AD21 GB Issue 03
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1 Introduction
These instructions detail the operation of your new Octagon 20 Advance or Octagon 40 Advance digital incubator and
optional Autoturn Cradle. Please read these instructions carefully before setting up your machine to achieve best results
and keep these instructions safe 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. Your incubator is designed to allow the user to vary the incubation conditions to
suit a wide range of species in different ambient conditions and the specific set-up for every situation is beyond the
scope of these instructions.
There is a range of books available covering incubation techniques, for more information or to request a book list please
don’t hesitate to contact us.
The Octagon 20 Advance and Octagon 40 Advance incubators are available with the option of the Advance Humidity
Pump for automatic humidity control. Operating instructions for this module are supplied separately.
Fig. 1 Functional features of the Octagon 20 Advance (Octagon 40 Advance functionally similar)
2 Quick Reference (please read relevant section for detail)
This quick reference is intended to allow users familiar with the Octagon 20 and 40 to quickly set up the incubator and
learn the key features of the control system. Please read the rest of the instructions to obtain a full understanding of each
feature. DO NOT COVER THE INCUBATOR. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
1) Carefully unpack the incubator (section 3)
2) Assemble the cradle (section 4)
3) Fit the power lead and cable cover – DO NOT OPERATE THE INCUBATOR
WITHOUT THE CABLE COVER, ENSURE THE CABLE IS NOT CRUSHED
OR PINCHED WHEN FITTING:-
Digital Display
Autoturn Cradle
Temperature Control
Housing
Control Buttons
Adjustable Air Vent
Turning Motor
Housing
Cable Cover
Octagon 40
only
