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CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.
FUEL
Use only wood that is free of paint, staining, and other products as fuel. Some chemicals
can eat through stainless steel. Use of unauthorized fuel will void the warranty.
Note: The quality of the wood is an important factor in the performance of your
evaporator. Low-quality wood will cause less evaporation, requiring more frequent wood
loading and leading to darker syrup. For example: oak gives 29 million BTU per cord
compared to 16 million BTU for fir.
PREFABRICATED STACK
If you decide to purchase a prefabricated stack for use with your evaporator, please refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions. The temperature 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 fire. That’s why proper air adjustment is important to minimize the amount of
particles coming from the evaporator. It is also important to inspect the spark arrester
daily, because it may become clogged over time. If ashes clog the spark arrester, air will
not be able to flow out. This will hinder performance and may even damage the
evaporator.
Finally, burning wood always comes with risks. Always make sure no flammable material
is left around the cabin.
