CDL HOBBY PRO User manual

HOBBY PRO
EVAPORATOR
Version 1.2
15/12/2020
OWNER’S
MANUAL
© All rights reserved - CDL Maple Sugaring Equipment
Hobby Pro evaporator shown
with the optional 3-way pan
(670090214)

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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
Record these details for future reference
Brand: ________________________________________________
Date purchased: ________________________________________
Model number: _________________________________________
Serial number: _________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
BASIC COMPONENTS INCLUDED 4
OPTIONAL PARTS 4
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 5
CUTTING INSULATION FOR THE DOOR AND
FRONT AND BACK PLATES 10
BRICKING 11
OPERATING THE EVAPORATOR 14
WARRANTY 15

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BASIC COMPONENTS INCLUDED
• Panels and door for assembling
• Nuts and bolts
• Handle
• Ceramic wool (23" x 48")
• Black steel 90° elbow
• 3 6" pipes, black steel
• 3 cans of paint
OPTIONAL PARTS
670090213 670090215670090214
670090216 670090218
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
670090213 WHEEL KIT
670090214 3-WAY PAN
670090215 FLAT BOTTOM PAN
670090216 WATER LEVEL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
670090217 19 FIRE BRICKS
1-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 9"
670090218 STOVE PAN
67WPCO32 PAN COVER
EITC0306 THERMOMETER

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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
• Please make sure to follow the steps below to ensure proper operation of the evaporator .
• Do not forgot to paint the components before assembling the unit. Let the parts dry for at
least 8 hours before assembling.

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STEP 1

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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CUTTING INSULATION FOR THE DOOR AND
FRONT AND BACK PLATES
Use scissors or a utility knife to cut each piece. Refer to the cutting diagram below.
Measure and cut along the dotted lines.
1. Cut 2 pieces of insulation for the front and rear panels (P1 and P2), as shown in the diagram
below. The top of the trapezoid should measure 16.126” and the bottom of the trapezoid
should measure 13.126”.
2. Next, insulate the front panel with piece P1. Once the wool has been placed, carefully cut
around the edges of the door.
3. Insulate the rear panel using piece P2. Carefully cut a 6” diameter opening for the stack.
P1 P2

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P2
BRICKING
19 1-1/4” x 4-1/2” x 9” bricks (OPTIONAL, bricks not included - item 670090217) are required to
fully brick the evaporator. You can order bricks as an add-on to your order or go to your nearest
CDL distributor. Refer to step 5 on page 13 for instructions on bricking.
Once the arch has been bricked, use the rest of the wool to insulate the sides that aren’t
covered by the bricks.

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STEP 4
Door assembly

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OPTIONNELLE
STEP 5
Bricking

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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 4 - item 8).
The smaller the gap, the lower the draft.
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.

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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.
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, variation in the electric power.

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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.
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.
Les Équipements d’Érablière CDL
257, route 279
Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse (Québec) G0R 3J0
Canada
418 883-5158 | 1 800 361-5158
cdlinc.ca
CDL USA
3 Lemnah Drive
St. Albans VT 05478
United States
802 527-0000 | 1 800 762-5587
cdlusa.com