All models of the Smoky Lake Auto Draw-Off Systems have a factory preset which will sound an audible alarm if your syrup temperature reaches 3ºF or higher than your draw-off temperature setting. You can verify this setting and/or customize it to a different temperature as described below.
To customize the alarm safety setting:
- First, take note of your draw-off temperature setting, displayed in green on the home screen of the Command Center. You will need to know this number for the next step.
- Hold the SET button for 4 seconds. The number that will appear is the differential between your draw-off temperature and your alarm temperature. For example, if your draw-off temperature setting is 219ºF and your alarm setting is 3, that means the alarm will sound at 222ºF (219º + 3 = 222º).
- Adjust the differential as you desire using the up and down arrow buttons. NOTE: Setting the differential to 0 will make the alarm sound whenever syrup is being drawn off.
- Hold the SET button for 4 seconds to return to the home screen OR after 30 seconds, the computer will automatically return to the home screen on its own. NOTE: You can NOT give the SET button a quick tap to return to the home screen. Instead, a quick tap in this mode would take you to the LCY display screen. Do NOT make changes to the LCY value. It should always be zero.
- If the audible alarm sounds while you are boiling, immediately stop firing the evaporator and determine the cause of the excessive temperature. There are many potential causes including an obstructed/closed valve or a sap depth that is getting too low.
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