QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
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Circulated Air Flow Incubator top with Heating
Element, Thermostat, Forced Air Turbo-Fan, and
two Windows installed
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Circulated Air Flow Incubator bottom
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Protective Liner (installed in incubator bottom)
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Incubator Thermometer
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Plastic Mesh Screen
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Set of instructions
LARGE
VIEWING
WINDOW
INDICATOR LIGHT
VENT PLUG
CONTROL KNOB
SOLID STATE
THERMOSTAT
NO RUST PLASTIC
FLOOR SCREEN
WATERPROOF
PLASTIC LINER
UNDER SCREEN
HEATING ELEMENT
AIR CIRCULATING FAN
The Circulated Air Incubator (#CA115) features an Air Flow Fan to help
keep temperature uniform inside the incubator. It also features two 5” x
10” viewing windows. It comes complete with thermometer, solid state
thermostat, plastic mesh screen, incubator protective liner, and an easy to
fill water trough built into the base of the incubator to add humidity.
Approximate capacity is:
52 chicken eggs • 118 quail eggs
90 pheasant eggs • 40 turkey eggs • 40 duck eggs
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION FOR YOUR INCUBATOR
The function of an incubator is to bring normal room temperature up to a desired
temperature for hatching eggs. Install your incubator in a room that has a stable
temperature between 60°F - 80°F. The ideal room temperature is 70°F. Avoid set-
ting your incubator in drafty areas like near a window or on a porch. Avoid direct
sunlight. If your room temperature is constant and free of drafts, your Circulated Air Flow
Incubator will need very few adjustments once regulated. If your room temperature
fluctuates more than a few degrees, your incubator will need periodic adjustments.
Be sure to monitor your incubator regularly. It is important to follow proper hatching
guidelines specific to the type of eggs you plan to incubate.
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Be sure you have a clear, flat surface available on which to unpack and assemble
your incubator.
1. Unpack your incubator and separate the bottom half of the incubator from inside
the top half of the incubator. The top half of the incubator should be complete
with two windows, heating element, thermostat, indicator light, circulation fan, and
power cord. The bottom half of the incubator should have the incubator liner and
mesh screen in place.
2. Set the bottom of the incubator on a flat surface and remove the plastic mesh
screen and plastic liner. Ensure that the 5 holes in the bottom of the incubator are
clear to allow proper air circulation. Ensure the tips of the 5 cones in the plastic liner
are cut off and re-insert the plastic liner into the bottom of the incubator. Use a pen,
pencil or paper clip to make sure all of the holes are clear. Re-insert the plastic mesh
screen into the bottom of the incubator on top of the plastic liner. Set the Incubator
thermometer on top of the plastic mesh screen.
3. Set the top of the incubator on a flat surface and remove the 2 green plugs from the
two large ventilation holes. Ensure that the two holes are clear and then re-insert
the 2 green plugs. Also ensure that the 8 small ventilation holes on the top of the
incubator are clear. Use a pen, pencil or paper clip to make sure all of the holes are
clear. Place the top of the incubator on the bottom of the incubator. Line up the
cord exit slot in the top half with the slot in the bottom half. NOTE: This notch is
used for the power cord when using the optional Automatic Egg Turner.
OPERATION INCUBATOR REGULATION
Before beginning a hatch, you need to regulate the incubator temperature.
1. Turn the control knob fully clockwise. The red indicator light will come on and the element will begin
to heat.
CAUTION
: Element becomes very hot and can cause burns to exposed skin.
2. Watch the thermometer as the incubator heats up. As soon as it registers to the temperature rec-
ommended for the species you are hatching, turn the control knob slowly. Adjust the control knob
counter-clockwise to decrease heat and clockwise to increase heat until you have it regulated to
hold at the desired temperature. The red indicator light may flicker off and on during this process.
This is normal and indicates that the incubator is adjusting to changes in both internal and external
air temperatures. AVERAGE temperature should be 99.5º F (37º), however, temperature will drop
below during off cycle and rise above during heating cycle.
3. Run the incubator for 6-8 hours. At the end of this time, make sure the desired temperature was
maintained. If so, you are ready to incubate!
HUMIDITY CONTROL AND VENTILATION
A good hygrometer will help you control the humidity.
1. Fill the water trough in the bottom of the incubator with water. The trough is designed so that it
can be easily filled. This adds necessary humidity to the air in the incubator.
2. Check the water trough daily, adding lukewarm water as needed. If the room where your incuba-
tor is placed has good natural moisture content, add water less frequently than if your climate or
room conditions are dry. NEVER let water trough go dry.
3. Good ventilation is important in the hatching process. Air exchange is needed during embryo
development and should be increased as chicks start to hatch. If the windows fog due to high
humidity remove one of the green plastic vent plugs on the top of the incubator. One is located
between the two windows toward the front of the incubator, closest to the power cord. The sec-
ond is located at the opposite end of the incubator, furthest from the power cord. If the windows
continue to fog, remove the second green plug.
PROBLEM
REASON
SOLUTION
• Indicator light does
not turn on
• No power source
• Plug unit in
• Ensure power to the outlet
• Indicator light
flickers
• The unit is automatically
adjusting to temperature
variations
• This is normal
• Loss of power
• Erratic power source
• Loose wire
• Check plug connection
• Incubator does not
heat to 100ºF
• Room may be too cold or
drafty
• Room temperature
must be 65ºF - 72ºF
• Room temperature must
be stable
• Locate incubator in a
draft free area
• Incubator trough
dries out
• Room too dry
• Trough is full of water
• Add a wet sponge to the
bottom of the incubator
• Re-insert vent plugs
CLEANING AND STORAGE
After all chicks have been removed from the incubator, separate the liner from the
bottom of the incubator. Thoroughly clean the liner with anti-bacterial soap. Rinse the
bottom with anti-bacterial soap. Do not scrub the bottom, as this will cause damage to
the incubator. Carefully wipe the incubator top, if necessary.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The Automatic Egg Turner features a motorized egg turner with six large egg racks hold-
ing up to seven eggs each. The Automatic Egg Turner makes one complete cycle (tipping
side to side) approximately every 4 hours. Safely turns eggs to prevent the yoke from set-
tling to one side and to exercise the embryo. Eliminates turning the eggs by hand which
is the most demanding and time consuming part of egg incubation.
IMPORTANT
: Turkey
and duck eggs will not fit in the Automatic Egg Turner.
AUTOMATIC EGG TURNER
QUAIL EGG RACKS
HYGROMETER
AUTOMATIC EGG TURNER - FHP-ET115
The Automatic Egg Turner features a motorized
egg turner with six large egg racks holding up
to seven eggs each. The Automatic Egg Turner
makes one complete cycle (tipping side to side)
every 4 hours. Safely turns eggs to prevent the
yoke from settling to one side and to exercise
the embryo. Eliminates turning the eggs by hand
which is the most demanding and time consum-
ing part of egg incubation.
HYGROMETER - FHP-HYGRO
This hygrometer has been designed specifically
for incubators. It is absolutely essential to main-
tain correct moisture for high percentage hatches.
QUAIL EGG RACKS - FHP-QR118
Replaces standard egg rails with rails specifically
designed to hold up to 118 quail or other small
eggs.
