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Leader Evaporator Co., Inc.

49 Jonergin Drive

Swanton, VT 05488

Tel: 802-868-5444

www.leaderevaporator.com

PATRIOT MAX AND STANDARD PAN SETS

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Страница 1: ...Leader Evaporator Co Inc 49 Jonergin Drive Swanton VT 05488 Tel 802 868 5444 www leaderevaporator com PATRIOT MAX AND STANDARD PAN SETS ...

Страница 2: ...RTS 7 DIAGRAM OF THE PATRIOT EVAPORATOR PAN SET 8 SETUP OF THE PATRIOT EVAPORATOR PAN SET 8 RECEIVING YOUR EVAPORATOR 8 SUGAR HOUSE SETUP 8 SETTING UP THE PANS 9 OPERATING THE EVAPORATOR 18 SYRUP PAN REVERSAL 18 MAKING SYRUP 20 DAILY SHUTDOWN 21 MAINTENANCE 22 Daily 22 Periodic 22 End Of Season 22 Beginning Of Season Startup 23 FEEDBACK 23 NOTES 23 ATTACHMENT 1 HYDROMETERS 24 HYDROMETER FUNCTION 2...

Страница 3: ...shing the denser sap around As the syrup pan boils the sap continues to become denser The flue pan sap is pushed into the syrup pan making sap in the first syrup pan compartment less dense The sap from the first syrup pan compartment is pushed to the next compartment where the sap is denser and then to the densest compartment the syrup compartment The syrup is drawn off the evaporator from this co...

Страница 4: ... items should be of concern in the use of defoamer 1 Use defoamer on a regular basis It is suggested you add defoamer to the flue pan each time you fire the evaporator or every 5 to 10 minutes 2 Add defoamer primarily to the flue pan Modify this only under certain conditions 3 The estimated usage is as follows NOTE This is based on the use of ATMOS 300 Defoamer Pan Set Width Inches Drops of Defoam...

Страница 5: ...ulator float box assembly will be on the left side of the flue pan when standing facing the firing door A right feed evaporator is defined as the regulator float box assembly will be on the right side of the flue pan when standing facing the firing door INCLUDED PARTS The Leader PATRIOT Evaporator pan set consists are the following parts ITEM LEADER ORDER DESCRIPTION PHOTO ITEM LEADER ORDER DESCRI...

Страница 6: ...less Steel Nipple 72111 30 Wide and above pan set Qty 2 30 Wide and above pan set Qty 2 1 Stainless Steel Ball Valve 60108 1 Close Stainless Steel Nipple 72340 40 Wide and above pan set Qty 1 40 Wide and above pan set Qty 1 There are two angle valve assemblies supplies with the pan set The following listing of parts are the components for each 1 Stainless Steel Street Elbow 72126 1 X 2 Running Thr...

Страница 7: ...eel Ball Valve 60108 1 Stainless Steel Close Nipple QTY 2 72340 1 Stainless Steel Tee 72316 Stainless Steel Ball Valve 60100 Stainless Steel Close Nipple 72101 1 to Stainless Steel Close Adapter 72344 Sight Level 60156 Hot Sap Float 4 x 8 59028 Regulator Z arm 59051 Thermomete r 3 or 5 face 6 stem 61022 3 Face 6 Stem 61028 5 Face 6 Stem Rail Gasket 65154 1 2 X 2 X 25 65157 1 X 2 X 25 65156 Woven X...

Страница 8: ...y notify Leader Evaporator or your local dealer if there are questions on the received equipment SUGAR HOUSE SETUP Prior to setup of the sugar house it is suggested future needs be considered The requirements for the setup of the PATRIOT evaporator may not be adequate if in the future additional or larger equipment will be needed If assistance is needed in determining possible future requirements ...

Страница 9: ...r a 24 to a 36 wide evaporator Teflon tape both ends of the stainless steel close nipple Thread a stainless steel ball valve onto one end of the nipple Thread the other end of the nipple onto the drain coupling of the flue pan Tighten b For an evaporator over 36 side Teflon tape both ends of the 1 stainless steel close nipple Thread a 1 stainless steel ball valve onto one end of the nipple Thread ...

Страница 10: ...wn on the machine screw 10 Align the regulator box connections with the rubber connectors on the flue pan 11 Tilt the regulator box top slightly away from the flue pan and while straightening the regulator box slide the regulator box connectors into the rubbers connectors on the flue pan and the machine screws in the flue pan into the mounts on each side of the regulator box 12 Thread a supplied 2...

Страница 11: ...of the nuts are lined up approximately with the center of the pan gasket 19 Slide the holes in the hot sap float boxes of the syrup pan over the angle valve assemblies Push on the pan in order to compress the pan gasket in order to install the rail gasket at the front of the syrup pan 20 Place a piece of 1 rail gasket cut 4 wider than the flue pan in front of the syrup pan to cover the opening bet...

Страница 12: ...d on a stainless steel ball valve and tighten Ensure the final position of the handle allows for easy use b For an evaporator 30 wide or larger Teflon tape the threads of the fitting on the bottom of the draw off box located on each side of the syrup pan Thread on a 1 stainless steel ball valve and tighten Ensure the final position of the handle allows for easy use 21 While pressing on the front o...

Страница 13: ...g the sap source to the regulator box The items for this connection as shown are not included with the evaporator a Turn the float level adjuster until the collar is about halfway on the rod b Begin inserting the float into the float box while holding up the regulator arm The float should be angled slightly toward the outside of the float box away from the flue pan and lengthwise on end to be able...

Страница 14: ...ess steel reducing bushing threads d Thread a 1 to stainless steel reducing bushing into the bottom of the tee e Thread the stainless steel close nipple into the stainless steel ball valve b Thread one end of a 1 close nipple into the threaded coupler on the end of the regulator box c Thread the 1 stainless steel tee onto the stainless steel nipple and tighten until the open ends are straight up a...

Страница 15: ...ditional height will be needed if a Steam Away or a preheater are installed Connections can be made between the sap source tank and the evaporator using PVC or other plumbing approved for potable water f Thread the stainless steel ball valve and nipple assembly into the adapter in the bottom of the tee and tighten all parts into the tee adapter nipple and ball valve Make sure the handle of the bal...

Страница 16: ...lve on the flue pan e Thermometers NOTE Plugs and draw off box float should be set for Left Draw Off See the Operating the Evaporator section 28 Place the hot sap float into the hot sap box positioned so the adjustment finger on the side of the float stem are on the side of the angle valve assembly 29 Turn the adjuster handle until the fingers are close to the top of the float Place the Z arm fork...

Страница 17: ...ns at the 2 to 3 inch level using the float 5 Check all equipment a No leaks at connections and valves b Pans are boiling evenly c Valves work properly d Draft is correct Draft is correct when The boil is the same in the syrup pan front to back and side to side The fire door is open the flame sparks etc are drawn toward the rear of the arch 6 Drain the solution after the evaporator has cooled CAUT...

Страница 18: ... 12 hours of boiling f If using a wood fired arch ensure the open area in the grates is clean and free of material If necessary remove ashes from below the grates g Open stack covers cupolas and thimbles h Open condensate drains 2 If this startup is for a new evaporator or for the first time of the season go to the Section titled MAKING SYRUP It is recommended in order to minimize the sugar sand a...

Страница 19: ...e draw off side of the syrup pan into a clean container b The suggested quantity of sweet in the following table The amount of sweet drawn should be adjusted with experience and the concentration of sap used c Set the sweet aside in a covered container 2 Identify which positions your plugs and valves are in as illustrated above and change their locations 3 Make sure the plugs are seated into the h...

Страница 20: ... Add 5X14 to 6X16 1 2 No Change Add Add Add Add Add Note if you combine evaporator enhancements add the changes together as stated in the table above for the enhancements added 2 If this is a new pan set startup or the first startup of the season put the plug in position 2 close ball valve 1 and open ball valve 2 Put the Z arm and float into the right hot sap box Otherwise change the plug position...

Страница 21: ...ent of the syrup pan and then test with a hydrometer See ATTACHMENT 1 on the use of a hydrometer c Adjust the thermometer to 7 when the hydrometer indicates the sap in the pan has turned to syrup To adjust the thermometer place the Allen wrench provided with the thermometer into the screw and turn until the 7 aligns with the needle 8 The draw off valves are located under the hot sap boxes on the r...

Страница 22: ... in the pan 2 Inspect the rail gasket and pan gasket for areas where heat and smoke maybe escaping Replace if necessary 3 If excessive niter and sugar sand is coating the surfaces of the pans with scale 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 rem...

Страница 23: ...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 rig...

Страница 24: ... FOR USE 1 Unpack the hydrometer from its tube or box 2 Carefully inspect the hydrometer for any breakage If you suspect any cracks fill your test cup with hot water and immerse the hydrometer If it leaks then it is damaged and can t be used 3 Place the hydrometer in its original container seated in the packaging and mark the container where the bottom of the hydrometer aligns 4 Mark the container...

Страница 25: ...and will need to be diluted with sap 7 Refer to the chart to determine if your syrup is light or heavy If the reading is higher than the number on the table your syrup is heavy and will need to be diluted If the number is lower than the number in the table the syrup is light and will need to be boiled more 8 After reading the hydrometer remove it from the test cup and rinse it with either hot wate...

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