Elimination of CO2 Cartridges for use in Restaurant Systems

GAFSED • April 24, 2023
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DATE: April 24, 2023

TO: Authorized ANSUL® Restaurant System Distributors and OEMs

FROM:  Product Management, Restaurant Systems

SUBJECT:  Elimination of CO2 Cartridges for use in Restaurant Systems

 

As part of our improved delivery initiatives, we are continuing to review all components offered for sale.



To assist with production efficiency and reduced lead times we will be discontinuing the offering of CO2 cartridges for use in restaurant systems, effective May 1st, 2023. The impacted part numbers are listed below with the applicable Nitrogen Cartridge replacement.

CO2 cartridges existing in field installations and distributor inventory may still be used until they are no longer able to meet testing and certification requirements.


Elimination of CO2 Cartridges for use in Restaurant Systems

All existing and new orders placed by April 28th 2023 will be fulfilled as product becomes available.

Should you have questions pertaining to this bulletin please contact your Territory Sales Manager or Technical Services at the below listed number. 

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