Blue Air BLUR48-D2R-HC 48" Undercounter Refrigerator, 2 Drawers with Swing Door
Blue Air BLUR48-D2R-HC — 48" Undercounter Refrigerator, Two Drawers and a Swing Door
Where a full 72" run will not fit, the Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BLUR48-D2R-HC packs 13.1 cu. ft. of 33 °F to 39 °F storage into a 48-7/16" two-section cabinet. One half of the body is given to a pair of drawers on the right-hand side sized for 6" pans, the other to a self-closing swing door with two adjustable wire shelves — pan storage and case storage in a single undercounter footprint. Cooling comes from a rear-mounted 1/4 HP self-contained system charged with R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant.
Key Features of the BLUR48-D2R-HC
Half drawers, half shelved cabinet — the BLUR48-D2R-HC is built for a station that needs both kinds of cold storage but only has four feet of line to give it.
Two 6" Pan Drawers on the Right
The right-hand section carries two drawers, each sized to take a 6" deep food pan, so portioned proteins and mise en place stay at waist height instead of at the back of a low cabinet. All-metal drawer handles take the abuse of a service without loosening.
Self-Closing Swing Door Section
The remaining section keeps a full self-closing swing door for cases, tubs and containers too tall for a pan drawer. The heavy-duty all-metal handle is Ni-Cr plated and guaranteed for the life of the unit, and the door gasket is designed to be replaced without tools.
Two Adjustable Epoxy-Coated Shelves
Behind the door sit two epoxy-coated wire shelves on adjustable supports, so you can set shelf height around whatever containers your kitchen actually uses. Extra shelves are available from Blue Air if you later run the cabinet as straight case storage.
R-290 Refrigerant and HFC-Free Foam
The 1/4 HP self-contained condensing unit is rear mounted and runs on R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, which has no ozone depletion potential. The cabinet is foamed with cyclopentane insulation, so there are no hydrofluorocarbons in the walls either.
Rear Air Guard, Coated Evaporator
An air guard on the rear wall directs circulation across both sections, which matters on a split cabinet where drawers and a door open at different rates. The evaporator is electrodeposition coated to hold its heat-transfer rate and resist corrosion over the life of the coil.
Self-Diagnostic Digital Control
A self-diagnostic digital temperature control and monitor system puts cabinet temperature on a front display and includes manual defrost for scheduled maintenance. Visual and audible alarms sound if a drawer or the door is left open, so problems get caught before product does.
Before you measure the opening: the published 30" depth does not include 3" for the door handle and rear spacers, and the 30-29/32" body height does not include 5" for the casters — on its wheels the cabinet stands about 35-29/32" tall. The condensing unit is rear mounted on an easy-sliding tray, so leave the back reachable for service instead of building it in tight.
Ideal Applications
A 48" cabinet that splits drawers and shelving suits tight lines and satellite stations more than a full-length undercounter does.
BLUR48-D2R-HC Specifications
| Model | BLUR48-D2R-HC |
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| Type | Undercounter reach-in refrigerator, two-section |
| Refrigerated Capacity | 13.1 cu. ft. |
| Drawers | (2), right-hand section, accommodate 6" deep pans |
| Doors | (1) self-closing swing door |
| Shelves | (2) adjustable epoxy-coated wire shelves |
| Temperature Range | 33 °F – 39 °F |
| Exterior Width | 48-7/16" (1231 mm) |
| Exterior Depth | 30" (762 mm), excl. 3" handle & rear spacers |
| Exterior Height | 30-29/32" (785 mm), excl. 5" casters |
| Refrigeration System | Self-contained, rear-mounted, easy-sliding condensing unit |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Horsepower | 1/4 HP |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase, 5.0 amps |
| Plug / Cord | NEMA 5-15P on a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord |
| Insulation | Cyclopentane, HFC-free |
| Construction | Stainless steel interior & exterior, galvanized steel back & bottom |
| Casters | (4) 4" swivel, front two braked |
| Handles | All-metal, Ni-Cr plated, lifetime guaranteed |
| Net Weight | 214 lbs (97 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 267 lbs (121 kg) |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL-Sanitation, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does D2R mean in the model number BLUR48-D2R-HC?
D2 is the drawer count and R is the side they sit on: the BLUR48-D2R-HC has two drawers in the right-hand section, with the self-closing swing door taking the other half of the cabinet. Blue Air builds the same 48-7/16" chassis in other layouts, so confirm the drawer side matches how your line is laid out before you order.
How much can you actually fit in 13.1 cu. ft.?
The two drawers each take a 6" deep food pan, which covers portioned proteins, prepped vegetables or garnish for a busy shift. The door section adds two full-width shelves for cases, tubs and taller containers. In practice this is a one- or two-cook station cabinet rather than bulk storage — step up to a 60" or 72" BLUR if you need more.
Will the BLUR48-D2R-HC slide under a 36" counter?
The cabinet body is 30-29/32" high and the standard 4" casters add about 5", so the finished height is roughly 35-29/32". That clears a standard 36" countertop with very little to spare, and Blue Air offers 2.5" casters as an option if you need to drop the unit further into a tight opening.
What electrical service does this undercounter refrigerator need?
A standard 115 V / 60 Hz single-phase receptacle. The BLUR48-D2R-HC draws 5.0 amps and ships with a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord and a NEMA 5-15P plug already fitted, so there is no hard-wiring and no dedicated high-amperage circuit to run.
Is a hydrocarbon refrigerant like R-290 safe to use indoors?
Yes. R-290 is propane in a small, sealed factory charge sized well within the limits set for commercial refrigeration, and it is the direction the whole industry has moved as HFC refrigerants are phased down. It has zero ozone depletion potential and runs more efficiently than the blends it replaces. The unit is cETLus and ETL-Sanitation listed and conforms to NSF/ANSI 7.
How do I keep the drawers and door holding temperature?
The swing door is self-closing and both the door and drawer gaskets are made for quick replacement, so a torn gasket is a five-minute job rather than a service call. Wipe the gasket channels when you clean the interior, run the manual defrost from the digital control on a routine, and let the visual and audible open alarm tell you when something has not shut.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BLUR48-D2R-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 267.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 35.88 x 48.38 x 33.03 inches |
| Height | 35.88 |
| Width | 48.38 |
| Depth | 33.03 |
| Access Type | doors & drawers |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel exterior |
| Refrigeration | self-contained, rear mounted |
| Door Type | solid |
| Width | 48" - 59" |
| Compressor HP | 1/4 HP |
| Size | 2 section |
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