ASU-10

MOBILE AIR SCREEN REFRIGERATORS
For Various Size Trays and Pans
REFRIGERATED "ASU" AND "R-AS" AIR SCREEN SERIES

ASU-10 Spec Sheet

Improve workflow - Air Screen allows door to be kept open during tray makeup

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DESCRIPTION

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ASU & R-AS Series - Refrigerated Air Screen Cabinets
Smart, Reliable Cooling Solutions for Busy Kitchens
1. Dependable Open-Door Operation - Built for foodservice operations that demand quick access and consistent performance, the ASU & R-AS Series keeps food at safe temperatures, even with the door open. The ASU-10 handles extended service periods with a 4-hour open-door window, while the R-AS-10 offers reliable cooling for up to 90 minutes. Whether you're prepping trays in high-volume kitchens or assembling meals for transport, these cabinets deliver the cooling power you need without interruption.
2. Easy-to-Use Digital Controls - Simplify temperature management with intuitive digital controls designed for accuracy and ease of use. Both models feature adjustable set points, real-time temperature displays, clean condenser reminders, and door open alarms to keep your operation running smoothly. An on-demand defrost cycle ensures optimal performance without unnecessary downtime.
3. Versatile Tray Slide System - Designed to handle a variety of trays and pans, these cabinets offer fully adjustable, tilt-capable tray slides that securely support even heavy food items. The tilt feature lets bottles and cans roll forward for easy access, and the removable slides make cleaning simple-perfect for busy kitchens where efficiency matters most.
4. Tough and Mobile Construction - Built with durable stainless steel and reinforced frames, the ASU & R-AS Series is engineered to withstand the rigors of high-traffic foodservice environments. Recessed handles, push bars, and heavy-duty 6" casters provide superior maneuverability, ensuring these units can go wherever you need them most-whether in tight prep areas or across large catering venues.
5. Energy-Efficient Design - Both models are equipped with environmentally friendly refrigerants and energy-saving features to reduce operating costs without sacrificing performance. These sustainable designs not only keep your food safe but also minimize your carbon footprint.
6. Options to Fit Your Needs - Tailor your unit to fit your specific needs with customizable features like sliding space-saver doors, security packages, and left-hand door hinging. With flexible options, these units can adapt to any foodservice operation, no matter the size or setup.

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ASU-10 - Refrigerated Air Screen Cabinet (10 Slides)
The ASU-10 is built to handle the busiest kitchens and meal prep lines. With its impressive 4-hour open-door capability, this unit is perfect for extended service periods where efficiency and food safety can't be compromised. Its intuitive controls, sturdy tray slide system, and rugged stainless steel construction make it a top pick for catering, institutional use, and high-volume kitchens. Wherever food safety and convenience matter, the ASU-10 delivers reliable performance you can count on.

FEATURES

Agency Approvals
CUL - C-UL mark indicates a product meets the CSA testing standards for Canada.
C-UL-US mark indicates a product meets the UL and CSA testing standards for both the United States and Canada.
UL Energy Verified
UL - The UL mark, which now serves customers in more than 100 countries, has become the authority on product safety. Its engineers test for things like soundness of design, safety of electrical components, and structural integrity of products for which UL listing is sought.
If you think of NSF International classification as protection for your customers, then the mark of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) indicates safety for those who work in your commercial kitchen. The Illinois-based testing agency assures that the equipment that gets its stamp operates safely. There is also a sanitation classification that offers similar assurances about food safety as the NSF mark. Products are indicated as "Classified UL-EPH."
NSF - NSF International (formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation) is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies food service equipment and ensures it is designed and constructed in a way that promotes food safety. FWE products that meet these standards bear the NSF mark.
You may also see a designation that a product meets NSF/ANSI, which adds rules from the American National Standards Institute to the testing. ANSI works closely with NSF to develop its food safety standards and complete testing to those.
UL EPH - UL EPH recognizes products certified to meet environmental and public health standards. The UL EPH logo shows the word "Classified" above the UL mark, which indicates that the product complies with ANSI/NSF standards, in addition to other applicable codes.
Bumpers
Full Bumper - Heavy duty full perimeter bumper extends beyond doors and handles for added protection. The bumper is mounted to the base frame for added durability - the bumper is not used as the base frame. In this way, the bumper absorbs all the shock in transport, protecting the integrity of the construction.
Caster
EZ Roll Heavy Duty Poly Caster - The EZ Roll Casters are standard on FWE cabinets and provide moderate floor protection with a high weight capacity.
EZ roll casters are shock absorbing and roll easier under heavy loads.

Available in 5", 6" and 8" diameters.
6" Casters - 6" Heavy-duty casters - polyurethane casters are long lasting and used for easy maneuverability, even when fully loaded
Mobile
Construction
Stainless Steel / Insulated - Constructed of stainless steel, with welded base frame for added strength and durability - fully insulated cabinet and door provide energy efficient heating and longer holding times
Control Panel
Electronic Controls - Electronic controls featuring easy to read digital display of cabinet temperature (with recall capacity of temperature set point and actual cabinet temperature), equipped with a programmable low temperature alarm, master ON/OFF switch with power indicator light.
Cold Temp Controls - Intuitive controls are easy to use and highly accurate, and oversized, high demand components assure rapid pull down times and recoveries. Set range 33F - 40F (1C - 4.4C)
Door Count
1 Door
Door Hinge
Stainless Steel Hinges - Stainless Steel Hinges
Doors
Full Stainless Steel Door - Flush mounted, stainless steel insulated doors
Gasket Sealed - Gasket sealed door; tight double seal makes for a perfect secure closure and easy to clean
Electrical
Self Defrosting - Continuously intuitive self-defrosting cold system with on demand override - makes operation convenient and user-friendly
Extra
Warranty - Two year limited warranty
Airscreen Versatility - FWE's refrigerated air screen unit can be used as a standard reach in refrigerator when the tray line is closed or if your operation changes
Handles
Rear Tubular Push Handle - Rear tubular push handle
Recessed Antimicrobial Hand Grips - Recessed antimicrobial hand grips detain illness causing pathogens
Heat System
Air Screen 3D System - Refrigerated air screen maintains below 41° during open door operation
Hinging
Hinges on Right Side - Right hand door hinging
Slides and Shelves
Adjustable Slides for 18x26 Trays - Unique tray slide design holds trays or pans by the bottom for greater support for heavy food items - tray slides are adjustable and removable for thorough interior cleaning

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

Bumpers
Top Corner Bumpers - Top corner bumpers are a good option for those customers not needing the protection of a full bumper, but still require protection for walls and surrounding equipment.
Top Bumper - Top mounted heavy duty full perimeter bumper extends beyond doors and handles for added protection during transport.
Caster
Legs with Flanged Feet
Larger & Upgraded Casters - Larger Casters
Adjustable Legs - FWE offers a wide variety of adjustable legs for when casters are not an option. 4" and 6" adjustable legs are available on almost all of FWE's equipment.
All adjustable legs are provided with sealed precision bearing with a black anti-rust coating.
All Swivel Casters - All swivel casters allow for greater maneuverability. Great for tight turns or severe corners (such as on and off trucks or narrow hallways).
A drawback to the all swivel configuration is that it is harder to control the direction of the equipment when rolled in a straight line.
Doors
Glass Doors - Full view glass doors allow complete visibility of product without opening the door, available in full and Dutch
Space Saver Door - Sliding space saver door tucks compactly into the side of the unit
Electrical
220-240 Volt - 220-240 Volt
Extra
Popular Product
Menu Card Holder - Door mounted frame to display menu card
Security Packages - HDM security packages can be added to select cabinets to help increase the security and durability of your unit
Dry Erase Board - Door mounted dry erase board for menu changes or cabinet identification
Hinging
Hinges on Left Side - Left hand door hinging, available on single door models only
Slides and Shelves
Custom Rack Spacing - Rack spacing can be customized to accommodate your operational needs

SHORT FORM SPEC

Specified unit shall be FWE Model No. ASU-10, Mobile Air Screen Refrigerator.

CONSTRUCTION. Heliarc welded, single unit construction of stainless steel; 20 gauge polished exterior, 22 gauge stainless steel interior with easy-to-clean coved corners.Welded tubular base frame shall be 1" square, heavy gauge stainless steel tubing, with 10 gauge stainless steel reinforcing stressplates at corners.

INSULATION. High efficiency insulation throughout cabinet and door.

HANDLES. Form grip flush-in-wall antimicrobial hand grips recess mounted on each side of unit and one rear mounted tubular handle.

DOORS AND LATCHES. Flush mounted, stainless steel insulated doors shall be gasket sealed. Each door shall have three (3) heavyduty, 12 gauge stainless steel hinges and a magnetic work flow door handle. The hinge mountings are reinforced with stainless steel backing plates

BUMPER. Solid continuous wraparound aluminum channel, bolted to frame, with snapin, non-marking replaceable vinyl cushion. Full perimeter bumper extends beyond doors, handles, etc., for added protection. Shall be continuous with corner cut-outs to facilitate cleaning.

CASTERS. Maintenance free polyurethane tire casters in a configuration of two (2) rigid and two (2) swivel with brake. Casters shall have a reinforced yoke mounted to 10 gauge caster plate. The caster mounting plate shall be secured to a 10 gauge stainless steel reinforcing stress plate via welded in place stainless steel studs. The reinforcing stress plates shall be welded to the heavy gauge tubular frame of the unit.

TRAY SLIDES. Secure bottom tray support with tilt mount feature, removable for cleaning. Tray slides are polymer coated, tested and approved to meet the NSF International Corrosion Resistance requirements under NSF Std 51/ASTM b117 Sections 6.2 and 6.2.1.

AIR SCREEN SYSTEM / CONTROLS. A 1/2 HP Hi-torque condensing unit, air-cooled closed system assures optimum performance in high ambient room temperatures. It has a receiver charged with environmentally safe non-CFC R-448A refrigerant. A thermal expansion valve (for pressure control) also a filter dryer. A high CFM multi-fan design, oversized coated evaporator coil to pressure/displacement curtain of air. A unique air circulation pattern within the food zone maintains proper temperatures during periods of open-door use. Controls shall include an easy to read digital display for cabinet temperature (with recall capability of temperature set point and actual cabinet temperature). Easy to read master ON/ OFF button with power indicator light, cooling cycle indicator light, maximum allowed time* with door open warning and automatic shutdown, clean condenser reminder light, on-demand defrost with a defrost cycle indicator light. Defrost element shall be 750 Watts. Adjustable temperature range from 33°F to 38°F (.6°C to 3.3°C) factory preset temperature is 38°F (3.3°C). Minimum full load circuit requirement 15 amp. See electrical data chart above for running amps.
*ASU-10 model has a maximum allowable 240 minute door open before operator warning and automatic shutdown.
*R-AS-10 model has a maximum allowable 90 minute door open before operator warning and automatic shutdown. Environmental conditions such as humidity will affect maximum allowable door open operation.

COMPRESSOR / SIZE. Air-cooled 1/2 HP condenser assures optimum performance in high ambient room temperatures.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS. 3 wire grounded power cord and plug, rear mounted for safety.

INSTALLATION. Unit should not be installed in an area where adverse environmental conditions are present. Refer to operations manual for further details.

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FWE products may be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 288,299;238,300;3,952,609;4,192,991.

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If you can dream it, we can build it. Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars

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If you can dream it, we can build it.
Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars

If you can dream it, we can build it.
Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars