TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Operating Environment

1.2 Features
1.3 Safety

2.0 Rear Panel Components

2.1 Power On/Off Switch

2.2 Power Cord
2.3 Circuit Breakers
2.4 External Alarm Contacts (MP Series)
2.5 Communication Interface Jack (CP Series)
2.6 Room Sensor Jack (MP Series)

3.0 Front Control Panel (MP Series)

3.1 Humidity Control

3.2 Temperature Control
3.3 Roll Time Control
3.4 Low Water Alarm
3.5 Alarm Reset Switch
3.6 Roll Test Switch
3.7 Light On/Off Switch

4.0 Front Control Panel (CP Series)

4.1 Temperature/ Humidity Control

4.2 Alarm Lamp
4.3 Alarm Reset Switch
4.4 Roll Test Switch
4.5 Light On/Off Switch

5.0 Back Incubator System

5.1 Air Control System

5.2 Humidifier
5.3 Exhaust Port
5.4 Turning Motors

6.0 Inner Incubator Components

6.1 Tempurature / Humidity Sensor

6.2 Door Open Switch
6.3 Lights
6.4 Drawer System
6.4.1 Tilting Eggs
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7.0 Maintenance And Adjustments

7.1 Humidifier Maintenance

7.2 Turning Rollers Adjustment and Replacement
7.3 Installing and Adjusting Tilting Rods
7.4 Turning Motor System
7.5 Air Control System
7.6 Lighting System

8.0 Cleaning And Storage

9.0 Specifications

NOTE: (There is no Figure “N” Even though throughout this manual it refers to
one).
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1.0 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a Hatchrite incubator. This Manual describes the

installation and operation of the Hatchrite MP & CP model incubators. This
machine is the product of years of research and development aimed at meeting the
needs of Ratite breeders by producing the best egg hatching machine on the market.
We believe we have succeeded in that effort and are sure that after one season with
our machine, you will agree.

1.1 Operating Environment

This incubator can be installed in any normal hatching room environment. Room
temperature should be kept between 65 F and 89 F with ambient humidity not to
exceed two times the incubator’s humidity setting. Your room’s air conditioning will
provide some dehumidifying effect but it is recommended that you also install a
small condensing type dehumidifier for those extremely humid days. Your
incubator must have a fresh supply of air for proper operation. We recommend that
your room be able to replace its air 2 to 5 times per hour. To help control room
temperature and humidity it is recommended that you exhaust the incubator
outside your room. See Appendix (N) for acceptable exhaust procedures. Do not
attempt to exhaust your incubator any other way than shown; improper exhaust
hookups could trap carbon Dioxide inside your incubator.

Hatchrite incubator models MP & CP I25, I50, and I84 can be used on a table or
bench. Be sure the surface can support 400 lbs. For optimal access the table surface
should be twenty five to forty inches above the floor and at least three feet wide by
three feet deep. If you wish to stack multiple incubators vertically, you must provide
a separate support surface for each machine. Never set one incubator directly on top
of another.

Hatchrite Incubator models MP & CP II100 and II168, are made to sit directly on
the floor, be sure the floor surface can support 700 lbs. The incubator needs to be
level (especially from front to back) for proper operation.

1.2 Features

 Microprocessor controls for Temperature and Humidity

 Highly accurate thermometer for Temperature calibration
 Visual and audible alarms
 Forced air circulation
 Double pane glass door for easy viewing
 Two removable slide out drawers
 Rubber coated rollers for secure egg control
 Manually controlled wide spectrum lighting
 Dual independent incubation chambers on II Models
 Remote voice alarms via computer on CP series incubators
 Integrated room sensor monitor on CP series incubators
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The II incubators all user independent control over chambers. This gives you the
ability to run each chamber at a different temperature and humidity, even to have
one chamber turned off while the other chamber operates.

1.3 Safety

WARNING: Read this manual carefully before attempting any calibration

adjustments, or maintenance procedures. Remember, if you have any doubts, call
the factory (800/31 Hatch).

Your incubator has been supplied with one or two grounded prong power plugs for
connection to a standard 120 VAC, 60 cycle supply. Under no circumstances should
this ground be removed or defeated in any way. If the incubator is not going to be
used for an extended period, unplug the power cord. Hatchrite’s warranty does not
cover damage do to external voltage surges, it is strongly recommended you use a
voltage suppressor on your incubator.

High voltage is present inside the mixing chamber at the rear of the unit. Do not
attempt to replace or repair parts without the incubator turned off and unplugged.

Do not place objects on top of the machine as this will restrict the airflow around the
control electronics and could result in damage to them. Under no circumstances
should any fluids be placed on top of the incubator. The owner should also take
precautions to locate his machine in an area where there is no possibility of liquids
dripping down on top of the machine.

Remember, if you should experience any difficulties with your incubator; always
consult the factory before attempting any repairs or adjustments.
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2.0 Rear Panel Components

This section describes the controls and components located on the Rear Control
Panel of your incubator (see Figure N).

2.1 Power ON/OFF Switch: Located in the upper left on single incubators,
Upper Left and Right Corner (as viewed from rear of the machine). This
toggle switch is operated by moving the lever from down to up in order to
turn the machine on.

2.2 Power Cord: Plug the cord into a 110/115V AC 3 prong outlet.

2.3 Circuit Breakers: Your incubator is equipped with eight (8) circuit
breakers; II Incubators have 8 per chamber to protect against voltage overload. The
breakers will trip by popping out and revealing a white inner surface. To reset the
breaker, turn the incubator off and push in on the breaker switch, then turn the
incubator power back on. If the breaker trips again you may have a failure of the
component the breaker is protecting. Please call Hatchrite for assistance.

2.4 External Alarm Contacts (MP Series): Your incubator is equipped with a
normally open dry contact point for use with remote alarms. II incubators have a
contact point per chamber. This contact point is linked to the temperature and
Humidity high/low range alarms. See appendix (N) for examples of possible remote
alarm use.

2.5 Communication interface jack (CP Series): Located top right of the rear
panel on a single incubator (see Figure N), or top center of the double incubators
(see Figure N). This jack is used to connect the incubator to the computer.

Each incubator chamber is assigned a unit number for the computer to monitor it
with. II Series incubators are assigned with the upper chamber as the lower
number, for example if you have a single II Incubator, the upper chamber would be
unit 1 and the lower chamber would be unit 2.

2.6 Room Sensor Jack (CP Series): Located just below the communications
interface jack. This jack accepts the sensor that monitors the room temperature and
humidity and relays this information to the computer. Each incubator has the
ability to accommodate the room sensor, but the chamber assigned to chamber 1 is
the only unit activated to accept the room sensor. If you need to use another unit for
the room sensor please call Hatchrite for help.

3.0 Front Panel Controls (MP Series)

This section explains the controls and operation on the front panel for MP Series
incubators. The MP II series machine have duplicate controls, the front panel
controls on the left side control the upper chamber and the right side controls the
lower chamber.

3.1 Humidity Control:

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The humidity control for each chamber is located in the Front Control Panel (see
Figure N & N). This controller is used to control and monitor the humidity inside
your incubator.

Process: Located in the top center of the controller’s front panel (see Figure N).
This display is the actual Humidity being measured inside your machine.

Set Point: Located just below the process display. This is the “desired” Humidity
set point you have entered into the controller.

Mode Key: Located in the lower left corner of the controller (see Figure N). This
key is used to step through the setup menu and the Operation Menu.

UP Key: Located to the immediate right of the mode Key. This key is used to
increase the value of the displayed parameter.

Down Key: Located to the immediate right of the Up Key. This is used to decrease
the value of the displayed parameter.

A/M Key: Located to the immediate right of the Down Key. This key is used to
clear “Out Of Range Alarms”.

L1: Located in the upper right corner of the controller (figure N). This LED is lit
when the controller’s Output #1 is active. When lit on the Humidity Controller, it
indicates that the Humidifier is on.

L2: Located just below L1. This LED is lit when the controller’s Output #2 is
active. This output is used to sound an audible alarm in the event that the quantity
being monitored (Humidity) has fallen too low or risen too high.

MN: Located just below L2. This LED will flash on and off several times after the
A/M key is depressed to reset the lower display.

SETTING HUMIDITY

After the machine has been turned on, you will see two lighted numeric display
windows on the controller. The lower display (green) is the set point you enter into
the controller. This is accomplished by using the Up and Down arrow keys to raise
or lower the desired humidity. The Humidity is preset at the factory to 30%
(relative humidity). If you wish to change the set point, you simply press the up or
down key until the desired humidity is displayed in the lower window.

The upper display window (red) indicates the actual humidity being measured
inside your incubator.

HUMIDITY “OUT OF RANGE” ALARM

The humidity controller for your incubator has been preset at the factory to give
you both an audible and a visual indication if the humidity inside your incubator
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should fall five percent below or rise five percent above your set point. As long as
the humidity remains within this range, your alarm will not be activated.

If you should get an “Out Of Range” alarm a horn will sound inside your machine.
The L2 LED (Light Emitting Diode) will also come on and the lower display window
of your controller will begin to flash an alarm message. If the humidity is too high,
the display will read “HI” and if it is too low the display will read “LO”. The
window will alternate between displaying this alarm message and your set point.

To deactivate the horn press the A/M key on the controller. The horn will be
silenced and the MN LED will flash five times. The L2 Led will remain on and the
alarm message will continue to flash.

After the incubator has returned to the correct humidity level, press the A/M Key
once more. The MN LED will again flash five times and the L2 LED will go out. The
lower display will stop flashing the alarm message and return to a steady display of
the set point.

3.2 TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The temperature control for each chamber is located just to the right of the
humidity control on the Front Panel (see Figure N &N). This controller is used to
control and monitor the temperature inside your incubator.

Process: Located in the top center of the controller’s front panel (see Figure N).
This display is the actual Temperature being measured inside your machine.

SET POINT: Located just below the process display. This is the “desired”
Temperature set point you have entered into the controller.

Mode Key: Located in the lower left corner of the controller (see Figure N). This
key is used to step through the setup menu and the Operation Menu.

UP Key: Located to the immediate right of the mode Key. This key is used to
increase the value of the displayed parameter.

Down Key: Located to the immediate right of the Up Key. This is used to decrease
the value of the displayed parameter.

A/M Key: Located to the immediate right of the Down Key. This key is used to
clear “Out Of Range Alarms”.

L1: Located in the upper right corner of the controller (figure N). This LED is lit
when the controller’s Output #1 is active. On the Temperature Controller, this
indicates that the heater is on.

L2: Located just below L1. This LED is lit when the controller’s Output #2 is
active. This output is used to sound an audible alarm in the event that the quantity
being monitored (Temperature) has fallen too low or risen too high.
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MN: Located just below L2. This LED will flash on and off several times after the
A/M key has been used to silence an “Out Of Range” alarm and again when the
A/M key is depressed to reset the lower display.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

After the machine has been turned on, you will see two lighted numeric display
windows on the controller. The lower display (green) is the set point you enter into
the controller. This is accomplished by using the Up and Down arrow keys to raise
or lower the desired temperature. The temperature is preset at the factory to 97.5 F.
If you wish to change the set point, you simply press the Up or Down key until the
desired temperature is displayed in the lower window.

The upper display window (red) indicates the actual temperature inside your
machine. You have been provided with a very accurate thermometer mounted
inside the incubator chamber. The purpose of this thermometer is to allow you to
adjust your display temperature until it agrees with the thermometer reading. This
will have been done at the factory prior to shipment of your machine but as the
electronic components inside the controller age, they will change values slightly. If
this happens, you can bring the thermometer and the controller readings back into
agreement by following the calibration procedure outlined below.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Your controller can be operated in one of two modes, Automatic or Manual. Due to
the way our equipment uses the controller, it must be kept in the Automatic mode.
To prevent our customers from accidentally changing modes a “Lockout” code has
been entered into the controller. This code is part of the Setup Menu and must be
changed before you can access the Operation Menu which is used to calibrate the
Controller.

Enter the Setup Menu by pressing both the Up and Down Arrow keys
simultaneously for three seconds. The lower display will now show the LOC (Lock
Out Code) and the upper display will show its current value (3). Use the Down
Arrow Key to change this value to Zero. This is the only value you will change in the
Setup Menu.

In order to leave the Setup Menu it is necessary to step down through the remaining
menu choices. This is accomplished by use of the Mode Key. Each time you press the
Mode Key, it will change the lower display to the next parameter in the Setup Menu.
The upper display will show the current value for that parameter. You will have to
press the Mode Key 14 times to complete this step. WARNING: Do not change the
value of these parameters. If you believe you may have changed one of the settings
by accident, call Hatchrite for assistance!

When you have finished stepping through the Setup Menu your Controller will
return to it’s normal display (Set Point and Process). You may have changed your
Set Point when you entered the Setup Menu. If this is the case simply use the Up and
Down Arrow Keys to return your Temperature Set Point to the desired
temperature.
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You are now ready to enter the Operation Menu and calibrate your Controller.

Enter the Operation Menu by pressing the Mode Key. Your lower display will now
read Pb1 and the upper display will read X.X. Continue to step through the Menu
until your lower display reads CAL (If you accidentally pass the CAL. Setting you
can continue to press the Mode Key until the CAL setting returns). The upper
display will show the calibration Offset put into your Controller at the factory.

The Controller is now ready for you to enter the offset required to bring your
thermometer and the Controller readings into agreement.

To calculate how much offset to put into your controller, follow the procedure
outlined below.

(Thermometer Reading – Controller Reading) = Offset

Current Setting + Offset = New Setting

Example #1: Thermometer = 97.9, Controller reading = 97.5, Current Setting = 0.3
97.9 - 97.5 = 0.4
0.3 + 0.4 = 0.7 (Your new Setting)

Example #2: Thermometer = 96.9, Controller reading = 97.5, Current Setting = 0.3
96.9 – 97.5 = -0.6
0.3 + (-0.6) = 0.3 (your new Setting)

As you can see from the examples, your Calibration Offset can be raised or lowered.
It can also be a negative or positive value. To change your current setting to the new
setting, simply use the Up or Down Arrow keys as required.

After you have entered your new Offset value press the Mode Key twice more to
return to your normal display. It is now necessary to return to the Setup Menu and
change your LOC code back to three. To do this, simply follow the procedure
outlined above.

NOTE: Once you have calibrated your incubator, Do Not recalibrate for at least two
Hours. This will give your machine and thermometer time to adjust to the new
setting. If you try to recalibrate too soon, you can be trapped in an endless cycle of
raising and lowering your offset.

TEMPERATURE “OUT OF RANGE” ALARM

The Temperature controller for your incubator has been preset at the factory to
give you both an audible and a visual indication if the temperature inside your
incubator should fall one degree below or rise one degree above your Set Point. As
long ad the temperature remains within this range, your alarm will not be activated.

If you should get an “Out Of Range” alarm a horn will sound inside your machine.
The L2 LED (Light Emitting Diode) will also come on and the lower display window
of your controller will begin to flash an alarm message. If the temperature is too
high, the display will read “HI” and if it is too low the display will read “LO”.
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The window will alternate between displaying this alarm message and your Set
Point.

To deactivate the horn, press the A/M Key on the Controller. The horn will be
silenced and the MN Led will flash five times. The L2 LED will remain on and the
alarm message will continue to flash.

After the incubator has returned to temperature, press the A/M key once more. The
MN LED will again flash five times and the L2 LED will go out. The lower display
will stop flashing the alarm message and return to a steady display of the Set Point.

3.3 Roll Time Controls (MP Series except MPI 25)

Your incubator is provided with a control program which will “turn” or “roll” your
eggs every hour or every two hours, whichever you prefer. The rolling process
alternates between clockwise and counterclockwise. In other words, if the eggs are
turned clockwise the first time, they will be rolled counterclockwise the next time.
Hatchrite recommends you roll your eggs 180 degrees every hour, however this is
totally up to you.

ROLL Seconds Switch: Located just below the Humidity Control for the upper
unit and just right of the temperature control for the lower unit on double
incubators and single incubators (see Figure N). This switch is a double wheel that
indicates the number of seconds the rollers will turn per cycle. The possible range is
from 00 (the same as turning the rollers off) to 99 seconds. Although every egg is
different the following range will roll your eggs Hatchrite’s recommended degree of
roll.

Ostrich 24 to 26 seconds
Emu/Rhea 16 to 18 seconds

Roll Interval Switch: Located just below the roll Seconds switch. This three
position toggle switch allows you to decide how often your eggs will be rolled during
a 24 hour period. The up position (Hatchrite’s recommended) will roll every hour.
The middle position turns the rolling system off, and the down position rolls every
two hours.

3.3.1 Roll Time Control: MPI25 only) Located just right of center on the
front control panel. This blue timer controls how often and how long the rollers
turn. The upper knob determines the number of seconds the rollers will turn. The
range is from 0 to 50 seconds. The lower knob determines the how often the eggs
will be rolled; the range is from 0 to 5 hours between rolls. The knob is marked c to
50 on a 5 hours scale, this means a setting of 10 equals a roll every hour, 20 equals
every two hours, etc. …

3.4 Low Water: (Not applicable to MPI25 model) Located in the upper
left and/or right corners of the front control panel (see Figure N). This neon lamp is
lit when your Humidifier is low on water. It will also lite when the front door of your
incubator is left ajar.
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3.5 Alarm Reset Switch: (Not applicable to MPI25 model) Located just
below the Low Water Lamp. This push button switch disables the Alarms for Low
Water and Door Open (see Figure N).

3.6 Roll Test Switch: Located just below the Alarm Reset Switch. This
push button switch allows you to test the operation of your turning motors and
rollers. Depress and hold the switch for two seconds to start the test. Test will
terminate automatically. Hatchrite recommends you test your rolling system at least
once a day.

3.7 Light On/Off Switch: Not applicable to MPI25 model) Located just below
the Roll Test Switch. This toggle switch controls the light inside your incubator.
Move the lever to the up position to turn the light on.
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4.0 Front Panel Controls (CP Series)

This section explains the controls and operation on the front panel of all CP series
computer controlled incubators (see Figure N & N). The CPII series machines have
duplicate controls, the front panel control on the left side controls the upper
chamber and the right side controls the lower chamber.

4.1 TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY CONTROLLER: Located on the

left and/or right sides of the front control panel (see Figure N &N).

Up Key: Increases the value of the display prompt. A light touch increases the
value by one. Hold the Key down increases the value at a rapid rate. New data is self
entering in 5 seconds or once the Mode key or Display key is pressed.

Down Key: Decreases the value of the display prompt. A light touch decreases the
value by one. Hold the Key down decreases the value at a rapid rate. New data is
self entering in 5 seconds or once the Mode key or Display key is pressed.

Mode Key: Steps the control through the Menus. New data is entered once the
Mode Key is pressed.

Display Key: The Display Key is used to select the channel A and/or channel B
parameters to be displayed. On initial power-up the upper display shows channel A
process (temperature) and the lower display shows the Channel A Set Point value
and the channel A LED is lit. One press of the Display Key lights the CHB LED and
the upper display shows the channel B Process value (Humidity) and the lower
display shows the channel B Set Point Value. A second press of the key lights both
CH A and CH B LEDs and the upper display shows Channel A process and the
lower display is the cannel B Process.

Auto/Manual Key: Used to switch from auto to manual control or visa versa. DUE
TO THE WAY THE INCUBATOR USES THE CONTROLLER, IT MUST BE
KEPT IN THE AUTOMATIC MODE. THIS KEY IS NEVER USED ON YOUR
INCUBATOR< SHOULD YOU EVER SEE THE LED IN THE CORNER OF
THIS BUTTON LIT, PRESS THE BUTTON UNTIL IT GOES OUT.

Upper Display: Indicates either actual process value for channel A (temperature)
or channel B (humidity). When powering up, the Process display will be blank for
three seconds. This is the Red display.

Lower Display: Indicates the channel A (temperature) or channel B humidity Set

Point or channel B process value. This is the green display.

CH A LED: When lit, if the CH-B LED is not lit, the channel A process value is
displayed. If both CH-A and CH-B LEDs are lit the upper display shows channel A
process value and the lower display shows channel B process value. CH B LED:
When lit, if the CH-A LED is not lit, the channel B process values shown in the
upper display and the channel B set point value is shown in the lower display.
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If both CH-A and CH-B LEDs are lit the upper display shows channel A process
value and the lower display shows channel B process value.

HUMIDITY LED: This indicates that the humidifier is on.

Temperature LED: This indicates the heaters are on.

Manually Changing the Temperature/Humidity set Points

In normal operation the temperature and Humidity set points you desire each
incubator to operate at must be set using the computer system (see Setup in the
computer operation section). However, in case of computer failure it is possible for
you to manually change the incubator set points.

Using the Display Key choose either channel A (temperature) or channel B

(humidity) so that the displays show process and set point values. Using the Up or
Down Key raise or lower the set point to the new desired setting.

NOTE: When the communications with the computer are reestablished you must
update the computer with the new desired set point.

Temperature Calibration Procedure

The upper display window (red) indicates the actual temperature inside your
machine. You have been provided with a very accurate thermometer mounted
inside the incubator chamber. The purpose of this thermometer is to allow you to
adjust your display temperature until it agrees with the thermometer reading. This
will have been done at the factory prior to shipment of your machine but as the
electronic components inside the controller age, they will change values slightly. If
this happens, you can bring the thermometer and the controller readings back into
agreement by following the calibration procedure outlined below.

Press and hold the Up and Down Keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. The Lower
display will show Set1 and the upper display will show InPT. Now, press the Mode
Key 5 times, the lower display will show CAL1 and the upper display will show
either a positive or negative number.

To calculate how much offset to put into your controller, follow the procedure
outlined below.

(Thermometer Reading – Controller reading) = Offset

Current Setting + Offset = New Setting

Example #1: Thermometer = 97.9, Cont. = 97.5 Current setting = 0.3

97.9 – 97.5 = 0.4
0.3 + 0.4 = 0.7 (your new setting)

Example #2: Thermometer = 96.9, Cont. = 97.5 Current setting = 0.3

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96.9 – 97.5 = -0.6

0.3 + (-0.6) =0.3 (your new setting

As you can see from the examples, your Calibration Offset can be raised or lowered.
It can also be a negative or positive value. To change your current setting to the new
setting, simply use the Up or Down Arrow keys as required. After you have entered
your new Offset value press the Display Key to return to your normal display.

IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY PASS A VALUE DURING THE CALIBRATION

PROCEDURE JUST PRESS THE DISPLAY KEY AT ANY TIME AND START
AGAIN FROM THE BEGINNING.

4.2 Alarm Lamp: Located in the upper left and/or right corner of the Front
panel (see Figure N). This neon lamp is lit and an audible alarm sounds for any
alarm condition detected by the incubator.

4.3 Alarm Rest Switch: Located just below the Alarm Lamp. This push button
switch disables the alarm lamp and audible alarm (see Figure N).

4.4 Roll Test Switch: Roll Test Switch: Located just below the Alarm Reset
Switch. This push button switch allows you to test the operation of your turning
motors and rollers. Depress and hold the switch for two seconds to start the test.
Test will terminate automatically. Hatchrite recommends you test your rolling
system at least once a day.

4.5 Light On/Off Switch: Located just below the Roll Test Switch. This toggle
switch controls the light inside your incubator. Move the lever to the up position to
turn the light on.
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5.0 BACK INCUBATOR COMPONENTS

This section explains the components and operation on the rear of the incubator
itself (see Figure N & N).

5.1 AIR CONTROL SYSTEM: Each incubator has been equipped with an
axial fan which supplies warm moist air to its incubation chamber. The fan is
located inside the machine’ mixing chamber and is supplied with fresh air through
an inlet port located on the rear of the chamber. The moist air which supplies your
humidity is injected into the mixing chamber through a port located in the side wall
of the chamber.

This air mixture is heated inside the chamber and then forced into the incubation
chamber through the fan inlet port. This mixture circulates around your eggs and
then exits the incubator chamber through one of two exhaust ports. The majority of
the air is returned to the mixing chamber where heat, fresh air, and moisture are
added and then the mixture is again sent into the incubator. The air not returned to
the mixing chamber is exhausted through a port located in the rear wall of the
incubation chamber. The air which is exhausted from your machine is carrying
away the carbon dioxide emitted from your eggs. Meanwhile the fresh air
introduced into the machine is supplying the oxygen required by the eggs.

In this manner all of your egg’s heat, humidity, and oxygen requirements are met.
The fan remains on and continues to circulate air as long as your incubator is
turned on.

5.2 HUMIDIFIER: Each incubation chamber has been supplied with a “steam
injection” type humidifier. The humidifier is linked to the humidity
controller through the Molex plug located on the left rear of the incubator
(see Figure N). The humidifier’s hose connects to the fitting located on the
upper left of the mixing chamber. Care should be taken to make sure this
hose does not sag down allowing excess moisture to be trapped in the hose.

5.3 EXHAUST PORT: Located on the lower right rear of each incubation
chamber (see Figure N). Depending on the level of humidity needed in the incubator
two different size exhaust ports are used. Because of the amount of airflow through
the incubator it is sometimes necessary to slightly restrict the exhaust air to retain
some moisture. The 2” exhaust port is good for humidity settings up to 25%. If your
incubator did not come with both size ports please call Hatchrite for the size needed.
Hatchrite recommends a rigid PVC pipe for exhausting the incubator outside the
incubation room. See Appendix N for acceptable exhaust procedures.

5.4 TURNING MOTORS: Located on the lower right rear of each incubation
chamber (see Figure N) Located under the protective cover these motors drive the
rollers inside the incubator.
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6.0 Inner Incubation Components

This section explains the components and operation within the incubation chamber
(see Figure N).

6.1 Temperature/ Humidity Sensor: Located on the upper roof each incubation
chamber (see Figure N) This sensor is responsible for recording the temperature
and humidity inside the incubator and relaying this information to the proper
controllers on the front panel.

6.2 “Door Open” Switch: The “Door Open” switch is a push button type switch
mounted in the top left corner of the door opening. When the door is opened, the
switch contacts open and this is sensed by the main control board. The control
board will then deactivate the outputs to the heater, humidifier and the turning
system. These outputs will be enabled when the door is closed.

6.3 Lights: Each incubation chamber has been equipped with one (or two) long
life broad spectrum fluorescent lights. These lights are controlled by a manually
operated switch located on the top right and/or top left of the front control panel
(see Figure N). Because of heat produced by the ballast contained within the light
fixture do not operate the incubator with lights on continuously, use the light only as
needed.

6.4 Drawer System: Your Hatchrite incubator comes equipped with two slide
out rollers drawers per incubation chamber. The drawers glide on metal slide
inserts to give you easy access to all of your eggs. For ease of cleaning, the drawers
are fully removable (see section 7.0).

Depending on the model there are six or seven egg rollers and one drive roller in
each drawer. The drive roller runs front to back in the drawer and is equipped with
a metal tension pin which mates with a coupler on the drive motor shaft. It is
important that the pin and coupler are properly aligned when the drawer is
returned to it’s normal operating position. If they are not properly aligned, you will
not be able to push the drawer all the way back into the machine. If this happens
simply rotate the drive roller by hand until the tension pin and coupler match up.
You will now be able to slide the drawer back into it’s fully retracted position.

The egg rollers are coated with a rubber sleeve. This rubber sleeve allows the rollers
to “grip” the eggs and maintain positive control during the turning process. The gap
between rollers is fully adjustable (see section 7.2) and this allows your incubator to
accommodate virtually any size egg. Place the eggs end to end along each row of the
drawer. It is acceptable for the eggs to touch each other end to end, however the
rollers should be spaced so that the eggs from one row do not touch the eggs in other
rows. Because of the shape of the egg and development of the chick and air cell
within the egg, the eggs will have a tendency to “Walk” from one side of the drawer
to the other, this is normal. If desired, to keep the eggs from bunching up to one end
of the drawer place every other air cell the opposite direction.
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PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SECTION HOW TO SET UP YOUR

INCUBATOR TO INCUBATE EGGS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION,
HATCHRITE DOES NOT RECOMMEND THIS INCUBATION METHOD.

6.4.1 TILTING EGGS: For those people who wish to tilt their eggs rather than
turning them, Hatchrite will supply two sets per chamber (one set per drawer) of
metal rods to be installed in the drawers. These rods are installed at right angles to
the turning rollers and will run front to back in the drawer. Eggs are to be stood on
end on the rollers between two of the rods. This will keep the eggs in an upright
position and when the rollers are activated, the eggs will be tilted.

The amount of tilt is again dependent upon how long the turning motors are
activated. Turning time for tilting is controlled in the manner described above. For
further details on the installation and adjustment of the tilting rods, please refer to
section 7.0 of this manual.
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7.0 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

All adjustments and maintenance procedures you may perform are discussed below.
If you should encounter any difficulties in performing these procedures, please call
the factory for assistance. Any maintenance or adjustments not listed here should
not be attempted.

7.1 HUMIDIFIER MANTENANCE

We recommend the use of distilled water in your humidifier in order to prevent the
buildup of calcium or other mineral deposits on the heater coil (the heater coils
should be cleaned at least once a week). If you add a disinfectant to the water in
your humidifier, be sure it is not a sudsing disinfectant or one that will leave a lot of
residue. NOTE: Never, Never, Never add bleach to your water.

Disconect the power and let the humidifier cool. Remove the water tank and empty
it’s contents. Switch the knob on the base of the humidifier to unlock and remove
the boiler section. The water tank, tray, and hose of the humidifier should be wiped
clean with an all purpose cleaner and then rinsed with fresh water. Rinse out the
tank with hot water.

On the bottom of the boiler the heater coil is visible. Use a lime or calcium remover
(other than CLR) and a small brush to remove build up from the heater coil. This
will prevent burnout of the coil and prolong the life of the humidifier. Return the
boiler section to the base and make sure it is locked down. Replace the water tank
and reconnect the power supply.

7.2 TURNING ROLLER ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT

Your incubator uses a different number of rollers depending on the eggs being
incubated. Below are the number of rollers needed per model.

MODEL CP & MP I84, II168

Ostrich = 6 rollers per drawer
Emu/Rhea = 7 rollers per drawer

MODEL CP & MP I25, I50, II100

Ostrich = 5 rollers per drawer
Emu/Rhea = 6 rollers per drawer

The drawer must be removed in order to insert or remove a roller and/or adjust
roller spacing. This is done by pulling the drawer out until it stops. Then pushing
down on the release levers located on each side of the drawer just inside the
incubator, will allow the drawer to pull the rest of the way out.

If you wish to remove a roller, please follow the steps outlined below.

1. Loosen the two 7/16” hex nuts on each side of all the rollers in the drawer, accept
for the first roller in drawer.
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2. Slide the rollers away from the roller you wish to remove.

3. Now slide one side of the roller you are removing toward and the other away from
you. This will position the roller diagonally inside the drawer. Remove the roller
from its carriage by simply popping it out and removing it from the turning belt.

4. Now follow directions for adjusting roller spacing in section below.

To install a roller follow the steps outlined below.

1. Loosen the two 7/16” hex nuts on each side of all rollers in the drawer, accept for
the first roller in the drawer.

2. Slide the rollers away from the space you wish to install the new roller.

3. Next place the right end of the new roller through the turning belt and slide the
white roller bearing (located in the end of the roller) onto the roller mount. Make
sure the turning belt loops over the roller in the same direction as the other belts in
the drawer.

4. Reinstall the left end of the roller and align the roller mounts directly across from
each other at the desired location in the drawer.

5. Now follow directions for adjusting roller spacing in section below.

To adjust the spacing between rollers, loosen the two hex nuts on each side of the
roller mounts with a 7/16” nut driver or wrench (see Figure N). Move the left end of
the roller to the desired position first and then the right end. When moving the right
end of the roller, you will have to slide the turning belt along the drive roller. After
you have positioned the roller, tighten the nuts on both roller mounts. Use the
following guideline to help you determine the correct spacing between the rollers.

Distance from Center of one roller to center of the next roller.

Ostrich = 5”
Emu/Rea = 4”

If you experience problems with the drawer not wanting to close properly into the
incubator (turningthe drive rod does not solve the problem) it may be necessary to
adjust the tension pin or motor cog position to allow the drawer to reseat itself. The
drive rod has a horizontal adjustment for the tension pin and the motor mounting
plate has a vertical adjustment of the motor cog.

Rollers may be cleaned with any all purpose cleaner.

7.3 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING TILTING RODS.

The incubator drawers come with holes on the front top edge and slots on the back
top edge to accept rods for tilting eggs instead of rolling them. Simply position rods
in the corresponding spots front and back that allow the eggs to stand upright.
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Recommended cleaning: Wipe divider bars with all purpose cleaner.

7.4 TURNING MOTOR SYSTEM

Your incubator is equipped with one electric motor and one starter capacitor per
drawer (one per motor). These are located on the lower left rear of your machine. If
you should need to replace your turning motors or capacitors, replacements may be
obtained from Hatchrite.

To remove the old motor, please follow the steps outlined below.

1. Turn the incubator’s power off.

2.Remove the six (6) 1/4" hex head screws holding the motor cover in place and
remove the cover (see Figure N).

3. Unplug the white molex connector for the motor.

4. Unscrew the four (4) 1/4" screws holding the motor to the incubator and remove
the motor.

5. Reattach the new motor plate to the incubator making sure the drawer can
properly engage and disengage the motor cog. It may be necessary to adjust the
motor plate up or down to accomplish this. There is a difference between an upper
and lower motor plate assembly (the lower plate is marked as such) be sure of the
right plate at each location.

6. Plug the motor’s molex connector back into the incubator.

7. Turn the incubator on and roll test the drawer(s) for proper operation in both
directions.

7.5 AIR CONTROL SYSTEM

Your incubator is equipped with a 340 CFM fan and two 400 watt heaters. These
are located inside the mixing chamber on the back of your machine. Replacements
are available from Hatchrite. If you should ever need to replace either of these
components, please follow the steps outlined below.

FAN:

1. Turn off the incubator and open the mixing chamber to gain access to the fan.

2. Unplug the power cord located on the left side of the fan.

3. Remove the four (4) 1/4" hex head bolts used to mount the fan to the incubator
and remove the fan.

4. Mount the new fan making sure the air follow arrow points toward the intakew
vent.
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5. Reconnect the power plug and close the mixing chamber.

6. Turn the power back on and check the exhaust port for proper air flow.

HEATERS:

1. Turn off the incubator and open the mixing chamber to gain access to the heaters.

2. Using a 3/8” socket or wrench remove the hex heads and washers holding the red
and white wires in place. Disconnect the wires noting which color wire came from
which terminal.

3. Using a 7/16” socket or wrench remove the bolts and nuts used to secure the
heater to the mounting brackets and remove the heater.

To install the new heater follow steps 1 – 3 in reverse order. When you put the
power leads on the new heater, be sure that you do not tighten them too far. If you
do, you will break the connection inside the new heater and render it useless.

7.6 LIGHTING SYSTEM:

Your incubator is equipped with either one or two 18” fluorescent light fixtures. The
fixture or tube replacements are available from Hatchrite or the tubes can be
purchased from your local lighting store (replacement # RB15T8). If you should
ever need to replace either fixture or the tube please follow the steps outlined below.

1. Turn the front panel light switch to the off position.

2. Open the incubator door and unplug the white molex connector from the upper
back inner wall (see Figure N).

3. Remove the fixture from the side wall by sliding the entire fixture back and out
for a right side mounted light or forward and out for a left side mounted light. It
may be necessary to remove the upper drawer from the incubator to easily access
the light fixture.

4. For tube replacement, remove the light diffuser and turn tube to disengage.
Reverse the procedure to install new tube.

To replace or install the new fixture, follow steps 1 – 3 in reverse order.

Please Note: There is a small black switch on the light fixture that must be in the on
position for proper operation.
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After you have hatched all your eggs you will want to clean and disinfect your
incubator to prepare it for storage. Turn the machine off before cleaning it. DO
NOT use any type of abrasive substance to clean any part of the machine. The
outside of the machine can be cleaned with any household all purpose cleaner. Be
careful to keep any and all liquids out of the electrical enclosure on the top of the
machine.

The inside of the machine can be fumigated with the owner’s personal choice of
disinfecting agents. When disinfecting the incubator, be sure that you do not get any
liquids inside the sensor housing. This is the beige colored plastic box attached to the
inside top surface of your incubation chamber.

When you have finished cleaning and disinfecting the incubator, turn the power
back on and let the machine come up to temperature. This will insure that the
liquids used will have a chance to dry. After the incubator has dried, turn the power
off, open the door just a crack, and unplug the power cord. Your incubator is now
ready to be stored until next hatching season.

Prior to the start of each season, remove all lint or other debris from heaters and
fan blades and wipe down the inside of the mixing chamber. Keep the inside of your
unit clean and free of debris.
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9.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 60 cycles per second

Physical Dimensions:
Model # Height: Depth Width
II168 64” 41” 45”
II100 65” 38” 32”
I84 38” 41” 45”
I50 38” 38” 32”
I25 28” 38” 32”

Operating Environment:

Temperature = 65 F to 80 F.
Humidity = 0% to 60%

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FEATURES & BENEFITS
ROLLING SYSTEM

 The Rolling system allows the eggs to

set on their side as in nature, turning
the eggs 180 degrees clockwise then
back 180 degrees counter
clockwise.180 degree rolling allows
yolk sac nutrient to be better supplied
to the growing embryo.
 Eggs can also be stood vertically and
tilted 45º each direction.
 Rolling is proven to maximize
hatchability and livability and
minimize malpositioning.

AIR FLOW

 Special mixing chamber allows all

fresh air, heat, and humidity to be
premixed before entering incubator
cabinet.
 Because carbon dioxide is heavier, all
of our units exhaust old air from the
bottom of the incubator – NOT THE
TOP.
 With higher air flow, these units
perform well at high altitudes.