Blue Air BLMH-650A 22-1/4" Modular Half Dice Ice Machine Head, 623 lb./24 hr, Air-Cooled, R-290, 220V
Description
Up to 623 lb. of half-dice ice a day from a 22-1/4" wide modular head.
The Blue Air BLMH-650A is a 22-1/4" wide modular ice machine head that makes up to 623 lb. of half-dice ice per 24 hours. It is air-cooled, runs on R-290 refrigerant and 220V power, and carries the ENERGY STAR mark on Blue Air's sheet. It ships without a bin, so pair it with an ice storage bin or dispenser.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 22-1/4" W x 24-1/2" D x 21-1/8" H, plus 1" for side panels, 7/8" depth and 3/4" height for the rear air filter
- Power
- 220V/60Hz/1-phase, 6.4 A; minimum circuit ampacity 7.4 A, max. HACR breaker 20 A
- Water and drain
- 3/8" FPT water inlet on minimum 3/8" ID copper line; 3/4" FPT drain on minimum 3/4" ID hard pipe
- Airflow
- Allow 8" clearance at the rear, sides and top
- Mounting
- Head only: it needs a separate ice storage bin or dispenser
Leave 8" open at the back, sides and top for airflow; do not box the head in.
623 lb. per day
Makes up to 623 lb. of ice per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 516 lb. at 90°F air and 70°F water.
Half dice cubes
468 half-dice cubes per cycle (36 columns x 13 rows), each 3/8" x 7/8" x 7/8", about 4.73 lb. per harvest.
R-290, ENERGY STAR
Air-cooled condensing unit on natural R-290 refrigerant, using 4.6 kWh and 15 gal. of water per 100 lb. of ice at 90°F air and 70°F water.
Digital controller
An automatic freeze and harvest cycle, a 7-segment status and diagnostic display, and a built-in cleaning and sanitizing mode.
Bin-full shutoff
A bin-full sensor automatically stops ice production when the storage bin is full.
Easy to service
Removable panels open the service components, and the air filters at the rear lift out for cleaning.
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.
- This is the ice machine head only. Order a matching Blue Air ice bin or dispenser and any adapter kit with it.
- A plumber connects the 3/8" water line and 3/4" drain; an electrician supplies a 220V circuit with a 20 A max. HACR breaker.
- Set up in a room that stays between 45°F and 100°F with water at 45°F to 90°F and 30 to 100 psig.
Questions buyers ask
Does it come with a bin?
No. It is a modular ice machine head and ships without a bin. Put it on a Blue Air ice storage bin or dispenser; ask us to confirm the fit and adapter.
How much ice does it make?
Up to 623 lb. per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 516 lb. at 90°F air and 70°F water.
What power does it need?
220V, 60 Hz, single phase, drawing 6.4 A. Minimum circuit ampacity is 7.4 A with a 20 A maximum HACR breaker.
What plumbing does it need?
A 3/8" FPT water inlet fed by at least 3/8" ID copper tubing, and a 3/4" FPT drain on at least 3/4" ID hard pipe. Water pressure 30 to 100 psig.
What size are the cubes?
Half dice, 3/8" x 7/8" x 7/8", 468 cubes per cycle.
Which water filter should I use?
Blue Air lists its DH-R1, DH-S1 and DH-S2 water filters as optional accessories for this machine.
What is the warranty?
3 years parts and labor, 5 years on the compressor, and 5 years parts and labor on the evaporator, continental U.S. only.
Do you match lower prices?
Yes. Blue Air 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 | Blue Air |
|---|---|
| Model Number | BLMH-650A |
| Type | Modular Ice Machine Head, Half Dice |
| Shipping Weight | 136 lb. |
| Product Weight | 123 lb. |
| Width | 22-1/4 Inches |
| Depth | 24-1/2 Inches |
| Height | 21-1/8 Inches |
| Dimension Note | Width Excludes 1" for Side PanelsDepth Excludes 7/8" and Height Excludes 3/4" for the Rear Air Filter |
| Ice Production | 623 lb. per 24 Hours at 70°F Air, 50°F Water516 lb. per 24 Hours at 90°F Air, 70°F Water |
| Ice Type | Half Dice, 3/8" x 7/8" x 7/8" |
| Ice per Cycle | 4.73 lb., 468 Cubes |
| Storage | Head Only, Bin Sold Separately |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Hertz | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Amps | 6.4 Amps |
| Minimum Circuit Ampacity | 7.4 A |
| Max. HACR Breaker | 20 A |
| Condenser | Air-Cooled |
| Refrigerant | R-290 |
| Energy Use | 4.6 kWh per 100 lb. of Ice at 90°F Air, 70°F Water |
| Water Use | 15 gal. per 100 lb. of Ice |
| Water Inlet | 3/8" FPT, Minimum 3/8" ID Copper Supply Line |
| Drain | 3/4" FPT, Minimum 3/4" ID Hard Pipe |
| Ambient Temperature | 45 - 100 Degrees F |
| Water Temperature | 45 - 90 Degrees F |
| Water Pressure | 30 - 100 psig |
| Clearance | 8" at Rear, Sides and Top |
| Exterior | Stainless Steel |
| Controller | Digital, 7-Segment Display, Bin-Full Sensor, Cleaning and Sanitizing Mode |
| Water Filters | DH-R1, DH-S1, DH-S2 |
| Certifications | ENERGY STAR, cULus, ETL Sanitation |
| Warranty | 3 Years Parts and Labor, 5 Years Compressor, 5 Years Evaporator Parts and Labor |
| Warranty Area | Continental U.S. Only |
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