Anetsberger Brothers MX-14-2AA Installation guide

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Models
MX-14E,MX-14-2E,
MX-7E,
MX-14AA,MX-14-2AA,
MX-7A
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
The Anets GoldenLine
Quality Equipment For The Restaurant, Supermarket, and Bakery Industries
MX-14E shown with optional casters
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
andmaintenanceinstructionsthoroughlybeforeinstallingorservicing this
equipment.
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Form I-105;
Rev. 10/01
Price $20.00 US
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DONOTstoreorusegasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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FRFR
FRFR
FRYERYER
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CONTENTS
ShippingContainerInspection ....................................................... 3
FryerGasSupplySpecifications.................................................... 4
FryerElectricalSpecifications ....................................................... 5
Figure1 -Fryer MX-14E Wiring Diagram ............................ 5
CodeRequirements ...................................................................... 6
Figure2-Fryer SiteInstallationRequirements ....................... 6
InstallationRequirements............................................................... 7
InstallationInstructions .................................................................. 7
LegInstallationInstructions ..................................................... 7
Figure3-TypicalLeg Installation ......................................... 8
LegLevelingInstructions......................................................... 8
CasterInstallationInstructions ................................................. 8
Figure4-TypicalCaster Installation ..................................... 9
CasterLevelingInstructions .................................................... 9
FryerRestrainingDeviceInstallationInstructions..................... 10
Gas&ElectricConnectionInstructions ....................................... 10
FryerOperatingInstructions........................................................ 11
FryerPreparationFor Use (“BoilOut” Instructions) .............. 12
Figure5- Drainingthe Kettle............................................... 12
LightingProcedure................................................................ 13
Figure6- Gas Control Valve& Knob Positions ................... 13
ShutdownProcedure ............................................................ 14
FoodProductFrying TimeCharts .................................... 15, 16
DailyCleaningProcedure....................................................... 17
MonthlyMaintenanceInstructions .......................................... 18
FryerTroubleshootingGuide .................................................19 - 26
FryerWarranty ............................................................................ 27

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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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1. Carefullyexaminetheshippingcontainerforexternaldamage. When damage isnoted,notifythe
deliverycarrier immediately. Saveallpackingmaterialsfor damageclaim examination.
2. If noexternaldamageis noted,removetheshipping containerfromthefryer andexaminethefryer
carefullyfordamage. Place thefryerin asafe location,ifdamageis noted, so thatthe freightdamage
claimsadjustercanexaminethefryer.
SHIPPING CONTSHIPPING CONT
SHIPPING CONTSHIPPING CONT
SHIPPING CONTAINER INSPECTIONAINER INSPECTION
AINER INSPECTIONAINER INSPECTION
AINER INSPECTION
Standard Accessories furnished in the shipping carton with this fryer include:
ModelsMX-14AA,-14-2AA, MX-14E, and MX-14-2E Models MX-7A and MX-7E
2 Fryer Baskets 1 Screen 1 Fryer Basket 1 Screen
4 Adjustable Legs 1 Basket Hanger* 4 Adjustable Legs 1 Basket Hanger*
1 Drain Valve Extension 2 Basket Lift Frames ** 1 Drain Valve Extension 1 Basket Lift Frame **
1 Cleanout Rod 1 Cleanout Rod
*-BasketHanger for MX-14E,MX-14-2E, or MX-7Eonly.
**- Basket Lift Frame for MX-14AA, MX-14-2AA, or MX-7Aonly.
NOTE: A Parts List for each Anets Fryer is among the items shipped with each fryer. If an addi-
tional copy of this list is needed, please contact the factory as directed on the back cover.
3. Savetheshippingcontainerforuseduringleg/ caster installation. RefertotheInstallationInstructions
forthat procedure.
NOTE: Other available optional equipment may include a sediment tray; a microprocessor-based cooking
computer with shortening melter, boil-out mode, and digital timers (Fri-tronic®); a built-in filter system
(Filtronic™II or Filter Mate™); a fryer cover; a drain table; a front drain tray; or four casters.
Models Covered By This Manual
MX-14E HighEfficiencyStainlessSteelFryer
MX-14-2E HighEfficiencyStainlessSteelSplit Pot Fryer
MX-14-7E HighEfficiencyStainlessSteelHalfSizeFryer
MX-14AA HighEfficiencyStainlessSteelFryerWithAutomaticLifts
MX-14-2AA HighEfficiencyStainlessSteelSplitPotFryerWithAutomaticLifts
MX-7A HighEfficiencyStainlessSteelHalfSizeFryerWithAutomaticLifts

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FRYER GAS SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
Please make sure that your desired fryer location has gas
supply factors that are suitable for this product:
GasSupply InletPipe mustbe ¾” NPT (NationalPipe Thread)standard gas line. Thegas supplyinlet
lineshould be asstraight aspossible (fewestbends orelbows) toobtain thehighest availablegaspressure at
theappliance. Locatethisinletline horizontally atthecenterofthe desiredfryerlocation,approximately
8¼”above the floor.
NOTE: Using aflexibleinletlinepermitsvariationinthegassupplylinelocation, bothhorizontallyand
vertically.
Anetsfryersare onlyfor usewiththe typeof gasspecified on thespec plate.If a fryerrequires modification
touse a gas other thanthat whichis identifiedon thefryer specplate, contactyour Anetsrepresentative or
call [phone].
*-BTU/Hr Ratingis basedon sealevel operation. For sites above 2000 feet, reduce this rating 4% for
each 1000 feet above sea level.
**- “W.C. = Inches, Water Column.
***-Measure Supply Pressurewhen all othergas-powered equipment isoperating.
Models MX-7E & MX-7A
Models MX-14E, MX-14-2E, MX-14AA, &MX-14-2AA
SUPPLY PRESSURE***
NaturalGas PropaneGas
3½“W.C.** 10“W.C.
6“W.C.,minimum 11“W.C.,minimum
INPUT REQUIRED:
111,000BTU/Hr *
MANIFOLDPRESSURE
SUPPLY PRESSURE***
NaturalGas
3½“W.C. ** 10“W.C.
6“W.C., minimum 11“W.C., mini-
INPUT REQUIRED:
55,000 BTU/Hr *PropaneGas
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Figure 1. Fryer Model MX-14E Wiring Diagram
FRYER ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Please make sure that your desired fryer location has electrical
supply factors that are suitable for this product:
120Volts,60 Hz,(Refer toTable 1for amperagerequirements), 1-phase,three-wire connection, including
an electrical ground, viaa dedicated circuitbreaker. Amodel-specific electricalcircuitdiagram is
mountedinsidethe frontdoorof eachfryer.
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Installadedicated, three-prong,outlet/ receptacle
within5 feetof the desiredfryer locationto allow
thefryer’spower cableto be connected. Ensure
thatthe green(ground) wireof thefryer’s power
cableisattached tothefryer’s structure,providing
anelectricalground in accordance withapplicable
localcodes, or in the absence of local codes,with
the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70
(latestedition)or theCanadianElectrical Code,
CSAC22.1 (latest edition) and CSA C22.2 (latest
edition).
Table 1. Fryer Amperage
Requirements
Model Amperage
MX-14E
MX-14-2E
MX-7E
MX-14AA
MX-14-2AA
MX-7A
2 A.
4 A.
2 A.
7 A.
9 A.
5 A. WARNING
Electrical Grounding Instructions
(See inside of door for wiring diagram.)
Thisappliance is equippedwith a three-
prong (grounding) plug for your protec-
tion against shock hazard, and should
be plugged directly into a properly
grounded, three-prong receptacle. DO
NOT cutorremove the grounding prong
from this plug.
Figure1isthebasic wiringdiagramofan
MX-seriesfryershowing atypical circuit.
Somefryers mayhave otheroptions that do
notappearin this basicwiringdiagram. A
model-specificwiringdiagramincludedwith
eachfryer shows all the actualparts and
theirassociatedwiringconnections. In
addition,fryersequippedwitha built-in filter
system(FiltronicII orFilterMate) and/or
built-incomputercontrols(Fri-tronic)have
asupplementarymanualincludedforeach
option.

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IMPORTANT: Read the Code Requirements
and the Installation Requirements and Iinstruc-
tions carefully, before starting the installation.
Contact the factory (800/ 837-2638) if any
problems or questions arise.
Thefryerinstallationmustconformwith local
codes,or in theabsence of local codes,with the
NationalFuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest
edition);theNatural GasInstallation Code,CAN/
CGA-B149.1(latest edition); or the PropaneGas
InstallationCode, CAN/CGA-B149.2(latest
edition),asapplicable,including:
a. Disconnectthefryeranditsindividualshutoff
valvefromthegassupplypipingsystemduring
anypressuretesting ofthegas supplysystemat
testpressures in excess of ½ psig (3.45kPa).
b. Isolatethefryerfromthegas supply piping
systemduringanypressuretesting ofthegas
supplysystem attest pressures equalto or less
than ½ psig (3.45 kPa).
c. For fryersutilizingfloorcasters,thefryerinstal-
lationshallbe madewith a connectorthat
complieswiththe Standardfor Connectors for
MovableGas Appliances, ANSIZ21.69
(latestedition) orCAN/CGA 6.16 (latest
edition),anda quick-disconnectdevicethat
complieswiththe StandardforQuick-Discon-
nectDevices forUse withGas Fuel, ANSI
Z21.41or CAN/CGA 1-6.9 (latest edition).
d. Restrict themovement of a caster-equipped
fryerbyusingalimitingdevice(forexample,a
cableattached both tothe fryerand to a fix-
tureattached tothe site structure) to avoid
dependingon theconnector andthe quick-
disconnectdeviceor itsassociated piping to
limitfryermovement.
e. Install thisfryeronanon-combustiblefloor
withits back andsides at least6”awayfrom
anycombustiblewall,asshown in Figure2.
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. Install thisfryerinalocation whereadequate
combustionandventilationairisavailable.
Keepthe areadirectly infront ofthe fryeropen
foradequate air flow to theburners. DO
NOTobstruct theflow ofcombustion and
ventilationair.
g. Keepthefryer area free and clear from
combustiblesanddebris.
h. Attacharestraining devicetoeach fryer,to
preventtheunitfromtipping,whichcould
causesplashingofhotliquid.
CODE REQUIREMENTSCODE REQUIREMENTS
CODE REQUIREMENTSCODE REQUIREMENTS
CODE REQUIREMENTS
Figure 2. Fryer Site Installation Requirements
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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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Installthefryerinaccordance withthepreceding
CodeRequirements,aswellasthefollowing
InstallationRequirements.
1. DO NOTinstallthisfryer inamobilehome,
trailer,orrecreationalvehicle.
2. Installthisfryerinalocation thathasthefryer’s
electricalreceptacle nearby(5feet orless
away)toavoid straining thefryer’spower
cord. (See Figure 2.)
3. Install thisfryerina locationthatallowsit tobe
movedawayfrom otheradjacentappliances
forcleaningandmaintenance.
NOTE: Ifthefryeris installedamong
arowof appliances(“banked”),with
itsonlyconvenientmovementforward,
sufficientroommustbeavailablein
frontof thefryer topermit itssepara-
tion fromadjacentappliances for
cleaningandmaintenance.
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4. Tightlyfasten thelegs (or casters)to thebot-
tomofthe fryerusingthe suppliedhardware,to
preventthefryerfromtipping,wobblingor
rockingwhenitis initsdesired location. Refer
tothefollowing LegInstallationInstructions
or CasterInstallationInstructionsfor leg
orcasterattachmentandlevelinginformation.
5. Confirmthattheairfromtheventilationhood
flowingnearthefryerafterinstallationisNOT
blowingonthe rearof theunit,to prevent
affectingtheburnerflamesandpossiblycausing
damageto plasticparts.
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CACA
CACA
CAUTION:UTION:
UTION:UTION:
UTION: Hoodmake-up air
MUSTNOTflowinamannerthat
restrictsorimpedesthenaturalflow
ofcombustionorventilationair.
LEG INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Flattentheshippingcarton(afterunpackingthe
fryerand itsparts andaccessories) forfryer
surfaceprotectionduringleginstallation.
2. Position theside ofthefryer flaton thecarton,
exposingthefryerbottommountingbrackets
forleginstallation,asshowninFigure3.
3. Placethelegmountingplateflushagainstthe
mountingbracketonthefryerbottom,while
aligningthemountingholes.
4.Insertonemounting bolt throughaflatwasher
andthenthrough theproperhole inthefryer
mountingbracketandthroughthelegmounting
plate.
5. Screw alocking nut severalturns ontothe
mountingbolt.
6. Repeat steps4and5 untilallfourmounting
boltsfora legarein place withlocking nuts.
7. Tightenthefourlockingnutsevenlyandse-
curelytoholdthe leg mountingplateagainstthe
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Figure 3. Typical Leg Installation
LEG LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move thefryer toits desired location.
WARNING
The fryer MUST NOT tip, rock or wob-
ble,to avoid splashing or spilling its HOT
shortening contents during operation.
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2. Turnthe screw-typelegadjustment endsas
necessarytolevelthefryer, until NOtipping,
rocking,orwobblingisevident.
3. Perform the FryerRestraining Device
InstallationInstructions,referringto
Figure2.
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CASTER INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Flattentheshippingcarton(afterunpackingthe
fryerand itsparts andaccessories) for surface
protectionduringcasterinstallation.
2. Position theside ofthefryer flaton thecarton,
exposingthefryerbottommountingbrackets
forcasterinstallation,as shown inFigure4.
3. Mount lockingcasterson thefront of thefryer
andfixed casterson therear, byplacing each
castermountingplateflushagainstthemounting
bracket on the fryer bottom.
4. Insertonemountingboltthroughaflatwasher
(supplied)andthemountingbracket,then
throughthecastermountingplate.
5. Screw alocking nut severalturns ontothe
mountingbolt.
6. Repeat steps4and5 untilallfourmounting
boltsfora casterare inplace withlocking nuts.
7. Tightenthefourboltsevenlyandsecurelyto
holdthecastermountingplateagainstthefryer
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1. Move thefryer toits desired location.
2. Determine whetherthefryer tendstowobble
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,to avoid splashing or spilling its HOT
shortening contents during operation.
3. Determinewhichcasterrequiresadjustment
andtheapproximateamount of change
requiredtolevelthe fryer.
4. Position theside ofthe fryeronthe ship-
pingcarton,exposingthe bottomofthe fryer
withthecastermountingplates(Figure 4).
5. Completelyunscrewtheboltsholdingthe
castermountingplatethat requirestheleveling
adjustment. Retainthelockingnutsforlater
reassembly.
CASTER LEVELING
INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
6. Reinserteachboltthroughitsflatwasher and
thefryermountingbracket; next,placea
spacerof therequired size onthe bolt before
insertingtheboltthroughitsmountingholeon
thecastermountingplate andscrewinga
lockingnutontothebolt.
7. Repeatstep6 for allremaining bolts.
8. Tightenallfourlockingnutsevenlyandse-
curelyagainstthecastermountingplateand
thefryerbottommountingbracket.
9. Returnthefryer toits desiredlocation. Lock
thefrontcasters to preventfryer movement
andcheckagain for wobblingor rocking.
Repeatsteps 3through 9until no wobbl-
ingor rockingoccurs. When thefryer no
longerwobbles or rocks, performstep 10.
10. Perform the FryerRestraining Device
InstallationInstructions,referringto
Figure2.
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Figure 4. Typical Caster Installation

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GAS & ELECTRIC CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONSGAS & ELECTRIC CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
GAS & ELECTRIC CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONSGAS & ELECTRIC CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
GAS & ELECTRIC CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
InstallingyourANETS Fryer requiresthefol-
lowingprocedure, after itslegs or castersare pro-
perlyattachedand it isin itsdesired location.
1. Ensure thatthegas controlvalveknob inthe
fryerhasits OFFposition nextto thevalve
mark.
2. Ensurethatthegassupplyinletlinevalveis
closed(handlecrosswisetotheline direction).
3. Ensure thatthe circuitbreaker dedicatedto
thisfryer is OFFand thatall fryercontrols are
set to OFF.
4. Connect the¾”gassupplyline tothegasline
adapteron the lowerrear of the fryer.
5. Open thegassupply linevalve(handle in-line
withlinedirection);then,confirmthatallgas
supplylinejointsandcouplingsarefree of
leaksusing soap suds or a leak-check solu-
tion,afterthefryer isinitsdesired location.
6. Plug thefryer’s electricpowercord plug into
thereceptaclespecified forthis fryer. Switch
the circuit breaker to ON.
7. Refer toFryer OperatingInstructionsto
beginusing yourANETS Fryer.
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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. Installonerestrainingdeviceconnectorinto
thestructurewalldirectlybehindthefryer’s
desiredlocation,as shownin Figure2.
2. Installonerestrainingdeviceconnectoron the
rearpanel of the fryervery close tothe quick-
disconnectdevice onthe endof thefryer’s gas
line.
NOTE: Avoidinterferingwith the lift
mechanism, onAAmodels.
3. Attach oneend ofthe restrainingcableto the
wallconnector. Attachthe other endto the
fryerconnector.
4. Confirmthatthefryercannotmovefarenough
awayfromthe wallto causeexcessivemove-
mentoftheflexiblegas lineoritsassociated
connectors.
FRYERRESTRAININGDEVICEINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
DO NOT use a flame to check for leaks.
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