{"product_id":"iq-900a3","title":"ITV Ice Makers IQ 900 A3 27\" Air-Cooled Three-Phase Modular Granular (Chip) Ice Machine – 980 lb\/Day (Head Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWet granular ice — often called chip ice — is soft, moldable, and easy to chew, with a 40–50% residual water content that makes it ideal for chilling drinks, displaying fresh food, and patient care. The IQ 900 A3 produces this ice continuously through a stainless steel auger system and drops it out of an opening in the bottom of the unit into the bin below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"A3\" designation means this unit is air-cooled (the \"A\") and runs on three-phase power (the \"3\"). It delivers the same ice output and efficiency as the single-phase IQ 900 A — 980 lb\/day nominal and 4.1 kWh per 100 lb of ice — but connects to a 208–230V three-phase supply instead of single-phase. Three-phase wiring spreads the electrical load more evenly and is standard in many larger kitchens, production facilities, and industrial buildings, so the A3 is the model to specify when the site already has three-phase service. Being air-cooled, it sheds heat into the surrounding air and uses very little water (4.9 gal per 100 lb of ice), which keeps installation simple wherever there is adequate ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with an AISI 304 stainless steel body and a high-efficiency evaporator with no gaskets or seals, the IQ 900 A3 is designed for long service life and simple maintenance. It uses a straightforward electromechanical control system with an on\/off lighted rocker switch on the front panel, and its Tropicalized (T-Class) design lets it keep producing in high ambient temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-phase power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208–230V \/ 60Hz \/ 3-phase — ideal for facilities wired for three-phase service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet granular (chip) ice\u003c\/strong\u003e with 40–50% residual water content — soft, chewable, and ideal for beverages and food display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-cooled condenser\u003c\/strong\u003e with low water use (4.9 gal per 100 lb of ice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh output:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 980 lb (445 kg) of ice per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe most efficient evaporator on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e — lower energy consumption and higher ice production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaporator without gaskets or seals\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliability and easy cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel auger with resilient coating\u003c\/strong\u003e to maximize lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful speed reducer mounted on top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAISI 304 stainless steel body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectromechanical control system\u003c\/strong\u003e with an on\/off lighted rocker switch on the front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropicalized (T-Class)\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliable operation in high ambient temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEASI\u003c\/strong\u003e (Easy Access for Service \u0026amp; Installation), and \u003cstrong\u003eSTIF\u003c\/strong\u003e (Strong Inox Frame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSF and ETL (Intertek) certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and industrial sites already wired for 208–230V three-phase power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume beverage service, soda fountains, and blended\/frozen drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare and patient ice service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalad bars, seafood and produce display, and retail ice bagging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIce Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet granular (chip) ice, 40–50% residual water content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular ice machine head (requires separate storage bin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondenser \/ Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIce Production (nominal, 50°F air \/ 70°F water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e980 lb (445 kg) \/ 24 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIce Production (ASHRAE, 90°F air \/ 70°F water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e710 lb (322 kg) \/ 24 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Range (across conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~530–1,025 lb (240–465 kg) \/ 24 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR404A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208–230 V \/ 60 Hz \/ 3-phase (±10%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption (ASHRAE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,539 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption (at 109°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,300 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1 kWh \/ 100 lb of ice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.9 gal \/ 100 lb of ice (18.5 L\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Rejected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11,291 BTU\/h (3,309 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiring \/ Fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 AWG (1.5 mm²), 5-conductor \/ 20 A fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaporator Temp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5–87 psi (1–6 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temp. Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–109°F (10–43°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temp. Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41–100°F (5–38°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet Dimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.58\" × 21.66\" × 25.99\" (675 × 550 × 660 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.53\" × 25.60\" × 29.53\" (750 × 650 × 750 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e181 lb (82 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 lb (114 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF, ETL (Intertek)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIce machine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years parts and labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaporator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years parts and labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional (not included):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCS-101 K\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10\" anti-limescale + anti-chlorine water filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCS10\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10\" replacement cartridge (anti-limescale + anti-chlorine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Kleen\u003c\/strong\u003e — descaling\/cleaning solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended storage bins:\u003c\/strong\u003e S500, S750, S900, S1050 (1|2), SCS150, SCS300, SCD900 (1|2), SCD1400 (1|2), SCD800 (1|2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡As a head-only unit, the IQ 900 A3 needs a separate storage bin to operate. If your site runs on single-phase power, choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/iq-900a\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIQ 900 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e instead; for larger volumes, step up to the IQ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/iq-1300a\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e1300 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/iq-2700a\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIQ 2700 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: b07087ee-b774-4a96-be2b-9801d62b159b --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ITV Ice Makers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53246234067055,"sku":"10142","price":6942.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3857\/1375\/files\/IQ900A3.webp?v=1782207138","url":"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/iq-900a3","provider":"ICE MAKER SUPPLY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}