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9.
Install the float boxes, fittings, and water level(s). Connect the evaporator’s water inlet
to your tank. The lowest level of your tank should be at least 12 inches above the
evaporator’s maximum water level. Place Teflon tape on all threads to prevent
leakage.
Once the bricking is finished, we recommend curing the cement to maximize the lifespan
of the
brickwork. Here’s how:
1.
Air cure at room temperature (stack temperature must be between 40 °F and 100 °F)
for 24 hours, keeping the surface of the cement moist by lightly spraying it with water
or covering it with plastic.
2.
Fill the pans with water as you would when boiling.
3.
Raise the stack temperature to 400 °F and maintain it for 3 hours.
4.
Gradually lower to room temperature and let it rest for 24 hours. This will prevent
thermal shock and help limit cement cracking.
Flue pan
Rear float box
Rear hood
Front hood
Front hood
Syrup pans
Pan clamp
Door
Control panel
Fitting
Flow valve
Levels
Overflow
protection
Front float box
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