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6.3
Change paper towel at each feed or at least four times a day.
6.4
Follow feeding regimes recommended for your species ensuring the highest standards of
hygiene at all times.
6.5
In order to maintain maximum air-flow the air-flow filters should be checked once a week for
dust or down, and cleaned if necessary.
6.6
The TLC-4 can be used as a thermal intensive care unit for mammals or reptiles. In such cases
fit the unit with the floor liner accessory (available from Brinsea Products). The unit would
normally be set at between 30 and 35°C for chilled or shocked small animals. Brinsea do a
medical version of the TLC-4 (the TLC-4M and the larger TLC-5M) which have further
medical features for veterinary applications. Contact Brinsea on 0845 2260120 or
www.brinsea.co.uk
for details.
7.0
Cleaning Up
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TLC-4 BROODER FROM THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY
DURING CLEANING.
ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS ARE KEPT DRY.
7.1
Following each brood in your TLC-4 brooder remove all debris from 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 cleaned with a damp cloth.
USE WATER BASED DISINFECTENTS ONLY WHEN CLEANING
7.2
Always clean the TLC-4 brooder before storage and ensure that the unit is totally dry inside
and out.
7.3
Re-order Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant, filters or evaporating block by phoning 0845
2260120
8.0
Servicing
IMPORTANT.
THE HEATER IS AT MAINS VOLTAGE. NEVER DRILL INTO OR PUNCTURE
THE CURVED SIDES OF THE INCUBATOR. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
8.1
Replace both filters after every six months of use. Contact Brinsea Products on 0845 2260120
to order.
8.2
The interior light bulb can be replaced if necessary. Spares are available from Brinsea
Products.
ENSURE THAT THE TLC-4 IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY.
Remove the twelve screws that retain the ceiling and replace the bulb with 15Watt pygmy BC
type. Do not exceed the recommended Wattage.
