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As you become more experienced, you can reduce the water levels in the pans. The
ideal level in the water pan is 1" above the grooves and 1½" to 2" in the syrup pans. The
lower the level, the quicker the boiling. Do not go too low, the lower the level, the
higher the risk becomes of burning the pans.
If you have any questions you should call your representative or you can reach a CDL technician
at one of the following numbers:
Clients who live in Canada: 1(800)883-5158 (CDL St-Lazare)
Clients who live in the U.S.A.: 1(800)762-5587 (CDL St-Albans)
Adjusting the draw
The adjustment of the draw on a wood evaporator is done by adjusting the space
between the stem and the bottom of the evaporator at the rear. More this space is
narrow, weaker the draw will be. A smoke return inside the shack is a good indicator of a
lack of draw, if this happens, it is necessary to increase the size of the passage. This
passage should be cleaned periodically to ensure that it is not obstructed.
Have a minimum of 3" of pipe above the top of the roof and a minimum of one and a
half times the length of the evaporator. If the draw remains insufficient, add an
additional section of pipe.
Frequently clean the ashes under the grids. If there is not sufficient air space under the
grids, they will deform.
IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTE:
THE HEAT IN FRONT OF THE EVAPORATOR DOOR IS INTENSE WHEN THE DOOR
IS OPEN. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING RESISTANT TO
HEAT AS WELL AS SAFETY GLASSES. SEVERE BURNS MAY OCCUR WITHOUT
ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
Les Équipements d’Érablière CDL Inc.
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