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Maximum Setting Capacities:

Octagon 20 Advance

Octagon 40 Advance

Egg size

Typical capacity

Quail

120

Pheasant

Amazon/Macaw

Hen

Duck

Goose

9-12

18-24

Dimensions:

Incubator only

35cm x 26cm x 26cm high

65cm x 26cm x 26cm high

Including Autoturn Cradle

43cm x 26cm x 30cm high

73cm x 26cm x 30cm high

Weight:
Incubator only

2.70 Kg

4.20 Kg

Including Autoturn Cradle

3.25 Kg

4.80 Kg

Power Consumption:

Maximum

45 Watts

90 Watts

(typical average)

25 Watts

40 Watts

Autoturn cradle

4 Watts

Electrical Supply:

230v 50Hz

Brinsea Products Ltd, Station Road, Sandford, N. Somerset, BS25 5RA

Tel: (01934) 823039 Fax: (01934) 820250

e-mail:

[email protected]

, website:

www.Brinsea.co.uk

Summary of Contents for Octagon 20 Advance

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

Page 2: ... a book list please don t hesitate to contact us The Octagon 20 Advance and Octagon 40 Advance incubators are available with the option of the Advance Humidity Pump for automatic humidity control Operating instructions for this module are supplied separately Fig 1 Functional features of the Octagon 20 Advance Octagon 40 Advance functionally similar 2 Quick Reference please read relevant section fo...

Page 3: ...RATURE 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 SCREEN PRESS BOTH BUTTONS TO UNLOCK THE MAIN MENU SELECT THE OPTION RETURN TO THE MENU GO FORWARD ONE S...

Page 4: ...pproved cord set in accordance with the regulations of the country it is used in 3 4 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 5 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 n...

Page 5: ... or 100 1 Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant Solution leaving the top of the liquid 3 4 20mm from the top of the channel Replace the tray and replace the lid Slide the ventilation control to the centre of its range 4 7 Plug incubator and cradle mains supply cables into suitable outlets ensuring that the cables are not pulled tight The incubator fan will start the buzzer sound and the LCD display on t...

Page 6: ... 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 T will be displayed Press OK to silence the alarm for 30 minutes If the high temperature problem rectifies itself the T remains on the display to show this has happene...

Page 7: ...risk will change from continuously on to flashing Allow the incubator to stabilise for at least an hour before adjusting the temperature 7 3 Press the and buttons simultaneously to unlock the main menu Press OK to select the temperature 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 When reducing te...

Page 8: ...l 45 55 RH Parrots 35 45 RH Hatching All species 65 RH or more For more specific information on particular species requirements check the relevant literature B Monitor egg weight loss which varies as a direct result of humidity and correct against published weight loss figures for the species Eggs lose moisture through their shells and the rate of evaporation depends on the humidity levels around ...

Page 9: ...rying and hardening before the hatch fully emerges Humidity will naturally increase as the first eggs begin to hatch and internal membranes begin to dry This effect is in addition to the increased area of water evaporation from the water channels 8 6 During hatching the high humidity levels will fall dramatically when the lid is opened and will take some time to build up Resist the temptation to l...

Page 10: ...s have been set the temperature must not be adjusted for 24 hours to allow the eggs to warm Check the water level every 3 days or so and temperature daily Candle the eggs after 1 3rd of the incubation period has elapsed to reject clear infertile eggs see section 12 10 Egg Turning Warning NEVER MANUALLY TURN THE INCUBATOR WHILE IT IS ON THE CRADLE this will damage the turning mechanism and invalida...

Page 11: ... to the cooling option Press OK to select the cooling screen Use the and buttons to select OFF 60 120 180 240 300 or 360 minutes cooling Press OK to accept the figure and then scroll to SAVE and press OK to save the changes 11 3 Each cooling period starts at the same time each day 24 hours between start times The first cooling period will start after the incubator has been switched on for 24 hours...

Page 12: ...turn cradle may be cleaned with a damp cloth Avoid allowing any moisture to get inside mechanical housings 13 5 Always clean the incubator before storage and ensure that the unit is totally dry inside and out 14 Servicing and Calibration IMPORTANT THE HEATER CORD AND CONNECTIONS ARE AT MAINS VOLTAGE NEVER OPERATE THE INCUBATOR WITH THE FAN COVER REMOVED RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 14 1 In case of failu...

Page 13: ...RAGE CALIBRATE HYGROMETER PLACE HYGROMETER IN EGG BASKET WITH NO WATER IN TROUGHS HUMIDITY PUMP CYCLE TIME ONLY APPLICABLE WHEN USED WITH THE BRINSEA ADVANCE HUMIDITY PUMP AMBIENT TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USED IN HEATER CONTROL ALGORITHM ONLY ADJUST IF DISPLAY VARIES BY MORE THAN 0 2 C PRESS ALL 3 BUTTONS TO UNLOCK THE CALIBRATION MENU SELECT THE OPTION RETURN TO THE MENU GO FO...

Page 14: ...6 Live 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 procedure...

Page 15: ...gh 65cm x 26cm x 26cm high Including Autoturn Cradle 43cm x 26cm x 30cm high 73cm x 26cm x 30cm high Weight Incubator only 2 70 Kg 4 20 Kg Including Autoturn Cradle 3 25 Kg 4 80 Kg Power Consumption Maximum 45 Watts 90 Watts typical average 25 Watts 40 Watts Autoturn cradle 4 Watts 4 Watts Electrical Supply 230v 50Hz 230v 50Hz Brinsea Products Ltd Station Road Sandford N Somerset BS25 5RA Tel 0193...

Page 16: ...tes are in conformity with the following EU Directives 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive The relevant sections of the following Standards have been used EN 60335 1 2002 A14 2010 EN 60335 2 71 2003 A1 2007 EN 55014 1 2006 A2 2011 EN 55014 2 1997 A2 2008 The technical documentation for the products is available from the above address Authorised Repres...

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