Blue Air BGF72W-HC 78" Three Glass Door Merchandiser Freezer, White, 72 cu. ft.
Blue Air BGF72W-HC — 78" Three Door Glass Merchandiser Freezer, White
The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BGF72W-HC is a three-section glass door merchandiser that freezes rather than chills, holding -10°F to 5°F behind three self-closing, locking triple-pane doors. 72 cu. ft. of frozen display sits on twelve adjustable epoxy-coated wire shelves — four per compartment — lit by LED against a white steel liner so cartons, novelties and frozen entrées read through the glass from across the aisle. Two 3/4 HP bottom-mounted R-290 compressors do the work on a front sliding refrigeration unit, and the whole 678 lb cabinet rolls on four 4" casters when the floor behind it needs attention.
Key Features of the BGF72W-HC
A merchandiser freezer has a harder job than a cooler — it has to hold sub-zero product behind glass that customers keep opening — and these are the pieces of the BGF72W-HC that carry that load.
-10°F to 5°F Across All Three Sections
The BGF72W-HC is a true merchandiser freezer, not a cold-holding cooler: its rated band is -10°F to 5°F, deep enough for ice cream, novelties, frozen dough and packaged entrées rather than just chilled drinks. Two separate 3/4 HP self-contained systems carry the 72 cu. ft. cabinet, and an air guard on the rear wall keeps circulation moving across all twelve shelves so the far corners of a 78" line hold the same temperature as the center.
Triple-Pane Glass on Three Self-Closing Doors
Freezer glass has to fight a much bigger temperature gradient than a cooler door does, so Blue Air specifies triple-pane glass technology on all three aluminum-framed doors for energy efficiency. Each door closes itself from 90° or less, holds itself open automatically at 110° when a stocker needs both hands, and is built with pressure relievers that eliminate the vacuum that otherwise makes a freezer door hard to reopen right after it shuts.
Standard Door Locks and Recessed Handles
All three doors lock as standard equipment, which is the difference between a merchandiser you can leave on a self-serve sales floor overnight and one that needs to sit where staff can watch it. Recessed handles keep the 78-1/8" front face flat, so the cabinet can be lined up beside another fixture or set into a run without handles projecting into the aisle.
LED Interior Lighting and a Backlit Graphic Panel
LED interior lighting runs the height of each section and adds far less heat to a freezer compartment than the fluorescent tubes it replaces — which matters more here than in a cooler, since every watt inside the box is load the compressors have to remove. A backlit graphic panel across the header gives you a lit branding or category strip at eye level, and the white painted steel interior bounces the LED output back through the glass onto package faces.
Digital Control, Door Alarm and Fan Delays
A digital temperature control and monitor system keeps the compartment on target and puts the reading on a display anyone can check without opening a door, with programs that interpret the condition of the refrigeration system. A visual and audible alarm sounds when a door is not completely closed — the single most common way a merchandiser freezer loses a night's product — and automatic evaporator fan motor delays are built into the controls.
Front Sliding Unit, Coated Evaporator, Casters
Both bottom-mounted compressors sit on a front sliding refrigeration unit, so the deck pulls forward for cleaning and service without dragging a 678 lb cabinet out of its slot. The evaporator carries an electrodeposition coating that maintains heat-transfer rates over its life and reduces corrosion, a bottom-mounted condensation pan is designed to prevent water overflow while improving ventilation, and four 4" swivel casters with front brakes let the box roll for floor cleaning.
Check height and circuit before delivery: the BGF72W-HC measures 78-1/8" wide by 31-1/2" deep by 84" tall on its casters — above a standard 80" door frame — and weighs 678 lbs net, 738 lbs crated. It also draws 18 amps on 115V, so it needs its own dedicated circuit sized for that load rather than a shared 15-amp outlet. If finished height is a problem, 2.5" casters and 6" adjustable legs are available, and additional shelves can be ordered.
Ideal Applications
Three lockable freezer sections in a 78" run suit any operation selling frozen product to the person standing in front of the glass.
BGF72W-HC Specifications
| Model | BGF72W-HC |
|---|---|
| Type | Glass door merchandiser freezer, three-section, hinged swing doors |
| Capacity | 72 cu. ft. |
| Temperature Range | -10°F ~ 5°F |
| Doors | (3) self-closing aluminum frame hinged glass doors, locking; triple pane glass; automatic hold open at 110°; recessed handles; replaceable gasket |
| Shelves | (12) adjustable white epoxy coated wire shelves with trim (4 per compartment) |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 78-1/8" x 31-1/2" x 84" (1985 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 3/4 HP |
| Electrical | 115V / 60Hz / 1-ph, 18 amps |
| Cord | 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord with molded plug |
| Legs / Casters | (4) 4" swivel casters (2 braked); 2.5" casters and 6" adjustable legs available |
| Net Weight | 678 lbs (308 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 738 lbs (336 kg) |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL-Sanitation, ENERGY STAR, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 (ETL) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How cold does the Blue Air BGF72W-HC get — is it a true freezer?
Yes. The BGF72W-HC is rated -10°F to 5°F, which is genuine frozen-storage territory rather than the 33°F to 39°F band a glass door refrigerator holds. That range is what lets it merchandise ice cream, novelties, frozen dough and packaged frozen entrées behind glass, and a digital temperature control and monitor system keeps the compartment on target with the reading visible without opening a door.
How much frozen product does this three-door merchandiser hold?
Blue Air rates the BGF72W-HC at 72 cu. ft. across three sections in a 78-1/8" wide by 31-1/2" deep cabinet. That volume is carried on twelve adjustable epoxy-coated wire shelves — four per compartment — so each section can be re-spaced independently as the frozen set shifts between pint cartons, boxed entrées and bagged product. Additional shelves are available from Blue Air if you want to tighten the spacing further.
What electrical service does the BGF72W-HC require?
It runs on standard 115V/60Hz single-phase power but draws 18 amps to operate its two 3/4 HP self-contained compressors, so it should be given its own dedicated circuit sized for that load rather than sharing a general-purpose 15-amp outlet. The cabinet ships with a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord and molded plug; confirm the receptacle configuration with your electrician before delivery day.
Why triple-pane glass on a merchandiser freezer?
A freezer door fights a far larger temperature difference than a cooler door does, so Blue Air specifies triple-pane glass technology on all three doors of the BGF72W-HC for energy efficiency. The extra pane slows heat gain through the largest surface of the cabinet, which keeps the compressors from running longer than they need to and helps the glass stay clear enough for customers to shop the product without opening a door.
Do the doors lock, and what happens if one is left open?
Standard door locks are fitted to all three doors, which is what makes the cabinet practical on an unattended self-serve floor or in a store that stays open past staffed hours. If a door is not completely closed, a visual and audible alarm sounds so someone can shut it before the section warms — and each door is self-closing from 90° or less, with an automatic hold-open at 110° for restocking.
Will the BGF72W-HC fit through the door and can it be moved for cleaning?
At 84" tall on its casters it stands above a standard 80" door frame, so height is the number to verify on the delivery route; it is 78-1/8" wide, 31-1/2" deep and weighs 738 lbs crated, 678 lbs installed. Once in place it rolls on four 4" swivel casters with front brakes, and the bottom-mounted refrigeration sits on a front sliding unit that pulls forward for service without moving the cabinet at all.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BGF72W-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 738.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 84.00 x 78.13 x 31.50 inches |
| Height | 84.00 |
| Width | 78.13 |
| Depth | 31.50 |
| Size | 3 section |
| Energy Efficiency | ENERGY STAR® |
| Depth (front - back) | standard |
| Capacity | 54 - 85 cu. ft. |
| Compressor HP | 3/4 HP |
| Doors | hinged |
| Exterior Finish | white |
| Refrigeration | self-contained, bottom mounted |
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