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COVINA SUPER 49
Use and maintenance manual / User information manual for artificial incubation of eggs
Art. 549
Art. 549/A
Semi-automatic incubator
Automatic incubator
RIVER SYSTEMS SRL
Via Marco Polo, 33 - 35011 Campodarsego (Padova) Italy
Tel. +39-049-9202464 - Fax: +39-049-9216057 - e-mail: info@riversystems.it
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- Page 1 COVINA SUPER 49 Use and maintenance manual / User information manual for artificial incubation of eggs Art. 549 Art. 549/A Semi-automatic incubator Automatic incubator RIVER SYSTEMS SRL Via Marco Polo, 33 - 35011 Campodarsego (Padova) Italy Tel. +39-049-9202464 - Fax: +39-049-9216057 - e-mail: info@riversystems.it...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX INTRODUCTION ....................................5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ..........................5 EGG SELECTION AND STORAGE FOR INCUBATION ......................5 PREPARATION AND START-UP OF THE INCUBATOR ...................... 6 4A TEMPERATURE SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT ......................8 4B INCUBATION OF PALMIPEDS-EGGS (GOOSE, DUCK, ETC.) ................. 9 4C INFORMATION FOR A CORRECT INCUBATION ....................... - Page 4 Art. 549 Inspection window Control panel (see detail) Egg tilting handle Opening for filling of water basin to be used during incubation Opening for filling of water basin to be used during the last three days Incubator electric cord Base Egg turning motor electric cord Egg turning motor...
- Page 5 Motor support Motor Resistance support Resistance Temperature probe Turbine Digital display LED “resistance on” Temperature setting button (+) Temperature setting button (-) Swinging egg tray with cradles Element of egg tray Element joining bar Plastic floor (for hatching) ...
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Page 6: Introduction
1 – INTRODUCTION The COVINA SUPER 49 is designed to hatch hen-eggs as well as pheasant, guinea fowl, quail, partridge, grey partridge, rock partridge, turkey, palmipeds (goose, mallard, all breeds of duck, etc.), peacock, pigeon, exotic birds and birds of prey. -
Page 7: Preparation And Start-Up Of The Incubator
Please refer to the following table: PROPORTION BETWEEN SEXUAL MATURITY Bird Male Female Male Female 6/8 months 6/8 months Pheasant 6/7 months 6/7 months Duck 8 months 4 months Goose 8 months 7 months Guinea fowl 8/10 months 8/10 months Partridge 10/12 months 10/12 months Quail... - Page 8 Remove the plastic floor from the base of the incubator, as it is necessary only for hatching (last 3 days). DO NOT LEAVE IT INSIDE THE MACHINE DURING INCUBATION! NB: store the plastic floor on a flat surface so that it won’t deform. Ensure that the egg tray is in the correct position (on its supports) and that the cradle rows tilt freely in the two directions.
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Page 9: Temperature Setting And Adjustment
Plug the machine into a socket. The fan will start immediately, followed by the display that shows the temperature inside the incubator. The yellow LED indicates that the resistor is working. It will remain illuminated for 20-40 minutes, until the set temperature is reached; it will then flash intermittently at 2-3 seconds intervals. -
Page 10: Incubation Of Palmipeds-Eggs (Goose, Duck, Etc.)
Do not cover the incubator or keep it in a box whilst in use. This would prevent the air exchange in the incubator, necessary for the embryo development, that takes place through the ventilation holes present in the base of the incubator and through the two inspection windows. The incubation cycle starts now. -
Page 11: Periodic Check Of Eggs During Incubation (Candling)
You can periodically check the incubated eggs by candling them. This operation should be carried out in a dark room, using a strong beam (e.g. the River Systems’ egg tester art. 164), as per the following chart: Species... -
Page 12: Hatching And Birth Of The Chick
6 – HATCHING AND BIRTH OF THE CHICK The following operation is very delicate and should be executed quickly to prevent the eggs from cooling. We suggest that two people perform it in order to reduce the time as much as possible. Three days before the expected hatching date: Only for art. -
Page 13: First Days Of Life
Keep the newborn chicks in the incubator for about 12 hours. They can stay in the incubator for 3 days without drinking or eating without damage. 7 – FIRST DAYS OF LIFE Put the chicks in a draught-free room provided with the necessary heat and light where they can be fed and watered. TIPS: you can use a 50x50 carton box. -
Page 14: Problems That May Arise During Incubation
8 – PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE DURING INCUBATION Problem Possible cause Suggestion Eggs not fertilized due to too Clear eggs. No blood vessels are Use only young and vigorous cocks, many, too few, too old or infertile visible during candling never consanguineous ones cocks Eggs stored for too long before... -
Page 15: Warnings / Advices
Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defect in the machine, resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance as we may choose. This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by River Systems srl or its appointed distributor. -
Page 16: Spare Parts
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Page 17: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS Pos. Code Description 549-01 Egg tilting handle 556M-1 Egg turning motor 549-03 Electronic card with display 549-04 Resistance 549-05 Motor with turbine 549-06 Kit egg tray (2 joining bars + 7 cradle elements) 549-07 Plastic floor (for hatching) 549-08 Upper protection grill ... -
Page 18: The Eggs
THE EGGS Duck Pheasant Guinea fowl Goose Partridge Pigeon Quail Turkey... -
Page 19: Egg Selection
EGG SELECTION EGGS SUITABLE FOR INCUBATION Good quality eggs EGGS WITH LOW HATCHING RATE Scabrous shell White (not Small egg Slightly dirty egg Oblong egg genetically) and fragile shell EGGS TO BE DISCARDED Soil dirty egg Blood on the shell Manure on the Yolk on the shell Slight crack... - Page 20 Product: ________________________ Delivery date: ________________________ Date, stamp and signature of the retailer: ...
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