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BELLSOUTH 100 ELECTRONIC
Standard Manual Turning, pages 1-11
IMPORTANT: Read the instructions thoroughly before
CONTENTS
1. In the box you will find the following items:
A/ The top case containing the view port, heating element,
electronic thermostat under cover, indicator lamp and
temperature sensor
B/ The base with its cast water channels and black entry
bungs
C/ A perforated metal steel floor that sits in the base and
D/ The thermometer and its screw and mounting bracket.
INCUBATOR
Operating Instructions
Proudly made in Australia.
Fully Automatic Turning 12-17
Semi-Automatic Turning 17-19.
commencing with incubation.
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- Page 1 BELLSOUTH 100 ELECTRONIC INCUBATOR Operating Instructions Proudly made in Australia. Standard Manual Turning, pages 1-11 Fully Automatic Turning 12-17 Semi-Automatic Turning 17-19. IMPORTANT: Read the instructions thoroughly before commencing with incubation. CONTENTS 1. In the box you will find the following items:...
- Page 2 2. Remove thermometer from the box. The stainless steel stand has two lines drawn on it. Bend the stand along the lines and then screw the thermometer onto the stand (See Fig 1). The bottom of the thermometer bulb should be level with, or just above, the top of the eggs.
- Page 3 3. Adjust the end of the temperature sensor lead until it is just clear of the top of the eggs (See Fig 2). It is usual for the sensor to be l-3mm above the top surface of the egg. Place the top of the incubator over the base and check that the thermometer is easily read through the view port.
- Page 4 c) If the lamp is on for about the same time it is off, then the temperature is stable, check it is 103°F and make small adjustments if necessary. Allow 20 minutes between adjustments d) If the lamp is off the heater has turned off. 4.
- Page 5 GUIDELINES FOR GOOD HATCHING RESULTS 1. Healthy breeders lay healthy eggs. There is no replacement for eggs from birds correctly mated, in prime health, and fed on rations specially prepared for breeding. Ordinary laying rations do not have the vitamin concentrations required for excellent hatching results.
- Page 6 6. Turning the eggs. The turning of the eggs is the next most critical factor. Turning the eggs is important for allowing the embryo access to the nutrients in the egg. Turning should be done at least twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
- Page 7 8. Candling the eggs is a useful technique for assessing the process of incubation. Candling is carried out in a darkened room using a small light source. This can be a torch with a cover attached and a hole about 15 to 20mm diameter. When directed at the large end of the egg the inside of the egg will be illuminated.
- Page 8 10. After removing the chicks from the incubator, the base should be washed before it dries out. Warm soapy water is used for cleaning the base. A few drops of White King in the water for the water channels will help kill any bacteria which has come into the incubator on the eggs.
- Page 9 Temperature too low, element cold, lamp off, possible blown fuse or a dead thermostat. If the power is turned on and the lamp flashes momentarily, but there is no heat, possible element failure. Do not cover the incubator with a towel if temperature is low.
- Page 10 Temperature erratic 1/ Room temperature varies too much. The ideal is around 20 degrees, but wide variations make it hard to achieve consistent temperatures. 2/ Corrosion or dirt on the thermostat. Replace thermostat. 3/ Worn control shaft. Touching the shaft, or tapping the lid causes the lamp to switch on and off.
- Page 11 Fig. 4 Examining and Checking Thermometers Sometimes separations can occur in thermometers (see Fig 4). These will cause inaccuracies. ANY breaks in the spirit column will cause inaccuracies which will reduce results. Examine the thermometer at the beginning of any period of use and ensure that the column in the thermometer is complete.
- Page 12 Bellsouth 100 Automatic Turner Using the Bellsouth 100 New Turner 1/ Parts of the Fully Automatic Turner a/ Side rails x 2 b/ End piece plain c/ End piece with motor and control, and motor clip d/ Floor e/ 12 tray dividers f/ Accessory pack g/ Power Plug with lead.
- Page 13 B/ Slide the motor clip over the end piece, with the bottom tongue under the perforated mesh floor. The curved section of the clip should be to the top. C/ Slide the clip on until the back of the clip is against the end piece.
- Page 14 F/ Check the side clearance of the floor inside the side rails. It should be 1mm to 3mm, if the side movement is more than 3mm, then use an extra tray divider between the polystyrene and side rail. G/ Check the motor is engaged in the gear and plug in the power pack.
- Page 15 3/ Loading A/ Place an egg on the tray and place the thermometer on one of the tray dividers using the bracket in the accessory pack, in a place where the thermometer can be read through the window. Adjust the height of the thermometer bulb to the top of the egg (manual instructions, page 2 and B/ Place the first tray divider near the...
- Page 16 C/ Press the button and check the eggs roll over, adjust the stroke if needed, anticlockwise will reduce the turn stroke, clockwise to increase the stroke.
- Page 17 4/ Incubating eggs A/ If the temperature has not been checked before installation, watch carefully after placing the lid on the incubator, to ensure the temperature is set correctly. The lamp will be flashing. B/ Use the auto turner until 3 days before hatch is due. It is best if the turner is removed during hatch to keep it clean.
- Page 18 SEMI AUTOMATIC TURNER UPGRADE KIT The conversion from semi-automatic to fully automatic is a simple procedure. The upgrade kit consists of a new end piece with drive, perforated plastic base (with track) and power pack. If you have a wire floor you will need a perforated metal floor for the automatic turner to sit on.
- Page 19 end piece. Fit the motor clip in place (see page 13). Make sure the tray is in so the teeth of the drive gear engage in the teeth of the tray 4/ Plug in the power, test the turning, set up the eggs and thermometer as for Automatic turn (pages 12-17).