Anetsberger Brothers 14VF manual

1 .4 ;-4 Models 14VF 14VFS Anetsber ger Br others, Inc. 180 North Anets Drive • Northbrook, Illinois 60062 • 847-272-0770 • Fax 847-272-1943 For ANETS Factory W arranty Service • 800-837-2638 Installation, User Operation, & Maintenance Manual Keep this Manual in a Convenient Location for Reference FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT store or use gas[...]

2 CONTENTS Shipping Container Inspection ....................................................... 3 Fryer Gas Supply Specifications .................................................... 3 Fryer Electrical Specifications ....................................................... 4 Figure 1 - Fryer W iring Diagram .........................................[...]

3 FR YER GAS SUPPL Y SPECIFICA TIONS Please mak e sur e that your desir ed fr yer loca tion has gas supply factors that are suitable for this product: Gas Supply Inlet Pipe must be ½ “ standard gas line. The gas supply inlet line should be as straight as possible (fewest bends or elbows) to obtain the highest available gas pressure at the fryer [...]

4 IMPOR T ANT : Read the Code Requir ements and ALL installation instructions car efully , befor e starting the installation. Contact the fac- tory (800/ 837-2638) if any pr oblems or ques- tions arise. The fryer installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest editio[...]

5 ! Figure 2. F r yer Model 14VF/14VFS Site Installation Requirements CODE REQUIREMENTS (Continued) e. Install this fryer on a non-combustible floor with its back and sides at least 6 ” away from any combustible wall, as shown in Figure 2. WARNING Install this fryer under a ventilation hood that conducts combustion pro- ducts outside the building[...]

6 WARNING Fryers MUST have a movement- limiting (r estraining cable) device installed to pr event tipping that causes splashing or spilling its HOT contents. NOTE: This movement-limiting de- vice is to be furnished and in- stalled by the fr yer ’ s installing contractor before the fryer is con- nected to the gas line at its desired location. 1 . [...]

7 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS (Continued) Figure 3. Typical Leg Installation LEG LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Move the fryer to its desired location. WARNING The fryer MUST NOT tip, rock or wob- ble, to avoid splashing or spilling its HOT shortening contents during operation. 2. T urn the screw-type leg adjustment ends as necessary to level the fryer ,[...]

8 CASTER LEVELING INSTRUC- TIONS 1. Move the fryer to its desired location. 2. Determine whether the fryer tends to wobble or rock when in its desired location. If it does , perform steps 3 through 9. If it does not, skip to step 10, then proceed to the Installation Instructions. WARNING The fryer MUST NOT tip, rock or wob- ble, to avoid splashing [...]

9 GAS CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing your ANETS Fryer requires the fol- lowing procedure, after its legs or casters are pro- perly attached and it is in its desired location. 1. Ensure that the gas safety valve control knob in the fryer has its OFF position next to the valvemark. 2 . Ensure that the gas supply inlet line valve is closed (crossw[...]

10 Please observe the following recommendations to obtain the optimum results from your ANETS Fryer . D ANGER A void moving the fryer while it contains HOT shortening. Drain the shortening from the fryer before moving it for service, clean- ing or maintenance to avoid spilling or splashing. Burns from hot shortening can cause serious injury or deat[...]

11 Before using the newly installed fryer for food pre- paration, clean the rust preventive material from the kettle: 1 . Thoroughly wipe the interior of the kettle with clean cloths. Open the front door on the lower portion of the fryer to access the drain ball valve. Open the drain ball valve (by aligning the valve handle with the drain ball valv[...]

12 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE NOTE: Shutdown is r ecommended at the end of a workday or whenever no frying is scheduled for a period of several hours. T o prevent damage, the fryer MUST also be shutdown whenever there is no shortening in the kettle. 1. T urn the thermostat knob to OFF . 2. T urn the gas control valve knob to align the PILOT setting with th[...]

13 FR YER OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS (Continued) Load the fryer basket with the food pr oduct while the basket is not in the hot liquid shortening. DO NOT overload the fryer basket. Load only a pr emeasur ed quantity of food pr oduct ( 1½ lb , typically; less, if smaller portions ar e desir ed). Place the loaded fryer basket into the hot liquid shor[...]

14 DAIL Y CLEANING PROCEDURE NOTE: Cleaning is recommended at the end of a workday to prepare the fryer for proper operation the next time it is to be used. D ANGER A void moving the fryer while it contains HOT shortening. Drain the shortening from the fryer before moving it for service, clean- ing or maintenance to avoid spilling or splashing. [Re[...]

15 NOTE: Regular maintenance is recommended to keep the fryer operating properly . Once each month, before beginning fryer opera- tion, check the flue (behind the backsplash panel) to ensure that it is clear and free of obstructions, enabling exhaust combustion gases to flow freely toward the ventilation hood area. DO NOT allow the flue to become e[...]

16 FR YER TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE Pilot flame does not stay lighted. 1. Dirty/sooty pilot burner . 2. Low gas supply pressure [less than 6 ” W .C. for natural gas (11 ” W .C. for pro- pane) when all other gas-powered equip- ment is operating.]. 3. Pilot flame too small to heat thermo pile. 4. Pilot flame ‘wavering’ (being blown about by a dr[...]

17 FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE (Continued) Pilot flame goes out repeatedly . 1. Low gas supply pressure [less than 6 ” W .C. for natural gas (11 ” W .C. for pro- pane) when all other gas-powered equip- ment is operating.]. 2. Loose thermocouple or high-limit thermo- stat connection(s) on gas control valve. 3. Pilot flame does not continuousl[...]

18 Liquid shortening does not reach the desired temperature for frying. 1. Low gas supply pressure [less than 6 ” W .C. for natural gas (1 1 ” W .C. for propane) when all other gas-powered equipment is operating], causing reduced heat from main burners. 2. Low gas manifold pressure [less than 3½ ” W .C . for natural gas (10 ” W .C. for pro[...]

19 NOTE: A Parts List for each ANETS Fryer is among the items shipped with each fryer. If an additional copy of this list is needed, please contact the factory as directed on the back cover . FR YER TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE (Continued) PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Liquid shortening does not reach the desired temperature for frying. (Continued) 3. Loose kn[...]

20 Keep this Manual in a Convenient Location for Reference Anetsber ger Br others, Inc. 180 North Anets Drive • Northbrook, Illinois 60062 • 847-272-0770 • Fax 847-272-1943 T oll-free Customer & W arranty Service: 800/ 837-2638 Form: I-301 Rev . 10/01 Price: $20.00 US LIMITED W ARRANTY ANETSBERGER BROTHERS, INC., Northbrook, Illinois, USA[...]