Manitowoc RFP0320A 370 lb Modular Flake Ice Machine Head, Air-Cooled, 22 in. Wide, 115V

The Manitowoc RFP0320A is a modular flake ice machine head for operations that merchandise and preserve product on ice, from seafood cases and salad bars to cold therapy programs in healthcare facilities. It produces up to 370 lb of flake ice per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water and still delivers 287 lb when the room hits 90°F, so a morning fill of the case can be rebuilt again before the afternoon restock without rationing ice between displays. This is a head only, so budget for a Manitowoc D-420 series storage bin beneath it, and if a large display program empties 310 lb of bin storage faster than this machine rebuilds it, the RFP0620A nearly doubles daily output from the same 22 in. wide cabinet; beverage programs are better served by a cube ice machine. Installation takes a 115V, 60 Hz circuit sized to the nameplate ampacity, a 3/8 in. cold water line, drains for the head and bin, and 8 in. of clearance at the top and sides with 5 in. at the back.

Flake Ice That Forms Around Product Without Bruising

Flake ice is small, hard bits of ice suited to presentation work. It molds around whatever you set in it without bruising delicate product, and it holds bottles and merchandised items in place without tipping or spilling, which is why it is the standard choice for food display, salad bars, and cold therapy use in healthcare settings. The same conforming texture packs tightly around product to keep it covered and cold.

22 In. Wide Head Sized for D-420 Series Storage Bins

The head measures 22.00 in. wide by 23.63 in. deep by 26.00 in. tall and mounts on a Manitowoc D-420 series bin, bringing the combination to 76.00 in. tall with 310 lb of ice storage below. Air enters at the back and exhausts out the sides, and Manitowoc calls for 8 in. of clearance at the top and sides with 5 in. at the back. The K00472 adapter for 30 in. D-style bins lets the head sit on wider storage when one bin of reserve is not enough.

High-Load Maintenance-Free Bearing for Fewer Service Calls

A flake machine makes ice continuously rather than in batches, so bearing wear is the mechanical failure a buyer should ask about. Manitowoc fits a high-load, maintenance-free bearing for enhanced reliability, which removes the lubrication routine that gets skipped in a busy kitchen and takes a common wear point out of the service budget.

R290 Refrigerant With Less Ozone Depletion Than R404

The self-contained refrigeration system runs on R290 refrigerant, an environmentally friendly choice with less ozone depletion compared to R404. A 3/4 HP nominal compressor and air-cooled condenser reject 7,511 BTU/hr average of heat into the room, worth accounting for in a small prep area, and the machine draws 5.58 kWh per 100 lb of ice at the 90°F air rating point.

Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Cabinet That Resists Corrosion

The cabinet is heavy-duty stainless steel that resists corrosion through years of duty around meltwater and damp air. The machine holds spec across a 50°F to 110°F ambient range and 37°F to 90°F incoming water, so it keeps producing in a back room that swings with the seasons rather than only in a climate-controlled kitchen.