The Ice Cube Ice Vending Machines: The perfect business opportunity!
Site Preparation
for The Ice Cube and the Mini
- Water Connection: If water is available you will need to run line from the water source to the machine. Water line will run up the rear of the machine to the ice maker. We recommend that you run a line for a faucet as well. If water isn’t already available then a water meter will need to be purchased from the city or county. Contact the local water utilities and give them your permit #. This sometimes takes up to 3 weeks for installation so you will need to order this as soon as you have your permits. Once the water meter is installed the plumber will run the line from the meter to the rear of the machine. A 3/4 inch water line is needed.
- Phone service: To receive phone service you will need to contact the service provider for your machine address. You need to pay your deposit at this point and have a number set-up for your business. Keep this number handy because you will then contact us with your number and we will help you get your machine monitoring service set-up. Phone service will be connected to the modem inside the ice machine. Phone service normally takes a couple of days to get connected once the machine is delivered.
- DSL service: If you choose to add the credit card swipe to your machine you will need to have a DSL connection to your machine. Contact an internet service provider (ISP) in your area and purchase a modem. You will then need to contact us for further instruction once this service is connected.
- Electrical service: You will need to have a weather head and meter box installed to the side of your machine. Now is the time to think about additional outlets or exterior lighting that may be desired. A typical install includes a four outlet plug at the front of the machine about a foot from the top. This will give you lighting underneath your awning and give you an outlet to plug in an open sign. It is up to you to choose any outdoor lighting that you may want around your machine. Remember that the electric provider also will install an area light for around 25.00 per month. Once the machine is delivered you can schedule the electrician to complete his work. You will need to have the work that has been completed inspected at this point. Once you have passed inspection you will be ready for power and water. Call us to coordinate the utilities with the machine delivery.
- Accessories and Options: Both machines now come with an awning, graphics, skirting, and tiedowns included in the delivery price. Options include credit card swipe, dual bill validators, extra cameras, extra large size ice maker, reverse osmosis water dispenser and reverse osmosis water filtration for ice maker.
- Machine Delivery: you will need to provide a boom truck to offload the machine and place the icemaker on top of your machine on day of delivery. It will be your responsibility to have the truck there on site at the time the machine arrives. These trucks usually charge a minimum of 3 hours so the arrival of the boom truck will need to be coordinated with with us in order to be cost efficient. We will get the machine anchored and tied down. Once this is complete you will need to have your utility connections made.
- Start-up: Once you have your utilities and passed inspection you will be ready to contact us to get your machine started. Now you are making ice … and money!