A015 GB Issue 05
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2.6
Plug the power supply unit into a suitable outlet ensuring that the cable is not pulled tight. The incubator
fan will start and the red heater indicator LED will light continuously.
2.7
Allow the incubator to run for at least an hour to stabilise the temperature before making adjustments or
setting eggs.
3 Storage of Eggs
3.1
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.
3.2
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.
4 Temperature
Stable and correct temperature is essential for good results. Adjust with care.
4.1
Your incubator has been factory set to the correct temperature for most species (37.4 – 37.6) but it
is advisable to check the temperature and follow this procedure:-
4.2
As the incubator warms up and approaches its control setting the red LED will change from continuously
on to flashing. Allow the incubator to stabilise for at least an hour before adjusting the temperature.
4.3
If the temperature needs to be adjusted use a small, straight bladed screwdriver with a head no wider than
2mm (1/16
th
inch) to turn the adjuster screw inside the hole on the rear of the control housing. Gently
insert the screwdriver and turn it until it engages in the adjuster screw slot. Do not force an inappropriate
screwdriver into the housing, it may damage the adjustment unit and invalidate the warrantee.
4.4
Turn clockwise to increase temperature, anticlockwise to reduce it. ¼ of a turn is approximately 2 degrees
Celsius (4 Fahrenheit). Make very small adjustments and allow time for the temperature to stabilise
between adjustments.
4.5
Refer to the thermometer to check temperature. Adjust temperature with care – small differences have
large effects on hatching performance.
Temperature adjuster
screw inside hole