OvaEasy HATCHER Advance Series 2_V01_GB_NL
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6 Temperature
Stable and correct temperature is essential for good results. Adjust with care.
6.1
Note: your Hatcher may not be set to the correct temperature from the factory and the following
procedure must be followed before setting eggs.
6.2
As the Hatcher
warms up and approaches its control setting the heater on asterisk “*” will change from
continuously on to flashing. Allow the Hatcher to stabilise for at least an hour before adjusting the
temperature.
6.3
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
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 temperature the asterisk may go out while the Hatcher cools
– this is normal.
6.4
Refer to the digital temperature display to check temperature. The display shows the air temperature
in increments of 0.1°. Adjust temperature with care
– small differences have large effects on hatching
performance.
6.5
The Display can be switched to show all temperature settings in degrees Fahrenheit. Press the - and
+ buttons simultaneously to unlock the Main Menu. Scroll to the C/F option and press OK to select the
C/F display screen. Press the + button to select °F or the
– button to select °C. Press OK to return to
the Main Menu and then scroll down to Save. Press OK to save the changes.
6.6
The temperature for hatching may be set slightly lower than the incubation (setting) temperature and is
generally less critical.
Recommended temperatures for Hatching:
Hens
36.0
– 37.5°C
96.8
– 99.5°F
Pheasant
36.0
– 37.5°C
96.8
– 99.5°F
Quail
36.0
– 37.5°C
96.8
– 99.5°F
Ducks
36.0
– 37.5°C
96.8
– 99.5°F
Geese
36.0
– 37.5°C
96.8
– 99.5°F
6.7
The Ova-Easy Advance range has built-in temperature alarms which warn of high or low incubation
temperature and room temperature. See section 5 for details.