A017 GB Issue 04
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10 Egg Turning
The Mini EX turning system has two modes of operation:
10.1
ON – The turning system will alternately roll the eggs left and right. A revolving line symbol “/” is
shown in the corner of the display.
10.2
OFF – The turning system is stopped. This is used for hatching purposes. An “O” will flash in the corner
of the display.
The length of time interval between turns may be adjusted and the angle the eggs are turned through may also be
adjusted to suit different size eggs. The turning motor runs for a set time and this time (in seconds) can be
adjusted to achieve the appropriate turn angle for the eggs.
Larger eggs will require a longer turn to achieve the same angle as smaller ones. Use the chart below for a
simple guide. Match the TURN ANG setting to the diameter of the eggs. This should give a turn angle of
between 90 and 120 degrees.
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“TURN ANG” setting in Seconds
If eggs of mixed sizes are being incubated it will be necessary to compromise the turning angle. In general, if the
larger eggs turn through 90 degrees (1/4 of a turn) then the smaller ones may turn through twice this with no
problem. Parrot like species may benefit from larger turns in the first 10 days of incubation.
10.3
SETTING THE TURNING OPTIONS (please refer to the menu chart on page 4 for clarity).
Press the - and + buttons simultaneously to unlock the Main Menu.
Press + to scroll to the TURN 0/1 option.
Press OK to select the turning mode screen and use the + and – buttons to set to ON or OFF as required.
Press OK to return to the Main Menu. The TURN INT option will now be displayed. Press OK to select
the turn interval screen and use the + and – buttons to set the delay between turns in minutes as required.
Press OK to return to the Main Menu. The TURN ANG option will be displayed. Press OK to select the
turn angle screen and use the + and – buttons to set the turning angle timer as appropriate for the size of
the eggs.
Press OK to return to the Main Menu and then scroll down to SAVE. Press OK to save the changes.
The turn interval may be set to approximately one hour for most species but parrots' eggs benefit from more
frequent turns with 5 or 10 minute intervals for the first 10 days of incubation.
Remember to stop the turning 2 days before the eggs are due to hatch.
