Univex Ventless Hood for 48" Cooking Zones - WLWVU48

• Compact ventless solution for tight kitchen layouts: The Univex New Age WLWVU48 is engineered for 48" electric cooking zones, making it ideal for small-to-medium commercial kitchens, ghost kitchens, and leased spaces where traditional ductwork isn’t possible.
• True ventless flexibility: Fully self-contained design eliminates the need for external exhaust systems, allowing installation in locations with strict building or ventilation restrictions.
• Advanced 4-stage filtration system: Combines grease capture, pre-filtration, HEPA, and carbon filtration to reduce smoke, grease, and odors while maintaining clean, compliant indoor air quality.
• Built-in fire safety system: Integrated ANSUL R-102 fire suppression and automatic safety interlocks help protect staff and equipment by shutting down cooking operations when unsafe conditions are detected.
• Smart airflow monitoring: Continuous airflow sensors ensure consistent performance and help maintain optimal filtration efficiency during heavy-duty use.
• Heavy-duty stainless steel construction: Designed for long-term commercial durability with corrosion resistance and easy cleaning for high-volume environments.
• Optimized for 48" cooking lines: Supports multiple electric cooking appliances (griddles, fryers, ovens, steamers) within a compact 48-inch footprint for efficient production layouts.
• Operational efficiency advantage: A cost-effective alternative to full hood-and-duct installations, reducing setup complexity while expanding where commercial kitchens can operate.

Q: What is the WLWVU48 ventless hood used for?
A: It is a commercial 48-inch ventless recirculating hood system designed to allow electric cooking equipment to operate without external ductwork.

Q: What size cooking setup does it support?
A: It is designed for up to 48 inches of electric cooking equipment, including ovens, griddles, fryers, steamers, and similar appliances.

Q: Does it require external ventilation?
A: No. It is a self-contained ventless system that filters and recirculates air, eliminating the need for a traditional Type-1 exhaust hood and ducting.

Q: What filtration system does it use?
A: It typically uses a multi-stage filtration system (grease filter, pre-filter, HEPA, and carbon/charcoal filters) to reduce grease, smoke, and odors before air is recirculated.

Q: Does it include fire protection?
A: Yes. It includes a built-in self-contained fire suppression system (ANSUL-style) that activates in case of fire conditions.

Q: What type of cooking equipment is allowed?
A: It is designed for electric-only cooking equipment, such as griddles, convection ovens, fryers, and steamers.

Q: Is this suitable for commercial kitchens?
A: Yes. It is ideal for restaurants, ghost kitchens, hotels, convenience stores, and leased spaces where installing ductwork is not practical or permitted.

Q: What are the main benefits?
A: It reduces installation costs, enables flexible kitchen layouts, and allows compliant cooking in locations where traditional venting systems cannot be installed.