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SAFETY
A wood evaporator can be a dangerous piece of equipment. Always wear heat resistant gloves
and clothing when you fire an evaporator. Often, visitors can be in the sugarhouse. Make sure
they stay at a safe distance from the evaporator, especially children.
A wood evaporator works with solid material (wood) and produces intense heat in front of the
arch and around the smoke stack. The evaporator should be set up on a concrete or ceramic
floor strong enough to support the weight of the evaporator and its contents, all walls and
rafters should be at least 24” from all points of the smoke stack. If you need to put it closer to
the wall, a heat barrier (ceramic blanket for example) should be installed. Also, make sure that
your steam and smoke stacks have a clear path to the roof of the building (avoid rafters). Your
ceiling should be high enough for you to raise the hoods safely with a cable and pulley system.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to contact your insurance company in order to verify their safety
standards, and requirement for coverage.
If your building is not insulated, you will have better combustion and better steam evacuation.
If it is insulated, you will need to have an air intake inside your building (air trap, open
window etc.)