LEADER Half Pint Evaporator
Year: 2014
Page: 13
2.
Wrap Teflon tape around each end of the stainless steel close nipples.
3.
Thread a stainless steel nipple into each of the couplers on the boiling pan.
4.
Thread a stainless steel ball valve onto each of the installed nipples.
5.
Tighten so the handles of the ball valves are on top.
6.
Install a thermometer (not supplied) on each side of the boiling pan. The
thermometers are mounted in the ¼” threaded fittings near the draw off valve
couplers. Remove the plugs from the fittings in the pan. Teflon tape the
threads on the thermometer and thread into the fittings. Tighten and rotate
the “7” so it is straight down for easier viewing standing next to the evaporator.
First Boil
The first boil is done to remove any residual materials from the pans and to “season” the bricking and insulation.
1.
Prepare 15 gallons of a baking soda and water mix in proportion as follows:
a.
1-1/4 ounce of baking soda
b.
15 gallons of water
2.
Fill the boiling pan with the baking soda : water mix to a level of approximately 3 inches.
3.
To season the bricking, start by building a small fire in the fire box and very gradually build to a normal fire.
4.
Boil the solution for approximately 30 minutes. Watch the boil carefully and replenish the solution as needed to
ensure the solution in the pan remains at approximately the 3 inch level.
5.
Check all equipment:
a.
No leaks at fittings
b.
Pan is boiling evenly
c.
Valves work properly
d.
Draft is correct (pan boils evenly)
6.
Drain the baking soda solution from the pan. Rinse the boiling and reservoir pans thoroughly with clean
unsoftened, non chlorinated well or spring water. Drain the water and dry the pans.
