Brinsea TLC-30 Advance Operating Manual

Brinsea TLC-30 Advance Operating Manual

Intensive care unit / brooder

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TLC-30
Advance
Intensive Care Unit / Brooder
Operating Manual
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  • Page 1 TLC-30 Advance Intensive Care Unit / Brooder Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 Brinsea Products Inc. and its agents or distributors will not be responsible for loss of animals in the event of failure however caused and the user is advised to arrange his own insurance cover where loss of power or mechanical or electrical failure might result in unacceptable losses.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HD381 US Issue 01 TLC-30 Advance CONTENTS Unpacking Location and Installation Functional Features Control Menu Digital Control System Small Animal Care Bird Brooding Cleaning Specification...
  • Page 4: Unpacking

    The diagram shows all the parts that have been supplied to you. If there are any parts damaged or missing please contact your retailer or Brinsea Products (at the address at the end of the document). Damaged appliances must not be used.
  • Page 5: Location And Installation

    Connect to a 12 volt Mains Power Cable accessory socket (or cigarette lighter) using adaptor lead part number 15.45 available from Brinsea Products. It is safest to transport the unit firmly secured in the luggage compartment or firmly secured on the vehicle floor ensuring it cannot interfere with the operation of any vehicle controls.
  • Page 6: Functional Features

    HD381 US Issue 01 TLC-30 Advance 3 FUNCTIONAL FEATURES : Removable Chassis : Digital Temperature Display : Control Buttons : Adjustable Air Vent : Double-walled Cabinet : Door : Door Latch : Integral Carrying Handle : Stacking Posts...
  • Page 7: Control Menu

    HD381 US Issue 01 TLC-30 Advance INCUBATION TEMPERATURE TEMP 30.0C Range 68.0 – 100.4°F (20.0 – 38.0°C).   Default 86.0°F (30.0°C). See section 5. 4 CONTROL MENU HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM ALARM HI 2.0C Range 1.8 – 9.0°F (1.0 – 5.0°C) above set incubation temperature.
  • Page 8: Digital Control System

    HD381 US Issue 01 TLC-30 Advance 5 DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM The TLC-30 Advance control system utilises a highly T*30.0C accurate, individually calibrated sensor temperature. Be cautious of low cost analogue or digital thermometers when comparing them with the display reading.
  • Page 9 Normal Operation TLC-30 Advance – Temperature is 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 Low Room Temperature Alarm (FIG 4) TLC-30 Advance – If the calculated room temperature remains too low for optimum results for more than 1 hour a warning is displayed “-RM” and an alarm will sound. Press OK to silence the alarm for 30 minutes.
  • Page 11: Small Animal Care

    Operating Procedures). Injured animals also require pain relief (analgesia) which can be prescribed TLC-30 Advance by a veterinary surgeon. If the animal will drink, then an oral rehydration fluid can be provided in a shallow bowl. If the animal will not, or cannot drink, then fluid must be given in other ways. In birds, rehydration fluids 6 SMALL ANIMAL CARE can most easily be provided by crop tubing, provided the bird can lift its head and swallow.
  • Page 12: Bird Brooding

    TLC-30 Advance 7 BIRD BROODING Follow the approximate guide in this section to achieve desired temperature settings. Always allow half an hour For newly hatched chicks, use small plastic tubs such between adjustments for the temperature to stabilise and refer to the glass thermometer to confirm that the as ice-cream or butter / spread containers lined with desired temperature has been reached.
  • Page 13: Cleaning

    Following each use of your TLC-30 remove all debris from the floor. Wipe all internal surfaces clean with a damp cloth soaked in 100:1 Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant solution. Rinse surfaces thoroughly with a cloth made damp with clean water. The exterior of the TLC-30 may also be cleaned with a damp cloth with disinfectant solution and then rinsed off thoroughly.
  • Page 14: Specification

    4.6 lbs (2.1 Kg) Power Consumption: Maximum 36 Watts Typical average 18 Watts Electrical Supply: 115V, 50/60Hz. Brinsea Products Inc., 704 N Dixie Ave., Titusville, FL 32796-2017 USA. Phone. (321) 267-7009 Toll Free 1-888-667-7009 Fax (321) 267-6090 e-mail Sales@Brinsea.com, website www.Brinsea.com...

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