PREP EQUIPMENT

PR 44
A.J. Antunes & Co.

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
Rapid Toaster
Models VCT-200 and VCT-250

Model VCT-250 shown

Daily maintenance tasks
PR 44 D1 Clean release sheet
and belt wraps

Weekly maintenance tasks

PR 44 W1 Check unit and
bun temperatures

Monthly maintenance tasks

PR 44 M1 Calibrate bun
buffer landing
zone
PR 44 M2 Measure conveyor
belt chains and
roller

Quarterly maintenance tasks

PR 44 Q1 Replace belt wraps

Annual maintenance tasks

PR 44 A1 Lubricate drive
chain and idler
sprocket bearing
and clean inside of
electrical housing

A.VCT-250 Toaster, B. Optional Bun Buffer Landing Zone

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Clean release sheet and belt wraps Daily PR 44 D1

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
Why To prevent buns from sticking and burning in the toaster

Time required 30 minute to prepare 5 minutes to complete

Time of day After close For 24-hour restaurants: during breakfast menu

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Tools and supplies

Bucket, clean and Bucket, soiled towels EXCEED Glass & Multi- Gloves, neoprene KAYQUAT II Sani-
sanitized towels Surface Cleaner tizer solution

Procedure

1 Disconnect toaster. 4 Clean and sanitize release

Turn the toaster’s power sheet.
switch to the off position. Put the release sheet on a
Unplug the power cord from clean, dry, flat surface. Spray
the outlet. Allow the toaster to EXCEED Glass & Multi-
cool for at least 30 minutes. Surface Cleaner on a clean,
sanitized towel. Wipe one
entire side of the release sheet
firmly with the towel. Then
wipe the same side with a
clean, sanitized towel soaked
Toaster surfaces are hot. with KAYQUAT II Sanitizer
solution.
2 Remove bun feeder.
Using the neoprene gloves, Allow the sheet to air dry.
remove the bun feeder by
lifting it straight up from the Turn the release sheet over.
toaster. Then set the bun Spray EXCEED cleaner on a
feeder aside. clean, sanitized towel. Wipe
the other entire side of the
release sheet firmly with the
towel. Then wipe the same
side with a clean, sanitized
3 Inspect release sheet. towel dampened with
Remove the release sheet
from the toaster by lifting it KAYQUAT II solution.
Daily

out. Look carefully at both

sides of the release sheet. If Allow the sheet to air dry.
the release sheet is worn,
creased, or torn, then replace
it with a new release sheet. EXCEED Glass & Multi-
Surface Cleaner, KAYQUAT
II Sanitizer solution
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Clean release sheet and belt wraps (continued)
5 Clean and sanitize front belt
wrap.
Open the front conveyor cov-
er. Then spray EXCEED
cleaner on a clean, sanitized
towel and wipe the surface of
the front belt wrap firmly
from side to side. Next, wipe
the belt wrap from top to bot-
tom.
Then wipe the belt wrap with
a clean, sanitized towel
soaked with KAYQUAT II
Sanitizer solution. Close the
conveyor cover.
6 Clean and sanitize rear belt
wrap.
Open the rear conveyor cover.
Then spray EXCEED cleaner
on a clean, sanitized towel
and wipe the surface of the
rear belt wrap firmly from
side to side. Next, wipe the
belt wrap from top to bottom.
Then wipe the belt wrap with
a clean, sanitized towel
soaked with KAYQUAT II
Sanitizer solution.
7 Warm up toaster.
Plug the toaster’s power cord
into an outlet. Turn the
toaster’s power switch to the
on position. Wait 17 seconds.
Then turn the power switch to
the off position and unplug
the power cord.
8 Clean and sanitize front belt
wrap again.
Repeat the process shown in
step 5 for cleaning and sani-
tizing the front belt wrap.
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9 Clean and sanitize rear belt
A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
wrap again.
Repeat the process shown in
step 6 for cleaning and sani-
tizing the rear belt wrap.
10 Fold release sheet.
When the release sheet has air
dried, fold it in half. Then use
your fingers to crease the
fold.
Do not use metal, wood, or
plastic objects to crease the
release sheet. They will dam-
age the sheet.
11 Reinstall release sheet.
Hang the release sheet over
the platen. Make sure the
sheet is in the correct position
and that it will not catch any
moving parts.
Flip the release sheet from
one side to the other each day
to extend its life.
12 Reinstall bun feeder.
Reinstall the bun feeder on
the toaster.
The bun feeder holds the
release sheet in place.
13 Reconnect toaster.
Plug the power cord into the
Daily
outlet. Turn the power switch
to the on position.
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Check unit and bun temperatures Weekly PR 44 W1

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
Why To ensure buns are toasted properly

Time required 5 minutes to prepare 10 minutes to complete

Time of day After close For 24-hour restaurants: during breakfast menu

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Tools and supplies

Pyrometer with UHC

probe

Procedure

1 Gather supplies. 4 Test the regular crown.

Gather regular crown, Big Take the temperature of the
Mac crown, regular heel, and regular crown within 5 se-
pyrometer with UHC probe. conds of toasting. Insert the
probe into the toasted side of
the bun at a 45 degree angle.

2 Check setpoint temperatures.

Turn the toaster on and ob-
5 Lift bun with the probe.
serve the front display. Lift the bun with the probe so
During startup, the unit dis- the bun hangs as shown.
plays the setpoint
temperatures. The temperature should be no
lower than 160°F (70°C).
The unit should display 560°F Repeat test if bun temperature
(293°C) and 400°F (204°C). is too low. Refer to owner’s
Turn the toaster on and off to manual for troubleshooting.
view these settings. If these
settings are incorrect, refer to
owner’s manual. 6 Repeat with Big Mac crown
and regular heel.
Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 with
the Big Mac crown and regu-
lar heel.
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3 Toast the regular crown.

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Measure temperature of bun landing area Monthly PR 44 M1
BBLZ

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
Why To confirm that the temperature in the bun landing area is correct

Time required 1 minute to prepare 5 minutes to complete

Time of day After close For 24-hour restaurants: during breakfast menu

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Tools and supplies

Pyrometer with grill

surface probe

Procedure

1 Confirm toaster is ready to 3 Measure temperature.

use. Use the pyrometer with grill
Wait 30 minutes after startup surface probe to measure the
to ensure proper temperature. temperature of the toaster at
If the front display shows the center of the bun landing
“USE”, move to the next step. area. This area is directly in
front of the bun chute.
If the display does not say
“USE”, make sure the toaster If the pyrometer’s tempera-
is plugged in and the power ture reading is at least 130°F
switch is in the on position. (54°C), the temperature is
Once the display shows acceptable. No action is need-
“USE”, then move to the next ed.
step.
If the pyrometer’s tempera-
ture reading is less than 130°F
(54°C), call your authorized
Toaster surfaces are hot.
service agency to request ser-
vice for the toaster.
2 Remove BBLZ.
Remove the BBLZ and set it
aside.
4 Replace BBLZ.

Monthly
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Measure conveyor belt chains and roller
Monthly PR 44 M2
tensioner

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
Why To avoid problems with loose belt chains or roller tensioners, which can cause buns to stick or jam
in the toaster
Time required 30 minute to prepare 15 minutes to complete

Time of day After close For 24-hour restaurants: during breakfast menu

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Tools and supplies

Coins, U.S. : 5-cent, Gap tool Gloves, neoprene Links for conveyor Pliers, needlenose
10-cent, 25-cent chain, ½ -in., ¾-in.

Procedure

1 Disconnect toaster. 4 Remove front and rear belt

Turn the toaster’s power wraps.
switch to the off position. If the toaster has front and
Unplug the power cord from rear belt wraps, remove them
the outlet. Allow toaster to by removing the hinge pin
cool for at least 30 minutes. from each belt. Then remove
the wraps.

Toaster surfaces are hot.

2 Remove bun feeder, bun

chute, and bun buffer landing
zone.
Put on neoprene gloves.
Remove the bun feeder and
the bun chute. Set them aside.
If the toaster has a bun buffer
landing zone (BBLZ), remove
it, and set it aside.

3 Set thickness compression

knobs.
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Open both the front and rear

conveyor covers on the toast-
er. Set the bun thickness
compression knobs to the “6”
and “F” settings.
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Measure conveyor belt chains and roller tensioner (continued)
5 Measure gap between
conveyor belt chain and
toaster frame in front of
toaster.
Face the front (heel or club)
side of the toaster. Find the
approximate center point of
the conveyor belt chain. Pull
the conveyor belt chain firmly
away from the edge of the
toaster.
Insert the largest portion of
the gap tool between the con-
veyor belt chain and the
frame of the toaster. A U.S.
25-cent coin can be used
instead of the gap tool. A 25-
cent coin is approximately
15
/16 in (2.5 cm) wide.
The gap tool (or coin) should
fit securely between the con-
veyor belt chain and the
toaster frame. If the gap
between the conveyor belt
chain and the toaster frame is
more than one and one-half
times the width of the tool or
the coin (that is, the gap is
more than 1 ½ in or 3.75 cm),
move to the next step.
If the gap tool (or coin) fits
securely between the convey-
or belt chain and the toaster
frame, skip the next step.
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6 Shorten chain, if required.
A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
If the gap between the two is
more than one and one-half
times the width of the coin or
the tool (that is, the gap is
more than 1 ½ in or 3.75 cm),
shorten the chain by removing
a ½-in link.
To remove a link, disconnect
the conveyor belt chain by
squeezing two links together
and unhooking both ends of
one link. Needlenose pliers
may be needed to unhook the
link. Remove one ½-in (1.27
cm) link. Reconnect the chain
by hooking together both ends
of the chain.
If the chain is too short to be
reassembled, remove a second
½-in (1.27 cm) link and re-
place the second link with a
¾-in (1.90 cm) link. Then
reconnect the chain by hook-
ing together both ends of the
chain.
Measure the gap between the
conveyor belt chain and the
toaster frame again, using the
gap tool or a 25-cent coin.
If the tool (or coin) does not
fit securely between the con-
veyor belt chain and the
toaster frame now, refer to the
maintenance section of the
Owner’s Manual for the
toaster.
Monthly
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Measure conveyor belt chains and roller tensioner (continued)
7 Measure gap between
conveyor belt chain and
toaster frame in rear of toaster.
Face the rear side of the
toaster. Find the approximate
center point of the conveyor
belt chain. Pull the conveyor
belt chain firmly away from
the edge of the toaster.
Insert the smallest portion of
a gap tool between the con-
veyor belt chain and the
frame of the toaster. A U.S.
10-cent coin can be used
instead of the gap tool. A 10-
cent coin is approximately
11
/16 in (1.7 cm) wide.
The gap tool (or coin) should
fit securely between the con-
veyor belt chain and the
toaster frame. If the gap be-
tween the conveyor belt chain
and the toaster frame is more
than one and one-half times
the width of the tool or the
coin (that is, the gap is more
than 1 1/32 in or 2.6 cm), move
to the next step.
If the tool (or coin) fits
securely between the convey-
or belt chain and the toaster
frame, skip the next step.
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8 Shorten chain, if required.
A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
If the gap between the two is
more than one and one-half
times the width of the tool or
the coin (that is, the gap is
more than 1 in or 2.7 cm)
shorten the chain by removing
a ½-inch link.
To remove a link, disconnect
the conveyor belt chain by
squeezing two links together
and unhooking both ends of
one link. Needlenose pliers
may be needed to unhook the
link. Remove one ½-in (1.27
cm) link. Reconnect the chain
by hooking together both ends
of the chain.
If the chain is too short to be
reassembled, remove a second
½-in (1.27 cm) link and re-
place the second link with a
¾-in (1.9-cm) link. Then re-
connect the chain by hooking
together both ends of the
chain.
Measure the gap between the
conveyor belt chain and the
toaster frame again, using the
gap tool or a 10-cent coin.
If the tool (or coin) does not
fit securely between the con-
veyor belt chain and the
toaster frame, refer to the
maintenance section of the
Owner’s Manual for the
toaster.
Monthly
PR 44 M2
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 Measure conveyor belt chains and roller tensioner (continued)

9 Measure gap between roller 12 Reinstall bun feeder, bun

tensioner and inner conveyor
cover.
Insert the middle portion of a
gap tool between the roller
tensioner and the inner con-
veyor cover. A U.S. 5-cent
coin can be used instead of
the gap tool. A 5-cent coin is
approximately 13/16 in (2.1
cm) wide.
The gap tool (or coin) should
fit securely between the roller
tensioner and the inner con-
veyor cover. If the gap
between the tensioner and the
conveyor cover is more than
one and one-half times the
width of the tool or the coin
(that is, the gap is more than
1¼ in or 3.1 cm), move to the
next step.
If the coin (or tool) fit secure-
ly between the roller tensioner
and the inner conveyor cover,
skip the next step.
10 Bend roller tensioner arm, if
required.
If the gap between the two is
more than one and one-half
times the width of the tool or
the coin (that is, the gap is
more than 1¼ in or 3.1 cm),
carefully bend the roller ten-
sioner arm until the gap is less
than 1¼ in (3.1 cm).
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chute, and BBLZ.
Reinstall the bun feeder and
the bun chute on the toaster.
If the toaster has a BBLZ,
reinstall it.
13 Reset thickness compression
knobs.
Close the conveyor covers.
Set the bun thickness com-
pression knobs to the correct
setting, based on the manu-
facturing number of the
toaster. Use the following
settings.
For manufacturing number
9210606, use “B” and “3.”
For manufacturing number
9210616, use “E” and “4.”
For manufacturing numbers
9200512, 9210607, 9210608,
9210610, 9210624, 9210626,
and any toaster with a yellow
label, use “D” and “5.”
14 Plug the toaster in and set the
power switch to the on posi-
tion.

11 Reinstall belt wraps.

Reinstall the belt wraps in the
correct location. Replace the
hinge pin for each belt.
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Insert belt wraps under

yellow rods. Align edges
of the belt wraps when
reinstalling.
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Replace belt wraps Quarterly PR 44 Q1

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
Why To prevent buns from sticking or burning in the toaster

Time required 30 minute to prepare 15 minutes to complete

Time of day After close For 24-hour restaurants: during breakfast menu

Hazard icons

Tools and supplies

Bucket, clean and Bucket, soiled towels Gloves, neoprene KAYQUAT II McD All Purpose
sanitized towels Sanitizer solution Super Concentrate
(APSC)

Procedure

1 Disconnect toaster. 4 Remove rear belt wrap.

Turn the toaster’s power Open the rear (crown side)
switch to the off position. conveyor cover. Rotate the
Unplug the power cord from belt wrap so its flap is in the
the outlet. Allow the toaster to middle (looking top to
cool for at least 30 minutes. bottom) of the conveyor. Pull
the hinge pin out of the belt
wrap. Remove the belt wrap.
Discard the wrap and the pin.

Toaster surfaces are hot.

2 Remove bun feeder, bun

chute, and bun buffer landing
zone.
Put on neoprene gloves.
Remove the bun feeder and
the bun chute. Set them aside.
If the toaster has a bun buffer
landing zone (BBLZ), remove
it, and set it aside.

3 Remove front belt wrap.

Quarterly

Open the front (heel or club

side) conveyor cover. Rotate
the belt wrap so its flap is in
the middle (looking top to
bottom) of the conveyor. Pull
the hinge pin out of the belt
wrap. Remove the belt wrap.
Discard the wrap and the pin.
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Replace belt wraps (continued)
5 Clean and sanitize front
conveyor belt chain.
Spray McD APSC solution on
a clean, sanitized towel. Wipe
the links of the front conveyor
belt chain firmly with the
towel. Wipe first from side to
side, and then from top to
bottom. Then wipe the links
with a clean, sanitized towel
soaked with KAYQUAT II
Sanitizer solution. Close the
conveyor cover.
McD APSC, KAYQUAT II
Sanitizer solution
Do not spray toaster with
water or cleaning sprays. This
can damage electrical
components.
6 Clean and sanitize rear
conveyor belt chain.
Spray McD APSC solution on
a clean, sanitized towel. Wipe
the links of the rear conveyor
belt chain firmly with the
towel. Wipe first from side to
side, and then from top to
bottom. Then wipe the links
with a clean, sanitized towel
soaked with KAYQUAT II
Sanitizer solution. Close the
conveyor cover.
Do not spray toaster with
water or cleaning sprays. This
can damage electrical
components.
7 Warm up toaster.
Plug the toaster’s power cord
into an outlet. Turn the
toaster’s power switch to the
on position. Wait 17 seconds.
Then turn the power switch to
the off position and unplug
the power cord.
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8 Clean and sanitize front
A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
conveyor belt chain again.
Repeat the process shown in
step 5 for cleaning and
sanitizing the front conveyor
belt chain.
9 Clean and sanitize rear
conveyor belt chain again.
Repeat the process shown in
step 6 for cleaning and
sanitizing the rear conveyor
belt chain.
10 Sanitize new belt wraps.
Wipe both sides of the new
belt wraps with a clean,
sanitized towel dampened
with KAYQUAT II Sanitizer
solution. Allow the belt wraps
to air dry.
11 Install new belt wrap for front
conveyor belt chain.
When the new belt wraps
have air dried, install a new
wrap on the front conveyor
belt chain. Install the wrap
inside the upper and lower
yellow rods, with the flap of
the belt wrap facing out and
hanging down.
12 Install new belt wrap for rear
conveyor belt chain.
When the new belt wraps
have air dried, install a new
wrap on the rear conveyor
belt chain. Install the wrap
Quarterly
inside the upper and lower
yellow rods, with the flap of
the belt wrap facing out and
hanging down.
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 Replace belt wraps (continued)

13 Attach ends of front belt wrap.

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
Attach the ends of the wrap
for the front conveyor belt
chain together. Align the teeth
on both sides of the belt wrap
evenly. Feed the hinge pin
carefully between the two
ends of the conveyor belt
chain. The pin should not
stick out on either side. Close
the front conveyor cover.

Attach the ends of the wrap

carefully to avoid bending the
hinge pin.

14 Attach ends of rear belt wrap.

Attach the ends of the wrap
for the rear conveyor belt
chain together. Align the teeth
on both sides of the belt wrap
evenly. Feed the hinge pin
carefully between the two
ends of the conveyor belt
chain. The pin should not
stick out on either side. Close
the rear conveyor cover.

Attach the ends of the wrap

carefully to avoid bending the
hinge pin.

15 Reinstall bun feeder, bun

chute, and BBLZ.
Reinstall the bun feeder and
the bun chute on the toaster.
If the toaster has a BBLZ,
reinstall it.

16 Plug the toaster in and turn

the power switch to the on
Quarterly

position.
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Lubricate drive chain and idler sprocket
Annual PR 44 A1
bearing & clean inside of electrical housing

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
Why To maintain proper operation of toaster

Time required 30 minute to prepare 20 minutes to complete

Time of day After close For 24-hour restaurants: during breakfast menu

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Tools and supplies

Gloves, neoprene Lubit-8 Screwdriver, flathead

Procedure

1 Disconnect toaster. 3 Lubricate first section of drive

Turn the toaster’s power chain.
switch to the off position. Squeeze the bottom of the
Unplug the power cord from tube of Lubit-8 gently to push
the outlet. Allow the toaster to lubricant out of the tube. Use
cool for at least 30 minutes. the applicator to spread a light
film of Lubit-8 on all of the
visible links of the drive
chain.

Toaster surfaces are hot.

Lubit-8

2 Remove control housing

cover.
Use a flathead screwdriver to
open the front and rear con- 4 Warm toaster up.
veyor covers. Put on neoprene Put the control housing cover
gloves. Remove the control back in place. Close both
housing cover, which is conveyor covers. Plug the
located on the right-hand side toaster’s power cord into the
when facing the unit. outlet. Turn the power switch
to the on position. Wait 25
seconds. Then turn the power
switch to the off position.
Unplug the power cord.
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Lubricate drive chain and idler sprocket bearing and clean inside of
electrical housing (continued)
5 Lubricate remaining sections

A.J. Antunes & Co. Rapid Toaster Models VCT-200 and VCT-250
of drive chain.
Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 to
lubricate additional sections
of the drive chain. Continue
until the entire drive chain has
been lubricated.

6 Lubricate idler bearing and

sprocket.
Squeeze the bottom of the
tube of Lubit-8 gently to push
lubricant out of the tube. Use
the applicator to spread a light
film of Lubit-8 on the idler
bearing and sprocket. The
idler bearing and sprocket are
the uppermost bearing and
sprocket in the toaster.

7 Clean inside of control

housing .
Clean any grease, lint, and
debris from the electrical
connections and surfaces
from the inside of the electri-
cal housing.

8 Reinstall control housing

cover.
Reinstall the control housing
cover. Close the conveyor
covers.

9 Reconnect toaster.
Plug the power cord into the
outlet. Turn the power switch
to the on position. Annual
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