
Which AMC mortuary refrigerators plug into a standard outlet?
The 2BX, 3B, 3BX and 4BX uprights and the 4-body 2-door cabinet run on 115V single-phase with a NEMA 5-20R receptacle on a dedicated 20-amp circuit. Vault coolers need 208–230V service.
Do vault morgue coolers include body trays?
No. Every chamber has full-extension tray rails, and stainless body trays are ordered separately in 23-, 27- or 30-inch widths.
What insulation do AMC walk-in mortuary coolers use?
Walk-in coolers use 4-inch foamed-in-place urethane panels rated R-25. Walk-in freezers use 4.75-inch panels rated R-32 and include an insulated floor.
Who installs remote refrigeration on a walk-in?
The remote system is supplied as equipment only. A licensed refrigeration contractor installs the line sets, charges the system and starts it up to local code and A2L requirements.
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