CDL INTENS-O-FIRE 2.0, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 01 07 2020 OWNER S MANUAL INTENS O FIRE 2 0 EVAPORATOR All rights reserved CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc ...

Page 2: ...the information you need INFORMATION Write down these details for future reference Size ________________________________________________ Purchase date and invoice number ______________________________ Serial number _________________________________ Representative _______________________________________________ Serial number location The serial number can be found on the back of the evaporator ...

Page 3: ...ERATING THE EVAPORATOR 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 14 BOILING 15 MAINTENANCE 17 WHEN TO CLEAN THE PANS 18 NUMBER OF GALLONS US IN THE FLUE PAN 18 STORAGE BETWEEN SEASONS 18 WARRANTY 19 DIMENSIONS AND FEATURES OF INTENS O FIRE 2 0 EVAPORATORS 21 DIMENSIONS OF INTENS O FIRE 2 0 EVAPORATORS 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 23 NOTES 24 ...

Page 4: ...ors must also watch out for boiling syrup splashes and steam backflow as they may cause burns The evaporator should be installed on a fireproof surface that can bear the weight of the equipment and its contents It should have at least 24 inches of clearance on all sides If you need to place the evaporator closer to a wall install a heat resistant coating on that wall Make sure that the stacks are ...

Page 5: ... the nuts at the bottom of the legs 4 Connect the evaporator to the tank s making sure that there is a valve to block the water if necessary 5 Have a certified electrician connect the blower and controls Note the controls must be powered according to the electrical diagram in the main control panel CLEANING BEFORE FIRST USE Before using your evaporator for the first time prepare a hot soapy water ...

Page 6: ...o brick the bottom of the arch followed by the walls Start at the front bottom and gradually work upwards and backwards High temperature mortar must be applied in a thin layer behind and between the bricks to keep the bricking solid and seal any gaps 3 The last row of bricks at the top should be cut at an angle so that the heat from the fire covers as much of the area under the pans as possible Do...

Page 7: ...e sure there are no air pockets in the form 7 Let the cement stand for at least 24 hours between 60 F and 70 F to let it dry you can add a heat source if needed 8 Remove the wooden form break the cement opposite the air inlets if necessary and remove the tape on the air outlets 9 Check for cracks in the cement If you find cracks fill them with cement to create an even surface IMPORTANT Contact you...

Page 8: ...be poured in the bottom of the front section between the bricks and the evaporator frame A wooden form must be made for the cement The last row must be placed upright and at a 45 angle You can insert wooden 2x4s opposite the forms to support them as the cement dries A wooden form must be made for the cement IMPORTANT Tape over the air outlets to prevent clogging ...

Page 9: ... insurance company has its own rules 4 Using rivets or self piercing screws install the entire provided smoke stack starting with the base and including the strip of insulating wool at the base of the stack Install all pipes supplied with the evaporator the pipes must be at least twice as tall as the length of the evaporator The pipes must extend 2 feet beyond the pinion 5 Install the steam stacks...

Page 10: ... 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...

Page 11: ...re in the smoke stack can rise up to 1 000 F Before installing a prefabricated stack make sure that it can withstand these conditions and check whether it meets your insurance company s safety standards SPARK ARRESTERS We strongly recommend using a spark arrester cap on the smoke stack Any forced air evaporator can send sparks and embers up the stack A spark arrester will help reduce the risk of f...

Page 12: ...ank to the rear float box 4 We recommend installing a thermometer on each syrup pan Calibrate the thermometers by placing them in boiling water and adjusting the temperature to 0 degrees 5 Open the valve of the maple water tank that leads to the flue pan Fill the pan to 1 inch over the flues 6 Open the valve on the front float box and raise the water level in the syrup pans to at least 2 inches 7 ...

Page 13: ...ls on each side Here are the recommended settings for starting your evaporator you can refer to the troubleshooting guide if you want to modify them Photo 1 a Gate valves on the grates fully open b Gate valves on the door of the front block 50 open c Rear block valve fully open 5 Set the potentiometer to 25 Photo 2 6 Adjust the stack temperature using the temperature controller we recommend a stac...

Page 14: ...lose the door 4 Start the blower 5 Repeat from step 1 THE HOTTER THE STACK GETS THE STRONGER THE DRAFT WILL GET THE POTENTIOMETER ON THE CONTROL PANEL ACCELERATES COMBUSTION AND REDUCES STACK DRAFT THE AIR MUST BE ADJUSTED CAREFULLY TO PREVENT ASH FROM COMING OUT BETWEEN THE PANS THIS WILL ALLOW THE EVAPORATOR TO ACCELERATE FULLY WHILE AVOIDING TOO MUCH COMPRESSION Adjusting the draft Frequently c...

Page 15: ... 7 degrees above boiling Your draw may vary over a single day of boiling This is caused by a change in atmospheric pressure Be careful and calibrate your syrup regularly using a hydrometer densitometer or refractometer all available at your local CDL store 5 Once you have more experience you can decrease the sap level in your pans The ideal level is 1 inch above the flues in the flue pan and 1 2 i...

Page 16: ...of the fire box back to the grates so that they can be burnt more quickly 4 Make sure that there is no longer any live fire in the fire box and set the potentiometer to 100 5 When the embers are completely burnt off turn off the blower 6 Close the cap on the steam stack 7 Don t forget to leave the door ajar when the evaporator is stopped to cool the fire box as quickly as possible The fire box can...

Page 17: ...ire brushes steel wool or products containing chlorine or hydrochloric acid 6 If there is burnt syrup on the outsides of the pans use a commercial oven cleaner cold oven to remove it Only do this if there is no more syrup in the pans The cleaner will dissolve the syrup without damaging the pans To make the pans shiny again use an industrial foaming glass cleaner 7 Clean the soot from underneath th...

Page 18: ... in mid season Run a brush between the flues underneath the pans to remove as much soot as possible STORAGE BETWEEN SEASONS 1 Lift the pans and place a block between the frame and the pans so that air can circulate around the pans Too much moisture could damage them 2 Make sure the pans are clean Remove mineral deposits with a cleaning product If necessary clean the flues inside and outside of the...

Page 19: ...rial defects or products that were not used according to the instructions provided 6 Service calls to verify installation or receive instruction on using the equipment 7 Travel expenses and costs incurred to make the equipment accessible for repair 8 Service calls to repair evaporator insulation or brickwork 9 Service calls after two years 10 Damage caused by repairs made by unauthorized technicia...

Page 20: ...mitations on warranties In this case these restrictions or exemptions may not be applicable This written warranty gives you specific legal rights Depending on the state or province you may have other rights If you need to call the repair service Keep your receipt delivery note or other valid proof of payment to establish the warranty period in case you need to call for repairs If a repair is made ...

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Page 22: ...22 CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc DIMENSIONS OF INTENS O FIRE 2 0 EVAPORATORS ...

Page 23: ...e door Reduce the percentage of the potentiometer Smoke between the pans Working under compression Cap is closed Spark arrester screen is clogged Adjust the grates so they are not operating under compression Check the cap and spark arrester screen Reduce the percentage of the potentiometer Trouble reaching the right stack temperature Incorrectly set or defective temperature controller Defective or...

Page 24: ...24 CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc NOTES ...