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Summary of Contents for Ovation 28 EX

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Page 2: ...for future reference This document includes recommended procedures for successful hatching but incubation involves the control and manipulation of a large number of factors and in certain circumstances different procedures may be necessary For more detailed information on all aspects of egg incubation including helpful advice on getting best results please visit our website at www brinsea com Your...

Page 3: ...bly Pump Setup Location Installation 2 Product Introduction Functional Features 3 Settings Control Menu 4 Display 5 Temperature 6 Humidity and Ventilation 7 Eggs 8 Periodic Incubation Cooling 9 Hatching Cleaning up 10 Specifications CONTENTS 4 5 6 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 19 20 21 22 ...

Page 4: ...m the incubator and parts Retain the carton and packing materials to enable the unit to be repacked 1 Remove the packaging and lift off the top of the incubator 2 Remove the card packing inserts and elastic bands from inside the incubator 3 Check that the electrical supply matches the machine s requirements marked on the technical label inside the clear top 1 2 ...

Page 5: ... part If there are any parts damaged or missing please contact your retailer or Brinsea Products at the address at the end of the document Damaged appliances must not be used 1 Long Pump Connector 2 Water Pump Tubing 4 3 110mm 3 Short Pump Connector 4 Pump Cover 5 Top 6 Egg Carriers 4 7 Link 8 Water Pan Covers 2 9 Water Evaporation Block 10 Base 11 Silicon Water Tubing 10 3m 7 10 9 11 ...

Page 6: ... water pans Fit the water evaporation block into the correct water pan This is the one that has the water channel flowing into it 2 Place the water pan covers into their positions in the base Do not add any water to the water pans 2 Water Channel 1 Water Evaporation Block ...

Page 7: ...NG UP YOUR INCUBATOR ASSEMBLY 3 Fit the link into its slots ensuring the smooth side is facing inwards 4 Fit the egg carriers into the supports The pegs must fit in the sockets 3 4 Link slots Detail A Detail B Detail A Detail B ...

Page 8: ...ound the base edge 6 Find a suitable water container 1pt to 2pt Place next to the incubator IMPORTANT Do not place the water container on top of the incubator or higher than the incubator This is to prevent the water siphoning through and flooding the incubator The water container is best placed next to the incubator on the same surface Please ensure the incubator is used on a water resistant surf...

Page 9: ...3 110mm and two pump connectors that are fitted at each end of the tube Use the tube diagram to ensure your tube is cut to the correct length 1 Ensure the long pump connector is in the correct position with the nozzle passing through the slot into the incubator as shown 2 Cut the water container tube to length a length of silicon water tubing to connect the pump to the water container Leave enough...

Page 10: ...screw Check the water level in your water container regularly Please check the condition of the tube after each use The peristaltic pump will need to have its water pump tube replaced about every 3 months Cut a length of tube to 4 3 110mm Remove the connectors and pull off the old tube Replace with the new tube avoiding twists Use the diagram on the product to assist and follow the instructions ab...

Page 11: ...he same time Ensure that the room temperature cannot drop on a cold night Ideally thermostatically control the room at between 68 and 77 F 20 and 25 C Never allow the room temperature to drop below 63 F 17 C Make sure that the incubator cannot be exposed to direct sunlight and is used on a flat level surfaced worktop or table not on the floor Connect the mains cable to the incubator lid Ensure the...

Page 12: ...12 AF37 US Issue 01 2 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION FUNCTIONAL FEATURES 1 Digital Display 2 Pump Cover 3 Control Buttons 4 Adjustable air vent 5 Egg Carriers 4 3 1 4 2 5 ...

Page 13: ...TURE ALARM Range 1 0 5 0 C 1 8 9 0 F below set incubation temperature Default 3 0 C 5 4 F See section 4 CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT DISPLAY Switches all temperature figures between C and F Default C See section 5 SAVE All changes are saved Return to normal operation screen CANCEL All changes are ignored Return to normal operation screen TURNING MODE Switches the turning system on or off Default ON TURNING ...

Page 14: ...ed humidity level in the incubator If turning is switched off an O flashes at the corner of the display If turning is switched on a line symbol rotates at the corner of the display Changing Settings The Control Menu allows the various settings to be modified and saved All settings are retained in the event of a power cut To access the Control Menu press the and buttons simultaneously to unlock the...

Page 15: ...to candle eggs a number of times after this event to check for losses Low Room Temperature Alarm FIG 4 If the calculated room temperature remains too low for optimum results for more than 1 hour a warning is displayed RM and an alarm will sound Press OK to silence the alarm for 30 minutes If the low temperature problem rectifies itself the RM remains on the display to show this has happened Press ...

Page 16: ...perature in the menu to suit the types of eggs you are incubating 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 Recommended temperatures Typical incubation period Hens 99 3 99 6 F 37 4 37 6 C 21 days Pheasant 99 6 100 0 F 37 6 37 ...

Page 17: ... eggs periodically during incubation it is possible to monitor and if necessary correct humidity levels to achieve the correct weight loss For more detailed information on all aspects of egg incubation including helpful advice on getting best results please visit our website at www brinsea com brochures BrinseaIncubationHandbook2016 pdf 6 HUMIDITY AND VENTILATION UNDERSTANDING HUMIDITY Short term ...

Page 18: ... the minimum and maximum levels of humidity achievable in an incubator depend upon several factors including the ambient conditions in the incubation room You may need to allow 24 hours for humidity to fully stabilise after making changes If you cannot achieve the relative humidity level required consider these notes Humidity will not go low enough The humidity control system can only increase hum...

Page 19: ...n such as Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant Concentrate following the manufacturer s instructions It is essential to wash eggs in solution which is significantly warmer than the egg Bear in mind that all solutions will remove the outer cuticle from the egg as well as the dirt and may leave the egg at greater risk from bacterial contamination in the future The Ovation 28 EX is designed to accommodate...

Page 20: ...me time each day 24 hours between start times The first cooling period will start 24 hours after the incubator was last switched on If there is a power interruption the 24 hour delay starts again During the cooling period the heater asterisk goes off and an arrow is displayed When the cooling period ends the asterisk is shown and the incubator warms to incubation temperature The time taken to retu...

Page 21: ...on Disinfectant Solution and then rinse thoroughly Use a vacuum cleaner and soft brush to remove dust from the fan guard Wipe all other internal surfaces with a cloth made damp with the solution and then wipe off with a cloth made damp with clean water Ensure that the instructions supplied with the fluid are followed If a separate hatcher is used the procedure above should still be followed every ...

Page 22: ...Watts Electrical Supply 230v 50Hz or 115V 60Hz as ordered 7 hen eggs in hen egg carrier 7 duck eggs in hen egg carrier 22 quail eggs in optional large egg carrier 19 pheasant eggs in optional large egg carrier The large egg carriers are available from brinsea com or your local stockist product code AF011 Brinsea Products Inc 704 N Dixie Ave Titusville FL 32796 2017 USA Phone 321 267 7009 Toll Free...

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