Ice-O-Matic Quartz Ice® HEM0650R49 Nugget Ice Maker, Remote Air-Cooled, 500 lb/24 hr, Stainless Steel

SKU: HEM0650R49
$7,145.73
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The Ice-O-Matic HEM0650R49 produces harder, chewable Quartz Ice® nugget ice and is designed to pair with dispensers. Its remote air-cooled condensing design uses R449A refrigerant and has a stainless-steel finish.

Production is approximately 500 lb (227 kg) per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, or 410 lb (186 kg) at 90°F air and 70°F water.

  • Features a load monitoring system, water sensor, stainless-steel evaporator assembly, and non-contact ice detection fail-safe automatic shutoff.
  • Measures 21 in W × 24 in D × 27 in H.

Overall Dimensions:

21.0"W x 24.0"D x 27.0"H

Product Weight:

209.0 lb

Quartz nugget ice

Harder Quartz nugget ice is specified for better dispensing and a slower melt rate.

Remote air-cooled condensing

The HEM0650R49 uses a remote air-cooled condensing configuration.

Load monitoring system

Continuously checks gearbox workload and shuts down the system before a problem develops.

Water sensor

The water sensor is specified to eliminate low- or no-water failures and operate in adverse water conditions.

Stainless-steel evaporator assembly

Features a stainless-steel evaporator assembly.

Ice detection shutoff

Built-in, non-contact ice detection provides fail-safe automatic shutoff.

Industrial-grade bearings

Uses maintenance-free, industrial-grade double roller bearings.

R449A refrigerant

Uses R449A refrigerant.

Ice type Quartz nugget
Ice form 1/2 in × 3/4 in × 1/2 in
Production at 70°F air / 50°F water 500 lb (227 kg) per 24 hours
Production at 90°F air / 70°F water 410 lb (186 kg) per 24 hours
Condensing type Remote air-cooled
Refrigerant R449A
Finish Stainless steel
Voltage 115 V
Frequency 60 Hz
Phase 1
Minimum circuit ampacity 23.9 A
Maximum breaker size 35 A
Ambient air temperature range 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 38°C)
Water temperature range 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C)
Water pressure range 20 to 80 PSIG (1.4 to 5.5 bar)
Energy consumption at 70°F air / 50°F water 6.0 kWh per 100 lb of ice
Energy consumption at 90°F air / 70°F water 6.6 kWh per 100 lb of ice
Potable water usage at 90°F air / 70°F water 12 gal per 100 lb of ice
BTU per hour Approximately 10,760 BTU/h
Number of wires 3, including ground
Refrigeration charge 201 oz

Certifications & Compliance

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NSF Certified

Warranty & Protection

3 years parts and labor for the ice maker; 5 years parts for the compressor.

Frequently Asked Questions

It makes harder, chewable Quartz nugget ice. The listed ice form is 1/2 in × 3/4 in × 1/2 in.
Approximately 500 lb (227 kg) per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, or 410 lb (186 kg) at 90°F air and 70°F water.
Yes. It has a remote air-cooled condensing configuration.
It uses R449A refrigerant.
The specification is 115 V, 60 Hz, single phase, with a 23.9 A minimum circuit ampacity and 35 A maximum breaker size.
Yes. The product is specified to pair with dispensers.
The ice maker has 3 years of parts-and-labor coverage, and the compressor has 5 years of parts coverage.

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