A016 GB Issue 02
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5.4
LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM DISPLAY – If the measured temperature goes down by more than the
figure in the ALARM LO screen, after 30 minutes “L” will be displayed and the alarm will sound. Press
OK to silence the alarm for 30 minutes.
If the low temperature problem rectifies itself the “L” remains on the display to show this has happened.
Press OK to clear the indicator. Check the incubator is not (and has not been) in a cold draught or that the
room temperature has dropped significantly. It is advisable to candle eggs a number of times after this
event to check for losses.
5.5
CHANGING SETTINGS – The Main Menu allows the various settings to be modified and saved. All
changes are retained in the event of a power cut.
To access the Main Menu press the
+
and
–
buttons simultaneously to unlock the display. For full details
of menu settings please refer to the guide on page 4 and relevant sections.
6 Storage of Eggs
6.1
Store eggs in cool, damp conditions. Most species may be safely stored for up to 14 days before serious
reductions in hatch rates are likely. Daily turning of stored eggs also helps maintain hatchability.
6.2
Discard cracked, mis-shaped and heavily soiled eggs (if possible). Only wash soiled eggs using a brand
egg wash solution 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.
7 Temperature
Stable and correct temperature is essential for good results. Adjust with care.
7.1
Note: your incubator may not be set to the correct temperature from the factory and the following
procedure must be followed before setting eggs.
7.2
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.
7.3
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 incubator cools – this is normal.
7.4
Refer to the digital temperature display to check temperature. The display shows the air temperature in
increments of 0.1°C (0.2°F). Adjust temperature with care – small differences have large effects on
hatching performance.
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