Ice-O-Matic GEM1306R49 21" Remote-Cooled Pearl Nugget Ice Machine Head, 1,240 lb/24 hr, R449A, 208-230V
Description
A 21" remote-cooled head that makes soft, chewable Pearl nugget ice on top of a bin or dispenser.
The Ice-O-Matic GEM1306R49 is a 21" remote-cooled modular pearl ice machine head that makes soft, chewable Pearl nugget-style ice. It is rated at 1,240 lb per 24 hours at 70°F air / 50°F water, or 947 lb at 90°F air / 70°F water. It runs on R449A refrigerant and connects to a 208-230/60/1 circuit with a 25 A maximum breaker. It ships as the head only: the storage bin or dispenser is sold separately.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 21" W x 24.25" D x 27.03" H (head only)
- Bin fit
- Ice-O-Matic combinations: B40 with the KBT19 kit; B42 with the KBT24 kit; B55 with the KBT19 kit; B110 with the KBT23C kit
- Power
- 208-230/60/1; minimum circuit 16.3 A; maximum breaker 25 A
- Water and drain
- 3/8" FPT potable water inlet; 3/4" FPT drain
- Remote condenser
- RC106G49 with an RL49-25, RL49-40 or RL49-75 precharged line set (sold separately)
- Room and water
- 50°F to 100°F air; 40°F to 100°F water; 20 to 80 psi
- Shipping weight
- 215 lb; carton 24 W x 27 D x 32 H in.
Measure the space on top of the bin: the head is 21" wide and 24.25" deep.
Pearl nugget ice
Soft, chewable Pearl ice cools drinks faster and longer while keeping flavors, and uses less water and power than cube ice makers, per Ice-O-Matic.
Gearbox load monitor
The load monitoring system checks gearbox workload and shuts the system down before a problem develops.
Water sensor
A water sensor prevents low or no water failures and works in adverse water conditions.
Rugged drivetrain
A stainless steel evaporator, maintenance-free double roller bearings and a heavy-duty gearbox.
Automatic shutoff
Built-in, non-contact ice detection gives a fail-safe automatic shutoff.
Remote condenser
Pairs with the RC106G49 remote condenser and RL49-25, RL49-40, and RL49-75 precharged line sets.
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.
- Ships as the ice machine head only. Order the storage bin or dispenser and any adapter kit separately.
- Plan for the RC106G49 remote condenser and a precharged line set, both sold separately and installed by a qualified installer.
Questions buyers ask
Does it come with a bin?
No. The GEM1306R49 ships as the head only. Ice-O-Matic suggests these bin combinations: B40 with the KBT19 kit; B42 with the KBT24 kit; B55 with the KBT19 kit; B110 with the KBT23C kit.
How much ice does it make per day?
1,240 lb per 24 hours at 70°F air / 50°F water and 947 lb at 90°F air / 70°F water. Hotter rooms and warmer water lower output.
What electrical service does it need?
A 208-230/60/1 supply. The sheet lists a minimum circuit ampacity of 16.3 A and a maximum breaker of 25 A.
What water and drain hookups does it need?
A 3/8" FPT potable water inlet and a 3/4" FPT drain. Potable water use is 12 gal per 100 lb of ice at 90°F air / 70°F water. Water pressure must be 20 to 80 psi.
What else does a remote-cooled model need?
The RC106G49 remote condenser and an RL49-25, RL49-40 or RL49-75 precharged line set, sold separately.
What warranty does Ice-O-Matic give?
3 years parts and labor on the ice maker, 5 years parts on the compressor.
Which water filter fits?
Ice-O-Matic pairs it with the IFQ1-FM manifold system, which takes the IOMQ-FM replacement filter.
Do you match lower prices?
Yes. Ice-O-Matic 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 | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|
| Model Number | GEM1306R49 |
| Series | GEM Pearl Ice Machine |
| Configuration | Modular Head, Bin Sold Separately |
| Shipping Weight | 215 lb. |
| Shipping Dimensions | 24 W x 27 D x 32 H in. |
| Width | 21 Inches |
| Depth | 24.25 Inches |
| Height | 27.03 Inches |
| Nominal Width | 21 Inches |
| Capacity | 1,240 lb per 24 hr at 70°F Air / 50°F Water |
| Production at 90°F Air / 70°F Water | 947 lb per 24 hr |
| Ice Type | Pearl Ice |
| Ice Size | 1/2 x 3/8 in.12.7 x 9.5 mm |
| Condensing Type | Remote-Cooled |
| Refrigerant | R449A |
| Refrigerant Charge | 208 oz |
| Heat Output | 14,930 BTU per hour, approx. |
| Remote Condenser | RC106G49, sold separately |
| Precharged Line Sets | RL49-25RL49-40RL49-75 |
| Voltage | 208-230 Volts |
| Hertz | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Minimum Circuit Ampacity | 16.3 A |
| Maximum Breaker Size | 25 A |
| Energy Use at 70°F Air / 50°F Water | 2.8 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Energy Use at 90°F Air / 70°F Water | 3.96 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Potable Water Use | 12 gal per 100 lb of ice at 90°F air / 70°F water |
| Drain | 3/4" FPT |
| Water Inlet | 3/8" FPT |
| Electrical Connection | Junction Box |
| Remote Condenser Electrical | Junction Box |
| Discharge Line Connection | 1/2" male quick connect for line set |
| Liquid Line Connection | 3/8" male quick connect for line set |
| Ambient Air Temperature | 50 - 100 Degrees F |
| Water Temperature | 40 - 100 Degrees F |
| Water Pressure | 20 - 80 PSIG |
| Suggested Bin Combinations | B40 + KBT19B42 + KBT24B55 + KBT19B110 + KBT23C |
| Spec Sheet Bin Chart | B40: KBT19B42: KBT24B55: KBT19B110: KBT23B700-30: Kit Not RequiredB1000-48: Kit Not RequiredB1300-48: Kit Not RequiredB1325-60: Kit Not RequiredB1660-60: Kit Not Required |
| Water Filter | IFQ1-FM manifold system, replacement filter IOMQ-FM |
| Options | KGEMDISPB for ice level control for a dispenser - verify adapter with dispenser manufacturerRC106G49 remote condenser |
| Evaporator | Stainless Steel, Double Roller Bearings, Heavy-Duty Gearbox |
| Certifications | cULus, UL Energy Verified |
| Warranty | 3 Years Parts and Labor |
| Compressor Warranty | 5 years parts |
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