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How long does it take to pay for an ice maker if you’re currently buying ice?
Number of bags purchased per day: . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____________________bags
Number of bags x cost per bag: . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____________________cost per day
365 days x cost per day: . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____________________cost per year
Cost of the Ice Maker ÷ cost per year
= payback period
Food Service Approximate ice usage per day
Restaurant 1
1
/2 lbs (.45-.68 kg) per person
Cocktail 3 lbs (1.4 kg) per person / seat
Salad Bar 40 lbs (18 kg) per cubic foot
Quick Service 5 oz. (.14 kg) per 7-10 oz. (207–296 ml) drink
8 oz. (.23 kg) per 12-16 oz. (355-473 ml) drink
1 2 oz. (.34 kg) per 18-24 oz. (532-710 ml) drink
Lodging Approximate ice usage per day
Guest Ice 5 lbs ( 2.3 kg) per room
Restaurant 1
1
/2 lbs (.45-.68 kg) per person
Cocktail 3 lbs (1.4 kg) per person / seat
Catering 1 lbs (.45 kg) per person
Healthcare
Approximate ice usage per day
Patient Ice 10 lbs (4.5 kg) per bed
Cafeteria 1 lbs (.45 kg) per person
Convenience Store Approximate ice usage per day
Beverage 6 oz. (.17 kg) per 12 oz. (355 ml) drink
1 0 oz. (.28 kg) per 20 oz. (592 ml) drink
1 6 oz. (.45 kg) per 32 oz. (946 ml) drink
Cold Plate 50% more ice usage per day
Packaged Ice Weight per bag x number of bags sold per day
Sizing Your Ice-O-Matic
Ice Maker
Ice-O-Matic
Installation Considerations
✔ Does the existing ice maker meet
peak usage during the hottest
part of the year?
Allow enough space for:
✔The ice maker, bin and water filter
✔ Air flow
Note: If the ice maker is limited on space,
consider a top air discharge unit
Utilities:
✔ What are the voltage characteristics of the
electrical outlet that will be used for this
ice maker?
✔ Is there a floor drain?
✔ Water source with water shut-off?
✔ Are the utilities in close proximity to the
ice maker location?
Remote installation:
✔ Is there an outdoor condenser location above the ice
maker?
✔ Roof access and penetration?
✔ Maximum pre-charged tubing line run considerations?
Note: Ice-O-Matic
includes a free sea salt
corrosion protectant on cuber remote
condensers
Ask about:
✔ The 7 year warranty on the evaporator if an
Ice-O-Matic water filter is purchased with
an Ice-O-Matic Cube ice maker and replaced
ever
y 6 months (U.S. & Canada only)
✔ Warranty program
✔ Preventive maintenance programs
✔ Planning for future growth?
If not, consider building in 20%
additional capacity on new
i
ns
tallations.
✔ What are the various locations or
stations in the establishment that
need Ice? Will they all be serviced
from one or multiple ice makers?
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