Blue Air BGF49W-HC 54" Two Glass Door Merchandiser Freezer, White, 49 cu. ft.
Blue Air BGF49W-HC — 54" Two Door Glass Merchandiser Freezer, White
The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BGF49W-HC is the two-section step in the BGF merchandiser freezer line: 49 cu. ft. of frozen display in a cabinet only 54-3/8" wide, holding -10°F to 5°F behind a pair of locking, self-closing triple-pane glass doors. Twin 1/2 HP R-290 systems share the load, and because the pair together draws just 12 amps on a standard 115 V circuit, this is usually the largest BGF you can drop onto ordinary store wiring without an electrician.
Key Features of the BGF49W-HC
Two doors is the size most operators actually have room for, so the BGF49W-HC has to deliver full frozen performance without asking for special power or a service aisle behind it.
Two Independent 1/2 HP Frozen Sections
Rather than stretching one compressor across 49 cu. ft., Blue Air gives the BGF49W-HC two separate 1/2 HP self-contained systems, one per section, both bottom mounted. Each holds the rated -10°F to 5°F band on its own, and an air guard on the rear wall keeps circulation moving so the top shelf of an 84" cabinet sits at the same temperature as the bottom.
12 Amps Total on Ordinary 115 V Store Power
The whole cabinet runs on 115V/60Hz single-phase and draws 12 amps, arriving with a molded NEMA 5-15P plug on a 9.8 ft (3 m) three-wire cord. That keeps siting simple compared with the wider three-door merchandiser freezers in the same family, which pull enough current to force a dedicated higher-capacity circuit and an electrician's visit before the unit can be plugged in.
Triple-Pane Doors With Pressure Relievers
Both aluminum-framed doors use triple pane glass so the largest surface of a freezer cabinet is also its best-insulated one. They self-close from 90° or less, hold open automatically at 110° for restocking, and carry pressure relievers that kill the vacuum which normally makes a freezer door refuse to reopen for a minute after it shuts — a real difference on a self-serve floor where the next customer is already reaching for the handle.
Eight Adjustable Epoxy-Coated Shelves
Each of the two compartments carries four adjustable white epoxy-coated wire shelves with trim, eight in total, and the two sides re-space independently. That lets you run tall bagged product or stacked entrée cases on one side while keeping pint cartons on tight spacing on the other, and Blue Air sells additional shelves if the frozen set calls for more decks.
Digital Control With Door-Ajar Alarm
A digital temperature control and monitor system holds the setpoint and puts the reading on a front display, with programs that interpret the condition of the refrigeration system and automatic evaporator fan motor delays built in. Visual and audible alarms sound whenever a door is not completely closed, which on a two-door freezer is the single most likely cause of an overnight product loss.
Front Sliding Deck and Coated Evaporator
Both compressors sit on a front sliding refrigeration unit, so the deck pulls straight out for coil cleaning and service without anyone wrestling a 449 lb cabinet away from the wall. The evaporator carries an electrodeposition coating that maintains heat-transfer rates over its life and slows corrosion, cyclopentane insulation contains no HFCs, and a bottom-mounted condensation pan is designed to prevent water overflow.
Two numbers to confirm before delivery: the BGF49W-HC stands 84" tall on its 4" casters, above a standard 80" door frame, and it is 54-3/8" wide by 31-1/2" deep at 449 lbs net, 499 lbs crated. Note also that the manufacturer cutsheet prints a 44.45 cu. ft. figure in its spec table while Blue Air's published listing rates the model at 49 cu. ft.; the 49 cu. ft. rating is the one used here and by the manufacturer's own catalog. If height is tight, 2.5" casters and 6" adjustable legs are listed options.
Ideal Applications
Two lockable frozen sections in a 54" run cover the operations that have outgrown a single door but cannot give up the floor space for three.
BGF49W-HC Specifications
| Model | BGF49W-HC |
|---|---|
| Type | Glass door merchandiser freezer, two-section, hinged swing doors |
| Capacity | 49 cu. ft. |
| Temperature Range | -10°F ~ 5°F |
| Doors | (2) self-closing aluminum frame hinged glass doors, locking; triple pane glass; automatic hold open at 110°; recessed handles; replaceable gasket |
| Shelves | (8) adjustable white epoxy coated wire shelves with trim (4 per compartment) |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 54-3/8" x 31-1/2" x 84" (1381 x 800 x 2135 mm) |
| Cabinet Construction | White painted steel exterior and trim; white painted steel interior |
| Insulation | Cyclopentane, contains no hydro-fluorocarbons (HFCs) |
| Lighting | LED interior lighting; backlit graphic panel |
| Controls | Digital display and temperature control; visual and audible door-open alarm; automatic evaporator fan motor delays |
| Air Circulation | Air guard on rear wall |
| Refrigeration | Self-contained, bottom-mounted compressors on a front sliding refrigeration unit; electrodeposition coated evaporator; bottom-mounted condensation pan |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon, CFC-free |
| Horsepower | (2) x 1/2 HP |
| Electrical | 115V / 60Hz / 1-ph, 12 amps |
| Plug / Cord | NEMA 5-15P on a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord |
| Legs / Casters | (4) 4" swivel casters (2 braked) |
| Options | 2.5" casters; 6" adjustable legs; additional shelves |
| Net Weight | 449 lbs (204 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 499 lbs (227 kg) |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL-Sanitation, ENERGY STAR, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 (ETL) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How cold does the Blue Air BGF49W-HC hold, and is it a true freezer?
It is a genuine merchandiser freezer, rated -10°F to 5°F rather than the 33°F to 39°F band a glass door refrigerator works in. That range is deep enough for hard ice cream, novelties, frozen dough and packaged entrées displayed behind glass. Each of the two sections has its own 1/2 HP self-contained system, and a digital control and monitor shows the temperature on a front display so staff never have to open a door to check it.
Does the BGF49W-HC need a special electrical circuit?
No. Despite carrying two compressors and 49 cu. ft. of frozen capacity, the BGF49W-HC draws 12 amps on standard 115V/60Hz single-phase power and ships with a molded NEMA 5-15P plug on a 9.8 ft cord. It should still be given its own circuit rather than sharing with other equipment, but it does not require the higher-capacity service that the three-door BGF merchandiser freezers do.
Is the capacity 49 cu. ft. or 44.45 cu. ft.?
Both figures circulate because Blue Air's cutsheet spec table lists 44.45 cu. ft. while the manufacturer's published product listing and the retail feed rate the model at 49 cu. ft. We publish 49 cu. ft. to match the manufacturer's own catalog and the figure other sellers list. Either way the usable shelf area is the same: eight adjustable epoxy-coated wire shelves, four in each of the two sections.
Can the two sections be set to different shelf layouts?
Yes. Each compartment has four adjustable white epoxy coated wire shelves with trim riding on adjustable supports, and the two sides are independent of one another. In practice that means one side can be spaced tall for bagged product or stacked cases while the other stays tight for pint cartons and novelties. Additional shelves are available from Blue Air if you want more decks than the eight supplied.
How much room does the BGF49W-HC need, and will it fit through the door?
The cabinet is 54-3/8" wide, 31-1/2" deep and 84" tall on its standard 4" casters, so height is the number to verify on the delivery route — a typical door frame is 80". It weighs 449 lbs net and 499 lbs crated. If the finished height has to come down, Blue Air lists 2.5" casters and 6" adjustable legs as options for this model.
How is a bottom-mounted merchandiser freezer serviced and cleaned?
The self-contained refrigeration sits on a front sliding unit, so the whole deck pulls forward from the front of the cabinet for condenser cleaning and service without moving the unit out of its slot. The evaporator is electrodeposition coated to hold heat-transfer rates and resist corrosion over time, a bottom-mounted condensation pan prevents water overflow while improving ventilation, and four 4" swivel casters with two brakes let you roll the box out when the floor behind it needs washing.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BGF49W-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 499.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 84.00 x 54.25 x 31.50 inches |
| Height | 84.00 |
| Width | 54.25 |
| Depth | 31.50 |
| Size | 2 section |
| Depth (front - back) | standard |
| Energy Efficiency | ENERGY STAR® |
| Capacity | 38 - 53 cu. ft. |
| Doors | hinged |
| Exterior Finish | white |
| Refrigeration | self-contained, bottom mounted |
| Compressor HP | 1/2 HP |
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