MJ1023 GB Issue 01 OVA-EASY 100 ADVANCE User Instructions Contents Section Subject Page Introduction Unpacking Location and Installation Quick Reference Digital Control System Storage of eggs Temperature Humidity and Ventilation Egg Turning Egg Setting Periodic Incubation Cooling Hatching Cleaning up Troubleshooting Servicing and Calibration Specifications...
MJ1023 GB Issue 01 1 Introduction These instructions detail the operation of your new Ova-Easy Advance Series II Digital Cabinet Egg Incubator with programmable automatic egg turning system. Please read these instructions carefully before setting up your machine to achieve best results and keep these instructions safe for future reference. This...
Open the door and place the water evaporation pan in the front of the incubator and fill with 1:200 mix of water and Brinsea disinfectant solution. The water level should be no higher than the first ridge of the tray. Place the Evaporation Block upright across the front of the pan (in the slot). Place the flat lid on the pan and slide the pan back into the cabinet so that the evaporation block is at the front of the cabinet.
MJ1023 GB Issue 01 4 Quick Reference (please read relevant section for detail) This quick reference is intended to allow users to quickly set up the incubator and learn the key features of the control system. Please read the rest of the instructions to obtain a full understanding of each feature. PRESS BOTH BUTTONS TO UNLOCK THE MAIN MENU SELECT THE OPTION / RETURN TO THE MENU.
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MJ1023 GB Issue 01 MAIN MENU – QUICK REFERENCE 37.5C INCUBATION TEMPERATURE. TEMP RANGE 20.0 – 40.0°C (68.0- 104.0°F). DEFAULT 37.5°C (99.5°F). RELATIVE HUMIDITY. RANGE 20% – 80%. RH 20% DEFAULT 20%. ONLY FOR EX VERSION WITH EX ONLY ADVANCE HUMIDITY PUMP –...
(see section 11) the asterisk will be replaced by an arrow: “↓”. 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.
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MJ1023 GB Issue 01 HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM DISPLAY – If the measured temperature goes up by more than the figure in the ALARM HI screen, the alarm will sound immediately and “+T” will be displayed. Press OK to silence the alarm for 30 minutes. If the high temperature problem rectifies itself the “+T”...
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MJ1023 GB Issue 01 AUTOMATIC SHELF LEVELLING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM NEVER INITIATE A TURN WITH THE DOOR OPEN. THE MOTOR WILL BE SWITCHED OFF IF THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED AND A FAULT MESSAGE MAY BE SET. AN ALARM SOUNDS AT THE START OF EACH TURN TO WARN THE OPERATOR.
MJ1023 GB Issue 01 6 Storage of eggs Store eggs in cool, damp conditions. Most species may be safely stored for up to 14 days before serious reductions in hatch rates are likely. Daily turning of stored eggs also helps maintain hatchability.
MJ1023 GB Issue 01 8 Humidity and Ventilation Short term variations in humidity are not important. The average humidity over the incubation period needs to be near optimum to achieve the ideal weight loss. High humidity for the day or two of hatching is also important.
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Resist the temptation to open the door frequently – leave for at least 6 hours between inspections. The Brinsea Advance Humidity Pump is available as an option on the Ova-Easy 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.
MJ1023 GB Issue 01 9 Egg Turning SWITCHING AUTOMATIC TURNING ON AND OFF Press the - and + buttons simultaneously to unlock the Main Menu. Scroll to the TURN 0 / 1 option and press OK to select the Turn on/off screen. Press the + button to switch turning on (1) or the –...
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.
MJ1023 GB Issue 01 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.
14.1 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. A wealth of advice and information is available on our website:- www.brinsea.co.uk...
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Strong electrical interference perhaps from a faulty appliance or lights. Restart the incubator and try a different power socket or a “surge protector” type socket adaptor. If the error message occurs again please contact Brinsea Products at the address at the end of these instructions.
OK button. Check temperature calibration after resetting to defaults. 15.3 If the problem persists contact your distributor or Brinsea Products Service Dept. 15.4 The digital temperature and humidity display is individually calibrated during manufacture but may be re-calibrated if required.
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PLACE HYGROMETER IN CENTRE WITH NO WATER IN THE EVAPORATING TRAY. CAL! HUMIDITY PUMP CYCLE TIME. RH CYCLE RHC 7S ONLY APPLICABLE WHEN USED WITH THE BRINSEA ADVANCE HUMIDITY PUMP. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION. T 20.0C AMBIENT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USED IN HEATER CONTROL ALGORITHM.
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