CDL HOBBY PRO User manual

2’x4’HOBBY PRO
EVAPORATOR
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Version 1.0 | 02/02/2023
67009020024SS -MAN
© All rights reserved - CDL Sugaring Equipment.

Thank you for choosing a CDL wood evaporator. Our 40 years of experience
serving maple syrup producers means that you’ve purchased a high-quality,
powerful piece of equipment.
INFORMATION
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Brand:
Date purchased:
Model number:
Serial number:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASIC COMPONENTS INCLUDED AND OPTIONAL PARTS 4
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 5
CUTTING INSULATION 12
BRICKING 13
OPERATING THE EVAPORATOR 14
WARRANTY 15
SAFETY
Wood evaporators can be dangerous. Always wear heat-proof gloves and clothing when operating
an evaporator. Sugar shacks often have visitors. Make sure all visitors, especially children, stay
a safe distance away from the evaporator.
Wood-burning evaporators run on solid fuel (wood) and produce intense heat in the front and
near the chimneys. When placing your evaporator, make sure the floor is made of cement or
ceramic tiles that are strong enough to bear the weight of the evaporator and its contents.
Additionally, the evaporator must be at least 24" away from the walls on all sides. If you need to
place the evaporator closer to a wall, install a heat-resistant coating on that wall. We strongly
recommend that you contact your insurance company to ensure that the evaporator is installed
according to their safety rules, as companies have different requirements.
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BASIC COMPONENTS INCLUDED
• Panels and door for assembling
• Nuts and bolts
• Handle
• Ceramic wool 3x (23" x 48")
• Black steel 90° elbow
• 2, 6" pipes, black steel
OPTIONAL PARTS
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
67009021324 WHEEL KIT 67009022024 DELUXE PAN 24’’ x 48’’
67009021424 3-WAY PAN 24" x 48" 67009021724 22 FIRE BRICKS 1-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 9"
67009021524 FLAT BOTTOM PAN 24" x 48" 670096 STOVE PAN
670090219 WATER LEVEL EITC0306 THERMOMETER

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Please make sure to follow the steps below to ensure proper operation of the evaporator.
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# Number Qty Description
1 EVHO-A00039 1 FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY SS
2 EVHO-P00056 1 REAR PLATE SS
3 EVHO-A00026 1 6IN DUCT COLLAR
4 EVHO-P00057 1 SIDE PLATE SS
5 EVHO-P00058 2 LOWER SIDE PLATE SS
6 EVHO-P00059 1 BOTTOM PLATE SS
7 EVHO-P00060 1 MIDDLE PLATE SS
8 EVHO-A00021 1 HOBBY EVAPORATOR DOOR ASSEMBLY
9670090210 1 ELBOW 90° X 6" FOR CHEMINY
10 670090211 2 CHIMNEY SECTION 6" X 36" LONG
11 EVHO-P00062 1 FRONT PLATE SS
12 EVHO-P00063 1 FRONT PLA TE SS
13 EVHO-P00064 1 SIDE PLATE SS
14 EVHO-P00087 1 HOBBY EVAPORATOR VENTILATION DISC SS
15 EVHO-P00077 1 SHEETMETAL
16 EVHO-A00040 1 FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY SS
17 EVHO-P00100 3 FER ANGLE
18 BCAI-T051-0750 96 CARRIAGE BOLTS 5/16-18 X 3/4" SS
19 RFLI-T0375 101 FLAT WASHER (SS) DIA 3/8"
20 RLOI-T0313 96 LOCK WASHER (SS) DIA 5/16"
21 EHEI-T051 96 HEX. NUTS 5/16-18 SS
22 BAUI-T04l-1000 18 SELF-DRILLING ''TECK" SCREWS 1/4 X 1" SS
23 ESTI-T051 1 STOVER NUT (SS) 5/16-18 NC
24 BHEI-T051-0750 6 HEX. CAP SCREWS 5/16-18 X 3/4" SS

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COMPONENTS

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STEP 1
Assembling the evaporator base

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STEP 2
Assembling the evaporator base

STEP 3
Assembling the evaporator base
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STEP 4
Installing the door and ventilation disc

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STEP 5
Installation of the chimney and grilles

STEP 6 - Wool cutting and insulation
Use scissors or a bladed knife to cut out each piece. Refer to the cutting diagram below. Measure and cut following the
colored lines.
Cut out the insulation parts P56, P57, P62, P63, P64 and P89 following the diagram below.
Then insulate the panels with the cut out pieces. Carefully cut around the edges of the openings once the piece is
installed.
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STEP 7 –Bricking the evaporator
22 1-1/4 in. x 4-1/2 in. x 9 in. bricks (OPTIONAL - item 670090217) are required to complete the complete bricklaying (bricks not
included). You can order the necessary bricks when you place your order or purchase them from a CDL dealer near you.
Once the brickwork has been completed, use the remaining wool to insulate the sides not covered by the bricks.
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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.
OPERATING THE EVAPORATOR
Before turning the evaporator on:
• First, make sure you have at least 2" of water in the pan.
• Prepare the fire in the firebox using split hardwood, 2" to 3" in diameter and 16" long.
Fill the firebox to within 4" of the syrup pan. Make sure the wood is at least 4" from the
doors. Light the fire.
• Keep a close eye on the water level in the pan.
• The maple syrup is ready when it reaches 7 degrees above the boiling point of water.
Open the valve when the syrup reaches this temperature and close the valve as soon as the
temperature drops.
• Repeat each time the temperature reaches 7 degrees above the boiling point.
Adjusting the draft:
The evaporator’s draft is adjusted by opening and closing the draft hatch (step 3 - item 16).
The smaller the gap, the lower the draft.
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WARRANTY
Your evaporator is covered by a 2-year limited warranty. For two years from your original date of
purchase, CDL Sugaring Equipment Inc (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 according to the instructions provided in the user manual.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following:
1. Products with original serial number that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily
determined.
2. Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed
outside the USA or Canada.
3. Production loss due to any kind of failure of the evaporator.
4. Revenue losses due to syrup quality.
5. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defect in materials or workmanship, or
used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.
6. Service calls to correct the installation of your evaporator or to instruct you how to use your
evaporator.
7. Expenses for making the evaporator accessible for servicing, such as the removal of wall,
shelves etc.
8. Service calls to repair insulation or the bricking job.
9. Crack cast iron parts if a blower was used in the evaporator.
10. Any service beyond the first two years.
11. Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts
other than genuine CDL parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service
companies; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents,
fires, or acts of God.
12. It doesn’t cover the consumable products or accessories.
13. If the product was damaged by abusive use, negligence, accident caused by the customer,
modification made by the customer.
14. Damage cause by the use of products that are not meant for use with our equipment or a
bad use of a product as acids, cleaning products.
15. Use of painted wood or any wood containing chemicals, glue or any other added agent.
16. Use of any other burning agent than wood.
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Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be repair or replacement
as provided herein. Claims based on implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to two years or the shortest period allowed by
law, but not less than two years. 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. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties, so
these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This written warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from states to states.
If you need service
Keep your receipt, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the
warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to
obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting CDL at
the addresses or phone numbers below.
Obligations for service and parts under this warranty will be performed by CDL in Canada.
Products features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without
notice.
CDL Sugaring Equipment Inc CDL USA
257 route 279 3 Lemnah Drive
Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse, QC G0R 3J0 St. Albans VT 05478
Canada United States
418-883-5158 | 1-800-361-5158 802-527-0000 | 1-800-762-5587
cdlinc.ca cdlusa.com
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