HB SERIES

CIMUKA EGG INCUBATORS

HB175 / HB350 / HB500 / HB700
IMPORTANT! Read the following instruction manual carefully before use.
Keep this user manual safe for future reference.

USER MANUAL
HB SERIES Models...........................................2
Parts of Models...............................................3-4
Quick Guide.......................................................5
Placement of Models.........................................6
Ventilation..........................................................6
Egg Handling.....................................................7
Temperature / Humidity Controller...............7-10
USB Connection / Room Sensor.....................11
HumisonicTM Auto-Humidity Control.…........... 12
Humidity Tray..................................................13
TurnXTM Automatic Turning System................14
Setter Trays and Hatchery Baskets...........15-16
Active Periodic Cooling (APC)...................17-20
Setting and Hatching..................................21-23
Incubation Records.........................................24
Factors Affecting Hatchability.........................24
Cleaning up and Service................................25
Safety Labeling...............................................25
Product Information........................................26
Recommended Incubation Values.................27
1
HB SERIES

Models
Hatcher Models (H)
Setter Models (S)

HB175 S HB350 S HB500 S HB700 S HB175 H HB350 H HB500 H HB700 H

Combined Models (C)

HB175 C HB350 C HB500 C HB700 C

2
 HB SERIES
Parts of Models 21 20
17
1 Water Reservoir - (1 Gallon)
2 HumisonicTM Adapter 19 18
3 Control Panel
4 Temperature / Humidity Sensor
5 Flexy35 Setter Tray (C & S Models) 16
6 Back Door for Cleaning and Servicing
7 TurnXTM Unit (C & S Models)
8 HumisonicTM Reservoir
9 CS35Y Hatchery Baskets (C & S Models Only)
10 Humidity Tray
11 Lockable Wheels 1
12 TurnXTM Control Adapter
2
13 Adjustable Exhaust (air-out) Holes 12
3
14 Observation Windows
15 Adjustable Intake (air-in) Hole 4 13
16 Power Switch
17 Protection Fuse (F type) 5 14
18 Spare Fuse (F type) 6
19 USB Connection
20 Room Sensor Chip 7
21 Room Sensor Cover
8
15

10

11

3
HB SERIES
Accessories
HB175 HB350 HB500 HB700
C S H C S H C S H C S H
Flexy35 4 pc 5 pc - 8 pc 10 pc - 10 pc 14 pc - 16 pc 20 pc -
Separators for Flexy 40 pc 50 pc 80 pc 100 pc 100 pc 140 pc 160 pc 200 pc -
CS35Y 1 pc - 5 pc 2 pc - 10 pc 4 pc - 14 pc 4 pc - 20 pc
Cover for CS35Y 1 pc - 2 pc 2 pc - 4 pc 2 pc - 4 pc 2 pc - 4 pc
TurnXTM Adapter 1 pc 1 pc - 1 pc 1 pc - 1 pc 1 pc - 1 pc 1 pc -
HumisonicTM Unit 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc
Power Cable 1 pc 1 pc 1pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc
Humidity Tray - WT02 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc - - - - - - - - -
Humidity Tray - WT03 - - - 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc
Hatchery cover for Flexy35 Optional Optional - Optional Optional - Optional Optional - Optional Optional -

Flexy35 Separator for Flexy35 CS35Y Cover for CS35Y TurnXTM Adapter

HumisonicTM Unit Power Cable Humidity Tray - WT02 Humidity Tray - WT03 Hatchery cover for Flexy35

4 CAUTION! Do not use damaged parts.

HB SERIES

Quick Guide
- Remove all packing material carefully.

- Identify and inspect all parts of model. (See Pages 2-4)

- Install HumisonicTM unit into cabinet. (See Page 11)

- Fill humidity tray with water (at least 1 channel). Picture 1

- Adjust Flexy35 separators to the size of the eggs you are setting.
Picture 2 1 2
- Plug in your TurnXTM / HumisonicTM adapters to the control panel,
then plug your machine into the power supply. Picture 3
3 4
- Press power button and set the temperature and humidity for your Power
Cable
eggs. Picture 4 (See Pages 8-9)
HumisonicTM
CAUTION! Do not use equipment with high electric consumption TurnXTM
Adapter
Adapter
in the same electrical line as your egg incubator.

CAUTION! Always use a grounded power line for your incubator.

CAUTION! Run the incubator for 3-4 hours before first use to test
the parts and functionality.

5
HB SERIES

Placement of Model 1½ ft (50cm)

Your incubator must be located indoors. Place your incubator on a flat

surface, away from doors and windows. Ideal distance from any wall
is 1½ ft (50cm). The area must be clean and well ventilated. The
incubator should not be exposed to direct sunlight, water, or high
humidity levels.

Ideal incubation room temperature is 68-77°F (20-25°C). Wide 1½ ft (50cm) 1½ ft (50cm)

temperature variations in the room will negatively affect your incubation
results. Consider using an air conditioner or heater to maintain room
temperature.

Caution! Do not let room temperature go below 59°F (15°C) or above 86°F (30°C).
Caution! Do not let other animals and insects near the incubator.
Caution! Do not let children operate the equipment.

Ventilation
During incubation embryos produce carbon dioxide. Ventilation is required to
remove carbon dioxide and maintain the correct oxygen levels.
Air out
Ventilation is supplied automatically with a fan and adjustable air holes.

Air holes are adjusted by turning the vent to increase/decrease the amount of air Air in
in/out. The amount of ventilation required will depend on egg size and quantity.

Caution! Never close air holes.

Caution! Always keep air holes fully open during hatching period.
Caution! Never breed animals in your incubation room.
Caution! Be sure incubation room is well ventilated.

6
HB SERIES

Egg Handling
Eggs should be collected and stored in proper conditions prior to setting. Good quality eggs are important for positive hatchery results. Sanitizing
eggs before storage is an effective method for killing or decreasing the number of microorganisms on the egg’s surface. Be sure to use proper
sanitary procedures, the sanitation process kills bacteria on the egg but it can also kill the chick embryo in the egg.

Ideal egg storage temperature is 53-55°F (12-13°C) but can be stored in conditions between 50-68°F (10-20°C) as necessary, never expose
eggs to sunlight. Daily turning of eggs is suggested during storage to maintain hatchability.

CAUTION! Never store eggs in refrigerator - 39°F (4°C) is too cold.

CAUTION! Do not store eggs for more than 7 days as this decreases the egg quality and hatchability.
CAUTION! Eggs must be stored for at least 1 day before setting.
CAUTION! Use proper cleaning methods to clean dirty eggs, never use a cloth to clean eggs.

Temperature / Humidity Controller

The most important factor for successful egg incubation is temperature. Temperature is preset for chicken eggs but can be manually adjusted
for all other eggs.

Embryos tolerate short term temperature drops but higher than ideal temperatures can be detrimental. Validate your temperature setting is
accurate with a second thermometer. Do not be concerned about short term cooling of eggs when opening door for water or inspections.

Main Screen
0 0
Temperature F/ C
T - Temperature Set
Heater active LED
99.8 T
U
H - Humidity Set
U - Up
Humidifier active LED 50 H D
D - Down
Humidity RH%

7
HB SERIES

To check temperature set point To check humidity set point

When main screen is active, When main screen is active,
99.8 T
U Press T button and release 99.8 T
U Press H button and release
50 H
D
50 H
D
% %
(f)tSEt – Temperature Set Screen
will appear for 2 second and turn hSEt – Humidity Set Screen
(f)tSEt T
U
back to main screen.
hSEt T
U
will appear for 2 seconds and turn
back to main screen.
99.8 H
D
Lower value is temperature set point.
50 H
D
% % Lower value is humidity set point.

To change temperature set point To change humidity set point

When main screen is active,
99.8 T
U
Hold T button for 2 seconds 99.8 T
When main screen is active,
H button for 2 seconds
U
Hold
50 H
D
50 H
D
% %
While temperature set value blinks
(f)tSEt T
U Use U / D buttons to adjust hSEt T
While humidity set value blinks
Use U / D buttons to adjust
U

>99.8< H
D temperature set point
>50< H
D humidity set point
% %
When finished adjusting,
When finished adjusting,
SAVE T
U Press T button to “save” chosen value. SAVE T
U
press H button to “save” chosen value.
donE
SEt H
D
donE H
D
% %

Recommended temperature and humidity values for different species are on page 27

8
 HB SERIES

Turn Light On Second Sensor / Remaining time until next cooling

When main screen is active,
Press D button to light on and off. When main screen is active,
99.8 T
U
The light bulb will automatically turn off 99.8 T
U
Press U button and release to check second
50 H
D after 3 minutes.
50 H
D sensor values and remaining time for next
% cooling
%
Note: Second sensor value will only appear if
second sensor is activated
To Lock Screen on/off SnS2 T
U
Check user menu parameters (See Page 10)

SnS2 will appear.

D
H
When main screen is active,
loc T
U Hold H+D buttons together for 3
%

on/oFF H
D seconds to lock and unlock screen Then, second sensor temperature and
22.7 T
U humidity values will appear.
) 33 H
D

%
Alarm delay Then remaining time until next periodic
cooling will appear.
When main screen is active,
clt T
U Note: Remaining time to next cooling will appear if

Alr T
U Hold U button for 3 seconds 11.27 H
D
periodic cooling function is on
Check APC menu (See Page 18)
%
dlY H
D
Alarm will be delayed for 15 minutes.
%
99.8 T
U
Then, screen turns back to main screen.
50 H
D

9
HB SERIES
User Menu Parameters
US2: USB connected device
Hold T + H together for 3 seconds to enter menu no: no connected device
99.8 T
U - Use T/H buttons to choose parameters. uS2 T
U th: second sensor connected (room/calibration)
ıot: iot module connected
50 H
D
- Use U/D buttons to change set values.
- Hold T + H together for 3 seconds to save changes. th H
D Notification: Alr 15 (usb connection error)
% %
Below parameters active if Us2 is selected “th”
hhi: high humidity alarm
(f)rtl: second sensor low temperature alarm
hhı T
U
Started: set value +10
Delay time: 20 minutes (f)rtl T
U Started: below 65°F (18°C)
Delay time: no
10 H
D Notification: Alr 5
Alarm: continuous 64 H
D Notification: Alr 10
% % Alarm: intermittent

hlo: low humidity alarm (f)rth: second sensor high temperature alarm
hlo T
U
Started: set value -10
Delay time: 20 minutes (f)rth T
U Started: over 83°F (28°C)
Delay time: no
-10 H
D Notification: Alr 6
Alarm: intermittent
83 H
D Notification: Alr 9
% % Alarm: intermittent

(f)thi: high temperature alarm rhl: second sensor low humidity alarm
(f)thi T
U
Started: set value +1.5
Delay time: 2 minutes rhl T
U Started: below 10 RH
Delay time: no
1.5 H
D Notification: Alr 1/3
Alarm: continuous 10 H
D Notification: Alr 14
Alarm: intermittent
% %
(f)tlo: low temperature alarm rhh: second sensor high humidity alarm
(f)tlo T
U
Started: set value -4.0
Delay time: 30 minutes
rhh T
U Started: over 85 RH
Delay time: no
-4.0 H
D Notification: Alr 2/4
Alarm: intermittent 85 H
D Notification: Alr 13
% Alarm: intermittent

tco: temperature calibration value rAt: second sensor temperature alarm activation
(f)tco T
U
CAUTION! tco is a critical parameter. Changing this can
results in chick loss. Use qualified and calibrated glass rAt T
U On: alarms activated
Off: alarms deactivated
0.0 H
D
or electronic thermometers for calibrating.
Check temperature values regularly. off H
D

% %
hco: humidity calibration value
CAUTION! hco is a critical parameter. Changing this can rAh: second sensor humidity alarm activation
hco T
U results in chick loss. Use qualified and calibrated glass or
electronic thermometers for calibrating.
rAh T
U On: alarms activated
Off: alarms deactivated
0.0 H
D Check humidity values regularly.

10
off H
D

% %
HB SERIES

USB Connection / Room Sensor

Your incubator is equipped with a room sensor installed
through USB connection. The room sensor measures the
temperature and humidity conditions of the room. The room
sensor is identical to the main sensor inside the egg
incubator, it can be used as a spare sensor in emergency
situations. The incubator is complete with alarms to help you Sensor protective cover
monitor high/low temperature and humidity.

USB connection can also be used for calibration

sensors. Connection device should be selected from the
user menu on the display. Additional USB accessories for USB connection
your incubator coming soon! Room sensor chip
CAUTION! Always power off the incubator during any
sensor installation.

11
HB SERIES
HumisonicTM Automatic Humidity Control
Humidity adjustments are required to provide adequate water loss from eggs. Eggs need to lose between 13-16% of water depending on the
species. Weighing your eggs during incubation is the most reliable way to ensure you have reached proper humidity levels for your eggs.

Short term humidity changes during incubation are not impactful. Keeping an average humidity (See Page 27) during the entire incubation
period is enough to achieve good results. However, high humidity levels during the hatching period (last 2-3 days) are very important.
When the chicks start to hatch, the inner membranes of the eggs dry quickly. This causes membranes to harden, and chicks can stick to their
shell. To prevent the drying of the membranes, humidity must be adjusted to high levels for the last 2-3 days of incubation.

Installation
- Connect HumisonicTM reservoir to the incubator.
- Place stainless steel HumisonicTM unit into the bottom of the reservoir.
- Use flexible hose to connect water tank and HumisonicTM reservoir.
- Connect HumisonicTM cable to HumisonicTM adapter. Connect adapter to the control panel.
o The float valve will keep water level 1-2cm (.4-.8”) above water level sensor.
HumisonicTM
Reservoir Adapter
(1 Gallon)
HumisonicTM
reservoir Float valve

Flexible hose
1-2 cm
HumisonicTM
Level sensor cable
Air-in hole
HumisonicTM unit

CAUTION! Do not use hard or lime-enriched water for either the humidifier system or humidity tray. Change
humidifier disks regularly. HumisonicTM humidifier units are designed for on / off use. Leaving the unit on for
prolonged periods of time will decrease the life of the unit. Never cover the air-in hole on HumisonicTM reservoir cover.
12
HB SERIES

Humidity Tray
Cabinet humidity values can be adjusted manually by adding water to humidity tray channels. Check humidity values on the control panel.
Humidity levels directly relate to the amount of water in the humidity tray. HB SERIES models have different sized water channels so that
humidity can be adjusted to desired level.

Lowest humidity Highest humidity

CAUTION! Never fill humidity tray with cold water. Use warm water close to incubator’s temperature set point. Ideally 77-860F (25-300C)
CAUTION! Humidity tray is part of the incubator. Always keep it in bottom, even when empty. Keep at least one channel of the humidity tray
full during setting period and keep full for hatching period (last 2-3 days).

Keeping water in humidity tray offers many advantages:

- Acts as a backup water supply in case your external water tank runs out of water or if there is an unexpected malfunction.
- Prolongs the life of your HumisonicTM unit.
- Less power consumption resulting in lower energy costs.

Don’t forget that humidity values depend on temperature values, always validate humidity values at the temperature set point.

13
HB SERIES

TurnXTM Automatic Turning System

TurnXTM Automatic turning system provides 900 (450 in each direction) turning every hour. TurnXTM linear actuator is controlled by TurnXTM
control adapter. The “Turner button” allows you to manually adjust the position of the egg racks.

CAUTION! Only use the “Turner button” to reset the setter trays in a horizontal position.
CAUTION! Do not try to set or take out trays before getting them in a horizontal position.

Adjust setter trays into a horizontal position: Adapter power

connection
- Push and release the “Turner button” to start turning
- When the trays become horizontal, switch the incubator off
- Turn incubator on after inserting or removing racks/baskets

CAUTION! Flexy35 trays must sit properly within incubator.

Before switching the incubator “on”, check all trays. Otherwise, TurnXTM
trays or turning mechanism can be damaged. Adapter
Power Switch
Turner
button

14
HB SERIES

Setter Trays and Hatchery Baskets

Flexy35 Universal Setter Tray

HB SERIES Setter (S) and Combined (C) models come with Flexy35 universal egg setter trays. Flexy35 separators can be adjusted for
different egg sizes. Each Flexy35 tray comes with 10 separators and can be adjusted for any size egg, from quail to goose eggs.

CAUTION! Never set eggs with the small end up.

Eggs must be set with small end down or horizontal.

Goose and peacock eggs must be set horizontally with small end tilted down

Approximate Setting
Egg Capacities
Chicken / Duck 35 6 separators / 7 line x 5 egg
Quail 99 10 separators / 11 line x 9 egg
Partridge 56 8 separators / 8 line x 7 egg
Pheasant 48 7 separators / 8 line x 6 egg CAUTION! Before setting Flexy35 trays to TurnXTM
Turkey / Big Duck 24 5 separators / 6 line x 4 egg mechanism, make sure that separators are placed
Goose / Peacock 15-20 4 separators / 5 line x 3-4 egg
properly and check that no eggs fell during 450 turning.

15
HB SERIES

CS35Y Hatchery Basket

Typical Egg Capacities
Chicken / Duck 35
Eggs are transferred to Quail 99
hatchery baskets for the last Partridge 56
2-3 days of incubation. Pheasant 48
Turkey / Big Duck 24
Goose / Peacock 15-20

Combined (C) Models have an internal hatchery section Hatcher (H) Models have shelves for hatchery baskets
for hatchery baskets. and all hatchery baskets are reachable separately for
easy access to chicks.

Shelves for
hatchery baskets

Cover for CS35Y

in middle and
top shelves.
Internal
hatchery
section for
CS35Y
16
HB SERIES

Active Periodic Cooling (APC)

CAUTION! Active periodic cooling function is for professional users only. If needed, please seek assistance from your vendor. Results
can change for a variety of reasons including poultry species, egg size, and room conditions. Improper cooling can result in late
hatching and chick loss.

In natural incubation, most birds leave the nest for a period of time at least once after the first week of incubation. Eggs cool and dehumidify during
this period. Active periodic cooling (APC) lets you mimic this natural behavior.

Research shows that periodic cooling of goose, duck and even chicken eggs during incubation has positive effects on hatch rates and chick quality.
Periodic cooling is very important for most goose types. Without periodic cooling, goose egg hatch rates can decrease by up to 20-30%. Many
breeders manually cool the eggs by taking them out of the incubator, let them cool in hatchery room conditions, and spray the eggs with warm
water before placing them back in the incubator again.

To automate the process, Cimuka uses Active Periodic Cooling (APC) with 2 different modes to simulate natural behavior. All alarms for
temperature and humidity will be off during this time. After APC is complete, temperature and humidity will return to preset parameters.

1. (clt) Cooling for a time mode

• System turns off heat and humidity (for models with humidifier) for an adjusted time.

2. (clS) Cooling for a set mode

• System turns off heat and humidity (for models with humidifier) and drops temperature to an adjusted temperature set point and
keeps the temperature at this point for a set amount of time.

Models include 2 more modes:

1. Humidification mode (for models with humidifier) – before cooling period ends, high humidity is applied
2. Fan assistant cooling mode (for models with cooling fan) - reaches desired cooling temperature faster

Cimuka ‘s advanced incubator controller allows users to change all parameters with Active Periodic Cooling (APC) menu. Now experienced
breeders can work outside of preset parameters to achieve the best hatch rates for their eggs.

17
HB SERIES
Active Periodic Cooling (APC)
Menu
Hold U + D together for 3 seconds to enter menu hct: max cooling time (minute)
99.8 T
U
- Use T/H buttons to choose parameter. hct T
U
Heater/humidifier cut off time for clt mode.
Maximum cooling time for clS mode.
50 H
D - Use U/D buttons to change parameter values.
180 H
D

% %
cIF: Active Periodic Cooling (APC) function activation
oFF: Active Periodic Cooling is deactivated. chu: humidification activation during cooling
cIF T
U cLt: “cooling for a time” mode - Stops heater and humidifier for
“hct” time. (check hct parameter) chu T
U
(Only for models equipped with humidifier)
on: humidification activated
oFF H
D cLS: “cooling for a set” mode - Stops heater and humidifier up
to an adjusted temperature set point and keep temperature at
on H
D
oFF: humidification deactivated
% %
this point for an adjusted time. (check cSt/FSt)
cht: Humidification time in cooling (minute)
cb T
U cb: Active Periodic cooling Starting
con: first cooling starts immediately after save the menu.
cht T
U
(Only for models equipped with humidifier)
Humidification will start before cooling finished for cht
coF H
D coF: first cooling starts after periodic cooling cycle (cPr)
10 H
D time.
Example: If cooling will finish within 30 minutes,
% % humidification starts after 20 minutes (30-10=20) (Page 21)
cPr: Periodic cooling cycle time (hours)
cPr T
U
6-8-12-24-48-72 hours selectable.
System repeats cooling in this cycle.
chh T
U
chh: max humidification set in cooling (RH%)
(Only for models equipped with humidifier)
24 H
D
80 H
D Humidifier works up to this set and keeps incubator in this
point during humidification period.
% %
cSt: cooling set point (C display models)
cooling set value: temperature set point – cSt (-8°C) cFn: cooling fan activation
cSt T
U
note: cSt is only active in clS mode on C display models
Example: for a system working on 37.7°C, system cools
cFn T
U (Only for models equipped with cooling fan)
On: cooling fan is activated during cooling.
-8.0 H
D up to 29.7°C (37.7°C - 8.0°C = 29.7°C)
on H
D OFF: cooling fan is deactivated during cooling.
% %
FSt: cooling set point (F display models)
cooling set value: temperature set point – FSt (-15°C)
FSt T
U note: FSt is only active in clS mode on C display models SAVE T
U
Hold T+ H together for 3 seconds to save changes
Example: for a system working on 99.8°F, system cools
-15.0 H
D
up to 84.8°F (99.8°F - 15.0°C = 84.8°F) donE H
D

% %
cth: waiting time in cooling set point. (minute) During cooling, “cool” blinks on screen,

cth T
U
Waiting time of system in cooling set point
cth is only active in clS mode >Cool< T
U
CAUTION! Do not cut the power of incubator
30 H
D

18
42 H
D during cooling. Power failure will terminate cooling
but the time for cooling period will continue.
% %
.
HB SERIES

Cimuka’s research team is collecting data from their research center and from customers for different APC applications. The table below outlines
the recommended parameters for cooling for a set (clS) mode.

Note: Cooling by a time (clt) mode is highly dependent on hatchery room conditions and the number of eggs in the incubator. It is advisable to use
a temperature-controlled hatchery room to reach optimal hatching results.

Active Periodic Cooling (APC) Parameters Display Factory Setting Chicken Duck Goose
Cooling mode clF oFF cIS cIS cIS
On at 8th day On at 8th day On at 8th day
Off at 19th day Off at 25th day Off at 27th day
Cooling start time cb cof con con con
Cooling cycle time cPr 24 h 24 24 24
Cooling set point °C (set - adjusted data) cSt -8.0°C -8.0 -8.0 -8.0
Cooling set point °F (set - adjusted data) FSt -15.0°F -15.0 -15.0 -15.0
Waiting time in cooling set point cth 20 min 10 min - 8th to 13th 10 min - 8th to 15th 10 min - 8th to 14th
20 min - 14th to 18th 25 min - 16th to 25th 20 min - 15th to 21th
40 min - 22th to 27th
Max cooling time hct 120 min 120 min 150 min 180 min
Humidification* chu on on on on
Humidification Time* cht 10 min 10 15 15
Max humidity during humidification* chh 80 RH% 80 80 80
Cooling fan activation** cFn on on on on
* only for models equipped with humidifier
**only for models equipped with cooling fan

CAUTION! Turn off Active Periodic Cooling (APC) function during hatching period (Last 2-3 days of incubation). Cooling in the last 2-3
days of incubation results in bad hatch rates and chick loss.
CAUTION! Changing cooling mode (cIF) or cooling cycle time (cPr) parameters in APC menu resets periodic cooling cycle time (cPr).
CAUTION! In clS mode, time to reach cooling set point cSt (Fst) is highly dependent on room temperature. For very low set points,
system may not be able to reach cooling set point. For such situations, system finalizes cooling at max cooling time (hct).

19
HB SERIES

Active Periodic Cooling (APC) set at “cooling for a

set (clS)” mode is shown in the graph below with
sample parameters.

APC Parameters Display Setting

Cooling mode clF clS
Cooling start time cb on
Cooling cycle cPr 24 h

Cooling set point °C (set - adjusted data) cSt -8.0 C

APC starts
Cooling set point °F (set - adjusted data) FSt -15 F
Waiting time in cooling set point cth 20 min
Max cooling time hct 120 min TEMPERATURE
Humidification* chu on cSt/ FSt APC stops

Humidification Time* cht 10 min.

Max humidity during humidification* chh 80 RH%
cth
Cooling fan activation** cFn on

* only for models equipped with humidifier

**only for models equipped with cooling fan

System repeats APC behavior every cooling cycle APC stop

time (cPr).
APC start chh
In a power outage, cooling cycle time (cPr) is not
reset. It will continue from last recorded time.
Example: if there is a 1 hour power outage, the next cht HUMIDITY
cooling time will delay about 1 hour.
Humidification starts
Remaining time to next cooling can be checked on
the controller (See Page 9)

20
HB SERIES

Setting and Hatching

Combined (C) Models – Partial Setting
To decrease egg storage times, in Combined (C) Models, eggs are set partially and periodically every 4-5 days. Eggs must be transferred to the
hatchery section for last 2 days of incubation.

CAUTION! Never set more eggs than the hatchery section has capacity for. Allow at least 5 days between settings.

Example: Model: HB175C - 35 chicken eggs, partial setting every 5 days (incubation time = 21 days)
For the first 19 days, eggs must be set in the TurnXTM mechanism. They are transferred to the hatchery section for the last 2 days.

Day1 Day6 Day11 Day16 Day20

First 19 Days
Temperature: 99.80F (37.70C)
Humidity: 50% RH (50-55)

99.8 T
U

o50 H D

Last 2 Days
Temperature: 99.80F (37.70C)
Humidity: 70% RH (65-70)

99.8 T
U

70 H D

%
Note: Keep temperature value
Eggs set at Day 1 are transferred to
at setting value during hatching
hatchery section on Day 20 and new period. Hatchery section
eggs can be set in an empty zone New Eggs
temperature is automatically .8-
.9°F (0.4-0.5°C) lower
21
HB SERIES
Setters / Hatchers

HB SERIES offers Setter (S) and Hatcher (H) Models in 4 different capacities from 175 to 700 chicken eggs.

Using a separate hatcher gives users advantages when trying to achieve optimal temperature and humidity values for embryo needs. A separate
hatcher also decreases the microbial cross contamination risk between eggs in setter and hatcher.

Example: Chicken Egg (Incubation time = 21 days)

First 18 Days Last 3 Days

Temperature: 99.80F (37.70C) Temperature: 99.00F (37.20C)
Humidity: 50% RH (50-55) Humidity: 70% RH (65-70)

99.8 T
U 99.0 T
U

o50 H D On Day 19, 70 H D

% Transfer to
%
hatcher

22
HB SERIES
All Set / All Hatch
Setter (S) and Combined (C) Models can be used for an all set / all hatch setup. Flexy35 egg setter trays can be converted to hatchery baskets
by using Flexy35 hatchery cover. – sold separately

- Flexy35 Typical Hatching Capacities

Chicken / Duck 30
Quail 99
Partridge 56
Pheasant 48
Turkey / Big Duck 24
Goose / Peacock 15-20

Example: Chicken Egg (Incubation time = 21 days)

TurnXTM CAUTION! Always unplug TurnXTM
Adapter Adapter during hatching. Accidental
turning with Flexy35 covers can damage
inside parts and turning system.

On Day 19,
First 18 Days use Flexy35 Last 3 Days
Temperature: 99.80F (37.70C) hatchery Temperature: 99.00F (37.20C)
Humidity: 50% RH (50-55) covers Humidity: 70% RH (65-70)

99.8 T
U 99.0 T
U

50 H D 70 H D

% %

23
HB SERIES
Incubation Records
Keeping personal records is important for identifying performance issues or problems in incubation.

Name of species, setting date, transfer date, first and last hatching date, number of eggs set, number of fertile eggs, number of chicks,
and % hatchability should be recorded for future reference. We also suggest candling you eggs to check for infertility.

Hatchability rates can vary by species. Hatchability can be calculated by dividing number of chicks by the number of fertile eggs.

Sample table (Quail incubation time 17 days, chicken incubation time 21 days.)

Date of Number of
Hatchability
Species Fertile Notes
Set Transfer Hatching Eggs chicks %
Eggs
Quail 1.1.2000 15.1.2000 18.1.2000 25 20 19 95 16-17 days hatch, 1 early death

Hen 5.1.2000 23.1.2000 26.1.2000 5 4 4 100 20-21 days hatch

Factors Affecting Hatchability

- Incorrect incubation settings
- Turning problems
- Very low / high incubation room temperatures
- Inadequate room ventilation
- Prolonged egg storage times
- Electric outages
- Inadequate or wrong sanitary procedures for eggs or machine
- Very old or very young parents
- Improper or poor parent feeding
- General problems for health of parents
- Illnesses and genetic problems in parents
- Incorrect male / female ratio
Egg incubation requires dedication and oversight. Cimuka, or its distributors will not be held responsible for loss of eggs or chicks under any
circumstances
24
HB SERIES
Cleaning Up and Service
CAUTION! Disconnect the incubator from electric supply during cleaning or servicing.
CAUTION! Servicing and spare part changes must be carried out by a qualified person.
CAUTION! Never use water hotter than 122°F (50°C) for cleaning. Electrical parts must be kept dry during cleaning.

Internal parts of cabinet and egg trays must be cleaned after every hatch with a proper sanitary solution. Apply recommended sanitation
methods and chemicals for cleaning. Clean your model thoroughly after each season by keeping it on without humidifier unit to dry all parts
for at least 1 day. Use a dry soft brush or vacuum to clean control panel and fan panel.

Most components of the incubator are easily replacable. Always keep critical parts as spares. For spare parts and service needs, contact
your vendor.

Safety Labeling
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
ALWAYS OPERATE YOUR EGG INCUBATOR WITH GROUNDED POWER NEVER ATTEMPT ANY KIND OF SERVICING UNLESS THE MACHINE
SOCKET. NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE UNLESS THE MACHINE IS IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAIN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAIN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. THE CABLES, HEATER, FAN AND BULB ARE AT MAIN VOLTAGE.
CONNECTIONS INSIDE OF CONTROL PANEL ARE AT MAIN VOLTAGE.

RISK OF BURN! HOT SURFACE. DON’T TOUCH RISK OF INJURY! KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO TOUCH THE HEATER INSIDE OF THE NEVER ATTEMPT TO TOUCH OR SERVICE FAN UNIT UNLESS THE
VENTILATION PANEL. THE MACHINE MUST BE DISCONNECTED MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAIN ELECTRICITY
FROM THE MAIN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND YOU MUST WAIT SUPPLY.
AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE SERVICING.

25
HB SERIES

Product Information

Typical Egg
HB175 HB350 HB500 HB700
Capacities
S H C S H C S H C S H C
Quail 495 495 396+99* 990 990 792+198* 1386 1386 990+396* 1980 1980 1584+396*
Partridge 280 280 224+56* 560 560 448+112* 784 784 560+224* 1120 1120 896+224*
Pheasant 240 240 192+48* 480 480 384+96* 672 672 480+192* 960 960 768+192*
Chicken / Duck 175 175 140+35* 350 350 280+70* 490 490 350+140* 700 700 560+140*
Turkey / Big Duck 120 120 96+24* 240 240 192+48* 336 336 240+96* 480 480 384+96*
Goose / Peacock 75 75 60+15* 150 150 120+30* 210 210 150+60* 300 300 240+60*
*Setter part + Hatcher part

Power (W)
Max: 210 285 425 425
Average: 75 100 125 160
Electric Supply 230V AC 50Hz / 110V AC 60Hz (as ordered)

Used electrical and electronic equipment should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper disposal and recycling, please take this
product(s) to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment,
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point or visit https://www.epa.gov/

26
HB SERIES

Recommended Incubation Values

Typical incubation periods and recommended temperature / humidity values for the species are given below. Incubation periods, temperature and
humidity values vary by species. Please check manual or ask your vendor for information.

Incubation Setting Setting Hatching Hatching

Period Temperature Humidity Temperature Humidity
(Days) (Last 2-3 Days) (Last 2-3 Days)

Chicken 21 99.80F (37.70C) %RH 50 - 55 99.00F (37.20C) %RH 65 - 70

Turkey 28 99.50F (37.50C) %RH 50 - 55 98.60F (37.00C) %RH 65 - 70
Quail 17 99.80F (37.70C) %RH 50 - 55 99.10F (37.30C) %RH 65 - 70
Partridge 24 99.50F (37.50C) %RH 50 - 55 98.60F (37.00C) %RH 65 - 70
Pheasant 24 99.80F (37.70C) %RH 55 - 60 99.00F (37.20C) %RH 70 - 75
Duck 28 99.50F (37.50C) %RH 55 - 60 98.60F (37.00C) %RH 70 - 75
Goose 30 99.80F (37.70C) %RH 55 - 60 99.00F (37.20C) %RH 75 - 80

- During last 2-3 days of incubation, keep temperature / humidity set values at hatching values even if you have eggs in setting period.

- For Combined (C) Models, always keep temperature at setting temperature value.

27
HB SERIES

Hatching Time, LLC Cimuka Kulucka Makineleri ve Ekipmanlari Ltd Sti.

P.O. Box 412 Hockessin, DE 19707 1214.Sok. 21/3 Ostim Yenimahalle – ANKARA / TURKEY
Company Direct: (800) 511-1369 +90 (312) 349 55 66 – +90 (312) 348 1111

[email protected] www.hatchingtime.com [email protected] www.cimuka.com

28