Blue Air BLMH-650A 22-1/4" Modular Half Dice Ice Machine Head, 623 lb./24 hr, Air-Cooled, R-290, 220V

Blue Air BLMH-650A 22-1/4" Modular Half Dice Ice Machine Head, 623 lb./24 hr, Air-Cooled, R-290, 220V

Blue AirSKU: BLU-BLMH-650A

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Outside (W × D × H)22‑1/4" × 24‑1/2" × 21‑1/8"
Power220V · 6.4 A
Shipping weight136 lb.
ListedENERGY STAR, cULus, ETL Sanitation

Highlights

  • Up to 623 lb. of ice per 24 hours at 70°F air / 50°F water
  • Half dice cubes, 3/8" x 7/8" x 7/8", 468 per cycle
  • Air-cooled, R-290 refrigerant, 220V/60Hz/1-phase, 6.4 A
  • 22-1/4" W x 24-1/2" D x 21-1/8" H head; ice bin sold separately
  • Digital controller, bin-full sensor, built-in cleaning mode
  • ENERGY STAR, cULus, ETL Sanitation marks on Blue Air's sheet
  • 3-year parts and labor, 5-year compressor and evaporator warranty

Specifications

ManufacturerBlue Air
Model NumberBLMH-650A
TypeModular Ice Machine Head, Half Dice
Shipping Weight136 lb.
Product Weight123 lb.
Width22-1/4"
Depth24-1/2"
Height21-1/8"
Dimension NoteWidth Excludes 1" for Side Panels, Depth Excludes 7/8" and Height Excludes 3/4" for the Rear Air Filter
Ice Production623 lb. per 24 Hours at 70°F Air, 50°F Water, 516 lb. per 24 Hours at 90°F Air, 70°F Water
Ice TypeHalf Dice, 3/8" x 7/8" x 7/8"
Ice per Cycle4.73 lb., 468 Cubes
StorageHead Only, Bin Sold Separately
Voltage220V
Hertz60 Hz
Phase1
Amps6.4 A
Minimum Circuit Ampacity7.4 A
Max. HACR Breaker20 A
CondenserAir-Cooled
RefrigerantR-290
Energy Use4.6 kWh per 100 lb. of Ice at 90°F Air, 70°F Water
Water Use15 gal. per 100 lb. of Ice
Water Inlet3/8" FPT, Minimum 3/8" ID Copper Supply Line
Drain3/4" FPT, Minimum 3/4" ID Hard Pipe
Ambient Temperature45 - 100°F
Water Temperature45 - 90°F
Water Pressure30 - 100 psig
Clearance8" at Rear, Sides and Top
ExteriorStainless Steel
ControllerDigital, 7-Segment Display, Bin-Full Sensor, Cleaning and Sanitizing Mode
Water FiltersDH-R1, DH-S1, DH-S2
CertificationsENERGY STAR, cULus, ETL Sanitation
Warranty3 Years Parts and Labor, 5 Years Compressor, 5 Years Evaporator Parts and Labor
Warranty AreaContinental U.S. Only

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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

Certifications

ENERGY STAR
cULus
ETL Sanitation
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Description

Up to 623 lb. of half-dice ice a day from a 22-1/4" wide modular head.

Blue Air BLMH-650A modular half dice ice machine head, front angle view

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.

623 lb./24 hrHalf dice cubes, air-cooled.
ENERGY STARMark shown on Blue Air's spec sheet.
R-290 RefrigerantNatural hydrocarbon refrigerant.
3-Year Warranty5 years compressor and evaporator.

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

Certifications

ENERGY STAR
cULus
ETL Sanitation

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