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HD100GB Issue 8 

 

 
 
 

 TLC-4

 

T

hermal 

 

L

ife-support

  

C

abinet 

 

 

Users instructions 

For Brooding Birds and other Altricial Species

 

Contents 

 

Section   Subject  

 

 

 

Page 

 

   Introduction 

   3  

 

 

 

Unpacking 

 

 

 

   Location 

and 

Installation  4 

 

 

 

Temperature 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Humidity 

 

 

 

   Introducing 

your 

Animals 

and 

Birds 

   Cleaning 

up 

   7 

 

 

 

Servicing 

 

 

 

   Upgrading 

   7 

10 

   Specifications 

 

   8 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Octagon TLC-4

Page 1: ...s For Brooding Birds and other Altricial Species Contents Section Subject Page 1 Introduction 3 2 Unpacking 4 3 Location and Installation 4 4 Temperature 5 5 Humidity 6 6 Introducing your Animals and Birds 6 7 Cleaning up 7 8 Servicing 7 9 Upgrading 7 10 Specifications 8 ...

Page 2: ...sed and the user is advised to arrange his own insurance cover where loss of power or mechanical or electrical failure might result in unacceptable losses It is not recommended that animals of significant value be housed in this product unless it is used in conjunction with an independent temperature alarm system Such systems are available from Brinsea Products Ltd ...

Page 3: ... books and veterinarian texts available covering animal and avian hand rearing and recovery techniques The principle applications for the TLC 4 are as an advanced brooder for altricial hatchlings Care must be taken to ensure adult birds do not cause damage to the brooder interior particularly interference with the filter or components above the filter Damage to these parts could cause injury or de...

Page 4: ...nt if several units are in use at the same time Ensure that the room temperature cannot drop on a cold night Ideally thermostatically control the room at between 20 and 27 C 68 and 80 F Never allow the room temperature to drop below 15 C 59 F and ensure that the TLC 4 cannot be exposed to direct sunlight 3 1 Place the TLC 4 on a flat level surface workbench height is ideal with the door facing for...

Page 5: ...lise throughout the unit before making adjustments to achieve the desired temperature 4 6 To adjust temperatures rotate the knob on the right hand side of the control panel clockwise to increase temperature anticlockwise to reduce it Follow the approximate guide below to achieve desired temperature settings Always allow half an hour between adjustments for the temperature to stabilise and refer to...

Page 6: ...midity level RH and can cause dehydration A water reservoir is fitted to counteract this effect 5 1 Your TLC 4 brooder is fitted with a water reservoir see fig 1 which humidifies air as it is drawn into the brooder through the air inlet filter Use a solution of Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant 1part concentrate to 100 parts water in the water reservoir to inhibit bacterial build up It is recommende...

Page 7: ...m the floor Wipe all internal surfaces with a soft cloth soaked in 100 1 Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant solution Filters should be inspected on a weekly basis and be cleaned in necessary Remove both filters and gently hand wash in warm water then allow to dry before use Filters need replacing every six months Immerse and soak the nest tubs in disinfectant solution The exterior of the TLC 4 may be...

Page 8: ... includes medical extras such as a Nebuliser fitting oxygen supply fitting and temperature alarm input socket For further details on the product and upgrade call 0845 2260120 or visit www brinsea co uk 10 0 Specification Construction Top and base mouldings structural insulated polyurethane Curved sides Twin skin ABS Door opening frames Anodised extruded aluminium Clear door Plexiglass or similar s...

Page 9: ...HD100GB Issue 8 9 Tel 0845 2260120 Fax 01934 820250 e mail sales brinsea co uk website www Brinsea co uk ...

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