Ice Machine Guidelines:

First, think about the space that is available for the unit and also how much ice you will need for your business annually. Here is an overview of some common establishments and the amount of ice that you will need. Also, remember to evaluate the provided spec sheets, annual usage, ice production, and peak usage.
	Restaurants and Bars:	Full-Service Restaurants - 4 lbs. per customer Fast Food Restaurants - 4 lbs. per customer Iced Salad Bars - 36 lbs. per square foot Bars and Cocktail Lounges - 4 lbs. per customer Cafeteria - 3 lbs. flake/cubed ice per person. 5 oz. flaked/cubed ice per 8-10 oz beverage Carryout Food Service - 8 oz. flake/cube ice per 12-16 oz. beverage
	Hospitals and Guest Facilities	Schools and Educational Facilities - 4 lbs. per person Hospitals - 7 lbs. flake/cube ice per bed Nursing Homes - 6 lbs flake/cube ice per bed Hotels and Motels - 6 lbs. flake/cubed ice per guest Correctional Facilities - 7 lbs. per person
	Stores and Retail	Supermarket Seafood Displays - 37 lbs. flake/cube ice per cubic feet of display. Flake ice is recommended. Supermarket Iced Produce Displays - 61 lbs. flake/cube ice per cubic feet of display Convenience Stores - 4 lbs. cube ice per person

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