Ice maker „Brema Ice“ CB 246 HC

Integrated Drain Pump

Brema Drain Pump is Brema's DP solution for ice makers that cannot be conveniently connected to a floor drain below the machine. The integrated pump moves drain water to a more practical discharge point and gives more freedom when planning a bar, kitchen or buffet area.

Brema presents it as its proprietary DP System technology and design: the pump is installed inside the machine, the standard water and drain connection points remain unchanged, and the ice maker's footprint does not increase.

Main advantages

What makes Brema DP System different?

In its official description, Brema presents the DP System as a reliable pressurized drainage solution for ice makers. Water level is controlled without a float switch, and the sensor is not directly exposed to mineral buildup in the drain water. This matters in professional kitchens and bars where equipment runs every day and unplanned downtime disrupts work.

When should you choose the DP version?

The DP version is worth choosing when the ice maker must stand under a counter, on an island, against a wall or in another position where traditional gravity drainage restricts installation. Brema also notes that such a machine is easier to reposition within the same bar or kitchen even after commissioning if the workflow layout changes.

Drain Pump brochure Download PDF → Official Brema leaflet about the integrated drain pump solution.

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„Brema Ice“ CB 246 HC — undercounter ice maker for the bar

The „Brema Ice“ CB 246 HC is a compact self-contained ice maker with a built-in storage bin, made to fit under a bar counter or worktop. At 21 °C air and 15 °C water temperature it makes 26 kg of clear ice cubes a day and keeps up to 6 kg in the bin.

The model comes in two versions: AWS 1.0 and AWS 2.0 Wi, which has a built-in Wi-Fi module and connects to the „Brema Connect“ app. Both have the Automatic Washing System (AWS), use the natural refrigerant R290 and are made air- or water-cooled, and you can also order the air-cooled machine with a built-in drain pump. In the ‘Version’ field choose the cooling, plus the drain pump or Wi-Fi if you want them (the ‘Wi-Fi’ options are the AWS 2.0 Wi version); choose the cube size in the ‘Ice cube size’ field.

Who it is for

The machine suits any bar or kitchen that needs up to 26 kg of ice cubes a day for drinks. How much it makes depends on the room and mains water temperature (manufacturer’s figures for the standard 18 g cube):

• in a cool room (air 10 °C, water 7 °C) — up to 30 kg;
• under standard conditions (air 21 °C, water 15 °C) — 26 kg;
• in a hot room (air 32 °C, water 21 °C) — 21 kg.

A full bin holds about 330 standard 18 g cubes (our calculation from the manufacturer’s data).

Cube size — chosen when ordering

Drinks are chilled with little dilution: the CB 246 HC makes clear, dense solid cubes („Ice Cube“) shaped like a truncated cone with slightly flattened sides.

Four sizes are available: D — 13 g, A — 18 g (standard), C — 33 g and E — 42 g. The machine makes cubes in the size you choose when ordering. The CB 246 HC „B-Qube“, which makes 23 g „B-Qube“ cubes, is available on request.

AWS 1.0 or AWS 2.0 Wi — how the versions differ

Both versions have the same output, dimensions and automatic washing system. The difference is in the controls:

• AWS 1.0 — an electronic board with automatic washing; mechanical thermostats control the temperatures, and LED signals provide basic diagnostics.
• AWS 2.0 Wi — the same board, but electronic probes measure the temperatures, so the machine holds them more precisely. The built-in Wi-Fi module connects the machine to the „Brema Connect“ app („iOS“ and „Android“) and a web portal.

The app shows you the machine’s status, temperatures, production cycles and alarms at any time. From your phone you switch the machine on or off, start a washing or defrost cycle and schedule switch-on, switch-off and cleaning times; access rights decide which of these you use and which are left to technicians or Brema. The app reminds you when cleaning or maintenance is due. Technicians and dealers see the activity and alarm history on the web portal, so they can help you faster and more accurately.

AWS 1.0 costs less; choose AWS 2.0 Wi if you want to monitor and control the machine from your phone.

Which model to choose

• CB 246 HC — 26 kg of cubes a day and 6 kg in the bin, in a compact 387 × 476 × 606 mm cabinet; you choose one of four cube sizes.
• For more stored ice on the same footprint — the CB 249 HC: the same width and depth, 80 mm taller, with a 9 kg bin.
• For still more ice — the CB 316 HC: 38 kg a day and a 16 kg bin; 796–836 mm high on its adjustable 110–150 mm feet.
• When 21 kg a day and 13 g cubes are enough — the more compact CB 184 HC (353 × 408 × 583 mm).

Installation and connections

• Power: 220–240 V, 50 Hz, 10 A fuse. The machine comes with a plug; the socket must be earthed and protected by an all-pole circuit breaker with a residual current device (RCD).
• Water: connects to the cold drinking-water mains — ordinary mains water rather than reverse-osmosis or deionised water, 1–6 bar pressure, 3/4″ connection. A shut-off tap is needed.
• Drain: gravity drain into an outlet below the machine — a hose with a 22 mm internal diameter and a fall of at least 15 %, preferably into an open trap. If the drain is higher than the machine, choose the drain pump version.
• Location: a clean room at 10–43 °C (the machine performs best with air at 10–35 °C and water at 3–25 °C), away from heat sources and direct sunlight; at least 5 cm of clearance all round. The cabinet has ventilation openings at the sides, and its removable panels improve air circulation, so the machine works more efficiently even where airflow is limited.
• Dimensions: 387 × 476 × 606 mm (W × D × H, excluding the 5 mm feet); packed — 440 × 520 × 780 mm, 37 kg.
• AWS 2.0 Wi: a Wi-Fi network with internet access.

A qualified technician connects the machine to the water and electricity supply.

Running costs and servicing

Consumption. Electricity — 31 kWh per 100 kg of ice (measured at 32 °C ambient). Water — 2.5 l/kg of ice when air-cooled and 12 l/kg when water-cooled, almost five times as much; at 26 kg a day that is about 65 l and 312 l. Daily figures are our calculation from Brema’s data.

• Service intervals: cleaning and sanitising — monthly, more often with hard water; water inlet filter and, on air-cooled versions, the condenser — every two months (the condenser by an authorised service centre).
• For cleaning we offer the „Brema Ice“ Kit Cleaner (24 sachets of 55 g), and for particularly hard water the „Everpure“ 4FC-S cartridge with a QL3 head.

What’s in the box

Ice maker, water supply hose with seals and user manual.

Technical specifications

Integrated Drain Pump

Brema Drain Pump is Brema's DP solution for ice makers that cannot be conveniently connected to a floor drain below the machine. The integrated pump moves drain water to a more practical discharge point and gives more freedom when planning a bar, kitchen or buffet area.

Brema presents it as its proprietary DP System technology and design: the pump is installed inside the machine, the standard water and drain connection points remain unchanged, and the ice maker's footprint does not increase.

Main advantages

What makes Brema DP System different?

In its official description, Brema presents the DP System as a reliable pressurized drainage solution for ice makers. Water level is controlled without a float switch, and the sensor is not directly exposed to mineral buildup in the drain water. This matters in professional kitchens and bars where equipment runs every day and unplanned downtime disrupts work.

When should you choose the DP version?

The DP version is worth choosing when the ice maker must stand under a counter, on an island, against a wall or in another position where traditional gravity drainage restricts installation. Brema also notes that such a machine is easier to reposition within the same bar or kitchen even after commissioning if the workflow layout changes.

Drain Pump brochure Download PDF → Official Brema leaflet about the integrated drain pump solution.

Brema Drain Pump pageOpen manufacturer information →