Blue Air BBB69-3S-HC 69" Two-Section Solid Door Back Bar Cooler, Stainless Steel, 23.4 cu. ft.
Blue Air BBB69-3S-HC — 69" Solid Door Back Bar Cooler in Stainless Steel
The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BBB69-3S-HC is the solid-door, stainless steel build of the 69-1/8" back bar cabinet — the choice when the cooler is storage rather than a display case. Do not read the "3" as a door count: Blue Air's own listing rates this cabinet at two locking solid doors over four adjustable shelves, with 23.4 cu. ft. behind them. Refrigeration is a side-mounted, self-contained 3/8 HP system on R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, drawing 3.5 amps from a single 115 V outlet and holding 33 °F to 39 °F.
Key Features of the BBB69-3S-HC
Everything that separates this cabinet from the glass-door BBB69-3SG-HC comes down to what the doors are made of — and that single change moves the unit from merchandising duty to bulk cold storage.
Solid Doors, Not Glass
Insulated solid doors replace the double-pane glazing used on the SG version, so there is no light or radiant load coming through the front and nothing on show to keep faced up. Behind a bar rail, under a service counter or in a back-of-house alcove, that is the version you want.
Both Doors Lock as Standard
Each of the two doors carries a standard lock, which lets a closing bartender secure 23.4 cu. ft. of stock without moving it to a separate cage. Gaskets are the durable, easily replaced type Blue Air uses across the BBB line.
Four Adjustable Shelves Across Two Sections
The cabinet runs two sections with two adjustable shelves in each, four in total. Because the sections are wide rather than numerous, cases and long bottle rows load in flat instead of being broken up by extra mullions.
Interior LED Lighting
LED lighting is fitted inside the cabinet, so opening a solid door still gives a clear view of the shelf you are reaching into during a dark service. LEDs also push far less heat into the box than the fluorescent tubes older back bars used.
Side-Mounted, Front-Breathing 3/8 HP System
The self-contained condensing unit sits at the side of the cabinet and breathes from the front, which is what allows a 69-1/8" box to be built tight into millwork without a rear air gap. It is charged with R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, and the whole cabinet runs on 3.5 amps at 115 V.
The "S" Finish and a Washdown-Ready Floor
The exterior and the top are stainless steel — the "S" in the model code, as against the black vinyl finish of the BBB69-3B-HC. Inside, galvanized steel walls sit over a stainless steel floor, the surface that actually takes the spilled beer and the dragged case.
Read the model code before you order: in this Blue Air series the digit is a series marker, not a door count — BBB69-3S-HC is a two-door cabinet, and the letters after it are what change. S is the stainless solid-door build shown here, B is the same cabinet in black vinyl, and the SG and BG codes swap in double-pane glass doors. Confirm the finish and the door type against the model code, not the number.
Ideal Applications
A solid-door 69" cabinet earns its place wherever the product does not need to be seen but does need to be cold, locked and within arm's reach.
BBB69-3S-HC Specifications
| Model | BBB69-3S-HC |
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| Type | Solid door back bar cooler, two-section |
| Refrigerated Capacity | 23.4 cu. ft. |
| Doors | (2) solid swing doors, locking |
| Shelves | (4) adjustable, two per section |
| Temperature Range | 33 °F – 39 °F |
| Exterior Width | 69-1/8" |
| Exterior Depth | 27-1/8" |
| Exterior Height | 37" |
| Cabinet Construction | Stainless steel top and exterior; galvanized steel interior with stainless steel floor |
| Lighting | Interior LED |
| Refrigeration | Side-mounted, front-breathing, self-contained system |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Horsepower | 3/8 HP |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase, 3.5 amps |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P cord and plug |
| Certifications | UL, cUL, ETL-Sanitation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the BBB69-3S-HC have three doors, since the model number says 3?
No — it is a two-door cabinet. In this Blue Air back bar range the digit is a series marker tied to the 69-1/8" cabinet size, and the published configuration for the BBB69-3S-HC is two locking solid doors with four adjustable shelves. Counting doors from the model number will give you the wrong unit.
What is the difference between the BBB69-3S-HC and the BBB69-3SG-HC?
Both are the same 69-1/8" two-section stainless cabinet at 23.4 cu. ft. The BBB69-3S-HC is fitted with insulated solid doors for storage duty, while the SG version uses double-pane glass doors so guests can see the product. Pick solid when the cooler lives out of sight or when you would rather not merchandise the contents.
How many shelves come with the cabinet, and can they be moved?
Four adjustable shelves are supplied, two in each of the two sections. Because the shelf supports are adjustable you can set one bay on wide spacing for tall bottles and keep the other on tight spacing for canned product, then change it as the list turns over.
Does it need clearance behind it for the refrigeration?
The condensing unit is mounted at the side of the cabinet and breathes from the front, which is the point of that layout on a back bar cooler. It lets the BBB69-3S-HC be installed tight into millwork or against a wall without leaving a rear air gap, provided the front grille stays unobstructed.
What refrigerant does the BBB69-3S-HC use, and what does it plug into?
Cooling is handled by a 3/8 HP self-contained system charged with R-290, a natural hydrocarbon refrigerant with no ozone depletion potential. Electrically it is a 115 V, 60 Hz single-phase unit drawing 3.5 amps through a NEMA 5-15P cord and plug, so a standard grounded 15 amp receptacle is enough.
Is the interior lit even though the doors are solid?
Yes. Blue Air fits interior LED lighting in this cabinet, so the shelves are visible the moment a door opens — useful during a dim evening service. LED strips also add far less heat to the box than legacy lamp types, which keeps the load off the compressor.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BBB69-3S-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 276.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 37.00 x 69.13 x 27.13 inches |
| Height | 37.00 |
| Width | 69.13 |
| Depth | 27.13 |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel exterior |
| Door Type | solid door(s) |
| Depth (front - back) | 27 - 32 inches |
| Width (side - side) | 59 - 72 inches |
| Door Swing | swing door(s) |
| Refrigeration Location | self-contained, side mounted |
| Top Finish | stainless steel top |
| Door Qty | 2 doors |
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