3. USEFUL SUGGESTIONS
• In case of power failure for some hours during the incubation time, place one or more hot water bottles or similar containers into the machine and
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keep the door closed.
• For waterfowl eggs, after 15 days of incubation, it is suggested that the eggs should be taken out of the incubator and sprayed with tepid water
(using a suitable hygienic sprayer) and leave them to cool for about 15 minutes outside the machine. This operation should be repeated every two
days, till the penultimate day of incubation.
• In order to supply the eggs with a constant and homogenous air flow, it is suggested to interchange the position of the trays between themselves,
weekly and in the same time to rotate themselves in order to change completely the position of eggs inside the incubator.
• In order to achieve accurate humidity readings, replace the wick regularly. To do the cleaning of wicks dip in a pan with water and a small amount
of vinegar and boil, this will remove the limestone left from the water.
• When batch setting, in order to avoid conflict between the different requirements of each batch, it is suggested to proceed as it follows:
a) During the hatching period for each cycle, add one more water basin for humidity;
b) At the end of each hatching period, take out both the basins and clean them, then re-insert one only, full of water, two days later in order to regulate
the humidity inside the machine.
• The place where machines are located must have excellent hygienic and sanitary conditions, in order to avoid problems caused by bacteriological
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infections
.
• It should be remembered that during incubation and hatching there is a constant risk of bacterial contamination and the following precautions are
therefore recommended:
- use of personal protective clothing (i.e.: disposable plastic gloves, protective respiratory mask);
- Regular cleaning and disinfection of incubation rooms;
- Careful cleaning of hands before and after the contact with organic parts using anti-bacterial gel soap.
- Avoid eating or serving food and drink in the incubation room or during the operation of the machine.
(These suggestions are extremely important in order to afford maximum protection to both eggs and operator)
• Egg health and hygiene
To maximise fertility and to avoid contamination during the incubation period, please follow the directions below when collecting eggs:
- Collect the eggs daily to avoid contamination or loss from breakage or damage, caused by hot or cold temperatures (winter and summer periods).
- Before filling the incubator with eggs, clean them using a clean wet soft cloth or by washing in warm water with a proprietary egg sanitiser;
- Clean hands before and after egg collection with anti-batcerial soap.
- Do not mark the eggs with felt-tip pens – use only pencil
4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
INCUBATOR MOD. MG244 MERCURIUS
POWER SUPPLY
POWER CONSUMPTION
POWER CONSUMPTION
SIZES
WEIGHT
EGGS CAPACITY
IINCUBATOR MOD. MG316 NEPTUNUS
POWER SUPPLY
POWER CONSUMPTION
POWER CONSUMPTION
SIZES
WEIGHT
EGGS CAPACITY
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The lack of power for an extended time causes more serious damage to eggs which are only a few days into incubation than to those which are more advanced, when the embryo is stronger and more resilient.
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In particular, if machine is to place in work locals, it make necessary to effect the biologic risk estimation as foressen from D.Lgs 626/94 integrated and modified by D.Lgs 242/96.
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Positioning the eggs vertically the capacity will be of 10 eggs, while positioning the eggs horizontally the capacity will be of 6 eggs.
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V/Hz
Watt.
Watt.
Mm
Kg
Hen - Mallard
Pheasant
Guinea fowl
Partridge – Quail
Duck Turkey
Goose
Red leg
V/Hz
Watt.
Watt.
Mm
Kg
Hen – Mallard
Pheasant
Guinea fowl.
Partridge – Quail
Duck – Turkey
Goose
Red leg
Ostrich Nandù
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Ostrich Camelus
Ostrich Emù
220 - 60
320
185
560 x 675 x 670
37 (wood cabinet)
144
196
170
340
100
56
252
220 - 60
320
185
560 x 675 x 790
41 (wood cabinet)
216
294
255
510
150
84
378
6-10
7
6
9
230 - 50/60
340 (wood cabinet)
200 (steel cabinet)
27 (steel cabinet)
80-85
120-125
110-115
180-190
70-75
56
150-160
230 - 50/60
340 (wood cabinet)
200 (steel cabinet)
29 (steel cabinet)
80-85
120-125
110-115
180-190
70-75
56
150-160
10
6
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