{"product_id":"scotsman-hid540ax-1-meridian-ice-water-dispensers","title":"Scotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026 Water Dispensers - HID540AX-1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026amp; Water Dispensers - HID540AX-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotsman HID540AX-1 Meridian touchfree nugget ice \u0026amp; water dispenser — 500 lb\/day, 40 lb bin, stainless, NSF, energy-efficient R290.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d7mwvy\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eHuge Ice \u0026amp; Water Output\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Scotsman Meridian HID540AX‑1 produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eup to 500 lb of H2 nugget ice in 24 hrs\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e40 lb storage bin\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for high‑traffic beverage stations, cafeterias, and commercial hydration points. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s15eza\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eTouch‑Free Hygienic Dispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Infrared dispensing lets users get both ice and water without touching the unit, helping \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"471\"\u003ereduce cross‑contamination\u003c\/strong\u003e in busy settings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10w3zl9\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eSmooth Water Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e – SmoothStream water flow and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eenlarged 11″ dispensing area\u003c\/strong\u003e make cup and bottle filling cleaner and easier during peak service times. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24fh4a\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eSanitation‑Driven Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eAgION antimicrobial protection\u003c\/strong\u003e and fully removable components (bin, spouts, sink, air filter) simplify cleaning and help uphold food‑safe hygiene. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vtcaly\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eDurable Commercial Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stainless steel exterior, evaporator, and auger with sealed maintenance‑free bearings support \u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003elong‑lasting performance\u003c\/strong\u003e in demanding environments. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1glas7\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eService‑Friendly Features\u003c\/strong\u003e – Front‑accessible removable parts, recessed utility chase, USB upgrade port, and QR code access to manuals speed maintenance and reduce downtime. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m7onif\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; 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