Comfort WP-25 Heating Plate for Chicks User Guide
- June 11, 2024
- Comfort
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Heating plate
for chicks
WP-25 / WP-30(T) / WP-40(T)/ WP-50 / WP-60
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Important
Please read this user guide before first use.
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Use this heating plate only in a dry and moisture free environment and only for the purpose it has been developed for: the warming of chicks and their rearing.
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Connect the product only to a power supply that has been installed by a qualified electrician and only after the product has been placed correctly: horizontal on 4 legs and with the upper part pointing upwards (exactly as shown in the picture on the box). Make sure the connecting cable is out of reach of animals.
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At any time, the minimum height settings of 30mm from the litter should be observed.
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The device should never be used without legs, being opened, repaired or immersed in liquids.
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The warranty expires, if the product has been opened, in case of material damage, erroneous use, modifications, repairs by unauthorised dealers, careless use or if the
product has been used for other purposes than the one it has been made for: the rearing of chicks. -
The warranty is also void in the case of damages caused by accidents and catastrophes, such as fire, flood, earthquake, war, vandalism or theft.
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Under no circumstances the manufacturer will be liable for wrong use or amendments of the product or any consequential or incidental damages, loss of profit or other economic damage resulting from the use of this product.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
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Is the cable damaged or the product is not functioning? Remove the plug from the power supply and return the product including all accessories for repair or replacement to your dealer, his customer service or a qualified company. This will help you avoid dangerous situations. In case of warranty, please provide an explanation of the problem and enclose a copy of the proof of purchase.
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The heating plate should be placed at a distance of at least 50 cm from the floor surface. An example is a sufficiently sized rearing box that is placed on a table. The heating plate is placed into this rearing box. The height of the table should be at least 50 cm.
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Never place anything on top of this heating plate. The only exception is our own cover, made of strong clear PET. This cover is especially developed for the Comfort heating plate series.
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At least 2 sides (including a long side) of the heating plate have to stay fully open to avoid overheating!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Comfort heating plate!
Little chicks grow fast! But only if you provide them with everything they
need. Your new Comfort heating plate takes care of this. This user guide helps
you to use this revolutionary product in the correct way.
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Please read this guide before using the product!
First use:
Connect the yellow legs to the heating plate before its first use. Put the
heating plate on its side and insert a leg into each of its corners. To insert
the leg, push the yellow slide (PUSH) and insert the leg with the round end
upward, until you have reached the desired height. Release the slide. If you
hear the slide “clicking” the leg has been secured correctly. If not, please
move the leg a little until you hear it “click”. Make sure all legs are
secured! When all legs have been mounted to the right height, the heating
plate can be placed into the rearing unit. Connect the plug to the power
supply and you will see the red LED indication lighting up. After
approximately 60 minutes the maximum temperature will be reached, and the
chicks can be released near the heating plate.
Adjusting the height:
The Comfort heating plate should increase in height along with your chick’s
growth. This way the chicks get the warmth they need in each growth phase. As
your chicks grow, adjust the leg height at least once a week. You may use the
height of the chicks as a guideline for the adjustment of the leg height of
your heating plate. During the first days it is advisable to slightly reduce
the height of the heating plate to make sure they get the heat they need. The
use of measuring instrument to check the ideal temperature is not necessary.
The chick’s behaviour will tell if the height is right or not. Suggestion: one
chick is not the same as the other one. Therefore, adjust 2 legs of the
heating plate on one side slightly lower than the other side. This way the
heating plate will be sloping and the goal of the perfect height setting for
every chick is therefore achieved, regardless
their differences in the chick’s growth and warmth need. 
Please make sure that when the heating plate is placed in a corner or against
a wall there is no gap left to avoid any chicks getting stuck.
Correct height setting
The chicks stay calm and quiet under the heating plate. They leave from
underneath the heating plate to get food and to drink. After that they go back
under. They look comfortable and remain quiet and don’t cheep or
huddle.
If the height setting is to high
The chicks stay under the heating plate all the time but are restless,
standing and huddling. They almost never leave the heating plate to drink or
eat. They’re acting uncomfortable and cheep a lot more.
To remedy, lower the heating plate and check the behaviour of your chicks
again until they’re comfortable. The height setting is too low
The chicks struggle to go underneath the heating plate. Also, if the
temperature is too high the chicks will not stay under the heating plate and
tend to huddle in a corner away from the plate. Please raise the height and
check again.
Monitor the height setting
Despite of the right height setting, chicks will grow so the heating plate
must be raised with the chick’s growth. Raise the heating plate about once a
week. 
Budget and economy
The Comfort heating plate reduces the energy waste almost to almost nothing,
because its heat is directly available underneath or not lost through the top
of the plate. This, in contrast to a heating bulb, which radiates heat over a
much larger environment. In comparison to a common heating bulb, you will
already earn back your investment in energy savings from your heating plate in
an average 6-13* weeks.
- Based on Dutch internet sales prices and electric power prices Overview energy saving of heating plates
| WP-25| WP-30(T)| WP-30| WP-40(T)| WP-40| WP-50| WP-60
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Heating plate power
Infrared heating bulb| 13 Watt
60 Watt| 13 Watt
60 Watt| 20 Watt
100 Watt| 24 Watt
100 Watt| 38 Watt
150 Watt| 46 Watt
150 Watt| 56 Watt
250 Watt
| 13| 13| 9| 9| 7| 9| 6*
- Based on an energy price of € 0.25/KWH
Cleaning and storage
Remove the electric plug before cleaning. The Comfort heating plate is easy to clean with a damp cloth. In case it’s necessary, you may first remove the excess dried faeces with a scraper. Regular cleaning will enhance the lifetime of this product. Please store the product, after cleansing, carefully in its original box for a longer lifespan. Never submerge your heating plate in water.
Even easier cleaning
Specially developed for the Comfort heating plate series: a cover, made of strong clear PET, which solves once for all the known problem of dirt on the heating plate. Chicks that want to jump onto the heating plate top will slide straight of and down again due to the covers sloping design. After use, the cover can be cleaned rinsing simply with hot water to remove the dirt. The heating plate can also be equipped with a temperature controller (WPR), to control the temperature. Ask your dealer for the possibilities.
Producer
OLBA B.V.
Coevorden
Holland
Technical data
See product bottom.
WP-P99 – Versie 5 – 09-2022
Guide Comfort heating plate