Ice-O-Matic GEM1306R Pearl Ice Ice Machines
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Ice-O-Matic GEM1306R Pearl Ice Ice Machines
Description
Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice® GEM1306 Nugget Ice Maker – 1,350 lb/24 hr, Remote Air-Cooled
The original “good ice” machine for high-volume beverage programsDelight guests with soft, chewable Pearl Ice® while trimming utility costs. The space-saving GEM1306 pumps out up to 1,350 lb (612 kg) of nugget ice every day—perfect for restaurants, c-stores, and drive-thru beverage stations that can’t afford to run out.
Top Features
- Signature soft, chewable nuggets cool drinks faster and stay flavorful longer.
- High-capacity output: 1,350 lb in 24 hours at 70 °F air / 50 °F water.
- Compact 21″ (533 mm) wide head mounts easily on 22–48″ bins or beverage dispensers.
- Remote condenser design removes heat & noise from the service area for a cooler, quieter workspace.
- Uses up to 20 % less water and power than comparable cube ice makers.
- SystemSafe™ load monitoring shuts the unit down before gearbox damage can occur.
- Water Sensor technology prevents low- or no-water failures, even in poor water conditions.
- Industrial-grade roller bearings, stainless evaporator & auger, and heavy-duty gearbox for long life.
- cULus, NSF & CE listed; select configurations are Energy Star® certified.
Specifications
| Model | GEM1306R (Pearl Ice® Nugget Ice Maker) |
|---|---|
| Ice style | Pearl / nugget (½″ × ⅜″ • 12.7 × 9.5 mm) |
| Daily production | 1,350 lb / 612 kg (70 °F air / 50 °F water) 1,000 lb / 454 kg (90 °F air / 70 °F water) |
| Cooling method | Remote air-cooled (requires RCA-2061 condenser, sold separately) |
| Electrical | 208-230 V / 60 Hz / 1-ph • 17.4 A MCA • 20 A max breaker |
| Energy use | 4.0 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Water use | 12 gal potable water per 100 lb of ice |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 21″ × 24″ × 27″ (533 × 610 × 686 mm) |
| Refrigerant | R404A |
| Shipping weight | 290 lb / 132 kg |
| Warranty | 3-year parts & labor • 5-year parts on compressor |
Installation Notes
- Allow 6″ (152 mm) clearance front & rear for air flow.
- Potable water inlet: ⅜″ FPT • Drain: ¾″ FPT.
- Remote line set connections: ⅜″ liquid • ½″ discharge (pre-charged).
- Compatible ice bins: Ice-O-Matic B25 to B1600 (adapter kit may be required for some combinations).
Unsure which bin or beverage dispenser to pair with the GEM1306? Check the Ice-O-Matic bin chart or chat with our equipment specialists.
