Cabinet Model Instructions
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1. A Check accuracy of thermometer Check thermostat heating element current supply Check operating temperature against instructions B Do not fumigate at high concentrations during the first 5 days of age See suggestions 2 above See suggestion 3 above Turn two times daily same time morning amp evening Check vitamin and mineral content of breeder mash Avoid close inbreeding Increase ventilation of incubator and incubator rooms avoid draft 10 Increase humidity during incubation wet bulb 82 86 add wick pad last 3 days wet bulb 90 92 during hatching time 11 See 3 above and see Hatching page 3 12 See above and see Hatching page 3 above and see Hatching page 3 3 13 See 3 above and see Hatching page 3 3 18 See 3 above and see Hatching page 3 19 See 9 above 20 Careful cleaning and fumigation of incubator between hatchings 21 See 3 above 22 See 10 above Keep Incubator In room with uniform temperature and where temperature is never below 50 Readjust thermostats Make slight adjustments with adjusting knob and wait 15 minutes for temperature to stabilize switch to back up thermostat Turn adjusting knob to increase heat until pilot light comes on If fan is not running electricity is not getting to incubator check fuses and plug connections Remove back of incubator and check for loose wires Remove and straighten bl2. INSTRUCTIONS For model 1502 1527 1536 1550 1570 incubators and 220 Volt equals NOTE It is recommended that you operate the incubator with a small quantity of inexpensive eggs to be assured of your operating procedure and the performance of the incubator before attempting to hatch large quantities of eggs or expensive eggs See warranty on page 6 LOCATION The location of the incubator is important to successful operation A thermostatically controlled room temperature between 75 F to 80 F 24 C to 27 C degrees with fresh air without drafts is ideal Room temperatures from 55 F to 90 F 13 C to 32 C are acceptable but good temperature control in the incubator is obtained when the room temperature is held within a few degrees A room temperature that changes 10 F 5 C from day to night could result in a 1 2 degree change inside the incubator The back of the incubator where the vents are located should be placed no closer to a wall or barrier than 12 inches 80cm in order to have free air exchange within the room Avoid areas of strong sunlight or air ducts that could influence the temperature in the incubator SET UP Unpack the incubator and plug the electrical cord into the proper voltage socket If used in countries other than the USA or Europe the electric plug may have to be removed and a Suitable type plug installed When plugged in the incubator fan will blow air towards the door and the light near the cord set w
3. If no turning has taken place then timer may need to be replaced There are vent holes in the back of the incubator Three at the top and three at the bottom The outer vents have move able covers while the center vents have no covers For normal operation the outer vents are closed Do not cover the center vents as constant fresh air exchange is necessary for the development of the eggs The incubator comes with a moisture pan and wick pads Normally the moisture pan is filled with water and placed on the fan shelf between the runners The wick pad is added when additional moisture is required usually at time of hatch If the optional automatic moisture pan is used place the tank on top of the incubator and attach the hose to the moisture pan nipple Next thread the shut off clamp on to the hose so that it will be between the quick disconnect and the tank Attach the hose to the tank nipple and fill the tank with water Depth of the water in the moisture pan is not important for humidity but may 2 be adjusted by bending the brass float arm slightly Humidity Pan with wick pad Humidity Control Vents The thermometer comes with wicks The purpose of the wicks is explained in the HUMIDITY section The thermom eter is placed in the small hole marked THERMOMETER HY GROMETER on the upper left outside of the incubator The ther mometer should be pushed fully into its hole with the dial portion on the outside of the incubator If the h
4. early decrease the temperature 2 degree during the entire incubation period on the next setting If the eggs hatch a day or two late then increase the temperature 2 degree For poor hatches that hatch on expected day consider an adjustment in humidity settings Humidity Pan with 3 Move all eggs set ina No 1502 incubator to a model No 1550 Hatcher Move eggs that are due to hatch to the hatching tray BROODING Remove chicks to the brooder within 24 hours after hatching as soon as they are dry If some of the eggs are late hatching removal of chicks should be done quickly as possible to prevent chilling of un hatched eggs If some eggs appear hatchable continue the hatch for a day or two more Chicks hatching a few days beyond expected date are usually weak and may not survive Discard eggs that are over four days beyond hatch date When chicks are removed from the incubator they must have a place that is warm and dry A brooder should have one section that is heated with a temperature of 100F 37C for small birds like quail or 95F 34C for larger birds like chickens Maintain this temperature for the first week and then lower it 5 degrees F each week there after down to normal room temperature If temperatures are a little too warm the chicks will move to the cooler parts of the brooder on their own Place food on a flat surface near the feeder Avoid slick surfaces like cardboard plastic or flat newspaper as
5. recovered at that time then make slight adjustments with the control knob Keep in mind that large corrections of the control setting can result in over shoot and under shoot of the desired setting After two weeks it maybe necessary to turn the thermostat toward DECREASE in order to maintain proper temperature This is due to the natural heat of the chicks inside of the shells With large eggs such as turkey or goose it may be necessary to reduce the setting tempera ture by half a degree after the 3 week In the event of an electronic thermo stat failure the electronic unit can be discon nected inside of the incubator and the heat system wired to the wafer thermostat To regu late the wafer thermostat screw the wing nut onto the L shaped adjusting screw Place the adjusting screw into the hole for the wafer ther mostat from the outside and screw it into the bracket located on the inside After a few turns place the wafer into the bracket inside of the incubator and screw it onto the end of the ad Backup thermostat justing screw so that it is snug Adjust the with wafer installed temperature in the same manner as the elec Use only if electronic tronic thermostat The wafer thermostat has thermostat fails a range of about 78 F to 110 F 25 C to 44 C VENTILATION amp HUMIDITY For most eggs such as poultry and game birds the outer vents should be kept closed and the incubator s moisture pan filled with water unt
6. 3 80 77 74 71 on manual or automatic or some other obstruction that has jammed the trays i an 9 93 89 86 83 80 7 7 4 2 Be sure incubator and turner is plugged into outlet that has electric current and that pilot light is on when switched to automatic 100 96 93 89 86 83 80 7 3 Remove back of incubator DO NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF TURNER WHILE INCUBATOR IS PLUGGED INTO POWER Check for NOTE The above chart is for sea level readings A general rule of adjustment each 2500 feet of elevation above sea level Turns constantly when 1 Switch for Drive Motor is loose and has moved away from Swing Arm E switched Cam Loosen screws holding Switch push switch closer to Cam and while To obtain lower wet bulb readings recommended for ratite eggs we ae holding itcio ert Can fiohiensorews Avai over tohieningas you recommend using an inexpensive room dehumidifier available at Sears could break switch housing WW Grainger and other outlets INCUBATION TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Symptoms Many clear eggs No blood Determined by candling then broken out appearance Slight blood rings Many dead germs Pipped eggs not hatching Hatch non uniform Hatching too early Hatching too late Sticky Hatch Cripples and Malpositions Very large soft bodied weak chicks Mushy chicks Dead on trays bad odor Rough navels Temperature reading not constant Incubator fails to heat Continue hatch if begun Hatch may occur later than expected b
7. ade or replace with new blade Place block under back legs of Incubator Reference Catalog Reference Catalog Number Number Number Number 1 POWER COR D o an No 3048 14 DRIVE MOT OR annn No 3022 2 PILOT UGH enn No 3017 15 AUTOMATIC TURNER No 3021 3 ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT No 3255 16 SWING ARM WITH CAM 00 No 3028 See seeeneeenaeecnnaeesnas No 3124 17 ROLLER Switch for Drive Motor No 3024 i 18 FAN MOUN i o n No 3026 i i nd O re seeenneennen No 4500 49 CONNECTING BAR No 3041 a EENT No 3014 20 QUAIL EGG POSITIONERS No 0205 9 FAN BLADE ssssccssscsssssesssessseeese dae E the res Ms Le eters h 10 FAN MOTOR ssssssssssseseessseeeseeeee Tee AAS ETAR ea cc lcci er 11 TIMER WITH SWITCH No 3023 23 1550 TRAY CVR 25 x 14 25 No 3068 12 TURNER LIGHT cccccccccccceeeeseeeee No 3017 24 1550 HATCH TRAY 24 5 x14 No 3066 13 TURNERTOGGLE SWITCH No 3025 25 1502 SETTING TRAY RACK 23 No 3069 LIMITED WARRANTY GQF Mfg Co Inc guarantees against defect for a period of 1 year from date of purchase Notify GQF Mfg Co of any defective Items giving catalogue number and name of Item and Just what is wrong with Item Send copy of invoice showing date of purchase GQF Mfg Co will send replacement or notify regarding return Returning of items without written permission will be at owner s expense Whereas GQF Mfg Co has no control over usage o
8. e Bracket E 56 44 34 33 3i 30 23 27 25 24 O T 60 47 37 3 33 32 30 29 27 6 Mounting Screw Side Mounting Bracket 63 5350 39 37 36 34 32 31 29 28 66 53 42 40 38 36 34 33 31 30 70 55 44 42 40 38 37 35 33 32 73 58 47 45 43 41 39 37 36 34 View from rear td 62 49 47 45 43 41 39 38 36 80 65 52 50 48 46 44 42 40 38 QO Set Screw Foot for mounting to ur c uU T TURNER PROBLEM CHECK LIST ele M 80 71 57 55 53 51 48 46 43 43 Ra CHECK FOR P 92 74 60 58 55 53 51 49 47 4 5 96 78 63 61 58 56 54 51 49 47 Turner fails to turn 1 TEST FOR ASSURANCE THAT TURNER IS WORKING as shown on R automatically Page 1 of Incubator Instructions A 100 81 66 64 61 39 96 54 52 50 but will turn manually 2 Remove back of incubator DO NOT TOUCHANY PARTOFTURNER T 85 69 67 64 61 59 57 54 52 WHILE INCUBATOR OR TURNER IS PLUGGED INTO POWER Check U 89 72 70 67 64 62 59 57 55 to see if turner light comes on when switched to Automatic If not check for i 92 76 73 70 67 65 62 60 57 loose wires or connections at toggle and other switches Check all slip on id cme 9 79 76 73 70 67 65 62 60 connections for good contact If Timer Cam marks do not show signs of rotat S ing in 30 minutes or if Timer Switch seems defective No 3023 Timer with 100 82 19 76 73 70 68 63 63 Switch will need to be replaced 86 82 79 76 73 71 68 65 89 86 83 79 76 74 71 68 Turner fails to turn 1 Check to be sure trays inside have not been pushed all the way to back 93 89 86 8
9. ecause of temperature drop Fan Rattles Probable Causes 1 Infertility Too few males too many males males too old Inactive or frozen combs 2 Embryo died early 1 2 days A Improper temperature B Fumigation Improper care of eggs before setting 5 Temperature too high or too low 6 Improper turning of eggs 7 Improper feeding of flock 8 Breeding low hatchability inherited 9 Improper ventilation insufficient oxygen 10 Insufficient rnoisture 11 Too much moisture 12 Too low temperature 13 Too high temperature 14 Temperature too high 15 Too low moisture 16 Improper turning or setting 17 Hatching trays too smooth 18 Low average temperature 19 Poor Ventilation 20 Navel infection in incubator 21 High temperature or wide temperature variations 22 Low Moisture 23 Incubator in unheated room or barn where temperature varies 24 Improper adjustment of thermostat can be caused by someone tampering with adjusting knob 25 Thermostat failure 26 Improper setting of thermostat 27 Power failure incubator unplugged or poor plug connection 28 Loose wire connection 29 Blade bent 30 End play in motor shaft I 2 14 See 15 See 10 above 16 See 6 above Set eggs large end up 17 Use wire bottom trays or crinoline Suggestions Use young vigorous males Do not hold eggs longer than 14 days Keep at temperatures of 50 55 F in moist atmosphere Gather often
10. f equipment supplied It assumes no responsibility for losses or damage from their equipment other than replacement of defective parts No guarantee on hatchablilty of eggs Do not expose electrical parts to water Installation of electrical parts should be done by qualified electrician P O Box 1552 6 G Q F Manufacturing Company Savannah GA 31402 1552 USA
11. ght nearest the cord set is the heater light and it shines when the heater is on When the temperature in the incubator is below 94 F 34 C it will shine most of the time and then begin to blink on and off as it approaches the set point Begin by turning the knob toward DECREASE until it stops then turn it five complete turns towards INCREASE Close the vents doors on those vents that have them in the back of the incubator and close the door to the incubator and latch it with the incubator operating Allow the incubator one hour to heat up If the temperature is above 100 F 37 8 C after one hour then turn the knob toward decrease by one turn and recheck in fifteen minutes One complete turn of the knob is approximately one degree in temperature If the temperature is below 100 F 37 8 C by three degrees or less after one hour do not adjust the knob but wait at least four hours before making any adjustment The walls water pan and interior of the incubator take time to heat up and for the thermostat to settle to a proper temperature THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE FOR MOST EGGS IS 100 F 37 5 C Mark the knobs pointer against the incubator for position reference for the proper setting It is recommended that the incubator be allowed to run for a day at its set temperature before placing the eggs in the trays When many eggs are added expect the temperature to come back only to within a degree below set point for almost a day If temperature has not fully
12. il a few days before scheduled hatch The center vents should be left open at all times During the last couple of days add a wick pad to the water pan to increase humidity and do not change vent settings This procedure is simple and works for most locations and eggs It avoids the complexities of the methods to follow lt is necessary for the egg to lose some of its moisture during incubation however the purpose of supplying water in an incubator is to prevent excessive drying out of the natural moisture in the egg The rate of evaporation from the egg is determined by the type of egg pore density and size and the humidity of the air Methods of determining the proper rate of evaporation are by judging the size of the air sack in the egg the hygrometer reading or by weighing the egg with a scale Humidity is adjusted in the incubator by adjusting the vents opening the vents decreases humidity or changing the surface area of the water add wick pads to increase or cover part of the pan to decrease humidity Weighing the egg with a very accurate scale is the best way of establishing proper humidity Most types of eggs should loose about 12 to 14 of their weight during incubation Raise humidity if too much weight is being lost reduce humidity if weight loss is too little By using the known weight of the egg before incubation multiply this number by the desired percentage of weight loss to get the desired weight loss Divide this figure by the numbe
13. ill shine provided the room temperature is below 94F 34C For setting incubators such as the 1502 locate the turner switch on the upper left outside near the rear of the incu bator Toggle this switch to the momentary on position it will have to be held in this position With the incubator door open the trays should be seen to turn slowly while holding the switch in this position Releasing the toggle switch will return it to the center position which is the off position for the turner Using Toggle Switch this switch will allow the racks in the incubator to be leveled in order to install or remove the egg trays Moving the toggle switch to the opposite position will cause the toggle to snap in place This is the automatic turning position Be sure that the egg trays are fully pushed in so that they do not obstruct the racks from turning before putting the switch in the automatic position The switch must be in the automatic position in order for the incubator to turn the eggs every two hours automatically TEST FOR ASSURANCE THAT TURNER IS WORK ING Itis recommended that each week the following test be preformed Using the toggle switch run the turner until the trays are level and return the switch to the ON position Look to see if the trays remain level If not then re level so that they remain level Put the switch in the ON position Check the tray level after 3 hours If trays are not level then the turner is operating properly
14. long service but parts are available when needed incubators and hatchers ACCESSORIES EGG RACK POSITIONERS FOR CABINET INCUBATORS Plastic egg rack positioners offer the most efficient system for gathering spray disinfectant treating and storing of eggs At time of setting eggs just remove loaded egg rack positioners from storage area to the incubator setting trays No 0243 SET OF 6 QUAIL EGG RACKS each No 1502 setting tray will hold 2 egg racks 248 quail eggs for a total of 744 eggs per incubator racks single stacked Molded posts on each rack permits double stacking for a total of 1488 quail eggs Caution GQF HATCHING trays hold a maximum of 250 quail eggs No 0245 SET OF 6 PHEASANT EGG RACKS each rack holds 59 eggs for a total of 354 eggs per 1502 incubator No 0246 SET OF 6 UNIVERSAL EGG RACKS each rack holds 45 bantam to chicken sized eggs for a total of 270 eggs per 1502 incubator No 0248 SET OF 6 EXTRA LARGE EGG RACKS each rack holds 30 extra large eggs Turkey Duck etc for a total of 180 eggs per 1502 incubator AUTMOTATIC CLEAR ACRYLIC DOOR FOR ALL CABINET MODEL INCUBATORS INCUBATOR HUMIDITY AND HATCHERS Consists of 5 Gal reserve tank connecting CLEAR ACRYLIC DOOR gives full hose with quick disconnect coupling and f frontal view of interior of incubator constant level humidity pan with 2 humidity to permit checking of hatching pads for increased humidity at time of progress tray turni
15. n probe and placed in humidity pan HATCHING About three days before the expected hatch date move the eggs from the turning tray s and lay them in the hatching tray s in their natural unsupported position It is recommended to use a separate hatcher such as the Model 1550 as temperatures are usually 1 2 to 1F degree cooler for hatching with increased humidity The 1502 incuba tor has a hatching tray in the bottom which will allow for hatching eggs while newer eggs are being turned in the setting trays If all eggs in the 1502 are to hatch then the turning trays can be leveled and the eggs placed on the wire floors of the setting trays Small chicks such as quail may require a cover over the trays similar to the hatching tray cover Covers are not used for large chicks For hatching set the incubator to 99 5F 37C and add a wick pad to the moisture pan A second pad maybe added to the pan if higher humidity is desired This setting should meet the needs of most types of eggs A hygrometer reading from 88F to 93F 31C to 34C is desired In the 1502 incubator with other eggs not ready to hatch lower the temperature 1 2 F and add one wick pad for the few days of the hatch If possible avoid opening the door during the hatch as this 7 removes warm moist air resulting in a slowed or damaged hatch As soon fm as the hatch is completed return the 1502 to its normal temperature and hu midity settings If eggs hatch a day or two
16. ng water level etc hatch For all GQF Cabinet Incubators No 3030 Automatic Incubator Humidity No 3065 Clear Acrylic Door No 4502 Pkg 2 Extra Humidity Pads 311 x 151 x 1 Sold as an accessory No 4510 Pkg 10 Extra Humidity Pads for customer s installation only ORDER ACCESSORIES BY PHONE 912 236 0651 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WWW GQFmfg COM 4 GENERAL INCUBATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEVERAL SPECIES OF BIRDS Bobwhite Cotumix Ostrich Emu Rheas Duck Muscovy Goose Guineal Pheasant Peafowl Chicken Turkey Chukar Grouse Pigeon ere e os ot efe e e e e e e e e days of incubation mauia mx wx o m len fom om fon fan we fon fo onlen wo rom Weight loss Total weight loss from beginning to end of Incubation should be 12 15 for morst eggs Weight Loss Original wt Present wt x 100 Average Daily Wt Original wt X 14 Based on 14 total loss Original wt Loss Required Incubation Period CONVERSION OF WET DRY BULB READINGS TO PERCENT OF Diagram of incubator turner RELATIVE HUMIDITY Complete turner is item No 3021 Timer Motor with switch No 3023 DRY BULB TEMPERATURES Timer Motor 90 95 96 97 98 99 1 00 1 01 1 02 with switch No 3023 Toggle Switch No 3025 41 31 23 22 21 19 18 17 16 15 44 34 25 24 23 2l 20 19 18 17 Tn 47 36 28 26 25 23 2 21 20 148 s 50 39 30 28 27 235 24 23 21 20 o Lo 33 41 32 30 29 27 26 2 23 2 bai
17. ole is snug avoid twisting the dial while the probe is in the hole as this could loosen the dial and move the 100F calibrated setting In the unusual event that the thermometer looses calibration it can be recalibrated by plac ing it in a known 100F atmosphere then hold the base of the probe at the dial with pliers so that the card may be rotated Align the 100F mark under the pointer and then re tighten the probe No 3018 in Postion TO REGULATE Important do not confuse the word THERMOMETER the dial which shows temperature and THERMOSTAT elec tronic or wafer switch that controls heat The incubator is equipped with an electronic thermo stat No 3255 and a mechanical wafer auxiliary thermostat No 3124 The wafer thermostat is a stand by thermostat and is not connected to the incubator s heat system It is used whenever the electronic thermostat is to be by passed and does not need to be regulated at this time Store the wafer and adjusting screw for possible future use The elec tronic thermostat will have to be adjusted for the proper tem perature before setting the eggs The electronic thermostat is regulated by the black 5 ing thermostat knob on the left side of the incubator while facing the door i Arrows next to the knob show direction of turn for increasing and decreasing the temperature The knob will make 10 full turns from high to low The range of the thermostat is from 94 F to 104 F 34 C to 40 C The li
18. r of days for incubation and it will yield the average desired weight loss per day Compare the desired weight on a given day to the actual weight for that day The egg maybe one percentage point of the desired percent The incubator is supplied with a dial thermometer which can be used as a hygrometer To do this first establish the proper setting on the thermostat by using the dial thermom eter Do not move the thermometer to any other location as it may affect its calibration The thermometer hygrometer comes with two wicks Wet one of the wicks which is a cloth tube about 6 long Place the thermometer probe down the center of the wick by several inches and place the other end of the wick into the water of the moisture pan Close the door of the incubator and allow about 30 minutes for it to return to its temperature of 99 5F which has already been set on the thermostat Because of the evaporation of water from the wick the thermometer now reads lower than the 99 5 setting probably in the 83F to 86F range Make any adjustments to humidity as described in the previous paragraph Do not use the hygrometer for more than 6 hours as the wick may crust over with minerals from the water and give an incorrect high reading Once the humidity level is established it is not likely to change very much so re move the wick and return it to the thermometer function Re check in the same way for proper hatching levels Hygrometer wick installed o
19. young chicks have difficulty standing on them Water should be available in a proper drinker for the type chicks Small birds such as quail can easily drown in large drinkers so rocks or marbles may need to be used at first if the drinker is not made especially for them The GQF catalog has suitable brooders feeders and drinkers GQF Vitamins Plus G Q F has many types of brooders is also recommended for the first seven days to improve survivability feeders and waterers available CLEANING AND SERVICING If practical the incubator maybe wiped down with a disinfectant such as Tek Trol Even a mild detergent maybe used and the trays placed in strong sunlight to dry There is aluminum clean out pan on the floor of the incubator which should be cleaned after each hatch Moisture pans and tanks should also be cleaned from time to time Hygrometer wicks and wick pads may begin to turn brown from mineral stains These maybe used again by placing the stained portion into the water Wicks and pads can only be used a few times and then must be replaced Cleaning and repairs in the rear of the incubator can be done by first unplugging the incubator from the power and then removing the screws from the back panel Carefully wipe away any feather dust with a moist Tek Trol available from GQ F sponge Replacement parts are available from GQF The fan motor is sealed and does not require oiling can be used to sanitize Thermostats and turner parts should give
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