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DC400

Name: DC400
SKU: 650
Availability: InStock

14 cu ft (400 L) chest fridge or freezer, on wheels

400 L of chest storage on locking wheels for farms, shops and bulk food. Run it as a fridge on 450 Wh a day or as a freezer on 800 Wh a day, set with the dual thermostat.

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Built to order in Tucson, ships by FedEx in about 3 days. Shipping details
2-year limited warranty. What's covered
Not sure your system is big enough? Check with the sizing calculator

Capacity400 L

As a fridge, at 32 °C450 Wh/day

As a freezer, at 32 °C800 Wh/day

Minimum solar (fridge)225 W solar

Insulation80 mm

Dual thermostat

Fridge dial for minimum energy use, freezer dial for more cooling capacity. If one thermostat fails, the other can still run the compressor.

Secop DC compressor

Brushless, zero-maintenance Secop compressor with a copper evaporator.

No condenser fan

No fan power draw, no dust blockage, no bearings or fan wiring to fail.

Moves on wheels

Heavy-duty locking wheels and side handles make 400 L easy to position, then lock it in place.

Organized storage

Five baskets, a sliding glass inner cover to reduce moisture, an LED light and a drain for easy cleaning.

Fridge or freezer, you choose

One cabinet, two modes. Switch any time.

Fridge mode

Temperature: −1 to 9 °C (30–48 °F)
Energy at 32 °C: 450 Wh/day
Minimum system*: 225 W solar, 70 Ah battery

Freezer mode

Temperature: −21 to −2 °C (−6 to 29 °F)
Energy at 32 °C: 800 Wh/day
Minimum system*: 400 W solar, 125 Ah battery

Not both at once: for a fridge and a freezer, add a second chest unit or choose the DCRF450. *Catalog minimum at 100% battery depth of discharge; the sizing calculator adds cloudy-day margin.

Warranty: 2-year limited warranty from the purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials. Full terms are in the user manual.

Specifications

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Performance

Internal volume	400 L (14 cu ft)
Fridge temperature	−1 to 9 °C (30–48 °F)
Freezer temperature	−21 to −2 °C (−6 to 29 °F)
Energy as a fridge	450 Wh/day at 32 °C (90 °F)
Energy as a freezer	800 Wh/day at 32 °C (90 °F)
Minimum system, fridge	225 W solar, 70 Ah battery
Minimum system, freezer	400 W solar, 125 Ah battery
Ambient range	Up to 43 °C (110 °F)
Voltage range	10–31 VDC (12/24 V) or 40–75 VDC (48 V version)
Input power	60–110 W
Fuse	12 V: 30 A · 24 V: 15 A
Compressor	Secop DC, brushless
Thermostat	Dual: fridge and freezer dials
Refrigerant	R290
Defrost	Manual

Dimensions & shipping

Unit (L × W × H)	63.5 × 28.75 × 36.875 in 1613 × 730 × 937 mm
Insulation	80 mm (3.15 in) polyurethane
Inside	5 baskets, sliding glass inner cover, LED light, drain
Shipping weight	248 lb with box and pallet · 112 kg
Shipping box	66 × 30 × 51 in, boxed on pallet

What's in the box

DC400 fridge/freezer
5 storage baskets
Sliding glass inner cover
Handle with lock and keys
6 ft (2 m) DC power cord
User manual

Solar panels, battery, charge controller and fuse not included. Fit a 30 A (12 V) or 15 A (24 V) automotive fuse near the battery.

Will it run on my system?

Enter your location and battery. The calculator recommends panels, battery and charge controller, or checks the system you already have.

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Shipping

Built to order with a 3-day manufacturing lead time, then shipped by FedEx to US addresses. Shipping is calculated at checkout. Outside the US: international orders.

2-year limited warranty

Two years from purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. We repair or replace defective parts (return authorization needed) and pay return shipping within the continental US. Full terms in the user manual.

Setup

Stand the unit upright for 2 hours, connect it to your battery with the supplied cord and a fuse near the battery, then let it cool for 4 hours before loading food.