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Page 1: Table Of Contents
AD21 GB Issue 03 Octagon 20 Advance and Octagon 40 Advance high performance egg incubators 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... -
Page 2: Introduction
AD21 GB Issue 03 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. - Page 3 AD21 GB Issue 03 MAIN MENU – QUICK REFERENCE 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. INCUBATION TEMPERATURE.
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Page 4: Unpacking
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Page 5: Digital Control System
If using without the Autoturn cradle place the incubator upright on a flat level surface. Remove the lid, lift out the egg tray and fill one of the two water channels (Octagon 20 Advance) or two of the four water channels (Octagon 40 Advance) with water or 100:1 Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant Solution leaving the top of the liquid 3/4”... - Page 6 The asterisk “*” adjacent to the relative humidity display is only on when the pump control output is on (see section 8) and is only applicable when using the optional Brinsea Advance Humidity Management Module. POWER LOSS DISPLAY – If power has been interrupted due to a power cut (or when first switching on) a “P”...
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Page 7: 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 8: Humidity And Ventilation
Temperatures above ideal can quickly have a serious detrimental effect on hatch rates and must be avoided. The Octagon 20 Advance and Octagon 40 Advance have a built-in temperature alarm which warns of high or low temperatures. See section 5 for details. - Page 9 Resist the temptation to lift the lid frequently – leave for at least 6 hours between inspections. The Brinsea Advance Humidity Pump is available as an option on the Octagon 20 Advance and Octagon 40 Advance incubators. The incubator digital control system not only reads the humidity in the incubator but it provides a control signal to operate the water pump and accurately maintain the humidity level at the desired level.
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Page 10: Egg Setting
AD21 GB Issue 03 9 Egg Setting The Octagon 20 Advance and Octagon 40 Advance incubators are designed to be as flexible as possible, accommodating eggs of different sizes up to (and including) goose eggs and in different orientations. Some experimentation may be necessary to maximise capacity. -
Page 11: Periodic Incubation Cooling
Cooling is an entirely natural process as most birds will get off the nest at least once a day and leave the eggs unheated for a significant time. From Brinsea’s 35 year experience, the best hatch rates are always achieved when the incubator can best mimic the natural nest conditions. -
Page 12: Cleaning Up
The digital temperature and humidity display is individually calibrated during manufacture but may be re- calibrated if required. To ensure optimal performance return the incubator to Brinsea Products Service dept. for re-calibration every two years. It is not recommended that this procedure is carried out by the user. - Page 13 CAL! BASKET WITH NO WATER IN TROUGHS. RHC 7S HUMIDITY PUMP CYCLE TIME. RH CYCLE ONLY APPLICABLE WHEN USED WITH THE BRINSEA ADVANCE HUMIDITY PUMP. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE T 20.0C AMBIENT COMPENSATION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USED IN HEATER CONTROL ALGORITHM.
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Page 14: 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 15: Specifications
90 Watts (typical average) 25 Watts 40 Watts Autoturn cradle 4 Watts 4 Watts Electrical Supply: 230v 50Hz 230v 50Hz Brinsea Products Ltd, Station Road, Sandford, N. Somerset, BS25 5RA Tel: (01934) 823039 Fax: (01934) 820250 e-mail: sales@brinsea.co.uk, website: www.Brinsea.co.uk... -
Page 16: Declaration Of Conformity
BS25 5RA Declare under our sole responsibility the products: Egg Incubators: Octagon 20 Advance (Serial numbers AD212x/xxxxxxxxx, AD232x/xxxxxxxxx) Octagon 40 Advance (Serial numbers AD42x/xxxxxxxxx, AD43x/xxxxxxxxx) to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following EU Directives: 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive...
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