Wells WVU-48 Universal Ventless Hood – 48" Cooking Zone
Self-contained, Type-1 ductless hood with integrated ANSUL® R-102 fire suppressionBring full-service cooking anywhere without costly ductwork. The Wells WVU-48 recirculating hood captures smoke, grease and odors from electric cooking equipment, scrubs the air through a 4-stage filtration process and returns clean air back to the room—all while protecting your staff and facility with a factory-installed ANSUL® wet-chemical system.
Performance & safety at a glance
- Certified Type-1, UL710B (YZCT) & NSF/ANSI 2 compliant
- 4-stage filtration removes grease, particulates & odors
- Factory-piped ANSUL® R-102 system with manual pull station
- Air-flow sensors & interlock automatically disable cooking equipment if filters are missing, clogged or upon fire event
- Three LED light fixtures (≈1 ,485 lm total, 6000 K) brighten the entire 48" cook zone
- Field-convertible from horizontal (standard) to vertical air discharge
- Durable all-stainless construction with 6"–8" adjustable legs—fits through a 36" doorway
- Low-power 3 ⁄ 4 HP blower draws a steady 1,500 CFM while using only 3.5 A at 208/240 V
4-Stage filtration system
- Stage 1 – Stainless-steel grease baffle with removable grease cup
- Stage 2 – Disposable pre-filter bag
- Stage 3 – HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter
- Stage 4 – Activated carbon / charcoal filter pack
Replacement kit: 2 × Pre-Filters #22618 & 1 × HEPA/Charcoal Filter Pack #23312.
Specifications
| Model | WVU-48 |
|---|---|
| Cooking zone width | 48" (1,219 mm) |
| Air discharge | Horizontal (convertible to vertical in the field) |
| Typical airflow | 1,500 CFM |
| Motor | 3 ⁄ 4 HP, single-speed |
| Electrical | 208–240 V, 1 Φ, 3.5 A |
| Lighting | (3) LED, 495 lm each, 6000 K |
| Fire suppression | Self-contained ANSUL® R-102 wet-chemical |
| Construction | 18 ga stainless steel, 6"–8" adjustable legs |
| Certifications | UL Classified, cULus, UL710B, NSF/ANSI 2 |
| Installed weight | 798 lb / 363 kg |
| Shipping weight | 1,189 lb / 541 kg |
| Crate dimensions | 60" W × 70" D × 55.5" H (179 ft³) |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor (extendable to 2-years—see below) |
Extended warranty opportunity
Order the hood together with approved Star, Lang, Toastmaster, Wells, APW, Bakers Pride or Southbend electric equipment on the same purchase order—or add option UVWARR—to upgrade to a 2-year parts & labor warranty.
Perfect for
- Historic or high-rise buildings where ductwork is impractical
- Kiosks, food courts, C-stores & concession stands
- Leased or temporary locations that require mobility
- Schools, hospitals, corporate cafés and micro-markets
Confirm appliance compatibility, electrical service and local code approvals before ordering. Hood is approved for electric cooking equipment only.
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