Manitowoc Ice IRT0500A-261 Indigo NXT iT0500 30" Air-Cooled Regular Cube Ice Machine Head, 500 lb., 208-230V 1-Phase
Description
A 30-inch-wide air-cooled ice machine head that makes up to 500 lb. of regular cubes a day and sits on a Manitowoc storage bin.
The Manitowoc Ice IRT0500A-261 is an Indigo NXT iT0500 self-contained, air-cooled cube ice machine head. Manitowoc rates it at 500 lb. of regular ice per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 386 lb. at 90°F air and 70°F water. It runs on 208-230/60/1 power with R410A refrigerant and an icon-based easyTouch display. The head is sold without a bin: Manitowoc pairs it with the D400 or D570 bin.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Head size
- 30" W x 24" D x 21.5" H; leave 12" at the top and sides and 5" at the back
- On a bin
- D400 bin: 59.5" high overall on 6" legs, 365 lb. storage; D570 bin: 71.5" high overall on 6" legs, 543 lb. storage
- Power
- 208-230/60/1, dedicated circuit; minimum circuit ampacity 5.1 A, maximum fuse 15 A
- 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
- Room
- Indoors only; air temperature 40 to 110°F
Order the storage bin separately, and measure doorways: the head alone is 30" wide and 24" deep.
500 lb. a day
Up to 500 lb. of regular cubes in 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 386 lb. at 90°F air and 70°F water. Cube size is 1-1/8" x 1-1/8" 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
A hinged front door opens to the food zone. The water trough, distribution tube, curtain, water probe and pump 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 12" 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 5.1 A minimum circuit ampacity, with a maximum 15 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 bin is ordered separately. Manitowoc requires an ice deflector when the head is installed on a bin.
Questions buyers ask
Does it come with a bin?
No. Manitowoc sells the ice machine and bin separately. The iT0500 is shown on the D400 or D570 bin; the D400 holds 365 lb. and brings the total height to 59.5"; the D570 holds 543 lb. and brings the total height to 71.5".
What electrical service does it need?
208-230/60/1 on its own circuit with a disconnect. Manitowoc lists a 5.1 A minimum circuit ampacity and a 15 A maximum fuse size for this air-cooled model.
How much ice does it really make?
Manitowoc rates 500 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 386 lb.
How much space does it need?
The head is 30" W x 24" D x 21.5" H. Leave 12" at the top and sides and 5" at the back for airflow. It must be installed indoors.
What cube does it make?
Regular cubes, 1-1/8" x 1-1/8" 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.
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 | IRT0500A-261 |
| Series | Indigo NXT iT0500 |
| Type | Self-Contained Air-Cooled Cube Ice Machine Head |
| Width | 30 Inches |
| Depth | 24 Inches |
| Height | 21.5 Inches |
| Clearance | Top 12"Sides 12"Back 5" |
| Height on Bin | D400 Bin 59.5" with 6" LegsD570 Bin 71.5" with 6" Legs |
| Capacity | 500 lb. per 24 Hours at 70°F Air/50°F Water |
| Production at 90°F Air/70°F Water | 386 lb. per 24 Hours |
| Ice Shape | Regular Cube 1-1/8" x 1-1/8" x 7/8" |
| Bin Storage | D400 365 lb.D570 543 lb.Bin Sold Separately |
| Voltage | 208-230 Volts |
| Hertz | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 |
| Minimum Circuit Ampacity | 5.1 Amps |
| Maximum Fuse Size | 15 Amps |
| Connection | Dedicated Circuit2 Electrical Entrance OptionsHACR Breaker in USA |
| Condenser | Air-Cooled, Self-Contained |
| Refrigerant | R410A |
| Heat of Rejection | 3,800 BTU/hr Average6,000 BTU/hr Peak |
| Energy Use | 5.04 kWh per 100 lb. of Ice at 90°F Air/70°F Water |
| Potable Water Use | 19 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 socket |
| 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 | Hinged Front DoorRemovable Water Trough, Distribution Tube, Curtain, Probe and PumpAlphaSan 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 Labor |
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