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CDL Chinook User Manual

High efficiency wood evaporator

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USER MANUAL
High efficiency wood evaporator
CDL Maple sugaring equipment
13/02/2019

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL High efficiency wood evaporator CDL Maple sugaring equipment 13/02/2019...
  • Page 2: Finding Information

    With automated air adjustment system text box.] Thank you for choosing a The Chinook high efficiency wood evaporator by CDL. Our 40 years of experience working with sugarmakers ensures you that you acquired a performant and quality piece of equipment. Before using this product, make sure you understand all the following instructions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If your building is not insulated, you will have a better combustion and a better steam evacuation. If it is insulated, you will need to have an air intake inside your building (air trap, open window, etc) CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 4 4.9 IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no air space between the top of the bricks and the top steel rail. If there is, push in some wool insulation. If heat directly hits the railing, it will warp. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 5 7) If you have a drop flue pan, you need to raise the front of the pan (3/16”) to help drainage. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 6 If you decided to buy a pre-fabricated chimney to install with your evaporator, please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. A chimney can get up to 1000 F degrees and even more on an Chinook. Before installing this type of equipment, make sure it’s made for this kind CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 7 Always install the chimney stack cover to prevent it from being closed by the wind or that it oscillates or damages itself in high winds. IMPORTANT : Contact your insurance company to make sure that your installation complies with all the safety rules required by your insurer. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 8 Layer bricks against each other, using a thin layer of high-temperature cement to hold them together. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 9 Use the Text Box Tools tab to change the formatting of the pull quote text box.] ELECTRICAL BOX Control circuit Blower Modulator L1, L2, N, 1 CB1 switch contactor C1 terminals Connection CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 10: Operating The Evaporator

    Photo 1 -> Adjust the temperature of the automatic controller to +/- 500 °F in order to have full manual control once the evaporator has started. Start the fire and close the door. Start the blower CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 11 1” above the flue in the flue pan and 1½–2” in the syrup pans. The lower the level, the faster the boil. However, lower levels also increase the risk of burning the pans. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 12 Use the Text Box Tools tab to change the formatting of the pull quote text box.] PHOTO 3 Open to 100% once the evaporator has reached normal operating temperature (+/- 30 minutes). The modulator modulates the air flow. Close when loading. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 13 When reloading, push the embers to the back and keep 1–2” on the grates to light the new wood more quickly. Put a row of wood on the grates up to 6” below the pans. Do not go past the edges of the grates. Diagram: CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 14 Base stack temperature Maximum requested temperature 600 °F Negative pressure (draft) 580 °F in the firebox Actual base stack temperature Firebox temperature Not used Base stack temperature Requested temperature Press the arrows to adjust the CDL Maple sugaring equipment requested temperature...
  • Page 15 (1/2’’) to bring enough air in to burn what’s left inside the evaporator safely. Similarly, when stopping the evaporator at the end of the day or the boiling period leave the door open for the same reasons. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 16 "manual mode" by going below the evaporator (access through the side door) to disengage the control motor that trigger the air line. Thus, you will be able to adjust the air of the grid manually. *** For any other problem, please refer to your local representative. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Pan cleaning 1) Fill the pans with filtrate or clean water. Fill them to the top. 2) Add CDL-recommended pan cleaner (read the label to determine how much to add). Heat the water to approximately 90 C, extinguish the fire and let sit overnight.
  • Page 18 5) Visually check and visually inspect the condition of the ceramic wool in the evaporator assembly and similarly for the brick of the firebox and see if it is necessary to make the replacement and repair. CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 19: Dimensions

    4X12 6700901C 677442AFC 4X13 6701001C 677443AFC 4X14 6701101C 677444AFC 4X15 6701201C 677445AFC 5X12 6701301C 677446AFC 5X14 6701401C 677450AFC 5X15 6701501C 677451AFC 5X16 6701601C 677452AFC 6X14 6701701C 677454AFC 6X15 6701801C 677453AFC 6X16 6701901C 677455AFC 6X18 6702001C 677456AFC CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 20 30.9 13.2 3 x 8 35.1 4 x 8 45.9 19.8 4 x 10 56.1 24.9 5 x 10 70.3 30.9 5 x 12 83.4 37.2 6 x 10 84.3 37.2 6 x 12 99.6 44.7 CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 21: Parts

    25’ : 60025 Crank arm: 60017 Door evaporator bearing: Transformer : 60S84A310 662454 Contact zb2be101 :52107 Visual eyes 2’’ Contact zb2be102 : 52109 air force glass: Legs: 69PATT00 # 601402 Latch kit: 67LATCH O-Ring # 60144V CDL Maple sugaring equipment...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    Your evaporator is covered by a two year limited warranty. For two years from your original date of purchase, Les Équipements d’Érablière CDL (CDL), will replace or replace any parts of this evaporator that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such evaporator is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
  • Page 23 CDL shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages such as property damages and incidental expenses or loss or revenues caused by any event covered by this warranty.