DIY Incubator

Incubation and Embryonic DevelopmentBulletin 633

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InstructionsAssembly The assembly instructions are simple and the lettered sketches help to hasten thecompletion of the unit.

Drill a 3/4 inch hole one inch from bottom of end A. Drill a 3/4 inch hole 2 inches from top ofend B. These are ventilation holes. Also drill a hole large enough for the adjustment knobshaft of the Heating Unit.

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Attach end pieces A and B to bottom C by screws through bottom. Sketch 12.Fasten back piece D to bottom C and ends A and B. Sketch 23.Fasten tray slides E and F to inside surface of ends A and B 6 1/2 inches from bottom.Sketch 3

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Fasten inner front trim G and H and inner top trim I and J to ends A and B 7/8 inch fromedge. Sketch 4

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Install glass front light Q. Fasten by attaching front outer trim pieces K and L. Sketch 56.Install glass top piece R. Protect glass edge by application of strip of electrical tape. Fastenlight by attaching outer trim pieces M and N.

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Fasten back piece O to ends A and B flush with top of ends. Attach metal door catch topiece O so that when pivoted it will hold door closed.

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Attach door piece P with hinges. Sketch 79.Assemble egg tray by fastening sides to ends T and U with screws through sides V and W.Fasten hardware cloth to bottom. Sketch 6

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Attach buttons X and Y on outside of ends so they may be used to cover or partially coverventilation holes.

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Install the heating unit. Sketch 8.12.Apply two coats of varnish, inside and out.13.

Material List

The material and parts list for the incubator contains the following items:

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1 pc 1/2" plywood 12"x14" End Part A

1 pc 1/2" plywood 12"x14" End Part B

1 pc 1/2" plywood 12"x16" Bottom Part C

1 pc 1/2" plywood 2 1/2"x16" Back Part D

1 pc 1/2" plywood 8"x16" Door Part P

1 pc 1/2" plywood 4"x16" Back Part O

2 pcs 1/2" quarterround 10" Tray Slides Part E and F

2 pcs 1/2" plywood 10" Inner Front Trim Part G and H

2 pcs 1/2" plywood 13" Inner Top Trim Part I and J

2 pcs 1/2" plywood 10 1/2" Outer Front Trim Part K and L

2 pcs 1/2" plywood 12 1/2" Outer Top Trim Part M and N

1 pc 3/16" windowglass 13 1/2"x14 3/4" Front Lights Part Q

1 pc 3/16" windowglass 11 1/2"x14 3/4" Top Lights Part R

2 hinges 1 1/2" minimum with 1/2" screws

Metal door catch-pivot type

1 pkg. 3/4" brads or nails

2 1/2 dz. flat head wood screws #7 x 1 1/4" long

1 pint marine varnish 1 pc 1/2" hardware cloth-10 x 15"

2 pcs 3/4" x 2" x 9"

2 pcs 1/2" plywood

2 pcs 1/2" plywood

1 pc. electrician's tape l0" long

Tray bottom Part S

Tray ends T and U

2"x14 5/8" tray slides Part V and W

l"x2" Ventilator Buttons Part X x Y 1 cake or pie pan 8" round or square--to be used as a water panduring incubation

Parts List


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1 pc No. 14 lamp cord 6' long

1 male electric plug

1 micro switch, holder, and the thermostat wafer of the type used in chicken brooders-obtainablefrom hatcheries, mail order houses, farm supply stores, and incubator sources listed in Table 3 onpage 6.

2 flat base porcelain lamp sockets with attachment screws

2 75 watt light bulbs

1 pc No. 14 plastic coated wire 5' long

2 solderless connectors

1 small alcohol thermometer

1 pc stiff cardboard 4"x6"

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Sketch 2 (Back)



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Sketch 3 (Side)


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Sketch 5



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Sketch 6 (Egg Tray)

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Sketch 7 (Back View)



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Sketch 8 (Heating Unit)

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