Manitowoc SPA312 Vending Ice Dispenser Touchless Lever Floor Model

Touchless bucket filling backed by 180 pounds of ice storage.

The SPA312 brings container-activated ice dispensing to hotel guest floors, hospitality properties, and other high-use bucket- or cup-filling locations. Its 180-pound storage capacity supports busy service periods, while the 30-inch floor-model cabinet pairs with an approved Manitowoc modular ice maker. IceMachinesPlus supports your purchase with its 30-Day Price Match Guarantee.

The SPA312 stores and dispenses ice; it doesn’t produce ice. A compatible Manitowoc ice-making head is purchased separately and mounted above the dispenser. The ice maker determines daily production, while the dispenser determines how much finished ice can wait for use. Our ice machine vs. ice dispenser guide explains how those functions work together.

Confirm the complete system before ordering:

How the dispenser delivers ice

A bucket or glass presses the container-activated lever and starts the gearmotor. The motor turns a paddle wheel, moves stored ice toward the chute, and directs it into the container. This reduces hand contact with the activation control.

Three features support day-to-day service:

• A built-in agitator helps keep stored ice moving toward the dispensing mechanism.
• An oversized drain pan catches overflow around the filling area.
• The clear-coated DuraTech stainless finish helps resist fingerprints, dirt, and corrosion.

Build the complete system

Production and storage must be sized separately. The SPA312 can hold 180 pounds, but that figure isn’t a daily production rating. The mounted ice maker must produce enough dice or half-dice ice to cover daily demand and recover after peak use.

Compare Manitowoc modular cube ice machines by realistic production, cooling method, voltage, and cube size. Confirm the exact head-and-dispenser combination against the current Manitowoc SPA-312 specification sheet before purchase.

Prepare the installation site

Plan the dispenser and ice maker as one installed system. The site must provide:

• A solid, level floor that supports the complete operating weight
• Grounded electrical service for the dispenser and installed ice maker
• Separate, properly routed drain lines for both components
• Water, ventilation, and service clearances required by the ice maker

Manitowoc lists no minimum clearance for the dispenser itself, but the mounted ice maker’s clearances govern the assembled system. Preserve rear connection space, and keep the equipment out of traffic paths. Use our commercial ice maker installation checklist to verify the site before delivery.

Keep ice moving safely

Cleaning must cover the storage area, paddle-wheel components, chute, drain pan, and drains. Follow the current Manitowoc instructions for products, concentrations, procedures, and service frequency. Clean and sanitize the mounted ice maker separately according to its manual. Our commercial ice-machine cleaning guide provides a general planning framework.

If the dispenser stops working, confirm that it has power, the bin contains dice or half-dice ice, and the chute is clear. If the mounted machine isn’t producing ice, diagnose that machine separately. When ice is available but the dispenser still won’t deliver it, an internal component may require qualified service.

Need another capacity or dispensing format? Browse hotel ice dispensers by storage, dimensions, activation method, water service, and ice-maker compatibility.

A few details about this model deserve clear answers before purchase.

Does the Manitowoc SPA312 make ice?

No. The SPA312 stores and dispenses ice supplied by a separately purchased compatible Manitowoc ice maker. The mounted head controls production, while the dispenser provides 180 pounds of storage and direct bucket or cup filling.

Which ice machines are compatible with SPA312?

It accepts one approved 22- or 30-inch Manitowoc machine that produces dice or half-dice cubes. Manitowoc recommends the IT0300, IT0450, IT0500, and IT0750 series. A 22-inch head requires the K-00365 adapter and K-00348 baffle.

Does SPA312 dispense water?

No. It is an ice-only dispenser without a built-in water valve. The related Manitowoc SFA-292 model dispenses both ice and water.

How does the SPA312 touchless lever work?

A bucket or glass presses the lever and activates the gearmotor. The motor turns a paddle wheel that moves stored ice to the chute and into the container, keeping hands away from the activation control.

What should I check if SPA312 isn’t dispensing ice?

Confirm that the dispenser has power, dice or half-dice ice is available, and the chute is clear. If the separate ice maker isn’t producing ice, troubleshoot that unit according to its manual. If ice is present but the dispenser won’t deliver it, follow the SPA312 troubleshooting procedure or contact a qualified service technician.