Manitowoc Ice IDT1500A Indigo NXT 48" Air-Cooled Dice Cube Ice Machine with D970 Bin, 1,688 lb/24 hr, 882 lb Storage, 208-230V
Description
An air-cooled dice cube ice machine and a matching 882 lb Manitowoc D970 bin, for operations that need ice on hand all day.
This listing pairs the Manitowoc Indigo NXT IDT1500A ice machine head with a Manitowoc D970 ice storage bin. The head makes up to 1,688 lb of dice ice in 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water (1,350 lb at 90°F air and 70°F water). The D970 holds 882 lb of ice, and the two stack to 48" W x 34" D x 79.5" H on 6" legs. The head runs on 208-230/60/1 power and uses R410A refrigerant.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 48" W x 34" D x 79.5" H on the D970 bin with legs set at 6"
- Head alone
- 48" W x 24" D x 29.5" H
- Clearance
- 8" top, 8" sides and 5" back for air flow; install indoors at 40 to 110°F room air
- Power
- 208-230/60/1; minimum circuit ampacity 18.5 A, maximum fuse 30 A; dedicated circuit with an HACR breaker
- Water
- Potable water at 20 to 80 psi, 40 to 90°F; 3/8" FPT ice making water inlet; 1/2" FPT ice making water drain
- Bin drain
- 3/4" bin drain
Measure doorways: the bin is 48" wide and 34" deep, and the head and bin arrive as separate pieces.
1,688 lb. a day
Up to 1,688 lb. of dice cubes in 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 1,350 lb. at 90°F air and 70°F water. Cube size is 7/8" x 7/8" x 7/8".
easyTouch display
An icon-based touch screen runs the machine. You can program ice production by time of day or by daily volume, for example to shut off overnight.
Easy-clean food zone
An easy-access front door panel opens to the food zone. The water trough, distribution tube, curtain and sensing probes come out for cleaning, and select parts use AlphaSan antimicrobial.
Steady harvest
An acoustical ice sensing probe helps keep harvests consistent in challenging water conditions, and 24-hour diagnostics flag maintenance needs.
DuraTech exterior
The DuraTech exterior resists corrosion better than stainless steel, per Manitowoc, with a clear coat that resists fingerprints and dirt.
Delivery and setup
- Free shipping on this item. See our shipping policy for delivery details.
- Inspect the crate for damage before you sign, and note any damage on the delivery receipt.
- Install the head indoors and leave 8" at the top and sides and 5" at the back for airflow.
- Have an electrician run a dedicated 208-230/60/1 circuit sized to the 18.5 A minimum circuit ampacity, with a maximum 30 A fuse or HACR breaker.
- Connect potable water at 20 to 80 psi and a drain line. Manitowoc offers Arctic Pure water filters as an accessory.
- The D970 bin comes with a sanitary plastic scoop and one set of adjustable legs. Manitowoc requires an ice deflector when the head is installed on a bin.
Questions buyers ask
What is included?
The IDT1500A ice machine head and a Manitowoc D970 ice storage bin. Manitowoc includes a sanitary plastic scoop and one set of adjustable legs with each D bin.
What electrical service does it need?
208-230/60/1 on its own circuit with a disconnect. Manitowoc lists a 18.5 A minimum circuit ampacity and a 30 A maximum fuse size for this air-cooled model.
How much ice does it really make?
Manitowoc rates 1,688 lb. per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water. In a hot kitchen, at 90°F air and 70°F water, the rating is 1,350 lb.
How tall is it with the bin?
79.5" high with the bin legs set at 6", 48" wide and 34" deep. Leave 8" at the top, 8" at the sides and 5" at the back for air flow.
What cube does it make?
Dice cubes, 7/8" x 7/8" x 7/8".
What warranty does it have?
Manitowoc lists 3 years parts and labor on the ice maker, 5 years parts and labor on the evaporator, and 5 years parts with 3 years labor on the compressor. D bins carry 3 years parts and labor.
Do you match lower prices?
Yes. Manitowoc Ice equipment carries our Best Price Guarantee. Found it lower? Send us the lower price with a quote request or call us, and we will match it.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Manitowoc Ice |
|---|---|
| Model Number | IDT1500A |
| Series | Indigo NXT iT1500 |
| Type | Ice Machine Head with D970 Storage Bin |
| Included | IDT1500A Ice Machine HeadManitowoc D970 Ice Storage Bin with Sanitary Scoop and Adjustable Legs |
| Width | 48 Inches |
| Depth | 34 Inches |
| Height | 79.5 Inches |
| Clearance | Top 8"Sides 8"Back 5" |
| Head Size | 48" W x 24" D x 29.5" H |
| Bin Size | 48" W x 34" D x 50" H with 6" Legs |
| Capacity | 1,688 lb. per 24 Hours at 70°F Air/50°F Water |
| Production at 90°F Air/70°F Water | 1,350 lb. per 24 Hours |
| Ice Shape | Dice Cube 7/8" x 7/8" x 7/8" |
| Bin Storage | 882 lb |
| Voltage | 208-230 Volts |
| Hertz | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Minimum Circuit Ampacity | 18.5 Amps |
| Maximum Fuse Size | 30 Amps |
| Connection | Dedicated Circuit2 Electrical Entrance OptionsHACR Breaker in USA |
| Condenser | Air-Cooled, Self-Contained |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| Heat of Rejection | 23,000 BTU/hr Average27,000 BTU/hr Peak |
| Energy Use | 4.66 kWh per 100 lb. of Ice at 90°F Air/70°F Water |
| Potable Water Use | 20 gal. per 100 lb. of Ice at 90°F Air/70°F Water |
| Water Supply | 3/8" FPT ice making water inlet20 to 80 psi40 to 90°F Water |
| Drain | 1/2" FPT ice making water drain1/2" auxiliary base drain socket3/4" Bin Drain |
| Ambient Temperature | 40 to 110°FIndoor Installation Only |
| Control Type | easyTouch Icon-Based Touch ScreenProgrammable Ice Production24-Hour Diagnostics |
| Exterior | DuraTech Corrosion-Resistant Finish with Clear Coat |
| Food Zone | Easy-Access Front Door PanelRemovable Water Trough, Distribution Tube, Curtain and Sensing ProbesAlphaSan Antimicrobial Parts |
| Accessories | LuminIce II Virus and Bacteria InhibitoriAuCS Automatic Cleaning SystemArctic Pure Water Filters |
| Certifications | NSF, cULus, CE |
| Warranty | Ice Maker 3 Years Parts and LaborEvaporator 5 Years Parts and LaborCompressor 5 Years Parts, 3 Years LaborBin 3 Years Parts and Labor |
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