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CDL The Traditional User Manual Download Page 2

Thank you for choosing a CDL wood evaporator. Our 40 years of experience serving maple

producers guarantee that you have acquired an efficient and good quality equipment.

FINDING THE INFORMATION

Take note of these details for future reference:

Brand: __________________________________________

Purchase date: ____________________________________

Model Number: ___________________________________

Serial Number: ____________________________________

Position of the serial number:

The serial number is located behind the evaporator on the piece of black iron.

Serial #

Les Équipements d’Érablière CDL Inc.

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Summary of Contents for The Traditional

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Wood Evaporator The Traditional Les Équipements d Érablière CDL Inc 10 16 ...

Page 2: ...e note of these details for future reference Brand __________________________________________ Purchase date ____________________________________ Model Number ___________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________ Position of the serial number The serial number is located behind the evaporator on the piece of black iron Serial Les Équipements d Érablière CDL Inc 2 ...

Page 3: ...neys When the time comes to position your evaporator make sure the floor is made of cement or ceramic that is hard enough to support the weight of the evaporator and its contents In addition you must have a minimal distance of 24 between the walls and the evaporator If you need to be closer to a wall a heat resistant coating should be installed on the wall Make sure that each chimney is not obstru...

Page 4: ...ate an air chamber by pressing a metal roof sheet against the stainless steel sheet before installing the panels or the wool 4 2 With heat resistant bricks start by covering the bottom of the evaporator Subsequently cover the walls Start at the front bottom and gradually go up and toward the rear Brick cement must be applied in a thin layer behind and on each side of the bricks to ensure the solid...

Page 5: ...e smoke pipe Put the collars and finally install the Chinese hats and or hinge covers Make sure that the prevailing wind will shut the lid The last step is to attach steel cables to the pipes in order to keep them in place It is important not to over tighten the cables because the chimney expands as it gets hot 8 If you have a water flue pan in the fire raise the front of the pan 3 16 to facilitat...

Page 6: ...rature cement is used to hold the bricks together and seal the leaks Table 1 Heat from different woods Millions BTUs per cord Oak 29 Red Maple 24 Spruce 16 Maple 29 Larch 24 Fir 16 Beech 28 White Birch 23 Yellow Birch 26 Poplar 18 Ash 25 White pine 17 Orme 25 Lime 17 Les Équipements d Érablière CDL Inc 6 ...

Page 7: ... 1 160 4 x 8 2 thick 40 sq ft 2 x 10 1 170 4 x 8 2 thick 50 sq ft 2 x 12 1 180 4 x 8 2 thick 60 sq ft 3 x 8 1 170 4 x 8 2 thick 48 sq ft 3 x 10 1 180 4 x 8 2 thick 60 sq ft 3 x 12 1 190 4 x 8 2 thick 72 sq ft 3 x 12 2 190 4 x 8 2 thick 70 sq ft 3 x 14 2 200 4 x 8 2 thick 84 sq ft 4 x 12 2 235 4 x 8 2 thick 96 sq ft 4 x 14 3 250 4 x 8 2 thick 112 sq ft 4 x 16 3 265 4 x 8 2 thick 128 sq ft 5 x 12 3 ...

Page 8: ...Image C Installation of an evaporator Les Équipements d Érablière CDL Inc 8 ...

Page 9: ...ng split hardwood measuring 2 to 3 in diameter and 20 long for smaller evaporators and about 4 to 6 by 36 for bigger evaporators Completely fill the fire box up to 4 from the syrup pans Be sure to keep a distance of at least 6 between the doors and the wood Light the fire 7 The use of an anti foaming agent is needed for proper operation of the evaporator If the syrup generates too much foam operat...

Page 10: ...the evaporator at the rear More this space is narrow weaker the draw will be A smoke return inside the shack is a good indicator of a lack of draw if this happens it is necessary to increase the size of the passage This passage should be cleaned periodically to ensure that it is not obstructed Have a minimum of 3 of pipe above the top of the roof and a minimum of one and a half times the length of...

Page 11: ...at on the first syrup pan Intense heat in the front the doors become red The evaporator lacks draw Adjust the draw The wood is too close to the doors It must be at least 6 from the door If you installed a fan reduce the speed Ideally protect the doors and the font front with insulation Intense heat in the chimney the stack becomes red or the evaporator isn t boiling enough The evaporator has too m...

Page 12: ...eave for 15 minutes Drain and rinse one last time 5 Never use abrasive products wire brushes steel wool or products containing chlorine or muriatic acid 6 If there is burnt syrup on the exterior of the pans you can use a commercial oven cleaner cold oven The cleanser will dissolve the syrup without damaging the pans To return the shine of the pans use an industrial foam cleaner for glass IMPORTANT...

Page 13: ... too much stone in the water pan it could burn or crack at the bottom of the grooves It should be checked each day Storing in between seasons 1 Install the pans on wooden blocks to allow air circulation all around the pans Too much moisture may damage the pans 2 Make sure that the pans are clean Remove any stone by doing a good acid wash If necessary brush the rays inside and outside of the water ...

Page 14: ...32 2 29 29 2 24 24 1 18 24 Evaporator Diameter Smoke Dimensions Pipe Length of Grids 5 x 16 22 42 5 x 14 22 42 4 x 16 20 42 4 x 14 20 42 4 x 12 18 36 3 x 14 16 42 3 x 12 16 36 3 x 12 15 36 3 x 10 15 36 2 x 10 13 36 2 x 8 11 30 2 x 8 10 30 2 x 6 9 24 1 x 5 7 20 Les Équipements d Érablière CDL Inc 14 ...

Page 15: ...8 31 117 5 x 12 7 83 100 376 31 37 5 141 6 x 10 7 103 123 7 467 31 37 5 141 6 x 12 7 112 134 5 508 37 2 45 169 PERFORMANCE Evaporation in gallons of water hour Dimensions Imperial Litres U S Gallons Gallons 1 x 5 15 68 18 1 x 6 18 82 21 2 x 6 24 109 29 2 x 8 32 145 39 2 x 8 50 227 60 2 x 10 62 281 75 3 x 10 75 340 90 3 x 12 90 409 108 3 x 12 105 477 126 3 x 14 123 558 147 4 x 12 120 545 144 4 x 14...

Page 16: ...the installation of your evaporator or for instructions regarding the use of the evaporator 7 Expenses incurred for making the appliance accessible for servicing and travel costs 8 Service calls to repair the insulation or the brickwork of the evaporator 9 Breakage of iron pieces if a fan has been installed 10 Service calls after 2 years 11 Damages caused by repairs performed by unauthorized servi...

Page 17: ...egal rights According to the state or province it is possible that you have other rights If you need to call for repair Keep your receipt delivery slip or any other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period in case you ever need to call for repair If a repair is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts The service you are entitled to under this warran...

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