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Technical Reference

Puppy Safe Incubator Set-Up Guide

1. Initial Start Up

  • Unbox & Inspect Open the top of the incubator and carefully remove the nanny cam. Install the nanny cam in the back left corner of the incubator.
  • Power On Power the incubator on by pressing the red button on the far right side of the control panel.
  • Enter Set-Up Mode Press the up button and the set button at the same time. Press and release them simultaneously. You will see "P1" display in the bottom right corner.
  • Adjust Values Use the up and down button to adjust the numerical values for each parameter, and press OK to save your changes.

2. The Display & Buttons

What the Display Shows:

  • Top Left: Current Temperature
  • Bottom Left: Set Temperature Goal
  • Top Right: Current Humidity Level
  • Bottom Right: Percentage reading (Disregard this)

Button Functions:

  • Far right red button: Main On/Off switch.
  • Red button left of LCD: Light switch. (If your kit has a bulb holder, insert a house LED bulb into the far right corner).
  • Middle red button (if present): Operates the LED light strip.
  • Black button on the left (if present): Controls an additional fan.

The Parameter Dictionary

This is the complete list of P-codes used to program the incubator's internal micro-controller.

Code Definition & Logic
P1Over Temperature Alarm: Alerts if temperature gets too high.
P2Emergency Fan: Turns on if temperature gets too high. (To increase circulation/decrease humidity, set P2 exactly 2 degrees below your target temp).
P3Temperature Setting: High/Target temperature limit.
P4Heater One: Low temperature threshold. (Should be set 3 degrees below temperature setting).
P5Heater Two: Backup heater threshold. (Must be set at least 2 degrees below P4/Heater One).
Code Definition & Logic
P6Low Temperature Alarm: Alerts if temperature drops too low.
P7High Humidity Alarm: Alerts if humidity exceeds safe max level.
P8High Humidity Setting: Target maximum humidity level.
P9Low Humidity Setting: Target minimum humidity level.
PPLow Humidity Alarm: Alerts if humidity drops to unsafe low level.

Strict Humidity Rules

Plug the humidifier directly into the incubator housing outlet. These specific values never change:

P7 = 60 P8 = 55 P9 = 55 PP = 40

Day 1-3 Recommendations

This is a suggested starting point and may vary slightly from litter to litter depending on many variables. Drop the values every few days as needed.

  • P1: 93°F
  • P2: 93°F
  • P3: 91°F
  • P4: 88°F
  • P5: 86°F
  • P6: 85°F
  • P7: 60% Humidity
  • P8: 55% Humidity
  • P9: 45% Humidity
  • PP: 40% Humidity

Observing Puppies

To determine if puppies are too hot, monitor their breathing rate, abdomen, and nares. If they pile on top of each other and seem stiff, they may be too cold. Puppies that sleep for short periods may be too warm, too cold, or hungry.

Oxygen Concentrator Setup

Instructions for pairing a standard medical oxygen concentrator with the incubator housing.

  • Power Plug in and turn on the concentrator unit.
  • Flow Rate Select "Flow Rate 3" by tapping the flow rate button. Choose uninterrupted continuous flow by tapping the timer.
  • Connect Hose Connect the oxygen hose to the front tip of the concentrator.
  • Insert to Incubator Insert the other end of the hose securely into the dedicated oxygen port located on the side of the incubator box.

WARNING: DO NOT ADD WATER

Do not add water to the concentrator's reservoir! The main incubator humidifier unit already provides 100% of the necessary environmental humidity.