Brinsea EcoGlow50 User manual

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Chicks should stay in the incubator for a minimum 24 hours to recover from
hatching and to dry off, they do not require food or water. If a chick fails to
thrive return it to the incubator for longer. Closely monitor new chicks for
the first few days when they are most vulnerable. It is relatively common for
chicks to die on their first or second day due to hidden problems created
during development in the egg.
Because the heat from the black underside of the EcoGlow is largely radiant,
measuring the temperature with a thermometer is of little value. Radiant heat
passes through air without warming it, only a solid object will absorb and be
warmed by radiant heat. So a thermometer will register the air temperature
but not the radiant heat and will usually show at least (5 to 10°F) 3 to 6°C
lower than the effective temperature felt by the chicks. Always watch the
behaviour of the birds. They will naturally huddle together if they are cool.
The more of them, the less external warmth they need.
Gradually increase the height of the panel as the chicks grow. They will use
the heat source less as they get older.
Maintenance
Disconnect the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance or
moving the brooder. Do not immerse the panel in water or place any
part in liquids over 92°F (50°C). Do not use a dishwasher.
After use clean thoroughly with Brinsea®Incubation Disinfectant solution.
In the event of a problem, please contact your supplier or Brinsea®Products
Service Dept. The product does not contain any user serviceable parts.
Dimensions
Length 22” 550mm, Width 16.4” 410mm, Height 8.8” 220mm.
Weight 3.75Lbs 1.7kg.
Power consumption: 60 Watts with power supply unit as enclosed.
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Eco Glow 50
CHICK BROODER
User Instructions

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Introduction
The EcoGlow chick brooder is ideal for rearing up to approximately 50
chicks, ducklings or most other species of fowl or game. The low voltage
heater panel warms chicks directly and is more economical and safer than
infra-red lamps. Please read these instructions carefully as their intended
method of use is different from that of infra-red lamps.
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WARNING!
To provide continued electrical safety only use the power supply unit
supplied for the EcoGlow chick brooder by Brinsea®Products Inc.
Do not cover the brooder panel in any way. This may cause it to
overheat.
Only use as intended with the legs fitted.
For indoor use only.
IMPORTANT: The power supply unit must be located off the floor and
out of reach of animals in a dry location where it can not be splashed
with water.
Assembly
The brooder panel is supplied with 4 adjustable legs to allow use at a wide
range of heights. Screw each leg down into the corner sockets. The domed
end of each leg should be at the top when fitted to prevent debris falling into
the hollow leg tube. Some movement in the legs is normal as working
clearance is provided to help prevent dirt locking the thread.
Chicks prefer the brooder panel to be set low down at first so they can
snuggle tightly underneath as they would in the nest. One end of the panel
may be set lower than the other, the chicks will then find their preferred
height and chicks of different sizes will be accommodated. As a guide, for
bantam chicks start with one end at 1.6” (40mm) and the other at 3.2”
(80mm).
Fitting a Leg
Connect the lead on the brooder to the lead on the power supply unit. The
power supply unit must be placed off the floor and out of reach of animals in
a dry location where it can not be splashed with water.
Place the EcoGlow chick brooder where it is not likely to be trodden on by
people or large animals. Avoid draughts. Room temperature should not drop
below 50°F (10°C) at night.
Connect the power supply unit to a convenient electrical outlet. The red
power indicator on top of the panel will gently glow and the black coloured
plate under the brooder will get warm. PLEASE NOTE: the black plate may
bulge slightly in use due to thermal expansion in the sealed unit. This is
normal.
Sets of inter-locking, plastic Chick Enclosure Panels available from Brinsea®
Products may be used to form a pen.
Always allow enough space around one side of the chick brooder to allow
free movement of chicks. They will find their own comfortable temperature
by moving under (or on top of) the brooder as they require. In a colder
location close off one or two sides against the side of the brooding box or
pen.
Location and Use