Brinsea TLC-40 Zoologica II Series User Instructions
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Danger. Not intended for use with oxygen gas. Use of oxygen creates a fire
hazard.
Damaged appliances shall not be used.
The appliance and its supply cord must be placed in an indoor area not subject
to splashes of water or wet conditions and protected from or out of reach of
animals.
Repairs shall be carried out only by a suitably qualified person.
This appliance shall not be used, cleaned or maintained by children or persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge without supervision. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Disconnect the brooder/ICU from the mains power supply during cleaning.
Ensure that all electrical parts are kept dry. Avoid alcohol-based solutions and
make sure that all disinfectant is thoroughly rinsed off plastic parts with clean
water. Disinfectant solutions may cause severe cracking of plastic if not
correctly rinsed off.
Record your appliance serial number here: __________________
Brinsea Products Ltd 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.
TLC-40 Zoologica Series II / TLC-50 Zoologica Series II
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE Brinsea Products Ltd 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... -
Page 2: Introduction
1-888-667-7009. Go to www.Brinsea.com and register as a free member of the Brinsea Email Group to receive the latest news and information such as advance notice about new products, special offers, exclusive competitions and much more. - Page 3 HD4011 US Issue 01 MAIN MENU – QUICK REFERENCE PRESS BOTH BUTTONS TO UNLOCK THE MAIN MENU SELECT THE OPTION / RETURN TO THE MENU. GO FORWARD ONE SCREEN / INCREASE THE VALUE / DISPLAY IN CELSIUS. GO BACK ONE SCREEN / DECREASE THE VALUE / DISPLAY IN FAHRENHEIT. 30.0C TEMP TEMPERATURE.
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Page 4: Unpacking
7mm / 8mm wrench Please identify each part and check that they are all present and undamaged. If there are any parts damaged or missing please contact your retailer or Brinsea Products (at the address at the end of the document). -
Page 5: Location And Assembly
HD4011 US Issue 01 4 Location and Assembly Your brooder/ICU will give best results in a room free from wide temperature variations and with generous ventilation – particularly if several incubators / brooders are running at the same time. Ensure that the room temperature cannot drop on a cold night. - Page 6 HD4011 US Issue 01 If caring for small animals with long claws such as hedgehogs, the door edge strip may be fitted as shown to ensure claws cannot pass through any door gap: Loosen the top hinge/cabinet Loosen the bottom Slide the door as far as it will fixing.
- Page 7 HD4011 US Issue 01 Your brooder/ICU is supplied with air filter media fitted at the air inlet (see fig 1) and at each end of the heater enclosure (see picture 9 above). For details of filter replacement see the Servicing section. Place the brooder/ICU on a scratch and moisture resistant surface.
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Page 8: Digital Control System
HD4011 US Issue 01 4.11 The pump is supplied with a length of the thick silicone tube to be fitted around the pump capstan. This length will wear and need periodic replacement. It can also become flattened if left unused for some time because the inside walls of the tube will stick to each other around the capstan and prevent water passing through. - Page 9 HD4011 US Issue 01 POWER LOSS DISPLAY – If power has been interrupted due to a power cut (or when first switching on) a “P” is shown flashing in the corner of the display. Press the - or + button for 2 or more seconds to clear the indicator.
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Page 10: Temperature
HD4011 US Issue 01 LOW ROOM TEMPERATURE ALARM DISPLAY – If the calculated room temperature remains too low for stable temperature control for more than 1 hour a warning is displayed “-RM” and an alarm will sound. Press OK to silence the alarm for 30 minutes. If the low temperature problem rectifies itself the “-RM”... -
Page 11: Humidity And Ventilation
HD4011 US Issue 01 to a nursery cage. If room temperature then drops (e.g. at night) then the birds can be kept warm by replacing them into the TLC brooder/ICU. Where there is to be a continuous throughput of birds of differing stages of development, several TLC brooders can be set to different temperatures and the birds moved to cooler units as they grow. -
Page 12: Fan Speed Control
HD4011 US Issue 01 The control system may be set to control between 20 and 80% RH. In practice the minimum and maximum levels of humidity achievable in a brooder/ICU depend upon several factors including the ambient conditions in the incubation room. You may need to allow 24 hours for humidity to fully stabilise after making changes. -
Page 13: Small Animal Care
HD4011 US Issue 01 For larger chicks and adult birds line the base of the TLC brooder/ICU with paper towelling and place the bird(s) directly on this. The brooder/ICU cabinet material is smooth and designed to be easy to clean. Change paper towel at each feed or at least four times a day. -
Page 14: Internal Lighting
HD4011 US Issue 01 10.6 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 can most easily be provided by crop tubing, provided the bird can lift its head and swallow. -
Page 15: Cleaning Up
4 for assembly guide. The cabinet base and the door may be wet-cleaned with mild detergent and then disinfected with diluted water-based disinfectant solution. 12.5 Replacement filters and evaporating blocks are available from Brinsea Products at the address at the end of this document or from your Brinsea agent. 13 Servicing and Calibration 13.1... - Page 16 Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating if necessary (20mm, 2A, Time delay, 250V). 13.7 If the problem persists contact your distributor or Brinsea Products Service Dept. 13.8 The digital temperature and humidity display is individually calibrated during manufacture but may be re- calibrated if required.
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Page 17: Specification
85W typical, 150W max 100W typical, 150W max Power supply 115V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz as ordered 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...