General Notes; Surrounding Conditions - WilTec 50033 Operation Manual

General Notes

This incubator does not have a turning mechanism and thus is suitable for bird eggs as well as reptile
eggs. When using the incubator for poultry eggs, it is important to note that the eggs need to be turned
by hand.
Important notice regarding the breeding of reptile eggs: The temperature inside the incubator, the
humidity and other parameters vary depending on the type. Thus we recommend to contact a special-
ised breeder who knows about the individual conditions for breeding.

Surrounding Conditions

Voltage
Relative air humidity
Surrounding temperature
Correct place
For a good result, place the incubator into a heated room. There should not be any major fluctuations
of room temperature inside it. Ideally, the room temperature should be between 17°C and 25°C.
Additionally, this area should be well ventilated, especially if there are multiple incubators located in
this room. There has to be an efficient ventilation, as a natural air supply ensures that the developing
embryos always have fresh oxygen.
Make sure that the incubator is placed on a flat, even and solid surface, not exposed to direct sunlight,
approx. 80 cm above the floor.
It is recommended to place the incubator far away from heating sources, drafts and windows, to avoid
harmful changes of temperatures. Additionally, the incubator should be kept with the included styro -
foam packaging, which provides protection.
General Information on Breeding
1. How do the poultry eggs have to be stored before placing them into the incubator?
Hatching eggs should not be kept longer than ten to twelve days. After that, the success rate of hatch-
ing is very low. Store the eggs at a cool temperature (8°C–15°C) and at a relative air humidity of 75%.
In case the hatching eggs were sent via post, they should rest for at least 24 hours before being
placed into the incubator.
Important: The eggs should be stored lying and need to be rotated halfway around their longitudinal
axis at least once a day.
2. When is the incubator ready?
The incubator should run for at least 24 hours before placing any eggs into it. If possible, let the in-
cubator run for a week without eggs. Thus, it is easy to see if all parameters can be adjusted and
work as required. Additionally, you will learn during this time how the functions and the adjustments of
the incubator work. Nothing is more harmful to the eggs but the wrong adjustments of the incubator. If
everything works correctly during the testing period, the incubator can be cleaned thoroughly with a
suitable disinfectant.
The intended humid and warm climate inside the incubator is a good breeding ground for bacteria and
fungi. Not disinfecting the incubator enables the growth of these and threatens the entire brood. Thus:
Before the first breeding and after every new breeding, thoroughly disinfect the incubator.
You need to make sure that the disinfectant is suitable for the incubator material. Otherwise, the ma -
terial can be attacked and the hatching process endangered.
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230 V / 50 Hz
Between 55% and 75%
Between 17°C and 25°C
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