Important - Exo Terra PT2499 Mode D'emploi

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 shown on the LED digital display may differ
(up to 5°) from the actual incubation temperature measured at
the egg incubation container. If the temperature, measured at
the egg incubating containers is (for instance) 2°C below the
desired temperature, than use the UP button and increase the
temperature shown on the LED display with 2°. Run the unit for
a couple of hours and check temperature at the egg incubating
containers once more. Repeat until desired temperature at the
egg incubating containers is stable.
10. Place eggs in the egg incubating containers (Please read notes
on preparation of the incubation medium and incubation of
reptile eggs below).
Mute Switch: There is a mute/
normal switch located on the back
of the unit. Please note that when
this is switched to mute mode,
the speed of the fan will reduce.
The incubator will operate more
quietly, but there will be less air
circulation inside the unit. Please
use this feature only for temporary
quiet operation. When in mute
6
mode the incubator will not be
able to maintain the set incubation
temperature during high ambient
temperature fluctuations.
AC/DC Switch: There is a AC/
DC switch located on the back
of the unit. Always check if this switch is in the correct position: AC
when connecting to a 220-240V, 50Hz wall receptacle, DC when
connecting to a cigarette lighter / Aux Power Socket.
WARNING: The LED digital display is for reference only, and
does NOT reflect the temperature in the actual egg incubating
container!

IMPORTANT

The temperature display and the setting is an approximate value
and does not 100% represent the actual temperature inside the
unit as the sensor is not directly placed in the incubation area. The
difference between the actual temperature in the incubation area
and the reading on the display depends on the ambient temperature
in the room where the unit is placed. These differences can also vary
depending on the set temperature, the higher the set temperature,
the bigger the variance. Please note that there is also a temperature
variation between the top and the bottom of the unit, with the
digital readout reflecting the uppermost temperature. Monitor this
temperature over a period of 24 hours with a separate thermometer
(optional) to ensure the unit is set and working properly. It is also
recommended to check the temperature at each location of the
NORMAL MUTE
incubating eggs. Temperature deviations shown on the display
and the actual setting are normal. This is due to the functioning
of the device as it switches with a delay of +/- 2°C(3.6°F.) At a
setting of 32°C the device will start heating when the temperature
falls to 30°C or 86°F on the display, and starts cooling when the
temperature reaches 34°C or 93.2°F. When using closed boxes or
deli cups, the breeding substrate in it will not vary more then 0.2°C,
ensuring a constant incubation temperature.
Always have the unit operating for at least 24 hours to monitor
temperatures before placing the eggs inside of the incubator.
Regular temperature checks are required with a separate calibrated
thermometer as WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY claims for loss of eggs or
animals due to the malfunctioning of the unit.
Preparation of the egg-incubating medium
1. Choose an appropriate egg incubating container. Various
container types can be used, ranging from deli cups to all kinds
of plastic containers, depending on the clutch and the size of
the eggs.
2. Make sure the egg incubating container has 1 or 2 small
ventilation holes (1-2mm or pencil tip size), not more, since
excessive ventilation will increase desiccation of the incubation
medium and eggs.
3. Choose your preferred incubation medium: for instance
vermiculite or perlite. Both incubation mediums are handled in a
similar way, only the moisture/medium ratio is different:
a. Vermiculite has a 1/1 moisture to incubation medium ratio
based on weight (not volume).
b. Perlite has a 0,8/1 moisture to incubation medium ratio based
on weight (not volume).
4. Place your egg-incubating container on a digital kitchen/food
scale to accurately measure the amount of water that needs to
be added to the incubation medium. Push the "tare" button, so
the scale will reset to "0", so you only measure the weight of the
medium that will be added.
5. Fill the container with incubation medium up to 1/2 or 2/3 of
the height of the container while leaving the container on the
scale. Now read the weight and add the same weight of water
as described above: 1/1 for vermiculite, 0,8/1 for perlite. For
instance: if the scale shows 100 gr, simply add 100 gr (or 100
ml) of water in case of vermiculite, or 80 gr (or 80 ml) of water
in case of perlite. Use bottled water or tap water treated with
Aquatize (PT1976)
6. Shake the egg incubating container, to evenly distribute
the water.
7. Open the container, spread the incubation medium evenly, then
push some indentations in the incubation medium with your
thumb so that the eggs will fit in it covering 50% of the egg. This
will prevent the eggs from rolling around and at the same time,
the contact with the moistened incubation medium will allow the
egg to absorb moisture when needed. The upper part of the egg
is not covered and will assure that the egg can "breath". In case
the eggs stick together in a clutch, make a cavity that will secure
the complete clutch, with the upper part (50%) reaching out of of
the incubation medium.
8. Close the lid of the container and make sure there is ample
space between the eggs and the lid.
9. Weigh the egg-incubation container including moistened
incubation medium, eggs and lid, and mark down the weight on