MJ1023 GB Issue 01
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The periodic cooling feature turns the incubator’s heater and low temperature alarm off for a selectable
period but keeps the fans running. After the cooling period is complete the incubator reverts to normal
temperature and the alarm is automatically reset.
11.1 SETTING THE COOLING PERIOD. The cooling function is optional and may be adjusted.
Press the - and + buttons simultaneously to unlock the Main Menu.
Press + to scroll to the cooling option.
Press OK to select the cooling screen.
Use the + and
– buttons to select OFF, 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 or 360 minutes cooling.
Press OK to accept the figure and then scroll to SAVE and press OK to save the changes.
11.2 Each cooling period starts at the same time each day (24 hours between start times). The first cooling
period will start after the incubator has been switched on for 24 hours. If there is a power interruption
the 24 hour delay starts again.
11.3
During the cooling period the heater asterisk goes off and an arrow “↓” is displayed. When the cooling
period ends the asterisk is shown and the incubator warms to incubation temperature. The time taken
to return to incubation temperature depends on the room temperature and may take 30 or more
minutes.
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Hatching
12.1 Turn the automatic turning system off and set the shelves level (see section 9 for details).
12.2 Hatching humidity levels need to be high (see section 8 for details). The ventilation control may be set
at minimum to help increase humidity and opened again once the eggs have hatched to help dry the
chicks.
12.3 When most eggs have hatched (12 to 48 hours) it may be recommended to remove the hatchlings to a
brooder.
12.4 During hatching the high humidity levels will fall dramatically when the door is opened and will take
some time to build up. Resist the temptation to open the door frequently
– leave for at least 6 hours
between inspections.
12.5 To assemble the hatching tray(s) place a white plastic peg in each of the four corner sockets on an
Ova-Easy universal tray as shown below. The wide end of the peg should make a push fit into the
socket. Another universal tray may then be placed upside-down over the narrow end of the pegs to
form a secure lid over the hatching eggs. When the lid is removed the pegs will stay fixed in the
bottom tray.