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CE
Made in USA
NSF

Carter-Hoffmann BB1848 Freestanding Banquet Cart Bottom Mount Electric Heating 48 Plate Capacity 1 Door — 230V, 1PH

Model #: BB1848
Convertible Carter heated banquet cart for plated meals and food in pans. Heavy-duty features assure safe transport of meals to the serving location. 3/4 height. Double-wall, insulated unibody construction, with wheel-ahead caster pattern for travel
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Starting Price:
$8,717.00
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Certifications:
cULus
CE
Made in USA
NSF
Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection
This unit requires a NEMA 5-15 plug.
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year Parts and Labor
Pro Install Not Required
Pro Install Not Required
This item does not require professional installation.
Product Details

Convertible Carter heated banquet cart for plated meals and food in pans. Heavy-duty features assure safe transport of meals to the serving location. 3/4 height. Double-wall, insulated unibody construction, with wheel-ahead caster pattern for travel over uneven surfaces, and a wrap-around bumper to protect the cart and facility walls.

  • Our BB1848 Convertible Banquet Carter is constructed of 20 gauge stainless steel exterior and a 24 gauge stainless steel interior.
  • The BB1848 features (3) 20.75"x26" stainless steel shelves.
  • The capacity is unbelieveable. We are designed to hold (48) plates measuring up to 11" in diameter, (10) trays measuring 18"x26", or (20) 2.5" deep hotel pans that measure 12"x20.
  • Our BB1848 measures 58"H x 36"D x 30.625"W.
  • The clearance between the storage shelves is 12.5" in height.
  • The BB series banquet cart can get up to 200°F and preheat up to 160°F in a matter of 25 minutes.
  • The BB Series Banquet cart can hold the heat better then our competitors boosting the fact we use 1" thick continous wrap around insulation and 1.5" thick around the top.
  • The BB series is standard in 120 Volt Single Phase, 13.7 amps, with a NEMA 5-15P power cord, and a bottom removeable heating module.
  • The BB Series comes standard with one year labor and parts warranty.
  • Our BB1848 Convertible Banquet Carter is constructed of 20 gauge stainless steel exterior and a 24 gauge stainless steel interior.
  • The BB1848 features (3) 20.75"x26" stainless steel shelves.
  • The capacity is unbelieveable. We are designed to hold (48) plates measuring up to 11" in diameter, (10) trays measuring 18"x26", or (20) 2.5" deep hotel pans that measure 12"x20.
  • Our BB1848 measures 58"H x 36"D x 30.625"W.
  • The clearance between the storage shelves is 12.5" in height.
  • The BB series banquet cart can get up to 200°F and preheat up to 160°F in a matter of 25 minutes.
  • The BB Series Banquet cart can hold the heat better then our competitors boosting the fact we use 1" thick continous wrap around insulation and 1.5" thick around the top.
  • The BB series is standard in 120 Volt Single Phase, 13.7 amps, with a NEMA 5-15P power cord, and a bottom removeable heating module.
  • The BB Series comes standard with one year labor and parts warranty.
SKU (identifier) BB1848_230V_1PH
Cart Style Plated Meals and Pans
Heating System Bottom Mount Electric
Number of Doors 1
Number of Shelf Positions 7
Number of Shelves 3
Plate Capacity 48
Construction Materials Stainless Steel
Temperature Maximum 200 °F
Temperature Minimum 160 °F
Electrical Hertz (frequency) 50-60 Hertz
Dedicated Circuit Required No
Electrical Phase 1PH
Electrical Connection (Plug) Type NEMA 5-15
Electrical Remarks Please consult ownwers manual and or spec sheet to verify prior to installation.
Electrical Volts 230V
Primary Energy Type Electric
Electrical Kilowatts 1650 W
Electrical Total Amperage 7.2 A
Electrical Total Wattage 1650 W
Product Depth 36 in
Product Height 58 in
Product Weight 355 lb
Product Width 30.63 in
WARNING
California Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
RESIDENTIAL USERS
RESIDENTIAL OR NON-COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION DISCLAIMER: The vendor assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage, component failure, including property damage, bodily injury, or death resulting from installation in a non-commercial or residential application. In addition, the warranty service provider network will only service equipment in a commercial location. The warranty will be voided if installed in non-commercial or residential locations.
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