A hotel guest with long red hair uses the self-service "Push for Ice" button on a black, wall-mounted Hoshizaki ice dispenser

Making ice reachable for everyone isn't merely a matter of layout - it's often essential in business settings. Meeting ADA needs with Hoshizaki units means looking past simple positioning, instead prioritizing ease and safety for those who move differently.

 

This works with a Hoshizaki flaker, an F-series model, or just a basic cube machine. Thinking ahead about access makes life easier for restaurants, hospitals, pubs, shops - keeps them clear of legal hiccups, stalled checks, expensive fixes.

 

Requirements

 

ADA reach-range and height guidelines

Operating interfaces like taps, switches, and handles need to sit within ADA access guidelines. Usually, these elements work best when placed from a foot up to four feet above ground level. Reaching them shouldn't require awkward leans or overreaching motions. Accessibility improves when users can interact comfortably,

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