Adjustable Rotating Grill 173bG for FIEM Incubators – Technical Data Sheet
📦 Compatibility
Compatible models:
- CIP CIP 28 (28 chicken eggs) with automatic turning
- CIP CIP 40 (40 chicken eggs) with automatic turning
- MG 50 R (50 chicken eggs) with automatic turning
Spare part code: 173
Manufacturer: FIEM Srl (Como, Italy)
Note: Grill does NOT include egg holder inserts (sold separately)
⚠️ ATTENTION: Please carefully check that the spare part matches the image. If you have any questions or don't find the part you're looking for, please contact us via WhatsApp :
- ✅ A photo of the required spare part
- ✅ A photo of the incubator
- ✅ A photo of the label on the back of the incubator
- ✅ A description of the fault, preferably with a video
This way we can help you more quickly. Thank you!
🔍 When you need this grill
The rotating grill should be replaced when:
- Deformed grille: Bent, crooked, or no longer flat after impacts or excessive weight
- Broken Grill: Cracks, breaks, or missing parts
- Missing Grill: You purchased a used incubator without a grill.
⚠️ Why the grill is essential
The 173bG rotating grate is the central component of the automatic turning:
- Turns eggs automatically: Every 2-4 hours (depending on the control unit) without having to touch them
- Adjustable for different species: Accommodates different sized inserts (hen, pheasant, quail)
- Gentle movement: Progressive rotation that does not damage the embryos
- Distributes eggs evenly: Ensures all eggs receive the same heat treatment
- Essential for hatching: Turning is essential to prevent the embryo from sticking to the shell
🔧 Technical characteristics (indicative)
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|
| Material | Painted metal / Reinforced plastic (to be verified) |
| Type | Rotating grill with insert slots |
| Adjustability | Yes, to accommodate inserts of different sizes |
| Rotation angle | ~45° (typical for turning) |
| Drive | Electric motor via crank/leverage |
⚠️ Before ordering: quick checks
Do we really need to replace the entire grill?
- Check the movement: Does the grill rotate freely by hand (motor off)? If it gets stuck → it could be the motor.
- Check flatness: Place a ruler on the grid: is it perfectly flat or wavy?
- Inspect the insert housings: Are they intact or broken? If only these are damaged, you may not need to replace the entire grill.
- Check the center pin: Is the grille securely attached to the pivot pin?
- Turning Test: Place the eggs in the oven and run them through a complete cycle: do all the eggs turn evenly?
📸 Not sure? Send us photos/videos on WhatsApp of the grill and the turning in action: we'll help you determine if it needs replacing or if it's another component.
🔧 Installation
Replacing the grill (basic procedure):
- Unplug the incubator
- Remove all inserts from the old grill
- Open the incubator and access the grill
- Disconnect the connecting arm from the motor (usually a clip pin)
- Lift and remove the old grille from the center pin
- Clean the center pin and the housing seat
- Place the new 173bG grid on the center pin
- Make sure it rotates freely without friction
- Reconnect the arm to the motor
- Insert the inserts into their seats
- Test the turning (without eggs first, then with eggs)
💡 Advice from 45 years of experience: After installing the new rack, run the motor for 2-3 complete cycles without eggs to check that everything is working properly. Only then should you load the eggs.
🔧 Adjustment for different species
The 173bG grill is adjustable to accommodate different sized inserts:
| Species | Insert required | Grid Configuration |
|---|
| Hen | Standard hen inserts | Standard position |
| Pheasant/Grey Partridge | Pheasant inserts (narrower) | Intermediate regulation |
| Quail | Quail inserts (small) | Close-up position |
To adjust the grill: Consult your incubator manual for specific adjustment instructions based on the inserts used.
🧼 Grill maintenance
After each incubation cycle:
- Remove all inserts
- Clean the grill with warm water and neutral detergent
- Soft brush to remove feather or shell residue
- Rinse and dry completely
- Disinfect with alcohol or Glutarsan if necessary
- Check that it still rotates freely
- Check the integrity of the insert housings
❌ Common mistakes to avoid
- Don't force the movement: If the grill gets stuck, look for the cause (friction, motor) instead of forcing it.
- Do not use corrosive products: They damage the grill coating
🛒 Commercial information
Price: [INFORMATION TO BE VERIFIED] (VAT excluded, shipping excluded)
Grill does NOT include: Egg holder inserts (sold separately)
FIEM COMO WAREHOUSE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS
💬 Minimum Order: Transparency on Logistics Costs
For spare parts orders, a minimum amount of €20 (excluding VAT and shipping) is required.
This threshold serves to cover the operating costs that make the service possible:
- Search and picking time – Each component must be located in the FIEM warehouse among thousands of references
- Administrative management – Invoice issuance, tax registration, inventory control
- Tracked courier organization – Pickup booking, tracking label, customer notification
💡 Tip: Consider adding worn out inserts for a complete kit.
💡 Related spare parts to order together
- Chicken inserts (price to be checked) – If the inserts are also worn
- Pheasant/Grey Partridge Inserts – For Smaller Eggs
- Quail Inserts – For Very Small Eggs
- Reversing motor (price to be verified) – Even if the motor doesn't work
- Thermometer °F (05/A) (€22.05) – Analogue temperature control
📦 Logistics and times
- Shipping: 1 business day
- Delivery: 2-4 working days
- Departure: FIEM Como Warehouse
- Packaging: Reinforced packaging to protect the grill during transport
✅ Guarantee
- Warranty: 24 months for private customers, 12 months for VAT numbers
- Support: WhatsApp 351 881 9586
- FIEM since 1975: Original tested components
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Does the grill also include egg holders?
A: No, the 173bG grid is ven
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