Wells (Middleby) WVU-48 Ventless Hood Systems
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Wells (Middleby) WVU-48 Ventless Hood Systems
Description
Wells WVU-48 Universal Ventless Hood
48-inch cooking zone | 4-stage recirculating hood with integrated Ansul® R-102 fire suppressionTake your commercial kitchen anywhere—no roof penetrations, no expensive duct work, and no compromise on safety. The Wells WVU-48 Universal Ventless Hood captures smoke, grease and odors at the source, giving you true plug-and-play flexibility for electric equipment up to 48 inches wide.
Why choose the WVU-48?
- Certified Type-1, UL 710B & NSF/ANSI 2 compliant recirculating hood – no external ventilation required
- 4-stage filtration (grease baffle > pre-filter > HEPA > activated charcoal) exceeds EPA 202 test standards
- Self-contained ANSUL® R-102 fire suppression with manual pull station—factory installed & ready for local agent charging
- 3/4 HP blower delivers 1,500 CFM of airflow for constant capture and grease removal
- Air-flow & filter sensors with illuminated status indicators and early-warning alerts
- Equipment interlock disables under-hood electric appliances if filters are missing, clogged or a fire event is detected
- (3) high-output LED lights (495 lumens each, 6,000 K) for brilliant cooking-surface visibility
- Rugged, easy-to-clean stainless-steel construction with front-access filter door
- 6 – 8 in adjustable legs & 36 in door-way pass-through design—ideal for leased or rooftop-restricted sites
- Ships for horizontal discharge and is field-convertible to vertical discharge
Built-in Fire Protection
Every WVU-48 leaves the factory with a complete, pre-piped Ansul® R-102 wet-chemical system— tank, cartridge, sensors, nozzles and manual pull station. Simply have your local licensed Ansul agent charge, tag and connect the system on site, and you’re inspection-ready.
Replacement Filters
- Pre-filter • Qty 2 per change – part # 22618
- HEPA / Charcoal filter pack • Qty 1 per change – part # 23312
Filter life varies by menu & usage. Integrated indicator lights signal when service is required.
Technical Specifications
| Model | WVU-48 (Universal Ventless Hood) |
|---|---|
| Cooking zone width | 48 in / 122 cm |
| Overall dimensions | W 57.3 in × D 67.8 in × H 102 in* *107.6 in with vertical discharge kit |
| Air discharge | Horizontal (standard) • Field-convertible to vertical |
| Motor / airflow | 3/4 HP • 1,500 CFM |
| Electrical | 208/240 V, 1-phase, 3.5 A, 60 Hz |
| Filtration stages | Grease baffle → pre-filter → HEPA → activated charcoal |
| LED lighting | (3) × 495 lm, 6,000 K |
| Certifications | UL Classified, cULus Classified, NSF/ANSI 2, UL 710B (Cat YZCT) |
| Shipping / installed weight | 1,189 lb (541 kg) / 798 lb (363 kg) |
| Crate dimensions | W 60 in × D 70 in × H 55.5 in • 179 ft³ |
| Standard warranty | 1-year parts & labor 2-year available with approved electric equipment or warranty option # UVWARR |
Compliance & Operating Parameters
- Designed for electric cooking appliances only—see installation manual for appliance spacing & kW limits
- Meets NFPA 96 clearance requirements (18 in to combustibles; 3 in to limited-combustible; 0 in to non-combustible)
- A minimum of 800 CFM fresh make-up air to the room is recommended to dilute residual aromas
Extended Warranty Options
Purchase the WVU-48 on the same P.O. with approved Star, Lang, Toastmaster, Wells, APW, Bakers Pride or Southbend electric equipment and receive a FREE 2-year parts & labor warranty on both the hood and equipment. Alternatively, add part # UVWARR at the time of purchase to extend the hood’s warranty to 2 years.
Fire-suppression charging & tagging must be completed by a licensed Ansul agent. Installation must comply with NFPA 96, NEC and all local jurisdictional codes.
