Anetsberger Brothers 14VF Installation guide

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Models
14VF
14VFS
Anetsberger Brothers, Inc.
180 North Anets Drive • Northbrook, Illinois 60062 • 847-272-0770 • Fax [phone]
For ANETS Factory Warranty Service • 800-837-2638
Installation,
User Operation,
&
Maintenance
Manual
Keep this Manual in a Convenient Location for Reference
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DONOTstoreorusegasolineorotherflammablevapors
or liquids inthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.
The Anets SilverLine
Quality Equipment For The Restaurant, Supermarket, and Bakery Industries
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WARNING
After installation of this equipment, immediately contact your local gas
supplier to obtain information about what action to take whenever any
person smells gas. Post this information in a prominent location.
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DANGER
Improperinstallation,adjustment,alteration,service,ormaintenancecan
cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating
andmaintenanceinstructionsthoroughlybeforeinstallingor servicing this
equipment.
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Form: I-301
Rev. 10/01
Price: $20.00 US
14VFSshown onstandard 6” legs

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CONTENTS
ShippingContainerInspection ....................................................... 3
FryerGasSupplySpecifications.................................................... 3
FryerElectricalSpecifications ....................................................... 4
Figure1-FryerWiringDiagram ............................................ 4
CodeRequirements ...................................................................... 4
Figure2- FryerSiteInstallation Requirements ....................... 5
InstallationRequirements............................................................... 6
FryerRestrainingDeviceInstallationInstructions....................... 6
LegInstallationInstructions ..................................................... 7
Figure3- Leg Installation ..................................................... 7
LegLevelingInstructions......................................................... 7
CasterInstallationInstructions ................................................. 8
Figure4 - Caster Installation ................................................. 8
CasterLevelingInstructions .................................................... 8
GasConnectionInstructions.......................................................... 9
FryerOperationRecommendations ............................................. 10
FryerOperatingInstructions........................................................ 11
FryerPreparation ForUse .................................................... 11
Figure5- DrainingThe Kettle ............................................. 11
LightingProcedure................................................................ 12
Figure6-Gas Safety Valve& ControlKnob Positions ........ 12
ShutdownProcedure ............................................................ 12
FoodProductFrying TimeChart............................................ 13
DailyCleaningProcedure....................................................... 14
MonthlyMaintenanceInstructions .......................................... 15
FryerTroubleshootingGuide .................................................16 - 19
FryerWarranty ............................................................................ 20
DANGER
Read these specifications, Code Requirements, Installation Requirements, Instal-
lation Instructions, and Operating Instructions very carefully. Failure to follow the
Instructions could cause the fryer to malfunction. A fryer malfunction can result in
property damage, serious bodily injury, or death.
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FRYER GAS SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
Please make sure that your desired fryer lo ation has gas
supply fa tors that are suitable for this produ t:
GasSupplyInletPipe mustbe½“ standard gas
line. Thegassupplyinletlineshouldbeasstraight
aspossible (fewest bendsor elbows) toobtain the
highestavailablegaspressureat thefryer. Locate
thisinletlinehorizontallyatthecenterofthe
desiredfryerlocation,approximately8¼“ above
thefloor.
1. Carefullyexaminetheshippingcartonfor
externaldamage. Whendamage isnoted,notify
thedeliverycarrier immediately. Saveallpacking
materialsfor damageclaimexamination.
2. If noexternal damageisnoted, removethe
shippingcartonfromthefryerand examinethe
SHIPPING CONTAINER INSPECTION
* -Ratingis basedon sealevel operation. Reduce rating 4% for each 1000 feetabove sealevel.
** -“W.C. = Inches, Water Column.
*** - MeasureSupply Pressure when all other gas-poweredequipment is operating.
fryer carefullyfordamage. Place thefryer ina
safelocation,if damageisnoted, sothatthe freight
damageclaimsadjustercanexamine thefryer.
3. Savetheshippingcontainerforuseduringleg/
casterinstallation. Refertothe InstallationInstruc-
tionsfor thatprocedure.
StandardAccessoriesfurnished intheshipping
cartonforthisfryerinclude:
2FryerBaskets 1 Screen
4AdjustableLegs 1DrainValveExtension
1Basket Hanger 1FlueDeflector
SUPPLY PRESSURE ***
NaturalGas Propane
3½“W.C. ** 10“W.C.
6“W.C.,minimum 11“W.C., minimum
INPUT REQUIRED:
90,000 BTU/Hr *
MANIFOLDPRESSURE
NOTE: Usingaflexibleinlet linepermitsvaria-
tioninthegassupplylinelocation,bothhorizontally
andvertically.
Anetsfryers areonly for usewith thetype of gas
specifiedon thespec plate. If afryer requires
modificationtouse agasotherthan thatwhichis
identifiedonthe fryerspec plate,contactyour
Anetsrepresentative or call(800)837-2638.
Model Features
14VF PlainSteel Fryer Kettle
Model Features
Stainless Steel Fryer Kettle
OptionalAccessoriesavailablefor thisfryer
include:
SingleorTripleFryer Baskets
1 Set (4) of Casters
14VFS
Models Covered By This Manual

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IMPORTANT: Read the Code Requirements
and ALL installation instructions carefully,
before starting the installation. Contact the fac-
tory (800/ 837-2638) if any problems or ques-
tions arise.
Thefryerinstallationmustconformwith local
codes,or in theabsence of local codes,with the
NationalFuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1 (latest
edition);theNaturalGasInstallation Code,CAN/
CGA-B149.1(latest edition); or the PropaneGas
InstallationCode, CAN/CGA-B149.2(latest
edition),asapplicable,including:
a. Disconnectthefryeranditsindividualshutoff
valvefromthegassupplypipingsystemduring
anypressuretesting ofthe gassupplysystem at
testpressures in excess of ½ psig(3.45 kPa).
b. Isolatethefryerfromthegas supplypiping
systemduringanypressure testingofthegas
CODE REQUIREMENTS
FRYER ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The ANETS Fryer Model 14VF/14VFS requires no external electric power source.
Figure1is the wiring diagram of anANETS 14VF Fryer.
supplysystem attestpressures equalto or less
than ½ psig (3.45 kPa).
c. For fryersutilizingfloorcasters,thefryerinstal-
lationshallbemadewith a connectorthat
complieswiththe Standardfor Connectorsfor
MovableGas Appliances, ANSIZ21.69
(latestedition) orCAN/CGA6.16 (latest
edition),anda quick-disconnectdevice that
complieswiththe StandardforQuick-Discon-
nectDevices forUse with GasFuel, ANSI
Z21.41or CAN/CGA 1-6.9 (latest edition).
d. Restrict themovement ofa caster-equipped
fryerbyusingalimitingdevice(forexample,a
cableattached both tothefryerandto a fix-
tureattached tothe site structure)to avoid
dependingon theconnector andthe quick-
disconnectdeviceor itsassociated pipingto
limitfryermovement.
Figure 1. Fryer Model 14VF/14VFS Wiring Diagram

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Figure 2. Fryer Model 14VF/14VFS Site Installation Requirements
CODE REQUIREMENTS (Continued)
e. Install thisfryeronanon-combustiblefloor
withits back andsides at least6”awayfrom
anycombustiblewall,as showninFigure2.
WARNING
Install this fryer under a ventilation
hood that conducts combustion pro-
ducts outside the building. Venting
must comply with ANSI/NFPA 96
(latest edition).
f. Installthisfryerinalocation whereadequate
combustionandventilationairisavailable.
Keepthe areadirectly infront ofthe fryer open
foradequate air flow to theburners. DO
NOTobstruct theflow ofcombustion and
ventilationair.
g. Keepthe fryerarea free andclear from
combustiblesanddebris.
h. Attacharestraining deviceto eachfryer,to
preventtheunitfromtipping,whichcould
causesplashingofhotliquid.
From the top of the flue on
the fryer, allow a minimum
of at least 10 inches verti-
cal clearance beneath a
ventilating hood.

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WARNING
Fryers MUST have a movement-
limiting (restraining cable) device
installed to prevent tipping that
causes splashing or spilling its HOT
contents.
NOTE: Thismovement-limitingde-
vice is to be furnished and in-
stalled by the fryer’s installing
contractor beforethe fryer is con-
nected to the gas line at its desired
location.
1. Installonerestrainingdeviceconnector
securelyintothestructurewalldirectlybehind
thefryer’sdesiredlocation (Figure2).
2. Installonerestrainingdeviceconnectoron the
rearpanel of thefryervery close tothe quick-
disconnectdevice onthe endof thefryer’s gas
line.
3. Attach oneend ofthe restrainingcable tothe
wallconnector. Attach theother endto the
fryerconnector.
4. Confirmthatthefryercannotmovefar enough
awayfromthewallto causeexcessive move-
mentoftheflexible gaslineorits associated
connectors.
FRYERRESTRAININGDEVICEINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
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Installthefryerin accordancewiththepreceding
CodeRequirements,aswellas thefollowing
InstallationRequirements.
1. DO NOTinstallthis fryerinamobile home,
trailer,orrecreationalvehicle.
2. Install thisfryerin alocationthatallows ittobe
movedawayfrom otheradjacent appliances
forcleaningandmaintenance.
NOTE: Ifthefryer isinstalledamong
arowof appliances(“banked”), with
itsonlyconvenientmovementforward,
sufficientroommustbeavailablein
frontof thefryer topermit itssepara-
tion fromadjacentappliances for
cleaningandmaintenance.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
3. Tightlyfasten thelegs (orcasters) tothe bot-
tomofthe fryerusing thesuppliedhardware, to
preventthefryerfromtipping,wobblingor
rockingwhenit isinits desiredlocation. Refer
tothe followingLegInstallationInstructions
or CasterInstallation Instructionsforleg
orcasterattachmentandlevelinginformation.
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CAUTION: Hood make-up air
MUSTNOT flowinamannerthat
restrictsorimpedesthe naturalflow
of combustionorventilationair.
4. Confirmthattheairfromtheventilationhood
flowingnearthefryerafterinstallationisNOT
blowingontherearof theunit, toprevent
affectingtheburnerflamesandpossiblycausing
controldamage.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (Continued)
Figure 3. Ty ical Leg Installation
LEG LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move thefryer toits desiredlocation.
WARNING
The fryer MUST NOT tip, rock or wob-
ble,toavoid splashing or spillingitsHOT
shortening contents during operation.
2. Turnthe screw-typeleg adjustmentends as
necessarytolevelthe fryer,untilNOtipping,
rocking,orwobblingisevident.
3. Perform the “FryerRestrainingDevice
InstallationInstructions.”
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LEG INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Flattentheshippingcarton(afterunpackingthe
fryerand itsparts andaccessories) forfryer
surfaceprotectionduringleginstallation.
2. Position theside ofthefryerflaton thecarton,
exposingthefryerbottommountingbrackets
forleginstallation,asshownin Figure3.
3. Placethelegmountingplateflushagainstthe
mountingbracketon thefryerbottom.
4. Insert onemountingscrew throughtheproper
holeintheleg mountingplateand startit into
theproperhole inthefryer mountingbracket.
5. Screwthemountingscrewseveralturns into
themountingbracket.
6. Repeat steps4and 5untilallfour mounting
screwsfor each legare inplace.
7. Tightenthefourmountingscrewsevenlyand
securelytoholdthelegmountingplateagainst
thefryer bottommounting bracket.
LEG INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

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CASTER LEVELING INSTRUC-
TIONS
1. Move thefryer toits desiredlocation.
2. Determine whetherthefryer tendsto wobble
orrock whenin itsdesired location. Ifit
does, perform steps 3 through 9. If it does
not, skip to step 10, then proceed to the
InstallationInstructions.
WARNING
The fryer MUST NOT tip, rock or wob-
ble,toavoid splashing or spillingitsHOT
shortening contents during operation.
3. Determinewhichcasterrequiresadjustment
andtheapproximateamount ofchange
requiredtolevelthefryer.
4. Position theside ofthe fryeron theship-
pingcarton,exposing thebottomof thefryer
withthecastermounting plates(Figure5).
5. Completelyunscrewthescrewsholdingthe
castermountingplatethatrequiresleveling
adjustment. Retainthescrewsforlater
reassembly.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (Continued)
Figure 4. Ty ical Caster Installation
CASTER INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Flattentheshippingcarton(afterunpackingthe
fryerand itsparts andaccessories)for surface
protectionduringcasterinstallation.
2. Position theside ofthefryerflaton thecarton,
exposingthefryerbottommountingbrackets
forcasterinstallation,asshowninFigure 4.
3. Mount lockingcastersonthefront ofthefryer
andfixed casterson therear,by placing each
castermountingplateflushagainstthemounting
bracket on thefryerbottom.
4.Insertone mountingscrew throughthe proper
holeinthe castermounting plateand startit
intotheproperholeinthe fryermounting
bracket.
5. Screwthemountingscrewseveralturns into
themountingbracket.
6. Repeat steps4and 5untilallfour mounting
screwsfor each legare inplace.
7. Tightenthefourmountingscrewsevenlyand
securelytoholdthe castermountingplate
againstthefryermountingbracket.

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GAS CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
InstallingyourANETS Fryer requiresthe fol-
lowingprocedure, afterits legs orcasters arepro-
perlyattached and itisinitsdesired location.
1. Ensure thatthegas safetyvalve controlknob
inthe fryerhas itsOFF positionnext tothe
valvemark.
2. Ensurethatthegassupplyinletlinevalveis
closed(crosswiseto thelinedirection).
3. Ensure thatthe fryer’s thermostatis setto
OFF.
4. Connect the½”gassupply linetothegas line
adapteron the lowerrear of thefryer.
5. Turnthe gassupply linevalveON; then,check
allgassupplylinejointsandcouplingsfor
leaksusing soap suds ora leak-check solu-
tion,afterthe fryerisinitsdesiredlocation.
6. Refer toFryer OperationRecommenda-
tionsand FryerOperatingInstructions to
beginusing yourANETS Fryer.
CASTER LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (Continued)
6. Reinserteachmountingscrewthroughthe
castermounting plate;next, placea spacerof
therequiredsize onthescrew beforeinserting
thescrewinto thefryermountingbracket.
7. Repeatstep 6 forall remainingscrews.
8. Tightenallfourmountingscrewsevenlyand
securelyagainstthecastermountingplateinto
thefryerbottommountingbracket.
9. Returnthe fryerto itsdesired location. Lock
thefrontcasters topreventfryer movement
andcheckagain forwobblingor rocking.
Repeatsteps 4through 8 untilno wobbl-
ingor rockingoccurs. When thefryer no
longerwobbles or rocks, performstep 10.
10. Next,perform the“Fryer Restraining
DeviceInstallationInstructions.”
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WARNING
DO NOT usea flame to checkfor leaks.

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Pleaseobservethefollowingrecommendations to
obtaintheoptimum resultsfromyour ANETS
Fryer.
DANGER
Avoid moving the fryer while it contains
HOTshortening. Draintheshorteningfrom
thefryerbeforemovingitforservice,clean-
ing or maintenance to avoid spilling or
splashing. Burnsfrom hotshorteningcan
causeseriousinjury ordeath.
A. An ANETS Model 14VF or 14VFS
Fryerisdesignedforoperation witha kettle
filledwithapproximately35to40pounds of
liquidshortening. (Thisisapproximately
3½to 5gallons.)
CAUTION: DO NOT melt solid
shorteninginthis fryer because
themelting can damage the kettle,
whichwillvoidthefryerwarranty.
FRYER OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Shorteningmustbemelted intotheliquidstate
beforeit can be used in an ANETS Fryer.
B. Scheduleregular cleaningofthefryerto
ensurelong-termsatisfactoryoperation.
Referto the DailyCleaningProcedure,
laterinthismanual.
C. Beforeservicingandmaintenance,allowthe
fryerto cool. ALWAYS shutoffgas to the
fryerwhileworking onit,to prevent burns.
D. Contact the factory (800-837-2638) for war-
rantyserviceauthorization. [Alwaysnotify
thefactory the next businessday about
‘after-hours’warranty service.] Contact
yourlocalrestaurantequipmentservice
agencyfor otherservice, repairs,ormainte-
nanceactivities,as necessary.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate this fryer during an interruption of gas
service. Turnallfryercontrols toOFF,includingthe gascontrolvalve
knob, then close the gas supply line valve. When notified that the
interruption of gas service has ended, perform the Lighting Proce-
dure(laterinthis manual).
DANGER
NEVER operate this fryer when its flue is blocked because
thecombustion productscancause injuryto personnel.
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