A.J.Antunes roundup EST-3 Installation instructions
A.J.Antunes roundup EST-3 is a fry station timer designed to help you track the holding time for Tots, French Fries, and Onion Rings, ensuring consistently high-quality products. It features three independent timer channels, a solar-powered design for easy mounting, and audible signals (EST-3LS model only) to alert you when the timed cycle is complete.
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A. J. ANTUNES & CO. 180 Kehoe Blvd., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
INSTAllATION INSTrUCTIONS
SONIC fry STATION TImEr EST-3 (mfG. #9900651) & EST-3lS (mfG. #9900652)
WArNING
Do NOT locate the timer in areas hotter than
120ºf (49ºC).
PARTS INCLUDED:
1 EST-3 Fry Station Timer (P/N 9900651) OR
EST-3LS Fry Station Timer (P/N 9900652)
1 Instruction Sheet (P/N 1011049)
TOOLS NEEDED:
Phillips Screwdriver, Permanent Marker, Power Drill,
9/64” Drill Bit (hardened steel), Center Punch (automatic or manual), Hammer (if using manual punch).
General
If you experience any problems with these instructions, contact the factory Technical Service Department at 630-
784-1000 or toll free in the U.S. at 877-392-7854.
figure 1. fry Station Timer (EST-3lS shown)
Before you Begin
The Fry Station Timer (EST-3 and EST-3LS) is designed to track the holding time for Tots, French Fries, and
Onion Rings. This helps stores provide consistently high quality products.
The Fry Station Timer has three independent timer channels that track the proper holding. The Timer is solar powered and mounts easily to the top of the Fry Station with a supplied Mounting Bracket (Figure 2).
Three AA power backup batteries are included. The
EST-3LS also features an audible signal.
Mounting
Bracket figure 2. fry Station Timer (rear View)
a. Remove the Timer from the Mounting Bracket.
Installing the fry Station Timer
NOTE: Do NOT obstruct the solar cells at the front and top of the Timer or the Timer may not function properly.
NOTE. Do NOT locate the Timer in areas hotter than
120ºf (49ºC).
b. Place the Mounting Bracket against the canopy.
Level it, and use a permanent marker to mark two spots on the canopy for drilling.
c. Place the tip of a center punch on each mark and carefully strike to create an indentation for the drill bit. Be careful not to dent the fry station canopy.
1. Take the Timer out of the box.
d. Place a 9/64” drill bit (hardened steel) into your drill as far as possible so only the minimum bit is exposed.
2. Attach the Timer to the screws on the canopy.
NOTE: In almost all cases, the canopy will have the preexisting screws needed to hang the Timer. If your canopy does not, then use the following steps to mount the Timer.
1-877-392-7854 Fax: 630-784-1000
e. Drill the two holes. Be careful to only penetrate the
Page 1 of 2 canopy and not damage any wiring that may be present.
P/N 1011049 Rev. A 02/10
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A. J. ANTUNES & CO. 180 Kehoe Blvd., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
INSTAllATION INSTrUCTIONS
SONIC fry STATION TImEr EST-3 (mfG. #9900651) & EST-3lS (mfG. #9900652)
f. Use a Phillips screwdriver to screw two #8-18 x
1/2” lg. self-tapping screws into the stainless steel.
Do NOT overtighten the screws. Allow space for the brackets to fit over the screws.
g. Mount the bracket onto the screws and then finish tightening the screws with the Phillips screwdriver.
h. Re-install the Timer onto the Mounting Bracket.
i. Place a lock washer on the inside and outside of each side of the Mounting Bracket and then secure in place with the thumb screws.
Using the fry Station Timer
The Fry Station Timer is pre-programmed at the factory with the following values: figure 3. fry Station Timer (EST-3lS shown)
Programming the fry Station Timer
1. Press and hold the ► button for the desired product for three seconds.
Description
& Value
Tots
French Fries
Onion Rings
Default
Setting
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes max Setting
99 minutes,
59 seconds
99 minutes,
59 seconds
99 minutes,
59 seconds
1. Press the ► button (Figure 3) for the desired product and the timer will begin counting down.
2. When the timed cycle is complete, the display flashes “00:00”, the blue light will flash once every second, and the unit will beep (EST-3LS only).
2. The minutes setting will flash on the display. Use the ► and the setting.
buttons (Figure 3) to raise and lower
3. Release the buttons when the desired minutes setting appears on the display.
4. The seconds setting will flash on the display. Use the ► and
■
buttons to raise and lower the setting.
5. Release the buttons when the desired seconds setting appears on the display.
6. Wait three seconds without pressing any buttons.
The new settings will be stored and the display will go blank.
NOTE: After two minutes, the blue light will flash once every two seconds, and the unit will stop beeping (EST-3lS only). After five minutes, the blue light will stop flashing.
3. Press the
Timer.
■
button (Figure 3) to stop and reset the
NOTE: If the display is faded, or if the volume is too low (EST-3lS only), the three AA backup batteries should be replaced.
Problems with the Timer?
If you experience any problem with your Timer, contact the manufacturer immediately at 877-392-7854.
NOTE: A replacement battery cap can be obtained through your Authorized Service Agency by ordering
P/N 7000573.
limited Warranty
The Fry Station Timer (EST-3 and EST-3LS) has a 90-day warranty from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover misuse/abuse, damage due to dropping, cover damage, and/or cracked solar panels. The warranty for this timer does not cover travel time or mileage. Contact the Technical Service Department at the factory for any warranty issues.
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Key Features
- Three independent timer channels for different products
- Pre-programmed with default holding times
- Adjustable holding times up to 99 minutes, 59 seconds
- Solar-powered for easy mounting
- Audible signals (EST-3LS model only)
- Blue light indicator
- Three AA power backup batteries included