How To Customize The Draw Off Setting On A Smoky Lake Auto Draw Off System:

On all models of the Smoky Lake Auto Draw Off Systems, the factory preset for the draw-off setting is 219ºF (displayed in green). In most cases this will be a good starting point for your draw-off temperature. However, personal preferences as well as environmental factors will make the ideal temperature fluctuate.

The easiest way to determine the current ideal draw-off temperature is to use a hydrometer or refractometer to test the density of your first syrup drawn off and then make adjustments accordingly.

For example, if you draw syrup off at 219ºF and then determine that the syrup is more dense than desired, customize your draw-off setting to be lower than 219ºF.

NOTE: To reclaim perfect density of syrup that has been boiled a little too long, slowly mix sap or distilled water into it until its density meets your satisfaction.

To customize the draw-off setting:

1. Give the SET button on the Command Center one quick tap.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the temperature in increments of a tenth of a degree. To make larger adjustments to temperature, use the left arrow button to move to other digits. You can then adjust those digits with the up and down arrow buttons.
3. Give the SET button a quick tap to return to the main screen.