Ice-O-Matic Quartz Ice® HEM0956R49 Nugget Ice Maker, Remote Air-Cooled, 740 lb/24 hr, Stainless Steel

SKU: HEM0956R49
$8,945.45
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The Ice-O-Matic HEM0956R49 Quartz Ice® maker produces harder, chewable nugget ice for beverage service and dispenser applications.

  • Production: Approximately 740 lb (336 kg) per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, or 618 lb (280 kg) at 90°F air and 70°F water.
  • Condensing: Remote air-cooled unit using R449A refrigerant.
  • Ice form: Quartz nugget ice measuring 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/2 in (12.7 x 19.1 x 12.7 mm).
  • Construction: Stainless finish with a stainless-steel evaporator assembly.
  • Controls and protection: Load monitoring, a water sensor, and non-contact ice detection with automatic shutoff.

Overall Dimensions:

21.0"W x 24.0"D x 27.0"H

Product Weight:

215.0 lb

Quartz nugget ice

Produces harder, chewable Quartz nuggets measuring 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/2 in (12.7 x 19.1 x 12.7 mm).

Remote air-cooled condensing

Uses a remote air-cooled condensing arrangement.

Rated ice production

Produces approximately 740 lb (336 kg) per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 618 lb (280 kg) at 90°F air and 70°F water.

Load monitoring

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

Water sensor

Helps prevent low- or no-water failures and supports operation in adverse water conditions.

Automatic ice detection

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

Drive components

Includes maintenance-free industrial-grade double roller bearings and a heavy-duty gearbox.

Reduced resource usage

The cutsheet specifies decreased water and power usage compared with cube ice makers.

Ice Type Nugget
Ice Form 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/2 in (12.7 x 19.1 x 12.7 mm)
Ice Production at 70°F Air / 50°F Water Approximately 740 lb (336 kg) per 24 hours
Ice Production at 90°F Air / 70°F Water 618 lb (280 kg) per 24 hours
Condensing Type Remote air-cooled
Refrigerant R449A
Voltage / Frequency / Phase 208-230 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase
Minimum Circuit Ampacity 15.3 A
Maximum Breaker Size 20 A
Operating Ambient Temperature 50°F-100°F (10°C-38°C)
Operating Water Temperature 40°F-100°F (4°C-38°C)
Water Pressure 20-80 PSIG (1.4-5.5 bar)
Water Usage 12 gal per 100 lb of ice at 90°F air and 70°F water
Energy Use at 70°F Air / 50°F Water 3.63 kWh per 100 lb of ice
Energy Use at 90°F Air / 70°F Water 4.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice
Approximate Heat Load 11,200 BTU per hour
Number of Wires 3, including ground
Potable Water Inlet 3/8 in FPT
Ice Maker Drain 3/4 in FPT
Refrigeration Charge 201 oz
Finish Stainless

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 produces harder, chewable Quartz nugget ice measuring 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/2 in (12.7 x 19.1 x 12.7 mm).
Approximately 740 lb (336 kg) per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, or 618 lb (280 kg) at 90°F air and 70°F water.
It uses a remote air-cooled condensing arrangement.
The specified service is 208-230 V, 60 Hz, single phase, with a 15.3 A minimum circuit ampacity and 20 A maximum breaker size.
The listed dimensions are 21.0 in wide, 24.0 in deep, and 27.0 in high.
The ice maker has 3 years of parts and labor coverage, and the compressor has 5 years of parts coverage.
The listed certifications are NSF and cULus.

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