Description
The Traulsen TE048LT is a 48-inch self-contained freezer chef base with two refrigerated drawers beneath a stainless steel work top with drip-guard marine edge. It provides frozen-pan storage directly below countertop cooking equipment while maintaining a compact 26 3/16-inch overall height on its standard casters.
Each drawer accommodates 12 x 20 x 6-inch pans, with capacity for four pans total when arranged side by side. The left-side-mounted refrigeration system, hot-gas defrost, LED microprocessor display, self-closing drawers, and stay-open feature support frequent access in a commercial cook line. Pans are not included.
Applications and Workflow
Use the TE048LT as a freezer base for commercial cook lines that need frozen ingredients stored below supported countertop equipment. Its 625 lb maximum top load capacity makes it suitable for appropriately sized cooking equipment. This is a freezer equipment stand with a -5 to 0°F operating range, not a refrigerated chef base for above-freezing product storage.
Features and Practical Benefits
Freezer storage at the work station
Two drawers hold up to four 12 x 20 x 6-inch pans, placing frozen product below the work surface rather than in a separate reach-in freezer.
Marine-edge stainless work top
The stainless steel top has a drip-guard marine edge to help contain spills at the equipment stand surface.
Built for drawer access
Self-closing drawers also stay open when needed, and removable drawers, magnetic snap-in gaskets, and a condenser filter help make routine cleaning and service access more practical.
Self-contained, front-breathing refrigeration
The TE048LT uses a left-side-mounted self-contained R-448A refrigeration system with hot-gas defrost and a front-breathing design for zero-clearance installation.
Ready for standard power
This model operates on 115/60/1 power and is equipped with a NEMA 5-15P plug and 9-foot cord.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer model | TE048LT |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 48-inch, 2-drawer freezer equipment stand |
| Overall width | 48 in. (121.9 cm) |
| Cabinet depth | 32 in. (81.3 cm) |
| Depth over handle | 34 3/16 in. (86.8 cm) |
| Depth with drawer open | 54 1/8 in. (137.5 cm) |
| Overall height on 4-inch casters | 26 3/16 in. (66.5 cm) |
| Maximum top load capacity | 625 lb (283 kg) |
| Drawer count | 2 |
| Pan capacity | 4 pans, 12 x 20 x 6 in. |
| Pan orientation | Side by side |
| Electrical supply | 115/60/1 |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15P |
| Full-load amperage | 8.2 A |
| Refrigerant | R-448A |
| Refrigeration system | Left-side-mounted, self-contained |
| Compressor | 1/2 HP |
| Standard operating temperature | -5 to 0°F (-20 to -17°C) |
| Top style | Stainless steel with drip-guard marine edge |
| Standard mobility | Four 4-inch casters |
| Cord | 9 ft with cord retainer |
Installation and Purchasing Considerations
- Plan a 48-inch-wide footprint with a 34 3/16-inch depth over the handle and 26 3/16-inch overall height on the included 4-inch casters.
- Allow 54 1/8 inches of depth in front of the cabinet when a drawer is fully open; confirm this clearance will not block an aisle or adjacent equipment.
- Connect to the specified 115/60/1 electrical supply using the factory-equipped NEMA 5-15P plug. The supplied cord is 9 feet long.
- The front-breathing design is intended for zero-clearance installation. Keep the front air path and service access panels accessible; the unit has side, front, and rear service access.
- Verify the combined load of the countertop equipment and its contents does not exceed the 625 lb maximum top load capacity. Standard equipment includes four 4-inch casters.
Choosing This Configuration
This exact TE048LT configuration is a 48-inch, two-drawer freezer equipment stand; it is not the similarly sized refrigerated chef base configuration.
The cabinet has a stainless steel exterior and interior, while the exterior back and bottom are galvanized steel.
The standard top is a stainless steel marine-edge top. Other top styles and refrigeration-system locations referenced in broader product literature should not be assumed for this exact configuration.
The drawers are sized to accommodate 12 x 20 x 6-inch pans, but pans are supplied separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of storage does the Traulsen TE048LT provide?
It is a freezer chef base with a standard operating temperature range of -5 to 0°F. It is intended for frozen storage below the work surface.
How many pans fit in the TE048LT?
It accommodates four 12 x 20 x 6-inch pans total, arranged side by side. Pans are not included.
What electrical connection does this freezer base need?
The TE048LT requires 115/60/1 power, draws 8.2 full-load amps, and is equipped with one NEMA 5-15P plug on a 9-foot cord.
How much room is needed to open the drawers?
The cabinet measures 34 3/16 inches deep over the handle, and the depth with a drawer open is 54 1/8 inches. Plan the additional front clearance before installation.
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