Ice-O-Matic Quartz Ice® HEM1306R49 Nugget Ice Maker, Air-Cooled Remote Condensing, 975 lb/24 hr, Stainless Finish

SKU: HEM1306R49
$11,062.25
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Quartz Ice® nugget production: The HEM1306R49 produces harder, chewable nugget ice in a 1/2 in x 3/4 in x 1/2 in form.

This air-cooled, remote-condensing ice maker uses R449A refrigerant and produces 975 lb (442 kg) of ice per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, or 789 lb (358 kg) at 90°F air and 70°F water.

  • Stainless finish with a stainless-steel evaporator assembly
  • Designed to pair with ice and beverage dispensers
  • Built-in load monitoring, water sensing and non-contact ice detection

Overall Dimensions:

21.0"W x 24.0"D x 27.0"H

Product Weight:

215.0 lb

Quartz nugget ice

Produces harder, chewable nugget ice measuring 1/2 in x 3/4 in x 1/2 in.

Remote condensing

Uses an air-cooled, remote-condensing configuration with R449A refrigerant.

Load monitoring

Monitors 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.

Stainless-steel evaporator assembly

Uses a stainless-steel evaporator assembly.

Gearbox and bearings

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

Ice form Quartz nugget; 1/2 in x 3/4 in x 1/2 in (12.7 x 19.1 x 12.7 mm)
Ice production at 70°F air / 50°F water 975 lb (442 kg) per 24 hours
Ice production at 90°F air / 70°F water 789 lb (358 kg) per 24 hours
Condensing type Remote
Cooling Air-cooled
Refrigerant R449A
Finish Stainless
Voltage / frequency / phase 208-230 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase
Minimum circuit ampacity 16.3 A
Maximum breaker size 25 A
Ambient 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 use at 70°F air / 50°F water 3.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice
Energy use at 90°F air / 70°F water 4.6 kWh per 100 lb of ice
Water usage at 90°F air / 70°F water 12 gal per 100 lb of ice
Approximate heat output 14,930 BTU per hour
Refrigeration charge 201 oz
Number of wires 3, including ground
Ice maker drain connection 3/4 in FPT
Potable water inlet 3/8 in FPT

Certifications & Compliance

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Energy Star Certified
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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 in x 3/4 in x 1/2 in.
It produces 975 lb (442 kg) per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, or 789 lb (358 kg) at 90°F air and 70°F water.
The ice maker requires 208-230 V, 60 Hz, single-phase power, with a 16.3 A minimum circuit ampacity and a 25 A maximum breaker size.
Yes. The HEM1306R49 uses an air-cooled, remote-condensing configuration.
The ice maker has 3 years of parts and labor coverage, and the compressor has 5 years of parts coverage.

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