HB SERIES CIMUKA EGG INCUBATORS HB175 / HB350 / HB500 / HB700 IMPORTANT! Read the following instruction manual carefully before use. Keep this user manual safe for future reference. USER MANUAL HB SERIES Models...........2 Parts of Models..........3-4 Quick Guide............5 Placement of Models.........6 Ventilation............6 Egg Handling.............7 Temperature / Humidity Controller....7-10...
HB SERIES Models Hatcher Models (H) Setter Models (S) HB500 H HB700 H HB175 H HB350 H HB500 S HB700 S HB175 S HB350 S Combined Models (C) HB500 C HB700 C HB175 C HB350 C...
HB SERIES Parts of Models 1 Water Reservoir - (1 Gallon) 2 Humisonic Adapter 3 Control Panel 4 Temperature / Humidity Sensor 5 Flexy35 Setter Tray (C & S Models) 6 Back Door for Cleaning and Servicing 7 TurnX Unit (C & S Models) 8 Humisonic Reservoir 9 CS35Y Hatchery Baskets (C &...
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HB SERIES Accessories HB175 HB350 HB500 HB700 Flexy35 4 pc 5 pc 8 pc 10 pc 10 pc 14 pc 16 pc 20 pc Separators for Flexy 40 pc 50 pc 80 pc 100 pc 100 pc 140 pc 160 pc 200 pc CS35Y 1 pc...
HB SERIES Quick Guide - Remove all packing material carefully. - Identify and inspect all parts of model. (See Pages 2-4) - Install Humisonic unit into cabinet. (See Page 11) - Fill humidity tray with water (at least 1 channel). Picture 1 - Adjust Flexy35 separators to the size of the eggs you are setting.
HB SERIES Placement of Model 1½ ft (50cm) Your incubator must be located indoors. Place your incubator on a flat surface, away from doors and windows. Ideal distance from any wall is 1½ ft (50cm). The area must be clean and well ventilated. The incubator should not be exposed to direct sunlight, water, or high humidity levels.
HB SERIES Egg Handling Eggs should be collected and stored in proper conditions prior to setting. Good quality eggs are important for positive hatchery results. Sanitizing eggs before storage is an effective method for killing or decreasing the number of microorganisms on the egg’s surface. Be sure to use proper sanitary procedures, the sanitation process kills bacteria on the egg but it can also kill the chick embryo in the egg.
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HB SERIES To check temperature set point To check humidity set point When main screen is active, When main screen is active, 99.8 99.8 Press button and release Press button and release (f)tSEt – Temperature Set Screen will appear for 2 second and turn hSEt –...
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HB SERIES Turn Light On Second Sensor / Remaining time until next cooling When main screen is active, When main screen is active, 99.8 Press button to light on and off. 99.8 Press button and release to check second The light bulb will automatically turn off after 3 minutes.
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HB SERIES User Menu Parameters US2: USB connected device Hold T + H together for 3 seconds to enter menu no: no connected device 99.8 th: second sensor connected (room/calibration) - Use T/H buttons to choose parameters. ıot: iot module connected - Use U/D buttons to change set values.
HB SERIES USB Connection / Room Sensor Your incubator is equipped with a room sensor installed through USB connection. The room sensor measures the temperature and humidity conditions of the room. The room sensor is identical to the main sensor inside the egg incubator, it can be used as a spare sensor in emergency Sensor protective cover situations.
HB SERIES Humisonic Automatic Humidity Control Humidity adjustments are required to provide adequate water loss from eggs. Eggs need to lose between 13-16% of water depending on the species. Weighing your eggs during incubation is the most reliable way to ensure you have reached proper humidity levels for your eggs. Short term humidity changes during incubation are not impactful.
HB SERIES Humidity Tray Cabinet humidity values can be adjusted manually by adding water to humidity tray channels. Check humidity values on the control panel. Humidity levels directly relate to the amount of water in the humidity tray. HB SERIES models have different sized water channels so that humidity can be adjusted to desired level.
HB SERIES TurnX Automatic Turning System TurnX Automatic turning system provides 90 in each direction) turning every hour. TurnX linear actuator is controlled by TurnX control adapter. The “Turner button” allows you to manually adjust the position of the egg racks. CAUTION! Only use the “Turner button”...
HB SERIES Setter Trays and Hatchery Baskets Flexy35 Universal Setter Tray HB SERIES Setter (S) and Combined (C) models come with Flexy35 universal egg setter trays. Flexy35 separators can be adjusted for different egg sizes. Each Flexy35 tray comes with 10 separators and can be adjusted for any size egg, from quail to goose eggs. CAUTION! Never set eggs with the small end up.
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HB SERIES CS35Y Hatchery Basket Typical Egg Capacities Chicken / Duck Quail Eggs are transferred to Partridge hatchery baskets for the last Pheasant 2-3 days of incubation. Turkey / Big Duck Goose / Peacock 15-20 Hatcher (H) Models have shelves for hatchery baskets Combined (C) Models have an internal hatchery section and all hatchery baskets are reachable separately for for hatchery baskets.
HB SERIES Active Periodic Cooling (APC) CAUTION! Active periodic cooling function is for professional users only. If needed, please seek assistance from your vendor. Results can change for a variety of reasons including poultry species, egg size, and room conditions. Improper cooling can result in late hatching and chick loss.
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HB SERIES Active Periodic Cooling (APC) Menu Hold U + D together for 3 seconds to enter menu hct: max cooling time (minute) 99.8 Heater/humidifier cut off time for clt mode. - Use T/H buttons to choose parameter. Maximum cooling time for clS mode. - Use U/D buttons to change parameter values.
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HB SERIES Cimuka’s research team is collecting data from their research center and from customers for different APC applications. The table below outlines the recommended parameters for cooling for a set (clS) mode. Note: Cooling by a time (clt) mode is highly dependent on hatchery room conditions and the number of eggs in the incubator. It is advisable to use a temperature-controlled hatchery room to reach optimal hatching results.
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HB SERIES Active Periodic Cooling (APC) set at “cooling for a set (clS)” mode is shown in the graph below with sample parameters. APC Parameters Display Setting Cooling mode Cooling start time Cooling cycle 24 h ° -8.0 C Cooling set point C (set - adjusted data) APC starts °...
HB SERIES Setting and Hatching Combined (C) Models – Partial Setting To decrease egg storage times, in Combined (C) Models, eggs are set partially and periodically every 4-5 days. Eggs must be transferred to the hatchery section for last 2 days of incubation. CAUTION! Never set more eggs than the hatchery section has capacity for.
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HB SERIES Setters / Hatchers HB SERIES offers Setter (S) and Hatcher (H) Models in 4 different capacities from 175 to 700 chicken eggs. Using a separate hatcher gives users advantages when trying to achieve optimal temperature and humidity values for embryo needs. A separate hatcher also decreases the microbial cross contamination risk between eggs in setter and hatcher.
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HB SERIES All Set / All Hatch Setter (S) and Combined (C) Models can be used for an all set / all hatch setup. Flexy35 egg setter trays can be converted to hatchery baskets by using Flexy35 hatchery cover. – sold separately Flexy35 Typical Hatching Capacities Chicken / Duck Quail...
HB SERIES Incubation Records Keeping personal records is important for identifying performance issues or problems in incubation. Name of species, setting date, transfer date, first and last hatching date, number of eggs set, number of fertile eggs, number of chicks, and % hatchability should be recorded for future reference.
HB SERIES Cleaning Up and Service CAUTION! Disconnect the incubator from electric supply during cleaning or servicing. CAUTION! Servicing and spare part changes must be carried out by a qualified person. CAUTION! Never use water hotter than 122°F (50°C) for cleaning. Electrical parts must be kept dry during cleaning. Internal parts of cabinet and egg trays must be cleaned after every hatch with a proper sanitary solution.
HB SERIES Recommended Incubation Values Typical incubation periods and recommended temperature / humidity values for the species are given below. Incubation periods, temperature and humidity values vary by species. Please check manual or ask your vendor for information. Incubation Setting Setting Hatching Hatching...
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