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Brinsea Mini EX User Instructions

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    A017 GB Issue 04 Mini EX high performance egg incubator User instructions Contents Section Subject Page Introduction QUICK REFERENCE Unpacking Location and Installation Digital Control System Storage of eggs Temperature Humidity and Ventilation Egg setting Egg turning Hatching Cleaning up...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    A017 GB Issue 04 1 Introduction These instructions detail the operation of your new Mini EX digital incubator. 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.

  • Page 3: Quick Reference

    SUPERVISION. FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK ONLY USE THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT AS SUPPLIED WITH THE INCUBATOR. Spares are available from Brinsea Products Ltd. 1) Carefully unpack the incubator and pump (section 3) 2) Place the egg disc in the base of the incubator, ribbed side up...
  • Page 4 A017 GB Issue 04 To access the Main Menu press the – and + buttons simultaneously. PRESS BOTH BUTTONS TO UNLOCK THE MAIN MENU SELECT THE OPTION / RETURN TO THE MENU. GO FORWARD ONE SCREEN / INCREASE THE VALUE / DISPLAY IN CELSIUS. GO BACK ONE SCREEN / DECREASE THE VALUE / DISPLAY IN FAHRENHEIT.
  • Page 5 A017 GB Issue 04 MAIN MENU – QUICK REFERENCE INCUBATION TEMPERATURE. 37.5C TEMP RANGE 20.0 – 40.0°C (68.0 – 104.0°F). DEFAULT 37.5°C (99.5°F). RELATIVE HUMIDITY. RH% 20 RANGE 20% – 80%. DEFAULT 20%. TURNING MODE. TURN 1 TURN 0/1 SWITCHES THE TURNING SYSTEM ON OR OFF.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Evaporating card sheets Please identify each part and check that they are all present and undamaged. If there are any parts damaged or missing please contact your retailer or Brinsea Products (at the address at the end of the document).
  • Page 7 A017 GB Issue 04 Outlet Hose Nipple To incubator 140mm long Inlet Hose Nipple 190mm long The Advance Humidity Pump is supplied with a length of silicone tube to be fitted around the pump rotor. This length will wear and need periodic replacement. It can also become flattened if left unused for some time because the inside walls of the tube will stick to each other around the rotor and prevent water passing through.

  • Page 8: Digital Control System

    A017 GB Issue 04 4.11 Fit the water pot guard to prevent chicks jumping in. Small chicks may be at risk of drowning if the water level rises in the pot. 4.12 Fit the egg disc with its ribbed side upwards and replace the lid. Choose the disc for smaller eggs if the eggs can roll correctly when the disc is placed on a flat surface.
  • Page 9 A017 GB Issue 04 NORMAL OPERATION – Temperature, relative humidity and turn system status are continuously displayed. The asterisk “*” adjacent to the temperature reading shows when the heater power is on. When warming the asterisk will be continuously on, once warmed up the asterisk will slowly flash as the heater is pulsed to maintain the correct temperature.

  • Page 10: Storage Of Eggs

    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.

  • Page 11: Humidity And Ventilation

    Temperatures above ideal can quickly have a serious detrimental effect on hatch rates and must be avoided. The Mini EX has a built-in temperature alarm which warns of high or low temperatures. See section 5 for details.
  • Page 12 A017 GB Issue 04 Weigh the eggs on the day they are set in the incubator, take the average weight and plot this on a graph (see example below). The ideal weight loss line can be plotted by joining the point representing initial average weight with the ideal hatch weight (13-16% less depending on species) with the x-axis representing the incubation period (in days).

  • Page 13: Egg Setting

    9 Egg Setting The Mini EX is designed to accommodate 12 eggs of different sizes up to pheasant eggs or 7 larger eggs using the alternative egg disc. Before setting eggs ensure that the incubator has been run for several hours and has stabilised at the correct temperature.

  • Page 14: Egg Turning

    A017 GB Issue 04 10 Egg Turning The Mini EX turning system has two modes of operation: 10.1 ON – The turning system will alternately roll the eggs left and right. A revolving line symbol “/” is shown in the corner of the display.

  • Page 15: Hatching

    (120°F). DO NOT USE A DISHWASHER TO CLEAN EGG DISCS, INCUBATOR BASE OR LID. Following each hatch in the Mini EX remove and wash the egg disc and base in Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant Solution. Wipe all other internal surfaces with a soft cloth soaked in the solution. Ensure that the instructions supplied with the fluid are followed.

  • Page 16: Servicing And Calibration

    If the problem persists contact your distributor or Brinsea Products Service Dept. 13.2 The functional parts of the Mini EX are modular and parts are available and are readily exchanged by a suitably qualified person equipped with basic tools. Fitting instructions are supplied with replacement parts.
  • Page 17 A017 GB Issue 04 CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATE THERMOMETER. T 37.3C CAL TEMP TAKE A READING 20mm ABOVE THE CENTRE OF SEVERAL EGG POCKETS CAL! ON THE EGG DISC AND CALCULATE THE AVERAGE. CALIBRATE HYGROMETER. CAL RH% TAKE A READING 20mm ABOVE THE EGG DISC WITH NO WATER IN THE CAL! POTS.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Poor hatching results are frustrating and can be caused by a large number of factors. The most common are given below. Brinsea Products will not be held responsible for loss of eggs or chicks under any circumstances. However we will try to advise on incubation technique to improve results where necessary.

  • Page 19: Specification

    15cm x 12.5cm x 14cm (W x D x H) Weight (dry): 0.6 Kg Registered Community Design Application No 001130082 Brinsea Products Ltd, Station Road, Sandford, N. Somerset, BS25 5RA Tel: 0845 226 0120 Fax: (01934) 820250 e-mail: sales@brinsea.co.uk, website: www.Brinsea.co.uk...

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