Exo Terra PT2445 Mode D'emploi page 5

arrow' or 'down arrow' buttons located on the front panel. The
'up arrow' button increases the temperature, the 'down arrow"
button will decrease the temperature. The unit will automatically
switch to heating or cooling mode based on the set incubation
temperature. WARNING: Although the Incubator may be
set as low as 4°C (39°F) or as high as 60°C (140°F), these
extreme settings are not recommended.
6. Fill the water tray with regular tap water (do not use HOT water).
The water in the slide out tray in the bottom of the unit will add
humidity to the environment to prevent rapid desiccation of the
incubation medium. Keep this tray filled with water throughout
the incubation period! Since evaporation depends on the
temperature, it is advisable to check the water-
level on a daily basis. Place a deeper container
with water in the incubator if daily checks
are not possible.
7. Now place appropriate egg incubating
containers (size depending on the
species, egg-size and amount
of eggs), holding
moistened
egg
incubation
medium of your
choice (at this stage
do not yet place eggs in the
incubator!), in the incubator (please read notes on preparation of
the incubation medium and incubation of reptile eggs below).
8. Place one or more analog or digital thermometers (for instance
PT2472 Digital Thermometer or PT2470 Thermo-Hygrometer)
at the exact spot of the incubating containers (or even in the
incubating container) to check the correct temperature at the
egg incubation site.
9. Close the Incubator door, and let the unit run for about 24 hours,
than check the temperature at the egg incubating containers.
The temperature setting shown on the LED digital display may
differ from the actual incubation temperature measured at
the egg incubation container. If the temperature, measured at
the egg incubating containers is (for instance) 2° below the
desired temperature, than use the UP button and increase the
temperature shown on the LED display with 2°. Run the unit for