Keyfrost Environmental Sensitivity
European regulation 517/2014 establishes the rules relating to the marketing of HFC-containing equipment and products. One-piece refrigerant machines fall under item 12 and may use refrigerant gases with GWP less than 2500. Keyfrost produces ranges of monoblocks that use different refrigerants including R449A, R290, R455A etc.
Given the increasingly stringent regulations and the technological availability, Keyfrost wanted to develop and support, above all, the expansion of the monoblock range using R455A refrigerant. Where possible it is therefore recommended to use monoblocks at R455A and/or R290. R455A machines have a 90% lower environmental impact, due to the refrigerant charge, in terms of CO2eq.

Use of ultra-low GWP refrigerants
The new range of Keyfrost monoblocks includes the use of natural refrigerants at very low GWP. With a GWP of only 3, the R290 stands as a solution for the future of small-scale commercial refrigeration for low and medium temperatures.
Our tests have also demonstrated a significant advantage in terms of TEWI which depends on the GWP but also on all the design solutions adopted.

Minor limit charge of 150g
R290 is classified A3 meaning it is not toxic but is highly
flammable. Depending on the application and the available volume, it is possible to calculate a maximum refrigerant charge that makes the machine safe from any accidents related to the flammability of the fluid.
Below 150g refrigerant charge there are application limits as 150g is never sufficient to create a potentially hazardous atmosphere.
The Keyfrost R290 monoblocks are all loaded with 150g
or not with a refrigeration circuit.

Destinations of use, intended and unintended use
Keyfrost refrigeration equipment is agri-food machinery (MACHINE DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC), intended for treatment
of food products.
The machine is intended for the preservation of “fresh“ foodstuffs and/or products at the temperatures indicated in the annexes.
It was designed to be able to work at room temperature from +16°C to +43°C (class T).
It was designed to maintain a certain temperature in a cold room designed for such use.
The machine is not intended to be installed and used in cells located outside.
The machine is not intended to be installed and used in an atmosphere at risk of explosion.
Any use outside the permitted ones is considered “improper use“ and therefore the manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for it.
The unit is not intended to be used for the storage of products that develop corrosive substances.

• hermetic compressors
• air or water condensation
• thermostatic valve or capillary tube coolant expansion
• evaporation of defrost water via evaporation basin with anti-corrosion hot gas pipe
• control of the refrigeration system via electronic control unit
• light cell lighting
• door resistance connection cable (BT versions)
• fixed calibration high pressure switch and manual reset (on models: see attachments)
• low pressure switch (on models: see attachments)
• On/Off condensation control via calibratable probes
• provision for microport
• exterior body made of galvanized steel sheet, epoxy powder painted at 200°C
• interior body in satin magnesium aluminum
• manual cell light switch
• manual switch on/off system
• electric motors protected by thermistors
• connection port to MODBUS systems for management control and HACCP

KBA R290 NE 50Hz

Model Power supply Capacity Watt Volume A
m³
Volume B
m³
Technical sheet
(Register for download)
KBA 08NE 230/1/50 736 5,5 5,0
KBA 09NE 230/1/50 991  9,5 8,0
KBA 10NE 230/1/50 991 9,5 8,0
KBA 12NE 230/1/50 1357 12,5 10,5
KBA 13NE 230/1/50 1357 13,0 11,0
KBA 15NE 230/1/50 1672 15,5  12,5
KBA 21NE 230/1/50 2221 26,5  21,5
KBA 27NE 230/1/50 2713 32,0  25,5
KBA 28NE 230/1/50 2713 36,5  29,0
KBA 34NE 230/1/50 3344 42,0  3,5
KBA 40NE 230/1/50 4442 51,5  40,5
KBA 42NE 230/1/50 5016 60,0  47,0

CAPACITY
Te=-10°C;Tcond=+40°C

VOLUME
Vol. A = Cell insulation: All surfaces
Vol. B = Cell insulation: All walls except floor (volume calculation conditions)
Cell Temperature= 0 °C
Temperature Environment= 32°C

KBA R290 BE 50Hz

Model Power supply Capacity Watt Volume A
m³
Volume B
m³
Technical sheet
(Register for download)
KBA 08BE 230/1/50 667 4,5 –
KBA 10BE 230/1/50 862 8,5 –
KBA 11BE 230/1/50 862 8,5 –
KBA 12BE 230/1/50 1101 10,5 –
KBA 13BE 230/1/50 1101 11,0 –
KBA 15BE 230/1/50 1174 17,0 –
KBA 17BE 230/1/50 1333 21,0 –
KBA 21BE 230/1/50 2201 29,0 –
KBA 22BE 230/1/50 1723 28,5 –
KBA 25BE 230/1/50 2347 36,5 –
KBA 31BE 230/1/50 3302 52,0 –

CAPACITY
Te=-30°C;Tcond=+40°C

VOLUME
Vol. A = Cell insulation: All surfaces
Vol. B = Cell insulation: All walls except (condizioni di calcolo del volume)
Cell Temperature = -20 °C
Temperature Environment = 32°C

KBA R290 NE-W 50Hz

Model Power supply Capacity Watt Volume A
m³
Volume B
m³
Technical sheet
(Register for download)
KBA 08 NE-W 230/1/50 736 3,8 4,2
KBA 09 NE-W 230/1/50 991 6,0 6,9
KBA 10 NE-W 230/1/50 991 6,2 7,1
KBA 12 NE-W 230/1/50 1357 8,3 9,6
KBA 13 NE-W 230/1/50 1357 8,7 10,1
KBA 15 NE-W 230/1/50 1672 10,0 11,6
KBA 28 NE-W 230/1/50 2713 35,5 42,8
KBA 42 NE-W 230/1/50 5016 38,6 46,7

CAPACITY WATT
Te=-10°C;Tcond=+40°C

VOLUME
Vol. A = Cell insulation: All surfaces
Vol. B = Cell insulation: All walls except floor (volume calculation conditions)
Cell Temperature= 0 °C
Temperature Environment= 32°C

KBA R290 BE-W 50Hz

Model Power supply Capacity Watt Volume A
m³
Volume B
m³
Technical sheet
(Register for download)
KBA 08 BE-W 230/1/50 667 3,3 –
KBA 10 BE-W 230/1/50 862 5,9 –
KBA 11 BE-W 230/1/50 862 6,0 –
KBA 12 BE-W 230/1/50 1101 7,8 –
KBA 13 BE-W 230/1/50 1101 8,1 –
KBA 21 BE-W 230/1/50 2201 22,1 –
KBA 31 BE-W 230/1/50 3302 40,2 –

CAPACITY
Te=-30°C;Tcond=+40°C

VOLUME
Vol. A = Cell insulation: All surfaces
Vol. B = Cell insulation: All walls except floor (volume calculation conditions)
Cell Temperature= -20 °C
Temperature Environment= 32°C