HD4001 US Issue 01
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Like adult animals, baby animals are frequently dehydrated upon arrival and should be fed with an oral
electrolyte solution. They also frequently have a low blood glucose level (hypoglycaemia) and should be
fed appropriately soon after the initial electrolyte feed. If the animal is unable to lift its head, and/or
swallow, then it will need to be given fluids and glucose by injection – this should be under veterinary
direction.
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Cleaning Up
IMPORTANT:
DISCONNECT THE BROODER/ICU FROM THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY DURING CLEANING. RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK! ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS ARE KEPT DRY.
10.1
Following each brood in your TLC brooder/ICU remove all debris from the floor. Wipe all internal surfaces
with a soft cloth soaked in diluted, water-based disinfectant solution. Filters should be inspected on a
weekly basis and be cleaned if necessary. Remove all three filters and gently hand wash in warm water
then allow them to dry before use. Filters need replacing every six months. Immerse and soak any nest
tubs in disinfectant solution. The exterior of the TLC brooder/ICU may be cleaned with a damp cloth.
10.2
Avoid alcohol-based solutions and make sure that all disinfectant is thoroughly rinsed off plastic parts
with clean water. Disinfectant solutions may cause severe cracking of plastic if not correctly rinsed off.
10.3
Always clean the TLC brooder/ICU before storage and ensure that the unit is totally dry inside and out or
damage may occur to the components.
10.4
For deeper cleaning the base of the cabinet and the door may be removed by releasing the fasteners. See
section 4 for assembly guide. The cabinet base and the door may be wet-cleaned with mild detergent and
then disinfected with water-based disinfectant solution.
10.5
Replacement filters and evaporating blocks are available from Brinsea Products at the address at the end
of this document or from your Brinsea agent.
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Servicing and Calibration
11.1
Although it is not regarded as necessary for routine cleaning, the heater enclosure may be safely removed
to allow the heater and fan to be dusted. Disconnect the power lead. Remove the water pan. Loosen the
4 cap-head screws (on top of the white plastic cabinet, not the grey control box) as shown and then finally
remove each one while supporting the metal enclosure inside. The metal enclosure will fall if not held and
may damage the brooder/ICU.
11.2
Carefully place the brooder/ICU on its top and then lift out the metal heater enclosure. The fan assembly
may then be hinged over toward the front of the machine so that the heating element and fan blades may
be dusted with a soft brush. USE NO LIQUIDS. DO NOT DISTURB THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR.