REPTIHATCH PRO Page 1 ReptiHatch Pro Reptile Egg Incubator
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1. course N is an vie ane is come eae An Egyptian Tortoise Hatchling yig TEK ya aah Pee Sue A S K Cei pras a VERY IMPORTANT NOTE Remenber that higher humidity levels and lower temperatures are more forgiving and successful to the incubation process if you are not sure of the requirements for your eggs This is only true to a certain degree however For instance about 6 higher with any humidity up to 84 and about 3 higher with humidity between 85 and 87 Normally humidity levels above 91 are not used for any species unless they are from very aquatic species such as alligators About 2 F lower temperature for incubation is more safe if you are unsure 4 Before Hatching Time place ventilated cover over hatching egg tray About 3 weeks before your eggs are due to hatch place a small mesh lingerie bag around the egg tray and zipper it closed These are inexpensive normally about 3 50 USD each and found at any USA store such as Wal Mart or Target Your ReptiHatch Pro includes two of these The purpose of this is critical and is to keep the hatchlings inside the egg tray and out of the rear of the incubator where the fan is located REPTIHATCH PRO Page 7 ReptiHatch Pro Reptile Egg Incubator Manual Version 1 2 Sept 2009 EPE EN Be MB wai Fe Warranty Card Please fill out amp return a copy of this page to validate your warranty Name Street City State Zip Code Country Phone Fax E2. room temperatures can have an influence on the temperature inside the incubator The ambient temperature always needs to be at least 5 F below the desired incubator operating temperature Place the incubator in a dry location Avoid direct sunlight Be sure to always use a grounded electrical outlet and it is recommended to use a good quality power surge protector since the incubator contains dual microprocessors A good electrical strip protector designed for computers will work quite well We also recommend a good book or that you obtain adequate knowledge on incubating the species of reptile eggs you have Place Incubator on water condensation tray Always use bottom tray to catch water condensation that may leak out Place exactly as shown Choose the location for operation amp place the condensation tray under the front portion of the incubator as shown REPTIHATCH PRO Page 2 ReptiHatch Pro Reptile Egg Incubator Manual Version 1 2 Sept 2009 a Bio Oe ABN ae Te Incubator Power The incubator is powered by 110 120 volts AC with grounded plug that allows operation from your 120 volt AC wall socket For use with 220 Volt foreign power systems an inexpensive voltage down converter is required Turning the Incubator On Plugging the unit in begins operation There is no on off switch Read all set up instructions to follow Operate with desired settings for 12 hours before placing eggs inside incubator To
3. seconds This is to advise the water is low After refilling the alarm will reset within about 30 to 60 seconds You should avoid waiting for the alarm and refill before it is too low NEVER CLEAN the heating element with a sharp item such as knife or razor blade It is best to clean with your fingernail REPTIHATCH PRO Page 4 ReptiHatch Pro Reptile Egg Incubator Manual Version 1 2 Sept 2009 FWE ET ee BD SASN Other Temperature Humidity Measurement Devices Separate digital thermometer hygrometers can be used to double check incubator conditions however they are not very accurate We have tested up 10 units of each of many models from various manufacturers and have found they are not very accurate The average error for temperature is 2 degrees F and 9 for humidity As you can see the temperature is fairly accurate with these inexpensive devices but the humidity error can be disastrous Your ReptiHatch Pro was tested amp calibrated using the most accurate measurement devices These units are available for purchase from us as well as many retailers and normally sell for about 15 to 25 USD Example below HYGROMETER MIN MAX CLEAR ON OFF Incubation Fresh Air Control At all times the incubator is introducing a small amount of fresh air to the inside incubation chamber eliminating the need to open the door for periodic air exchange Important For hatching substrate the sand medium we recommend HatchRite HatchRite ca
4. tray with clean sterile HatchRite to within 1 from the top of the egg tray We highly recommend HatchRite If using another substrate be sure you mix clean water in it with only enough so it feels a bit damp NOT WET Only the substrate in the bottom of the egg tray will be completely saturated with water If ABOVE 88 humidity operation sprinkle in about 10 tablespoons of clean water throughout the bag of HatchRite and thoroughly mix with your fingers Then pour the HatchRite into the egg tray s as mentioned above 3 Tray Setup level out the substrate Be sure your hands are still clean and level out the substrate The substrate near the top should only be lightly damp NOT WET Then place your eggs in the substrate as shown in the next section Do not rotate your eggs while moving them from the location where they were laid Mark the top of your eggs where they were laid before moving them REPTIHATCH PRO Page 6 ReptiHatch Pro Reptile Egg Incubator Manual Version 1 2 Sept 2009 OB wen ET TE SASN 4 Tray Setup place eggs Be sure your hands are still clean Be very careful amp gently move and place your eggs in the substrate as shown Do not rotate your eggs while moving them from the location where they were laid For incubation above 88 your eggs should be buried as shown with about 20 of the egg showing For humidity below 88 your eggs can be placed higher in the substrate as shown in the next photo Of
5. REPTIHATCH PRO Page 1 ReptiHatch Pro Reptile Egg Incubator Manual version 1 3RepMag Jan 2010 FUE ET TE ar PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE ReptiHatch Pro Advanced Reptile Egg Incubator The ReptiHatch Pro Cabinet Incubator you have purchased is the most advanced microprocessor controlled incubator for reptile eggs Itis also the only incubator specifically manufactured for hatching reptile eggs and includes precise humidity control thus eliminating the need for closed top incubation containers such as Tupperware w lids The ReptiHatch Pro precisely regulates the entire incubation environment Temperature and humidity sensors with advanced monitoring control the environment 24 7 for precise reptile egg incubation Each and every ReptiHatch Pro reptile egg incubator is fully calibrated amp tested using very expensive calibration equipment The ReptiHatch Pro cabinet incubator is easy to operate and incorporates a low water alarm in the event the humidity tray needs to be refilled The technical base for this unit is the latest state of the art dual microprocessors with thermo electric heating and an evaporative humidity system with electronic discharge This allows the incubator to maintain temperatures between 60 F and 102 F with 1 F accuracy Relative humidity can be controlled to within 1 accuracy between 50 and 95 The unit will maintain correct temperature when the ambient room temperature is at least 5 F lower t
6. S0 RH to 95 RH in 1 increments Room temperature shoshi abe avs be at beast F lower than desired temperatore Imp ri etter meter eterea limp A omatt Operation E Tpi S buttes for second u hike temperature v Pren Ffa h being diepleyed then press Por Dew s hattum te Gevived aper wiling temperatury then prew S v S buttee again to confirm new setting 2 Set Menmdlety 2 is betng divpheved then press P ar Lows buttes te desired epersting bumitin thra prrs Aie ss pora oan puami M reeta aa S buttoa again to confirm neu setting Firmly press the S button for 1 2 second while the temperature is being displayed not while humidity is being displayed Then adjust the desired incubation temperature by pressing the UP and DOWN button on the display After selecting the temperature firmly press the S again The alternating display will change to show the current temperature amp humidity conditions inside the incubator The settings will also be maintained during a power failure Incubation Humidity Control 50 to 95 Kemp s Reptile Incubators Digital Microprocessor Control Panel Programmabie Temperatore Range i Irom b0 P to 102 P in ee Programmahie Hiomidity Renge h from SMe RAI hoe IA a Nonm temperature chewtd eha ays be ot beast P bower than desired temperature Inger alter mates terrwewm bean A ORwemedter Operation ee Freee S7 tattoo fer scond hile teanperat
7. begin incubation follow all instructions included and leave the incubator on for 12 hours Operation for 12 hours will allow the incubator new water and new substrate to maintain their proper temperature amp humidity before placing your delicate eggs inside casa Pro sean EON cn itis Atala amp A Le Di si 1 Programmable Temperature Range i is from 60 F to 102 F in 1 increments Programmable Humidity Range is from 50 RH to 95 RH in 1 increments Room temperature should always be at least 5 F lower than desired temperature Display alternates between Temp amp Humidity Operation S ae Pen L te I Set Temperature Press S button for 1 2 second while temperature is being displayed then press UP or Down button to desired operating temperature then press S button again to confirm new setting 2 set Humidity Press S57 button for 1 2 second while humidity is being displayed then press UP or Down button to desired operating humidity then press Always operate with grounded AC electrical outlet 5 button again to confirm new setting www KReptilelncubator com AC Input 120 VAC 60 Hz REPTIHATCH PRO Page 3 ReptiHatch Pro Reptile Egg Incubator Manual Version 1 2 Sept 2009 i et TE oS Incubation Temperature Setting 60 F to 102 F Kemp s Reptile Incubators Digital Microprocessor Control Panel Programmable Temperstere Range i from 60 F to 102 F eee Programmabie IHamidity Range i from
8. ers m F a h beng diepheyed them press P ur Down button i j v te drsirpil operate temper starr then press x S NT buttes again te confirm new setting l Net Hamut Press S huttua for 2 coad hile bumidin i being depiayed then prew t P or Duan borisa fo devered apereteng Bumidiry thee press uma geram a er A buttes agein to confirm new wetting peewee lt boygt C08 44 Firmly press the S button for 2 second while the humidity is being displayed not while temperature is being displayed Then adjust the desired incubation humidity by pressing the UP and DOWN button on the display After selecting the humidity firmly press the S again The alternating display will change to show the current temperature amp humidity conditions inside the incubator The settings will also be maintained during a power failure Bottom Humidity Unit Microprocessor Controlled Humidity Unit Be sure both sides are properly seated flat Carefully fill up the bottom humidity tray with 60 F water distilled preferred If distilled water is not available you may use tap water however it may cause buildup of minerals on the heating element Fill up to the location shown on the water line in the photo Do not fill any higher Depending on the set humidity level and the outside humidity in your region you will need to refill it about every 2 to 3 weeks If this unit requires refilling you will hear an on off alarm beeping every 30
9. han your desired incubation temperature The entire incubation chamber air is slowly circulated for even distribution of temperature and humidity 24 hours a day a small amount of fresh air exchange from the outside is provided no need to open the door for daily air exchanges Although rare remember that certain temperature amp humidity combinations are not found in nature and this incubator cannot perform such functions An example is 60 F with 95 humidity In nature you will find that very high humidity is only found with higher temperatures In Nature and the ReptiHatch Pro generating very high humidity such as 95 causes temperature to go up beyond very low temperature ranges With desert species you can also find lower humidity levels with higher temperatures the incubator easily performs these combinations Two internal digital thermostat and humidistat microprocessors enable setting the temperature or humidity to your desired values The incubator is manufactured with special thermo plastics for great insulating capabilities Unpacking your Incubator Carefully unpack your incubator and avoid making deep cuts while opening the boxes Your incubator is double boxed and we recommend keeping both boxes and all packing material in the unlikely event your unit ever requires service Shipping by any other means can cause damage to your incubator Operating Location for Incubator The incubator is insulated very well however outside ambient
10. mail Purchase Date please attach proof Purchased from Serial Number located on back of incubator Comments In case of warranty claims or repairs contact your dealer or the following Send Warranty Card to Kemp s Reptile Incubators 985 Conger Suite 5 Eugene Oregon USA 97402 Warranty The warranty expires in case of opening or modification and or repair attempts as well as damaging by force or inappropriate use Neither a guarantee nor any liability for any detriments or consequential damages in relation with this product will be assumed or provided Repair amendments or exchange for a replacement are at the manufacturer s discretion Technical Data Main Operating Voltage 120 VAC 50 60 Hz Rated Current 4 to 50 watts depending on standby heating or humidification or all Cleaning Pull the plug before cleaning Use a soft clean damp cloth to clean the device on the outside and inside and dry after cleaning Never rinse or spray water on the device Clean the humidity heater element only when over 1 4 of mineral deposits are seen The humidity heater will operate fine with less than this amount NEVER CLEAN the heating element with a sharp item such as knife or razor blade It is best to clean with your fingernail Disinfect the device after each use Only use disinfectants that are not based with alcohol acids or other aggressive agents that can damage the device Important Issues e Before placing egg
11. n be purchased from us The USA s top reptile breeders specially designed HatchRite HatchRite is fully sterile and is very forgiving to inaccurate mixing of water with the substrate The mixing of water with other substrate materials can be dangerous to your fertile reptile eggs For this reason we recommend HatchRite HatchRite is advertised as being Pre wet however for humidity above 88 we recommend mixing in additional water Instead of HatchRite some breeders use Vermiculite or Pearlite or a combination of them for substrate Remember neither of these are sterile and they each need to be carefully heated on a cookie sheet in your preheated oven at about 200 F for about 5 minutes Carefully watch the substrate to be sure it does not burn Be sure to use normal safety items such as oven gloves when using your oven Let the substrate cool down for at least 30 minutes before using it If you use non sterile substrate you will end up growing who knows what in your incubator which can destroy your eggs 1 Tray Setup adding water to bottom of tray First Be sure your hands are clean Before adding your substrate fill the egg tray bottom with about 1 2 cup of clean 80 F water REPTIHATCH PRO Page 5 ReptiHatch Pro Reptile Egg Incubator Manual Version 1 2 Sept 2009 WE ET ee SASN 2 Tray Setup adding substrate BEFORE adding the substrate FULLY READ this section For LESS THAN 88 humidity operation fill
12. s into the incubator operate it for at least 12 hours to ensure the temperature amp humidity are stabilized e Do not make any changes to the device and do not open the case e Check the incubator and cables for any damage If you discover any problem immediately disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet e No claims for loss of eggs are accepted in case of malfunction of the device or wrong temperature humidity operation On the web at www ReptiHatch com hemp s RertiLe Incubators Reptilelncubator com Eugene Oregon USA
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