Anetsberger Brothers Filtration System FFM80FFM150 Portable filters available in 80 lb or 150 lb shortening capacities User Manual

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Anets ~ Dependable Foodservice Equipment 
                 PO Box 501 Concord, NH  03302 
        Tel: 603-225-6684  Fax: 603-228-5231 
 
 
 
Portable Filter Systems 
Models 
FFM-80 
FFM-150 
 
Installation, 
User Operation, 
& 
Maintenance 
Manual 
 
DANGER 
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can 
cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating 
and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this 
equipment....

TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
Shipping Container Inspection....................................................... 2 
Code Requirements ......................................................................  4 
Filter Unit Preparation Instructions 
................................................ 4 
Filter Diagrams .............................................................................. 5  
Filtering Instructions ...................................................................... 6 
Oil Disposal...

NOTES 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
L20-344 Rev 23  

               INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
FILTER ELECTRICAL  SPECIFICATIONS 
Please make sure that your desired filter location has electrical supply factors that are suitable for this 
product line.  Requirements are120 Volts, 60 Hz, 8 Amps, 1-phase, three wire connection, 
including an electrical ground. This unit is not fused.  Protect circuit with proper sized fuses or 
circuit breaker line 
disconnect switch, circuit breaker, or plug and receptacle of power cord 
connection should be readily...

FFM PORTABLE FIL TER 
Foldable handle 
 
 
Quick- connect coupling 
for filter screen assembly 
 
 
 
 
Filter screen assembly 
Filter envelope 
 
 
Knurled retaining nut 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFM PORTABLE FIL TER 
COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED 
 
 
Quick- connect coupling 
Pump quick-connect coupling 
 
 
Filter envelope clip 
 
Knurled retaining nut 
 
 
 
 
Filter envelope 
 
L20-344 Rev 2
Completely Disassembled 
 
 
 
Pump quick-connect coupling 
 
Filter tank 
 
 
 
Cover 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Filter envelope cli
p
Hose...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Before filtering the shortening in a fryer turn the thermostat knob to “OFF” or the Gas valve 
 
to “PILOT” to prevent the fryer from re-lighting during filtering.  On some models the system 
automatically prevents the burners from lighting when the door of the fryer is open.
 
2.  Roll filter under drain pipe extension on the fryer and slowly open drain valve handle, letting all the 
shortening drain into the filter tank.  Leave this valve open. 
! 
Never drain more than...

6. On gas-operated thermostat models (such as Anets 14G, 14GS, MXEG, 18EG, 20EG) the thermostat 
knob can now be turned back to the desired temperature.  CAUTION: On these models the thermostat 
must be set to “OFF” or the Gas 
Valve to “PILOT” before filtering or the burners MAY come back on if 
the doors are closed during filtering. 
7. On electric-operated thermostat models (such as Anets MX-14E, MX-14EX, MX-14AA, 18E, 18AA, 
20E, 14EL-14 and 14EL-17) the power switch on the control panel must be...

REPLACING THE FIL TER P APER 
If the filter paper becomes torn, or if the time to filter the oil from one unit becomes excessive, it is time to 
replace the Filter Envelope. 
WARNING 
Only use filter paper envelopes from Anets that have been specifically designed for 
this filter system
. Using the wrong type of filter paper can cause damage to the pump 
system, and will void the Warranty 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Unplug the cord from the receptacle. 
2.  Disconnect the line from the pump to the filter screen....

FILTER SY STEM  TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 
SOLUTION 
1.  Make sure the power cord is plugged into the proper 120 Volt receptacle.  
2.  Turn the switch on the front of the filter to “ON”. 
3.  If the pump still hasn’t started, depress the thermal overload button on the 
bottom of the motor.  If the motor is hot to the touch, wait at least 15 minutes 
before trying this. 
4.  If the pump starts and stops again in a short time, or if it hums but does not 
pump, there is a restriction somewhere in the filter...

 
 
PARTS DIAGRAM 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
L20-344 Rev 2 
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