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CDL INTENS-O-FIRE 2.0 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
© All rights reserved – CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.
INTENS-O-FIRE 2.0
EVAPORATOR
Version 1.0
01/07/2020

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  • Page 1 Version 1.0 01/07/2020 OWNER’S INTENS-O-FIRE 2.0 EVAPORATOR MANUAL © All rights reserved – CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 2: Information

    Thank you for purchasing the INTENS-O-FIRE 2.0 wood-fired evaporator from CDL. This guide will help you install your product and make the most of it. It has all the information you need. INFORMATION Write down these details for future reference...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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: Safety

    (if applicable) with a cable and pulley system. IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend that you contact your insurance company to make sure that the evaporator is installed according to their safety rules, as different companies have different requirements. CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 5: Installing The Arch

    Hand clean any components, such as stainless steel pipes, fittings, and valves, that may come into contact with maple water or maple syrup. Rinse and dry the components with a soft, clean cloth. This removes any residual manufacturing oil, polish, and/or packaging debris. CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 6: Bricking

    Here is the procedure for bricking your arch. You can also view a full bricking manual on our website: https://www.cdlinc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Bricking-instructions-1.1-EN_low.pdf Please note that we offer a bricking service. Contact your CDL representative for more information. 1. Place the ceramic wool against the inside walls of the arch from the bottom of the fire box upwards.
  • Page 7 9. Check for cracks in the cement. If you find cracks, fill them with cement to create an even surface. IMPORTANT: Contact your insurance company to make sure that your installation complies with its safety rules. Air outlets above the front door Air outlets above the rear of the fire box CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.
  • Page 8 45° angle A wooden form must be made for the cement IMPORTANT: Tape over the air outlets to prevent clogging You can insert wooden 2x4s opposite the forms to support them as the cement dries CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    8. Remove the protective plastic film from the stainless steel finish on all evaporator parts. (Note: The film can be very difficult to remove in cold weather.) CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.
  • Page 10 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 thermal shock and help limit cement cracking. CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 11: Fuel

    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. CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 12: Operating The Evaporator

    4. Open the door and check that some air is flowing through the duct under the door, even when the gate valves are fully closed. This is a safety measure to prevent the door from overheating. If you do not detect any airflow, contact your CDL representative. 5. Stop the blower.

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    7. Start the fire and close the door. 8. Start the blower. (Photo 2) 9. Let the wood burn for about 10 minutes or until the fire is burning well. 10. Gradually increase the potentiometer to 100%. CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions (Continued)

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) INTENS-O-FIRE 2.0 standard heating procedure 1. To reload wood into the fire box, wait until only 8 inches of charcoal remain, turn off the blower only, open the door and rake 4 inches of charcoal towards the back of the fire box.

  • Page 15: 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 1½–2 inches in the syrup pans.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE EVAPORATOR DOOR IS VERY HOT WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN. ALWAYS WEAR HEAT-RESISTANT GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND SAFETY GOGGLES. INSUFFICIENT PROTECTION MAY LEAD TO SEVERE BURNS. CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    1. Fill the pans with filtrate or clean water to the top of the dividers. 2. Add CDL-recommended pan cleaner (read the label to determine how much to add). Heat the water to approximately 194 °F, extinguish the fire, and let sit overnight.

  • Page 18: When To Clean The Pans

    Gallons (equal flues) feet inches above the flues) 2.5x5 15.6 2.5x7 21.8 10.5 30.9 13.2 35.1 3.5x8 53.5 17.4 3.5x10 66.8 21.8 45.9 19.8 4x10 56.1 24.9 5x10 70.3 30.9 6x10 84.3 37.2 6x12 99.6 44.7 CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    Your evaporator is covered by a two-year limited warranty. For two years from the date of original purchase, CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc. will repair or replace parts of this evaporator that are defective in material or workmanship provided that the evaporator is installed, operated, and maintained according to the instructions provided.
  • Page 20 CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc. shall not be held responsible for incidental or indirect damages or for material and implicit damages. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exemptions on incidental or indirect damages or limitations on warranties.

  • Page 21: Dimensions And Features Of Intens-O-Fire 2.0 Evaporators

    DIMENSIONS AND FEATURES OF INTENS-O-FIRE 2.0 EVAPORATORS MIN. REAR SMOKE DIM. STEAM DIM. STEAM DIM. WALL DIM. Models Dimensions in inches 2.5x8 112.5 33.75 39.25 87.25 77.25 82.5 9.25 2.5x10 146.5 33.75 49.25 111.25 77.25 82.5 9.25 3x10 146.5 40.25 49.25...

  • Page 22: Dimensions Of Intens-O-Fire 2.0 Evaporators

    DIMENSIONS OF INTENS-O-FIRE 2.0 EVAPORATORS CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    - Check circuit breakers in the electrical panel and/or evaporator control panel Blower not working circuit breaker - Check blower power supply - Faulty blower - Check blower connectors - Check the position of the potentiometer CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

  • Page 24: Notes

    NOTES: CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment Inc.

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