1.
In the case of a flue pan in the fire, make sure to leave enough space to the drain the pan.
2.
Allow the cement to dry for 24 hours.
3.
After at least 24 hours, check the condition of the joints in the brick. Fill all cracks and
crevices with brick cement.
4.
Fill to equality the rear sides of the evaporator with sand, insulating wool or granular
insulation (Zenolite). Leave an air space under the smoke chimney to allow sufficient
room for the smoke to escape (see photos on the next page).
5.
Bricks
Insulating
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panel or
Grilles
ceramic
wool.
6.
Place the pans on the evaporator, starting with the rear water pan (the largest). Place it
against the collar at the rear. Then install the syrup pans at the front. Make sure that the
pans are leveled and finally, install the stack.
7.
Install it or the flashings on the roof. Make sure to seal the gasket to prevent leakage. Next,
install the steam pipes (if applicable), and the smoke pipe. Put the collars and finally install
the Chinese hats and/or hinge covers. Make sure that the prevailing wind will shut the lid.
The last step is to attach steel cables to the pipes in order to keep them in place. It is
important not to over tighten the cables because the chimney expands as it gets hot.
8.
If you have a water flue pan in the fire, raise the front of the pan 3/16" to facilitate
drainage.
9.
Install the fleet boxes and connections. Put Teflon tape on each of the threads to avoid
leaks.
10.
Install it at water level.
11.
Install the dispensing valve on the last syrup pan.
12.
Use only dry wood, without paint or other chemicals. Never use plastic pipes, plastic bags,
tires, coal or any other fuel. The use of non-authorized products will void the warranty.
Note: The quality of wood you use is an important factor in the performance of your
evaporator. Poor quality wood will cause a reduction in the evaporation level, more
frequent timber loading equals darker syrup. For example: the oak gives 29 million BTUs
per cord vs 16 million BTU for the pine. (See table 1)
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