Use - Borotto REAL Series Instruction Manual

7.2 - Use

Place the incubator on a flat table.
Do not place other objects between the product and the surface, such as table cloths or blankets, that might
obstruct the aeration holes.
Remove the cover plate and lay it next to the incubator.
Remove the bottom plastic hatching grate, which is not used at the moment (it is only used in hatching, i.e. for
the last 3 days). NEVER LEAVE IT IN THE INCUBATOR DURING THE INCUBATION PERIOD!
Ensure the egg supports are well positioned in their seats and that (in the automatic version) the steel tab of the
egg turning motor is properly inserted in the slot of the egg support, i.e. the plastic of the egg support must be
inserted onto the steel tab.
Fill one of the nozzles at the outer base of the incubator (either one) with warm water, pouring the water slowly.
Do not allow the water to spill over the tray: excess liquid would cause an increase in the humidity level, resulting
in lower hatchings.
Replace the cover plate, ensuring the rim of the incubator's lower part perfectly meshes with the duct in the
cover plate base.
Plug the cover plate plug in a power socket. Ventilation will start immediately, the internal temperature will then
be displayed and the yellow LED will switch on. The LED will remain on for about 20-40 minutes, until the set
temperature is reached, then it will begin flashing. Set the temperature at 37.7°C (ideal temperature for all bird
species).
Should the fan not work, immediately unplug the appliance and contact the service.
ATTENTION
To set the temperature use the (+) and (-) buttons on the panel. When one of the two buttons are pressed the
memory is accessed (the letter "P" is displayed next to the degrees), keep pressing until the desired temperature
has been set, after setting the temperature wait for it to be stored (the current internal temperature and the
letter "C" are displayed).
NOTE: let the machine operate unladen (without any eggs) for at least 2-3 hours to stabilise temperature and
humidity.
After ensuring the machine works properly, remove the cover plate and lay it next to the incubator. Gently place
the eggs in the cells with the tip downwards. Close the incubator again.
For the semi automatic incubator:
At least 4 times a day change the tilt of the eggs placed in the cell device by means of the lever located at the
front of the incubator. Tilt the lever alternatively to the right or left, stopping it in the position corresponding to
10 o'clock or 2 o'clock. Never leave the lever (and consequently the eggs) in vertical position (12 o'clock). Move
the lever gently to prevent any shocks to the eggs.
For the automatic incubator (with egg turning motor):
Plug the egg turning motor plug in a power socket. The egg turning motor will then start turning.
NOTE: the egg turning motor maintains the eggs in constant motion, tilting them from right to left and vice versa.
However, this motion is unnoticeable as it rotates very slowly like the hands of a clock, performing the complete
right to left cycle (or vice versa) in 2 hours (operation of the egg turning motor may be deceptive, i.e. it may look
as it is not actually working although it is. A whirring sound emitted by the motor signifies the egg turner is
working correctly. However, one should worry if no whirring is heard.
The incubation cycle now starts. It is advisable to mark the day on a calendar and follow the instructions of the
table below.
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