CDL HOBBY PRO, Owner'S Manual

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14 CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment
OPERATING THE EVAPORATOR
Before turning the evaporator on:
• First, make sure you have at least 2" of water in the pan.
• Prepare the fire in the firebox using split hardwood, 2" to 3" in diameter and 16" long.
Fill the firebox to within 4" of the syrup pan. Make sure the wood is at least 4" from the
doors. Light the fire.
• Keep a close eye on the water level in the pan.
• The maple syrup is ready when it reaches 7 degrees above the boiling point of water.
Open the valve when the syrup reaches this temperature and close the valve as soon as the
temperature drops.
• Repeat each time the temperature reaches 7 degrees above the boiling point.
Adjusting the draft:
The evaporator’s draft is adjusted by opening and closing the draft hatch (step 4 - item 8).
The smaller the gap, the lower the draft.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE EVAPORATOR DOOR IS VERY HOT
WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN. ALWAYS WEAR HEAT-RESISTANT
GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SAFETY GOGGLES.
INSUFFICIENT PROTECTION MAY LEAD TO SEVERE BURNS.