Instructions for Setting a Sportsman Incubator

The Model 1402 Electric Sportsman Incubator is adjustable between 98.5 and 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature and humidity readings on this model can be gauged by checking the dial thermometer and hygrometer that are supplied with the incubator. The Sportsman Incubator's electronic thermostat ensures accurate temperature control, which guarantees superior hatch rates. This incubator has three automatically turned trays and an additional hatching tray that is positioned in the bottom of the incubator. The Model 1402 Electronic Sportsman Incubator uses an electronic thermostat which is preset at the factory for the best possible poultry and game bird hatching results.

Things You'll Need

  • Model 1402 Electric Sportsman Incubator
  • Model 1402 Electric Sportsman Incubator instruction manual
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Instructions

    • 1

      Read the Model 1402 Electric Sportsman Incubator manual. All relevant information regarding the correct operating of the incubator is contained in this document. By following the straight forward instructions, you will be guaranteed of superior hatches for each batch of eggs.

    • 2

      Check if the thermostat on the Sportsman Incubator Model 1402 Electric Sportsman Incubator has been factory preset to 100 degrees Fahrenheit as per the instruction manual.

    • 3

      Determine if you will operate the incubator at the preset factory temperature, or if you will change the setting.

    • 4

      Locate the thermostat if you decide to change the operating temperature of the Sportsman incubator.

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      Use the dial thermometer to the new temperature at which the incubator will run.

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      Locate the hygrometer if you decide to change the operating temperature of the Sportsman incubator.

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      Use the dial hygrometer to the new temperature at which the incubator will run.

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      Check the analog dial display to ensure that both the new temperature and new humidity reading are correct, according to the adjustments that you made.

    • 9

      Replace the water in the water pan, every second or third day. The more water there is, the higher the humidity will be able to go. Replace water at longer intervals if the humidity is higher than the maximum that you set for the specific egg type that you want to hatch.

    • 10

      Decide if you want to keep the settings for the eggs tray rotations, as per the manufacturer's preset schedule.

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      Adjust the eggs tray rotation setting, as per your requirements.