PATRIOT MAX & STANDARD EVAPORATOR PAN SET 2019
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4.
Close the valves on the pans.
5.
Clean the pans with a pan cleaner such as LEADER Order #63006 (1 quart size). The directions are as follows:
a.
Add unsoftened ,non-chlorinated well or spring water to the pans until the coating to be removed is covered
with water.
b.
Add 1 quart of concentrated pan cleaner for each 40 gallons of water in the pans.
c.
Heat the solution to simmering and keep at that level for one hour and the scale is noted to dissolve.
d.
Wearing protective gloves, brush the loose scale.
e.
If scale is removed flush the pans with unsoftened, non-chlorinated well or spring water. If the scale is thick
you may need to continue simmering the solution in the pan.
f.
When the scale has been removed, drain off the solution, fill the pans with clean unsoftened ,non-
chlorinated well or spring water. Add 2 pounds of baking soda per 200 gallons of clean water. Heat to a
light boil, brush the pans, and empty the water from the pans.
g.
Ensure all solution is rinsed from the pans using unsoftened, non-chlorinated well or spring water.
h.
Refill the pans with unsoftened, non-chlorinated well of spring water and boil hard for 1 hour. Cool then
drain the pans.
2.
Disassemble pan connections. Inspect all connection hoses and seals.
3.
Discard the rail gasket and pan gasket.
4.
Set 2X4s across the rail of the arch where the flue pan is usually placed then set the flue pan right side up on the
2X4s.
5.
Set 2X4s across the rail of the arch where the syrup pan is usually placed then set the syrup pan right side up on
the 2X4s.
6.
Cover the pans and arch with plastic or a tarp.
BEGINNING OF SEASON STARTUP
1.
Remove the cover and take the pans and 2X4s off from the arch.
2.
Install a new rail gasket.
3.
Place the pans on the arch and install a new pan gasket between the pans.
4.
Assemble the pan connections and install the float box.
5.
Wipe and/or rinse out the pans.
6.
When filling the pans for the first time check all fittings for leakage and repair if necessary.
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