Atosa BYR0300 300 lbs. Ice Bin
Atosa BYR0300 300 lb Ice Storage Bin - 22" Modular Bin
The Atosa BYR0300 is a 22-inch modular ice storage bin engineered to pair with Atosa's 22"-footprint ice machine heads, holding up to 300 pounds of half-dice or full-cube ice in a single storage cycle. At 22-1/2" wide, 32-1/4" deep, and 41-1/2" tall on its 6-inch legs, it sits flush under any 22"-wide modular icemaker head and brings overall stack height to roughly 63"-73" depending on the head - a footprint that fits in the back-of-house ice corner of almost every full-service kitchen, sports bar, banquet line, or fast-casual location running real ice volume. A stainless steel exterior, food-grade plastic liner, insulated foam door, damper hinge with anti-pinch design, and an ice scoop and bin adapter included in the carton make this a complete bin solution out of the box.
This is the storage half of a modular ice system - pair the BYR0300 with an Atosa 22" head like the YRS0350A-161 and you get a 350 lb-per-day machine sitting on top of a 300 lb storage bin, sized for a single bar, a coffee shop, a banquet line, or a mid-sized restaurant front-of-house that needs more than the 88 lb built-in storage of an undercounter unit. The bin adapter ships standard with every BYR0300, so the 22" head drops directly onto the bin without a separate accessory order.
Where the BYR0300 Earns Its Footprint
- Mid-volume bars pulling 200-400 drinks per shift
- Banquet, catering, and event-hall ice staging stations
- Restaurant front-of-house drink stations and self-serve beverage areas
- Coffee shops and juice bars running blended drinks all day
- Convenience stores, delis, and grab-and-go counters with ice-pack and to-go cup volume
- Quick-service restaurants pairing soft-drink dispense with bagged-ice retail
Insulated Foam Door and Anti-Condensation Design
The single biggest cause of melt loss in a commercial ice bin is a poorly insulated door - every degree of cold air leaking out the gasket is a degree of warm humid kitchen air leaking in, and warm humid air sitting on cold ice is what causes that "watered-down, dripping-out-the-bottom" puddle every operator hates seeing under the bin. The BYR0300 uses an insulated foam door with an anti-condensation design that pulls a tight gasket seal on every close and prevents condensation from forming on the door's outer surface. Foam-in-place C5H10 (cyclopentane) insulation in the bin walls keeps the inside cold without the high global-warming-potential blowing agents used in older foam systems. The result is less ice melt per shift, less water pooling on the floor, and a bin that holds its rated capacity through a full service.
The damper hinge with anti-pinch design is a small but real operator nugget. Cheap ice bin doors slam closed under their own weight, which is how you end up with pinched fingers, broken gaskets, and chipped door edges after a year of service. The BYR0300's damped hinge slows the door's close, holds it open at any angle while the staff scoops, and prevents the slam-and-pinch failure mode entirely. The food-grade plastic liner inside the bin is FDA-rated for direct ice contact, easy to wipe down between sanitizing cycles, and resistant to the impact and scuffing that destroys cheaper liners under daily scoop-and-shovel abuse.
Stainless Construction and Modular Compatibility
The exterior is wrapped in durable stainless steel that handles the humidity, splash, and degreaser exposure of a back-of-house ice corner without rusting or pitting. Six-inch legs lift the cabinet off the floor for easy mopping, code-compliant clearance under the unit, and access to the drain line. The bin's top opening accommodates Atosa's 22"-wide modular icemaker heads - YRS0350A-161 (350 lb/24 hr), YRS0450A-161 (450 lb/24 hr), or YRS0600A-261 (600 lb/24 hr) - and the bin adapter is included in the carton so the head drops directly onto the bin without a separate accessory order. If your operation grows past 300 lb of storage, the same head moves over to the BYR0400 (400 lb capacity, 30" wide) using a 22"-to-30" bin adapter sold separately.
Specifications
| Model | BYR0300 |
| Brand | Atosa |
| Type | Ice storage bin, modular |
| Storage Capacity | 300 lb |
| Width | 22-1/2" |
| Depth | 32-1/4" |
| Height (incl. legs) | 41-1/2" |
| Legs | 6" stainless steel |
| Net Weight | 88 lb |
| Cabinet | Stainless steel exterior |
| Liner | Food-grade plastic, FDA-rated for direct ice contact |
| Door | Insulated foam, anti-condensation |
| Hinge | Damper hinge with anti-pinch design |
| Insulation | C5H10 (cyclopentane) foamed in place |
| Compatible Heads | Atosa 22" modular ice machines (YRS0350A-161, YRS0450A-161, YRS0600A-261) |
| Included Accessories | Ice scoop, 22" bin adapter |
| Drain | Gravity drain, floor drain or condensate pump required |
| Warranty | 2-year parts and labor |
Installation, Drainage, and Clearance
The BYR0300 is a freestanding storage bin designed to sit on a clean, level floor with the modular icemaker head dropped on top using the included bin adapter. Maintain at least 6" of clearance above the head's air intake (per the head's spec sheet) and enough side and rear clearance for the head's airflow and condenser access. A floor drain or condensate pump is required - the bin drains by gravity through a 3/4" drain hose connection at the base, and that line must run to a floor drain or to a condensate pump that lifts the meltage to a sink drain. Drain line must be sloped continuously downward and include an air gap to prevent backflow per code. The 6" legs provide both the floor clearance for cleaning and the airflow gap underneath the cabinet - do not block them with floor mats or stored product. Maintenance items including liner cleaning, door gasket inspection, and drain line flushing are explicitly not covered under warranty, so put a quarterly bin sanitize-and-flush on the kitchen calendar from day one.
Why Operators Choose Atosa
Atosa builds modular ice storage bins at a price point independent operators can actually afford without giving up the features that matter - a true insulated foam door with anti-condensation design, a food-grade plastic liner rated for direct ice contact, a damped hinge that stops slam-and-pinch failures, and a bin adapter included in the carton instead of sold as a separate accessory. Pair the BYR0300 with the matching Atosa modular ice machine head for a complete 350-600 lb-per-day ice system, or step up to the BYR0400 400 lb bin when storage volume outgrows the BYR0300.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BYR0300 an icemaker or just a storage bin?
Storage bin only. The BYR0300 holds ice; it does not produce ice. Pair it with an Atosa 22" modular icemaker head - YRS0350A-161, YRS0450A-161, or YRS0600A-261 - to build a complete ice system. The bin adapter that connects the 22" head to this bin is included in the carton.
Which Atosa ice machine heads fit on the BYR0300?
Any Atosa 22"-wide modular ice machine head, including the YRS0350A-161 (350 lb/24 hr), YRS0450A-161 (450 lb/24 hr), and YRS0600A-261 (600 lb/24 hr). The 22" bin adapter is included with the bin, so no separate adapter order is required for these models.
Does the BYR0300 require a floor drain?
Yes. The bin drains by gravity through a 3/4" drain hose connection at the base. The drain line must run to a floor drain or to a condensate pump that lifts the meltage to a sink drain. The line must be sloped continuously downward and include an air gap to prevent backflow per code.
Can I use the BYR0300 with a 30"-wide ice machine head?
Not directly. The bin adapter included with the BYR0300 is sized for 22"-wide heads. For Atosa's 30" YRM-series heads (YRM0450A-161, YRM0600A-261, etc.), the BYR0400 30"-wide bin is the correct match. A 22"-to-30" adapter (BYR0400235001) is available as a separate accessory if a specific install requires mismatched components, but matching widths is the cleaner spec.
Is the bin adapter really included?
Yes. Atosa ships the BYR0300 with a 22" bin adapter standard. The adapter sits between the bin's top opening and the bottom of a 22" modular icemaker head and seals the connection so meltage drains into the bin and ice falls cleanly without binding at the join. An ice scoop is also included.
What does C5H10 foaming material mean?
C5H10 is the chemical formula for cyclopentane, a hydrocarbon used as the blowing agent in the foam insulation around the bin's walls. Cyclopentane has a Global Warming Potential effectively zero, replacing the high-GWP HFC blowing agents used in older foam systems. It is the same material used in modern commercial refrigerator and freezer cabinet insulation.
How often should the bin be sanitized?
Every three months at minimum, and immediately after any contamination event (broken glass nearby, dropped product, visible mold or off-odor). Drain the bin completely, wipe the food-grade plastic liner with a manufacturer-approved nickel-safe sanitizer (chlorine bleach can pit fittings and contact surfaces), rinse thoroughly with potable water, and let the liner air-dry before refilling. Document each sanitize on a kitchen log so health inspectors can see the schedule.
What is the anti-pinch damper hinge?
The bin door is hung on a damper hinge that slows the door's close and holds it open at any angle while staff scoop. The anti-pinch design prevents the door from slamming under its own weight, which protects fingers, gaskets, and door edges from the slam-and-pinch failure mode that destroys cheaper bin doors after a year of service.
Can the BYR0300 be installed outdoors or in an unconditioned space?
No. The BYR0300 is rated for indoor commercial kitchen environments only. Outdoor or unconditioned-space installation exposes the door gasket, liner, and hinge mechanism to temperature and humidity swings the unit is not designed to handle, and voids the warranty.
What warranty comes with the BYR0300?
Two years parts and labor on the bin. Maintenance items including liner cleaning, door gasket inspection, and drain line flushing are explicitly not covered under warranty.