Hoshizaki DB-200H Hotel/Motel Ice Dispenser ( Head not included )
The Hoshizaki DB-200H Hotel/Motel Ice Dispenser is a heavy-duty, high-capacity sanitary solution designed to store and distribute up to 90kg of premium crescent ice at lightning-fast speeds. Engineered specifically for demanding guest-facing and self-service accommodation environments, this floor-standing unit dispenses individual ice cubes at an impressive rate of 5kg per minute with a simple, user-friendly push-button mechanism. By pairing a robust, insulated storage vault with an advanced single-auger agitator, the DB-200H delivers unmatched hygiene and performance, ensuring modern Australian hotels, resorts, and large-scale venues can meet peak ice demands without compromising on food safety or convenience.
Hospitality and Commercial Industry Use Cases
This floor-standing commercial dispenser serves as an ideal contactless ice hub, proving highly effective across a wide array of industrial and commercial sectors:
- Hotels, Motels & Holiday Resorts: Fits seamlessly into guest corridors, elevator alcoves, or lobby areas to provide travellers with independent, 24/7 access to clean ice for ice buckets and coolers.
- Large Cruise Ships & Marine Liners: Sustains the hospitality workflows of high-occupancy vessels, handling heavy consumer traffic across pool decks and self-service bars.
- Mining Camps & Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) Villages: Offers regional workers a rapid way to fill large cooling flasks, lunch boxes, and hydration packs before heading out for long shifts.
- Major Event Venues & Stadium Lounges: Serves as a high-speed back-of-house or front-of-house ice replenishment station to speed up beverage serving lines during busy event intervals.
Operational Benefits and Advantages
- Sanitary Contactless Dispensing: The fully enclosed push-to-dispense system removes the need for communal ice scoops or open lids, completely blocking the spread of bacteria and manual cross-contamination.
- Rapid High-Volume Output: Outfitted with a heavy-duty dispensing motor that unloads ice at 5kg per minute, drastically cutting down user waits times during peak morning or evening rushes.
- Clump-Free Agitation System: Employs an internal single-auger agitator that rotates periodically to break up clusters, ensuring individual cubes flow smoothly without freezing into solid blocks.
- Exceptional Energy Efficiency: Engineered to cycle half as many times as competing models, lowering overall power draws and extending the working lifespan of the machinery.
- Resilient Stainless-Steel Evaporator: Built to withstand harsh water qualities and aggressive cleaning chemicals without cracking, peeling, or pitting over years of continuous operation.
Key Features
- User-Friendly Push Button: A large, highly visible activation mechanism designed for effortless, intuitive operation by guests of all ages.
- Crescent Ice Preservation: Optimized to house crystal-clear, hard crescent-shaped ice cubes that last longer in beverages and pack tightly inside glasses.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Features long-life stainless steel exterior panels built to survive impact and high-volume commercial wear.
- Modular Head Compatibility: Built as a standalone storage and dispensing base that pairs flawlessly with separate top-mounted modular ice-making heads to suit your exact volume goals.
- Removable Internal Components: Outfitted with built-in, easily cleaned internal parts that can be removed quickly for regular health inspections.
Technical Specifications
- Maximum Storage Capacity: Approx. 90kg built-in insulated vault
- Ice Dispensing Speed: 5kg per minute
- Dispensing Gear Motor: 60 Watts
- AC Supply Voltage: 1 Phase, 240V, 50Hz electrical configuration
- Power Connection: Standard pre-fitted 10 Amp plug
- Rated Amperage: 1.4 Amps
- Operating Ambient Temperature Range: 7°C to 38°C
- Operating Voltage Range: 104V to 132V
Dimensions, Power, and Installation Requirements
- Width: 762 mm
- Depth: 684 mm
- Height: 1346 mm (Includes the standard 152mm adjustable legs)
- Net Weight: 85 kg
- Packed Weight: 130 kg
- Plumbing Requirements: External drainage line required to clear the built-in drip tray runoff.
- Modular Setup: Requires a compatible top-mounted modular ice machine head and an integration top kit (both sold separately) to produce ice.
Warranty and Compliance
- Comprehensive Australian Warranty: Fully backed by Hoshizaki Australia’s nationwide commercial service network, ensuring peace of mind for regional and metropolitan operators alike.
- Extended Protection Scheme: Eligible for an additional 6-month warranty extension when your new installation is registered online through the Hoshizaki portal within 4 weeks of purchase.
- Strict Manufacturing Standards: Constructed from premium food-safe metals and impact-resistant materials that adhere strictly to local hospitality health and electrical safety benchmarks.
Cleaning and Maintenance Section
Routine care keeps your high-speed hotel dispenser sanitary and mechanically sound:
- Weekly Drip Tray Wash Down: Remove and clean the front drip pan assembly to prevent standing water from forming films or causing drainage backups.
- Monthly Exterior Polish: Wipe down the heavy-duty stainless steel outer skin with a damp microfiber cloth and a mild stainless-steel cleaner to maintain its premium aesthetic.
- Bi-Annual Agitator Inspection: Check the internal single-auger agitator and the 60W gear motor every six months to verify smooth rotation and clear away any loose mineral build-up.
- Sanitise the Storage Vault: Empty the 90kg reservoir twice a year, running an approved food-grade sanitising solution along the inner linings to maintain a pristine environment for stored ice cubes.
Why This Product is Ideal for Commercial Kitchens
In large-scale accommodation or commercial facilities, relying on traditional under bench ice bins exposes your business to severe health risks due to open lids and dirty ice scoops. The Hoshizaki DB-200H replaces these outdated methods with a sealed, automated floor unit that protects your ice supply from public contact. Its wide 762mm profile allows it to accept a variety of high-yield modular ice heads, letting you scale your daily production upward while keeping the same 90kg storage footprint. Furthermore, because crescent ice cubes don’t fuse together inside the bin, you completely avoid ice waste caused by staff having to break up frozen blocks manually.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Does the DB-200H make its own ice right out of the box?
A1: No, the DB-200H functions strictly as an insulated storage and dispensing unit. To generate ice, it must be paired with a compatible top-mounted modular ice machine head, which automatically drops fresh cubes into the 90kg vault.
Q2: Which Hoshizaki modular ice makers can I install on top of this dispenser?
A2: This dispenser is fully compatible with several modular models, including the KMD-201AB, KMD-270AB, KM-660MAJ-E, and KM-470AJ-S units. An accompanying top kit is required to seal the connection.
Q3: How long do the crescent ice cubes last compared to standard square cubes?
A3: Hoshizaki’s signature crescent ice cubes are crystal clear and rock hard. Their unique curved shape allows liquids to pour smoothly over them, reducing drink displacement and melting much slower than traditional flat-edged square cubes.
Q4: Do the legs come included with the unit, and can the height be modified?
A4: Yes, the dispenser includes heavy-duty 152mm legs as standard, which are factored into the overall 1346mm height. These legs can be adjusted slightly to level the machine safely on uneven floor surfaces.
Q5: What prevents the 90kg of stored ice from turning into a solid mass?
A5: The machine features a built-in single-auger agitator powered by a 60W gear motor. It periodically stirs the stored ice automatically, ensuring the crescent cubes remain loose, separated, and ready to discharge instantly at 5kg per minute.
Why Buy from Snowmaster?
Investing in industrial self-service gear like the Hoshizaki DB-200H requires an equipment partner with genuine technical depth. At Snowmaster, we back every commercial purchase with over 80 years of collective hospitality and commercial refrigeration experience. We operate as dedicated Hoshizaki supplier specialists, giving our customers comprehensive engineering insight into modular ice setups, line plumbing, and custom workflow configurations.
Our deep ties with the manufacturer ensure that you receive authentic Australian stock, direct factory warranties, and competitive trade pricing. Whether you are outfitting a remote multi-story holiday resort or upgrading a high-volume corporate breakout hall, Snowmaster delivers rapid national freight shipping and expert advice to ensure your ice delivery systems run flawlessly year after year.
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