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AMEREX ANIMATION SHOWS KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM OPERATION By Lisa Jones, Product Manager of Restaurant Systems, Amerex Corporation Amerex is very pleased to introduce a new animated video that can be used by restaurant operators to help explain how a fire suppression system works. The animation can be used to help train kitchen staff so that they can respond properly when a fire occurs. When a fire occurs, seconds count – that's why it is important to train anyone that is involved in the cooking operation. Fires do occur in restaurants. Exact numbers are very difficult to obtain because many restaurant fires are put out by the quick actions of employees and not reported. Estimates range up to 10,500 fires each year in the United States alone. The good news is that the number of reported fires has been decreasing over the past ten years according to reports from the National Fire Protection Association. The bad news is that the dollar amount of prop- erty loss is going upward. Stop by the Amerex booth No. 2717 to see about getting a copy for your organization and help make your workplace safer. For more information, visit www.amerex-fire.com, call 205-655- 3271 or email ljones@amerex- fire.com. F o o d E q u i p m e n t N e w s T h u r s d a y, F e b r u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 3 1 2 CLEARBEV: HIGH-QUALITY WATER WITHOUT THE PREMIUM PRICE Experience a new freedom in foodser- vice water treatment systems and car- tridges with ClearBev, a new develop- ment from the VIZION™ brand. ClearBev provides everyone who wants consistently high-quality water with the ability to choose―from those who want options when replacing cartridges to those who want systems configured specifically for their operation's needs. With ClearBev, there is finally an economical alternative to filtration that does not compromise on quality or per- formance. ClearBev cartridges are inter- changeable with 3M™/Cuno®, AquaPure®, and Everpure® and meet or exceed their performance standards, providing owners with some much- needed flexibility. No longer confined to a single brand and its distribution net- work, owners can choose filtration car- tridges based not only on their needs but also on their budget. ClearBev cartridges come in multi- ple combinations of filtration technolo- gies, including chemical, sediment and scale reduction. With a variety of capac- ities, life spans, micron ratings and quantities available, there is a ClearBev solution to address potential water issues without requiring operations to pay a premium price. Every ClearBev cartridge has a quick-change connector and requires no pre-activation that makes cartridge replacement an easy and hassle free process. Because the sanitary design keeps the filter protected and untouched throughout the replacement process, there is no risk of contamination that would compromise the filtration per- formance. For operations looking to install a new filtration system, the ClearBev line also includes customizable systems that can address any specific set of needs. Each system includes a one-piece plas- tic manifold header, high-quality stain- less steel bracket, pressure gauge, and convenient rinse valve. Simply choose from a variety of bracket configurations and then fill the system with filtration cartridges based on the needed flow rate, filter life, and capacity for chlorine reduction, sediment reduction and scale reduction. Add an optional prefilter before the ClearBev system to reduce the dirt-loading on the carbon blocks and prolong the life of the ClearBev car- tridges. VIZION is a brand of A.J. Antunes & Co. Family owned and operated, A.J. Antunes & Co. also manufactures food- service equipment under the ROUNDUP® brand, and air and gas pressure switches and custom electronic controls under the Antunes Controls brand. To learn more about A.J. Antunes & Co., call 1-800-253-2991 or visit www.ajantunes.com. For more information about the com- plete line of ClearBev cartridges and systems, visit Booth#2229 at the NAFEM 2013 Show. You can also call 1- 630-784-1000 or visit www.vizionwa- ter.com. BALLY COMPLIES WITH DOE REGULATIONS All Bally walk-in coolers and freezers are constructed in accordance with the Energy Independence Security Act of 2007 regula- tions. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish maximum energy consumption levels for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. Section 312 of EISA establishes specific definitions and standards for walk-in cool- ers and freezers, with the final guidance expected to be released shortly. These stan- dards are imposed to achieve maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified. The department estimates that industrial buildings cost the nation nearly 100 billion dollars in greenhouse gas emis- sions and account for a quarter of all ener- gy consumed in the United States; EISA will save the country approximately 31 quadrillion BTUs of energy over the next 30 years. EISA regulations are aimed at eliminating inefficient equipment from the market to obtain energy savings. EISA regulates the construction of walk-in panels by mandating minimum R- values for coolers and freezers. This law does not affect reach-in cases, insulated structures larger than 3,000 square feet, and those used for medical, scientific, or research applications. Bally's products meet EISA regulations by making avail- able urethane insulated panels in four, five, and six inch thicknesses that have the min- imum R-value necessary to meet or exceed current federal law. R-value is the measure of thermal resistance of building materials used for insulating purposes and is calcu- lated by dividing the thickness of the mate- rial by the material's ability to conduct heat; higher R-values result in reduced energy costs. Refrigeration system efficiency requirements are met by offering electron- ically commutated (EC) motors. EC motors, on average, are 42 percent more efficient than the Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motors previously pro- vided in refrigeration systems; this energy savings offsets the higher initial costs of the EC motor. EC motors can be pro- grammed to run at any speed: matching air flow delivery without having to increase fan sizes in most cases. Bally supplies only EISA compliant accessories such as glass doors and obser- vation windows. Energy-efficient lights with available ff-timers reduce electricity costs even further. Door closers and strip curtains help to isolate critical areas around Walk-In doors preventing air-leakage and boosting energy savings. Bally is a forerunner in EISA compli- ance; in all applications, particularly at the low temperature level, Bally panel solu- tions already exceed regulation levels. Bally is committed to producing quality products designed to save energy and costs. To verify walk-in compliance please visit www.regulations.doe.gov/certifica- tion-data/. For more information, visit booth #3444 at NAFEM. After the show, check out www.ballyrefboxes.com or call 1-800- 24BALLY. COOPER-ATKINS HACCP MANAGER SYSTEM MAKE MONITORING EASY Cooper-Atkins' newest innovation in ther- mocouple technology is the HACCP Manager™ System. The handheld thermo- couple is a data-collecting instrument designed to simplify both the recording of food product temperatures and the monitor- ing of all corrective actions in foodservice environments. The back-office software includes a state-of-the-art database system designed for reporting, analyzing and stor- ing temperatures and allows data to be transferred between the handheld and PC. Featuring a high level of accuracy (±1 degree Fahrenheit) and extended tempera- ture range of -99 degrees to 999.9 degrees Fahrenheit, this multi-purpose thermocou- ple accepts all Type K thermocouple probes and stores as many as 3,000 temperature records. The database allows programming of up to 300 user-configurable menu items into the software. The water-resistant hand- held features a full color LCD and comes with a five year instrument warranty. A pro- tective storage pouch, durable rubber boot, rechargeable battery and lanyard are includ- ed in the new HACCP Manager Kit. Cooper-Atkins Corporation, headquar- tered in Middlefield, Conn., has been a lead- ing manufacturer of environmental solu- Continued on Page 68 JLA BUILDS ON DISTRIBUTION EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE By Rochelle Van Pelt, Regional Sales Manager, JLA Equipment Distributors We continue to hear from dealers all over Florida on how JLA Equipment Distributors has become such a valuable vendor. So, what does JLA do differently that makes it such a valuable vendor to customers? We truly try to become a supply chain partner with our dealers. I think any of our dealers with tell you that we are always quick to respond and most of the time we can provide the product the next day. We also realize that pricing is critical. We work very closely with our vendors and buy in bulk so that we can provide the lowest possible pricing to our dealers. We've been in business for 10 years and continue to grow in sales, inventory, and lines. We currently have five strategi- cally located warehouses in the state of Florida to ensure our lines are in stock locally and available to our dealers. For more information, check out www.jladistributors.com.