Hoshizaki IM-50BAA-Q Sphere Ice Machine with 36 lb. Bin, 50 lb./24 hr, Air-Cooled, 115V, 24-3/4" W
Description
A compact bar machine that makes clear 1.8-inch ice spheres for spirits and cocktails, with a 36 lb. bin.
The Hoshizaki IM-50BAA-Q is a self-contained, air-cooled ice machine with a built-in 36 lb. bin that makes clear, solid 1.8" diameter spheres, about 1.6 oz. each. It produces up to 50 lb. per 24 hours, about 475 spheres, at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 45 lb. at 90°F air and 70°F water. A nozzle injects water into the sphere-forming chamber of the evaporator, making 15 spheres at a time. Its small footprint fits under a bar counter, and it plugs into a 115V outlet with a 6.5 ft. cord.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 24-3/4" W x 20-3/4" D x 39-1/2" H with legs
- Clearance
- Allow 6" at the top and rear, and 6" on one side: 6" left with 0" right, or 0" left with 6" right
- Power
- 115V, 60 Hz, single phase, 5 A; 15 A max fuse; 6.5 ft. cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
- Water
- 1/2" FPT inlet; minimum 1/4" nominal ID copper water line; 7 to 113 PSIG
- Drain
- 3/4" FPT outlet; minimum 3/4" nominal ID hard pipe drain
- Delivery box
- 30" x 24.6" x 38.4"; 168 lb. shipping weight
Air enters at the front and exits at the back, so keep the 6" rear clearance open.
Clear ice spheres
Makes clear, solid 1.8" diameter spheres, about 1.6 oz. each that melt slowly and look good in the glass.
Closed water circuit
Hoshizaki says the closed water circuit offers the ultimate contamination protection.
Small footprint
At 24-3/4" wide and 20-3/4" deep it fits under a bar counter.
Stainless exterior
Durable stainless steel exterior, HFC-free foamed polyurethane insulation and an easy-to-clean air filter.
Scoop included
An ice scoop comes with the machine.
Delivery and setup
- Free shipping on this item. See our shipping policy for delivery details.
- Inspect the carton for damage before you sign, and note any damage on the delivery receipt.
- The shipping carton is 30" x 24.6" x 38.4" and weighs 168 lb.; the machine itself is 139 lb.
- Keep 6" at the top and rear and 6" on one side for air and service.
- Run a 1/4" or larger copper water line to the 1/2" FPT inlet and a 3/4" or larger hard drain from the 3/4" FPT outlet.
- Plug into a 115V, 15 A grounded NEMA 5-15 outlet. If GFCI protection is required, Hoshizaki says to use a GFCI breaker rather than a GFCI receptacle.
- In the box: ice scoop.
Questions buyers ask
How much ice does it make?
Up to 50 lb. per 24 hours, about 475 spheres, at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 45 lb. at 90°F air and 70°F water. The bin holds 36 lb.
How big are the spheres?
Each sphere is clear and solid, 1.8" in diameter, and weighs about 1.6 oz.
What outlet does it need?
A 115V, 60 Hz, single-phase NEMA 5-15 outlet on a 15 A circuit. It draws 5 A and comes with a 6.5 ft. cord and plug.
Will it fit under a bar?
It is 24-3/4" W x 20-3/4" D x 39-1/2" H with legs. Leave 6" at the top and rear, and 6" on either the left or right side.
What warranty does it have?
Hoshizaki lists 3 years parts and labor on the entire machine, and 5 years parts on the compressor and air-cooled condenser coil, valid in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and U.S. territories.
Do you match lower prices?
Yes. Hoshizaki 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 | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|
| Model Number | IM-50BAA-Q |
| Type | Sphere Ice Machine with Built-In Storage Bin |
| Ice Type | Sphere |
| Cube Size | 1.8" DiameterAbout 1.6 oz. per Sphere |
| Condenser | Air-Cooled |
| Net Weight | 139 lb. |
| Shipping Weight | 168 lb. |
| Width | 24-3/4 Inches |
| Depth | 20-3/4 Inches |
| Height | 39-1/2 Inches |
| Legs | Legs Included in Height |
| Shipping Dimensions | 30" x 24.6" x 38.4" |
| Clearance | 6" Top and Rear6" Left and 0" Right, or 0" Left and 6" Right |
| Capacity | 50 lb. per 24 Hours |
| Ice Production at 90°F Air / 70°F Water | 45 lb. per 24 Hours |
| Pieces per Day | About 475 Spheres |
| Storage Capacity | 36 lb. |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |
| Hertz | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Amps | 5 Amps |
| Max Fuse Size | 15 Amps |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-15P |
| Cord | 6.5 ft., Included |
| Voltage Range | 104 to 127 Volts |
| Refrigerant | R-134a7.1 oz. |
| Heat Rejection | 1,500 BTU/hr |
| Energy Use | 15.7 kWh per 100 lb. at 90°F/70°F |
| Water Inlet | 1/2" FPTMinimum 1/4" Nominal ID Copper Water Tubing |
| Drain | 3/4" FPTMinimum 3/4" Nominal ID Hard Pipe |
| Ambient Temperature | 45°F to 100°F |
| Water Temperature | 45°F to 90°F |
| Water Pressure | 7 to 113 PSIG |
| Exterior | Stainless SteelRemovable Air Filter |
| Insulation | Foamed Polyurethane, HFC Free |
| Included | Ice Scoop |
| Certifications | NSF, UL, ETL, NSF/ANSI 372 |
| Warranty | 3 Years Parts and Labor, Entire Machine |
| Extended Coverage | 5 Years Parts on Compressor and Air-Cooled Condenser Coil |
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