Dadant M005491 Інструкція з експлуатації - Сторінка 3

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By allowing the hot liquid wax to accumulate on top of

the melting grid with a temperature of 170 - 210° F, the

liquid wax actually does most of the melting. The honey

never contacts the hot melter grid, but passes through

the melter along the bottom of the tank. As a general

rule, the honey flowing out of the melter should not

exceed 125° F and may be as low as 95° F. A greater

depth (floor) of unmelted cappings is obtained by push-

ing down the honey outlet pipe. This lowers the honey

level in the tank leaving more room on top of the honey

for unmelted cappings. With these new waterjacketed

models, honey temperature can be precisely controlled

by regulating water temperature. To flow all the hot

liquid wax out of the tank at the end of the day's work,

raise the honey overflow pipe up about one inch approxi-

mately an hour before uncapping stops, or add honey to

bring up the honey level and flow the wax out of the unit.

Operating Instructions

1. On water jacketed models, always be sure the immer-

sion heater in the water jacket is covered with water.

Check Daily. Set the immersion heater to approxi-

mately 140° F and let the

water begin warming.

2. Optional-To prevent cappings from sliding under the

honey baffle during empty tank start-up, pour enough

clean honey in the tank to obtain approximately a 4''

depth of honey in the bottom of the tank.

3. Adjust the honey outlet to a level that would allow

honey to flow from the unit at a level approximately

1'' below the bottom of the melting grid.

4. Begin uncapping and uncap until the cappings begin

to touch the melting grid.

5. Turn on your melting grid and set thermostat to about

200° F to begin the melting process.

By occasionally noting the "floor" of cappings while

uncapping, the relationship between proper heat set-

tings and good melter operation will be quickly under-

stood. It will also be noted that a rather wide range

exists thus making melting control very easy. Should

uncapping be stopped for an extended period of time,

the melting grid and water immersion heater thermo-

stats may be turned down to prevent the loss of the

"floor" of unmelted cappings. Conversely, if uncapping

is at a very rapid pace, the thermostats may be set at

higher temperatures to increase melting capacity. By

noting approximate honey and wax temperatures and

the "floor" of cappings, ultimate melter operation may

be achieved and then maintained with only minimal

attention. Being observant is the greatest asset to oper-

ating any piece of equipment, especially a melter.

6. Continue to uncap and build a layer of melted wax. This

accumulation (depth) of melted wax will do most of the

melting and honey will not contact the heating coils.

Honey temperature coming out of the melter should

be low enough to not darken the honey. Specific tem-

perature cannot be given as nectar source is a factor in

determining darkening temperature. As a general rule,

honey temperature should not exceed 125° F. The hon-

ey outlet tube usually works best at ¾'' to 1'' below the

bottom of the melter grid elements and can be adjusted

slightly for best operation. As the melter approaches full

operation, honey will flow through the adjustable honey

outlet tube and wax will flow from the wax outlet.

7. The key to successful operation of the Cappings Melter

is to keep a floor of unmelted cappings under the liquid

wax that is floating about the grid. A layer of slumgum

will develop between liquid wax and the layer of un-

melted cappings with the honey remaining on the

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