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CALIBRATION MENU

CAL TEMP
OK

AMBIENT
OK

TURN ALM
OK

SAVE
OK

CANCEL
OK

T 37.3C
OK CAL!

T 20.0C
OK

T ALM:1
OK 0 1

CALIBRATE THERMOMETER.

TAKE A READING 20mm ABOVE THE
CENTRE OF SEVERAL EGG POCKETS
ON THE EGG DISC AND CALCULATE
THE AVERAGE.

TURN ALARM.

SWITCHES THE TURN WARNING
ALARM OFF IF CAUSING A
DISTURBANCE.

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION.

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USED IN
HEATER CONTROL ALGORITHM.
ONLY ADJUST IF DISPLAY VARIES
BY MORE THAN +/- 0.2°C.

CAL RH%
OK

RH CYCLE
OK

RH 28%
OK CAL!

RHC8
OK

CALIBRATE HYGROMETER.

TAKE A READING 20mm ABOVE THE
EGG DISC WITH NO WATER IN THE
POTS.

HUMIDITY PUMP CYCLE TIME.

ADJUSTS THE RATIO OF PUMP ON
TO PUMP OFF TIMES. ONLY ADJUST
IF DISPLAY VARIES BY MORE THAN
+/- 3%RH.

Summary of Contents for Mini EX

Page 1: ...roduction 2 2 QUICK REFERENCE 3 3 Unpacking 6 4 Location and Installation 6 5 Digital Control System 8 6 Storage of eggs 10 7 Temperature 10 8 Humidity and Ventilation 11 9 Egg setting 13 10 Egg turning 14 11 Hatching 15 12 Cleaning up 15 13 Servicing and Calibration 16 14 Troubleshooting 18 15 Specification 19 ...

Page 2: ...procedures may be necessary Your incubator is designed to allow the user to vary the incubation conditions to suit a wide range of species in different ambient conditions and the specific set up for every situation is beyond the scope of these instructions There is a range of books available covering incubation techniques for more information or to request a book list please don t hesitate to cont...

Page 3: ...POWER SUPPLY UNIT AS SUPPLIED WITH THE INCUBATOR Spares are available from Brinsea Products Ltd 1 Carefully unpack the incubator and pump section 3 2 Place the egg disc in the base of the incubator ribbed side up 3 Assemble the pump tubes section 4 4 Insert the pump jack plug into the pump output socket on the back of the control housing 5 Insert the power supply unit jack plug into the power inpu...

Page 4: ... 37 4 37 6 C 99 3 99 6 F 28 days Parrots Amazons 36 8 37 0 C 98 3 98 6ºF 24 29 days Macaws 36 8 37 0 C 98 3 98 6ºF 26 28 days Love birds 36 8 37 0 C 98 3 98 6ºF 22 24 days African Grey 36 8 37 0 C 98 3 98 6ºF 28 days Eclectus 36 8 37 0 C 98 3 98 6ºF 28 days PRESS BOTH BUTTONS TO UNLOCK THE MAIN MENU SELECT THE OPTION RETURN TO THE MENU GO FORWARD ONE SCREEN INCREASE THE VALUE DISPLAY IN CELSIUS GO...

Page 5: ...URE ALARM RANGE 1 0 5 0 C 1 8 9 0 F ABOVE SET INCUBATION TEMPERATURE DEFAULT 2 0 C 3 6 F LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM RANGE 1 0 5 0 C 1 8 9 0 F BELOW SET INCUBATION TEMPERATURE DEFAULT 3 0 C 5 4 F CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT DISPLAY SWITCHES ALL TEMPERATURE FIGURES BETWEEN C AND F DEFAULT C SAVE ALL CHANGES ARE SAVED RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION SCREEN CANCEL ALL CHANGES ARE IGNORED RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION SCREE...

Page 6: ... pump unit is deliberately mounted at an angle 3 3 To register your new Brinsea product please visit www brinsea co uk and follow the link on the right hand side of the home page to qualify for your free 2 year guarantee 3 4 Go to www Brinsea co uk and register as a free member of the Brinsea Email Group to receive the latest news and information such as advance notice about new products special o...

Page 7: ...let hose nipple on the pump 4 7 Fill the pump water tank with clean water to no higher than the bottom of the yellow moulding 4 8 Fit the rigid plastic tube onto the end of the silicone tube The time taken for the system to prime can be greatly reduced by sucking some water through most of the length of the tubes This is easier if one hose nipple is released from its slot so that the tube is loose...

Page 8: ... the power supply unit cable to the inlet on the back of the incubator lid Ensure the connector is pushed fully home in its socket 4 15 Plug the power supply unit into a suitable outlet ensuring that the cable is not pulled tight The incubator fan will start the buzzer sound and the LCD display on the temperature control housing will display the air temperature and relative humidity 4 16 Allow the...

Page 9: ... the power cable connections are secure Once the P indicator has been cleared it is advisable to candle eggs a number of times to check for losses 5 3 HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM DISPLAY If the measured temperature goes up by more than the figure in the ALARM HI screen the alarm will sound immediately and H will be displayed Press OK to silence the alarm for 30 minutes If the high temperature problem r...

Page 10: ...th care 7 1 Note your incubator may not be set to the correct temperature from the factory and the following procedure must be followed before setting eggs 7 2 As the incubator warms up and approaches its control setting the heater on asterisk will change from continuously on to flashing Allow the incubator to stabilise for at least an hour before adjusting the temperature 7 3 SETTING THE TEMPERAT...

Page 11: ...nt Beware chronic excessive humidity 8 1 Two factors affect incubation humidity water evaporation within the cabinet from eggs as well as from additional water and levels of ventilation The water content of the air being drawn through the incubator will also have an effect 8 2 There are two methods available to bird breeders to achieve correct humidity levels a Monitor humidity levels and adjust t...

Page 12: ...e are being incubated 8 4 SETTING THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVEL Press the and buttons simultaneously to unlock the Main Menu Press the button to scroll to the RH option Press OK to select the RH screen and adjust as necessary using the and buttons Press OK to return to the Main Menu and then scroll down to SAVE Press OK to save the changes If the humidity level in the incubator is lower than the Set...

Page 13: ...roduct label to thread the tube exactly as shown over the pump head The tension must be sufficient to ensure complete occlusion of the tube without unnecessary flattening between the pump rollers Adjust tube length as necessary Ensure that the tube does not stick together if left for long periods by unhooking it during storage It is normal for some condensation to occur on the cooler exposed parts...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...ASE OR LID Following each hatch in the Mini EX remove and wash the egg disc and base in Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant Solution Wipe all other internal surfaces with a soft cloth soaked in the solution Ensure that the instructions supplied with the fluid are followed 12 2 Be sure to clean the air vent holes to keep them clear There are two small holes on the bottom skirt of the lid and one on the...

Page 16: ...ualified person equipped with basic tools Fitting instructions are supplied with replacement parts 13 3 The digital temperature display is individually calibrated during manufacture but may be re calibrated if required To ensure optimal performance return the incubator to Brinsea Products Service dept for re calibration every two years It is not recommended that this procedure is carried out by th...

Page 17: ...AVERAGE TURN ALARM SWITCHES THE TURN WARNING ALARM OFF IF CAUSING A DISTURBANCE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USED IN HEATER CONTROL ALGORITHM ONLY ADJUST IF DISPLAY VARIES BY MORE THAN 0 2 C CAL RH OK Å Æ RH CYCLE OK Å Æ RH 28 OK CAL RHC8 OK CALIBRATE HYGROMETER TAKE A READING 20mm ABOVE THE EGG DISC WITH NO WATER IN THE POTS HUMIDITY PUMP CYCLE TIME ADJUSTS THE RATIO OF PU...

Page 18: ... embryo with bill in air sack due to hatch in 24 48 hours 7 Normal development of the air pocket according to number of days General guides Observation Likely Cause s Solution s No chicks hatch Infertility infection drastically incorrect incubation settings parent ill health Check egg viability are similar eggs hatching naturally Disinfect the incubator Check incubator settings and procedures part...

Page 19: ...0 230v 50Hz 0 5A max HUMDITY PUMP Sensor Sensor accuracy 3 Hysteresis 0 R H Response time less than 4 seconds Water Transfer In built peristaltic pump Maximum water flow rate 30g hour Tank Capacity 1L Control setting and metering Indicated in RH Dimensions 15cm x 12 5cm x 14cm W x D x H Weight dry 0 6 Kg Registered Community Design Application No 001130082 Brinsea Products Ltd Station Road Sandfor...

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