SCCG50

Overview

The Scotsman SCCG50 is a Brilliance under-counter gourmet ice machine. Its 15-inch cabinet produces clear, slow-melting gourmet cubes for mixed drinks and other beverage service. The bin stores up to 26 lb of ice, and the unit has a lighted bin and self-closing door. The SCCG50 uses a gravity-flow drain; the related SCCP50 is the version identified in the source material as having a built-in drain pump.

The spec sheet describes the ice as uniquely shaped, crystal clear, taste-free and odourless, and says it will not dilute drink flavour. The cube dimensions are listed as 1 × 1 × 1¼ inches (2.54 × 2.86 × 3.18 cm). Production depends on the stated air and water conditions, so output figures should be read alongside those conditions.

Key Features

• Gourmet ice production: Up to 65 lb (30 kg) in 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water.
• Ice storage: Bin capacity of 26 lb (12 kg).
• Water-quality sensing: A sensor detects hard-water conditions, and the control system purges mineral-laden water with each harvest cycle. The spec sheet says this helps reduce water consumption and extend the time between cleanings.
• Operating information: The control panel indicates when power is on, alerts the user to a no-water condition and provides a time-to-clean reminder.
• Convenient access: The bin is lighted and the door is self-closing. A scoop is included in the parts documentation.
• Cabinet finish options: The product literature describes stainless, black or white front-panel kits where a custom wood panel is not used. A stainless-steel outdoor model is also listed in the family literature; confirm the exact model configuration before planning an outdoor installation.
• Resource use: The spec sheet states that this model uses less than half the energy and one third of the water of the Legacy model. The service manual describes this as a comparison with the previous model.

Specifications

• Product type: Brilliance under-counter gourmet ice machine.
• Cabinet width: 15 inches; the listed unit width is 14.875 inches (37.8 cm).
• Daily ice production: 65 lb (30 kg) at 70°F air / 50°F water. At 90°F air / 70°F water, the detailed specifications list 50 lb (23 kg); the production table on the spec sheet lists 48 lb (22 kg) for those same conditions.
• Bin capacity: 26 lb (12 kg).
• Ice cube size: 1 × 1 × 1¼ inches (2.54 × 2.86 × 3.18 cm).
• Condenser: Air-cooled.
• Electrical: 115 V, 60 Hz, single phase; 5 A; maximum fuse size 15. The machine requires the voltage shown on its rating nameplate. The stated electrical voltage tolerance is -10% to +10%.
• Refrigerant: R-134A.
• Unit dimensions: 14.875 × 22 × 33.375 inches (37.8 × 55.9 × 84.78 cm), with legs not adjusted.
• Height shown in the installation drawing: 33⅜ inches minimum to 34⅜ inches maximum with leg adjustment.
• Shipping carton dimensions: 18 × 28 × 38 inches (45.7 × 71.1 × 96.5 cm).
• Water pressure range: 20–80 PSIG (1–5 bar).
• Water temperature range: 40–100°F (4.4–38°C).
• Air temperature range: 50–100°F (10–38°C).
• Drain: SCCG configuration uses a gravity-flow drain tube. The drawing identifies a 5/8-inch inside-diameter gravity drain connection; the gravity drain tube is not included.
• Water connection: Potable-water inlet with a ¼-inch compression fitting. The supply hose is not included.
• Warranty stated in Scotsman literature: One year of parts and labour on all components and five years of parts on the compressor only. The literature states that this warranty is valid in North America.

Installation & Requirements

The source literature specifies a 115 V, 60 Hz, single-phase electrical supply and 5 A draw, with a maximum fuse size of 15. The machine requires the voltage listed on its rating nameplate. Scotsman states that failures caused by improper voltage are not considered factory defects. The listed electrical tolerance is -10% to +10%.

Connect the potable-water supply at the ¼-inch compression fitting. The stated operating water pressure range is 20–80 PSIG (1–5 bar), and the water temperature range is 40–100°F (4.4–38°C). The stated air temperature range is 50–100°F (10–38°C). The product literature says Scotsman products, except specifically identified stainless outdoor configurations, are not intended for outdoor installation or operation outside the stated air and water temperature ranges. It also warns that extended operation outside those limits constitutes misuse under the manufacturer's limited warranty terms.

The SCCG50 uses gravity drainage. The installation drawing identifies a 5/8-inch inside-diameter gravity drain connection and notes that the gravity drain tube is not included. The drawing also identifies air-in and air-out locations, a 115 V power cord, a floor-drain access hole and a potable-water inlet. No general clearance dimension is provided in the supplied text. Scotsman notes that a door swing may be limited when the machine is installed in a corner because the handle can contact the wall or cabinet face.

Operation

The control panel indicates power status, alerts the operator to a no-water condition and provides a time-to-clean reminder. During ice-making, the water-quality sensor detects hard-water conditions; the control system purges mineral-laden water with each harvest cycle. The bin has a light and a self-closing door. The SCCG50's gravity drain distinguishes it from the related SCCP50 pump-drain configuration.

Production figures vary with operating conditions. Scotsman lists up to 65 lb (30 kg) per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water. For 90°F air and 70°F water, the detailed specifications state 50 lb (23 kg), while a production table on the same spec sheet gives 48 lb (22 kg). Bin storage is listed as 26 lb (12 kg).

Cleaning & Maintenance

The control panel provides a time-to-clean reminder. The water-quality sensor and purge cycle are intended to remove mineral-laden water during each harvest; Scotsman says this helps extend the time between cleanings. The supplied sources do not provide a cleaning procedure or a fixed cleaning interval, so use the instructions for the complete model number when carrying out service or cleaning.

The service-parts documentation covers the water pump and spray system, water probe, evaporator, suction-line thermistor, compressor, condenser, hot-gas valve, inlet-water solenoid, fan motor, controller and water-conductivity sensor. It advises using the complete model number when ordering parts because models can have small differences. The parts documentation also records revisions to components and control parts across production versions, reinforcing the need to match replacement parts to the machine's full identification.

Applications

The SCCG50's gourmet cubes are described as large and slow-melting, making them suitable for mixed drinks and other beverages where clear ice and slower dilution are useful. Its under-counter format and 15-inch cabinet width make it a fit to consider for beverage stations, bars and hospitality settings where the listed production and bin capacity meet demand. Check the stated operating conditions, drain arrangement and exact model configuration when assessing a location.