Start-Up, Operation And Shutdown Procedures; Evaporator Start-Up; Check Connections For Leaks And Tightness; Check For Leaks And Floats - Lapierre VISION User Manual

SECTION 5 START-UP, OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

PROTECT CHILDREN

• Never allow children to use this equipment.
• Never leave children unattended in proximity to this equipment, whether it is switched on or not.
Hot syrup can cause severe burns. Always wear SAFETY GOGGLES and HEAT-RESISTANT
GLOVES AND CLOTHING when working with this equipment.
Also be especially cautious with other PEOPLE NEAR THE EQUIPMENT, whether they are
children, family members, guests, or pets.
5.1

EVAPORATOR START-UP

The following are the steps to start up the evaporator.
5.1.1

Check connections for leaks and tightness

Check the following connections for leaks and tightness.
• The concentrate connector.
• The pan connector.
5.1.2

Check for leaks and floats

• Fill the pans with water and then perform the following checks and adjustment.
- Check for leaks.
- Check for the proper operation of each level float.
- Adjust the float(s) for the desired liquid level of the pans.
o The level of the boiling pan should be 1 in. (2.54 cm) above the tubes.
o The minimum level of each syrup pan for start-up is 2 in. (5.08 cm).
• Note that VISION evaporators with 18 x 48, 18 x 60 and 24 x 72 in. accordion boiling pans have only one float to
adjust. A water level equal to the top of the folds ensures a sufficiently high level for each pan.
Lapierre Equipment | | USER MANUAL | Version 03 - March 2023
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