Blue Air BBB69-3SG-HC 69" Two-Section Glass Door Back Bar Cooler, 23.4 cu. ft.
Blue Air BBB69-3SG-HC — 69" Two-Section Glass Door Back Bar Cooler
The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BBB69-3SG-HC is the wide two-door cabinet in Blue Air's glass door back bar line — 69-1/8" across holding 23.4 cu. ft., a full 4 cu. ft. more than the 59" model behind the same door count. Read the model number carefully: the "3" is a series digit, and Blue Air's own specification table rates this cabinet at two locking double-pane glass doors and four adjustable shelves. A side-mounted, front-breathing 3/8 HP R-290 system holds 33°F to 39°F and slides out for service without the unit ever leaving the back bar.
Key Features of the BBB69-3SG-HC
The 69" sits between Blue Air's 59" and 90" back bar cabinets, and what you are really buying is extra section width rather than extra doors — here is what that changes in practice.
Two Wide Sections Instead of Three Narrow Ones
At 69-1/8" long the BBB69-3SG-HC carries 23.4 cu. ft. across two sections, against 19.4 cu. ft. from the 59" cabinet with the identical two-door layout. That extra 10-1/8" of length goes into wider bays rather than a third door, so case-loaded cans and long bottle rows slide in flat without being interrupted by a center mullion, and you still only reach past two handles to find anything.
Two Locking Double-Pane Glass Doors
Both hinged doors are glazed with double-pane glass and lock as standard, so 23.4 cu. ft. of product merchandises to the room during service and secures at close. Blue Air's hot gas frame heating system circulates warm refrigerant through the door frames to keep condensation off the glass instead of spending watts on an electric anti-sweat heater, and each gasket is a durable, field-replaceable part.
Four Adjustable Shelves, Two Per Section
The cabinet ships with two adjustable shelves in each of its two sections — four in total — and the interior height is specified to stack three "tall boy" beers, so 16 oz cans stand upright three-high instead of lying down. Drop a shelf in one bay for 750 ml wine standing tall and leave the other on close spacing for cans, then reset the split when your list turns over.
Side-Mounted, Front-Breathing Refrigeration
The self-contained 3/8 HP system is mounted at the side of the cabinet and takes its air from the front, which is what lets a 69" box sit tight between millwork and a wall with no rear air gap. The condensing unit slides out so a technician services it in place, defrost is automatic, and the evaporator is epoxy coated against the corrosion that citrus, beer and nightly spillage cause behind a bar.
R-290 Hydrocarbon on 3.5 Amps
Blue Air runs this cabinet on R-290, which the manufacturer states lifts energy efficiency by up to 25% against HFC refrigerants with no ozone-depletion potential. The whole 69-1/8" unit draws just 3.5 amps at 115V/60Hz single phase through a NEMA 5-15P plug on a 9.8 ft cord, and high-density foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation keeps both sections steady through a night of hard door work.
Stainless Outside, Stainless Floor Inside
The top and exterior are stainless steel and the interior is galvanized steel over a stainless steel floor, so beer and syrup wipe out of the box rather than soaking into a seam. Interior LED lighting keeps labels legible through the glass without loading the cabinet with lamp heat, and the unit carries UL, cUL and ETL-Sanitation listings with NSF/ANSI Standard 7 compliance for front-of-house use.
Before you commit the back bar opening: the BBB69-3SG-HC needs a clear 69-1/8" W x 27-1/8" D x 37" H space plus swing room for two full-width doors — those doors are wider than the ones on a three-door 90" cabinet, so check for a post, a corner or a beer tower that would block a half-open door. It weighs 262 lbs empty and ships at 287 lbs, and 6" legs are the leg option here; the 4" casters Blue Air lists are standard only on the 23" BBB23 cabinet, so plan on this one staying put once it is set.
Ideal Applications
A 69" two-section cooler suits rooms that need more cold storage than a 59" box gives but cannot give up the floor length a 90" run demands.
BBB69-3SG-HC Specifications
| Model | BBB69-3SG-HC |
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| Type | Glass door back bar cooler, two-section |
| Refrigerated Capacity | 23.4 cu. ft. |
| Doors | (2) hinged double-pane glass doors, locking |
| Shelves | (4) adjustable, two per section |
| Temperature Range | 33°F ~ 39°F |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 69-1/8" x 27-1/8" x 37" (1755 x 688 x 940 mm) |
| Cabinet Construction | Stainless steel top and exterior; galvanized steel interior with stainless steel floor |
| Insulation | High-density foamed-in-place polyurethane |
| Lighting | Interior LED |
| Refrigeration | Side-mounted front-breathing self-contained system, sliding condensing unit, automatic defrost, epoxy coated evaporator |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Horsepower | 3/8 HP |
| Electrical | 115V / 60Hz / 1-ph, 3.5 amps |
| Plug / Cord | NEMA 5-15P on a 9.8 ft (3 m) three-wire cord |
| Legs | 6" legs available |
| Net Weight | 262 lbs (119 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 287 lbs (130 kg) |
| Certifications | UL, cUL, ETL-Sanitation, NSF/ANSI Standard 7 compliant |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the BBB69-3SG-HC have two doors or three?
Two. The "3" in BBB69-3SG-HC is a series digit rather than a door count, and both the manufacturer feed and Blue Air's glass door back bar specification table list this 69-1/8" cabinet as a two-section unit with two hinged double-pane glass doors and four adjustable shelves. Blue Air's three-door glass model is the wider 90-3/8" BBB90-4SG-HC.
How does the 69" compare to Blue Air's 59" back bar cooler?
Both are two-door, four-shelf cabinets with the same 27-1/8" depth, 37" height, 3/8 HP R-290 system and 3.5-amp draw. The BBB69-3SG-HC is 69-1/8" long against 59" and holds 23.4 cu. ft. against 19.4 cu. ft., so you gain about 4 cu. ft. of storage in wider bays for roughly ten more inches of back bar length.
What is the operating temperature, and can it be used as a freezer?
No — this is a refrigerator only, with a rated range of 33°F to 39°F. That band is set for bottled and canned beer, mixers and white wine at serving temperature, and the system defrosts automatically so staff never run a manual defrost cycle behind the bar.
Does the cabinet need clearance behind it for the refrigeration?
No rear clearance is required. The 3/8 HP self-contained system is side mounted and front breathing, drawing and discharging air at the front of the cabinet, which is why a 69-1/8" box can be pushed back against a wall or boxed into millwork. The condensing unit also slides out, so it can be serviced without pulling the cooler out of the back bar.
What does the BBB69-3SG-HC weigh, and how is it supported?
Net weight is 262 lbs and shipping weight is 287 lbs, so plan a two-person placement and confirm your floor path before delivery. Blue Air lists 6" legs as the leg option on this model; the 4" casters shown in the range are standard only on the 23" BBB23 cabinet, so treat the 69" as a fixed installation.
Is the BBB69-3SG-HC certified for front-of-house food service?
Yes. The unit carries UL and cUL listings plus ETL-Sanitation, and it is NSF/ANSI Standard 7 compliant for commercial food-zone use. Construction backs that up with a stainless steel top and exterior, a galvanized steel interior over a stainless steel floor, and interior LED lighting behind double-pane locking glass doors.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BBB69-3SG-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 287.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 37.00 x 69.13 x 27.13 inches |
| Height | 37.00 |
| Width | 69.13 |
| Depth | 27.13 |
| Top Finish | stainless steel top |
| Refrigeration Location | self-contained, side mounted |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel exterior |
| Width (side - side) | 59 - 72 inches |
| Depth (front - back) | 27 - 32 inches |
| Door Type | glass door(s) |
| Door Swing | swing door(s) |
| Door Qty | 2 doors |
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