FUELCELL H-1000 User manual

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Model No.: FCS-C1000
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Disclaimer
This manual incorporates safety guidelines and recommendations. However, it is not intended to
cover all situations. It is the responsibility of the customer to meet all local safety requirements and
to ensure safety during operation, maintenance and storage of the H-1000 stack.
Although all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information
contained in this document, Horizon reserves the right to change the information at any time and
assumes no liability for its accuracy.
Actions that will void the fuel cell and controller warranty:
●Attempt, under any circumstance, to disassemble or inappropriately tamper with the
fuel cell.
●Operate the fuel cell with a controller not designed and built by Horizon for the specific
fuel cell.
●Operate the fuel cell with valves and blowers, that are not provided by Horizon for the
specified fuel cell and controller.
●Disassemble the fuel cell.
●Disassemble the controller.
●Operating the fuel cell and controller that is not in the setup and/or specified in the
user manual provide for the specific product.
●Operate the fuel cell stack without the controller produced by Horizon or with the
controller not produced by Horizon.
Do not attempt, under any circumstance, to disassemble or
inappropriately tamper with the fuel cell. There will be no repair,
replace or refund should disassembly or tampering occur. If you have
questions or need help with regards to the fuel cell and its technology
please contact:
[e-mail]
IMPORTANT
In order for the warranty to come into effect the stack must be registered on the Horizon
Warranty Page at: www.horizonfuelcell.com/warranty.htm

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1. Safety.............................................................................................. 1
2. Terminology....................................................................................... 6
3. Stack and System Component Information...................................... 7
4. TechnicalSpecifications................................................................... 11
5. System Set Up.................................................................................. 12
6. Notes for the set up .......................................................................... 19
7. System Setup Diagram.................................................................... 21
8. Operating Procedure........................................................................ 22
9. Polarization Curves........................................................................... 25
10. Storage and Re-use.......................................................................... 26
11. Troubleshooting&System Checks...................................................... 27
12. Fuel Cell Drawing.............................................................................. 31
13. FAQ................................................................................................... 32

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1. Safety

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1.8 High Temperature
The fuel cell stack is designed to operate at 65ºC. At this operating temperature, the air exhaust stream
temperature can reach 55ºC and the cooling air stream can reach 17ºC above ambient conditions. These
temperatures are sufficient to cause burns or severe discomfort. Accordingly, avoid contact with the fuel
cell stack, or components that convey process or cooling air.
WARNING!
Avoid contact with the fuel cell stack or components that convey process or cooling air.

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2. Terminology
PEM fuel cell:
A PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell is a device that converts hydrogen and oxygen into
water and electricity.
Reactants:
Reactant is a material used to start a chemical reaction. In the fuel cell the reactants are air and
hydrogen by which the electricity will be generated.
Humidification:
Humidity that the fuel cells need for running.
Blower:
Supply air to the fuel cells and meanwhile decrease the temperature in the stack.
Mass flow per minute:
The total amount of the hydrogen flow through the fuel cell every minute, which the hydrogen supply
can be calculated.
HFCT:
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies

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3. Stack and System Component Information
A: Warning label
B: HORIZON logo
C: FC + connectoe
D: FC - connector
E: Grounding cable
F: Controller connection with the multi-connector
G: Supply vlave
H: Purging valve
I: Filter
J: Hydrogen Inlet connector
K: Hydrogen Outlet connector
L: Blowers
Note: Pictures in the manual are only for reference, takes material object as the
standard.
B
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

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A: Controller connection with the multi-connector
B: ON/OFF button
C: SCU(short circuit units) switch
D: HORIZON company logo
E: Connect to FC+
F: Connect to FC-
G: Controller power supply DC 13V+
H: Controller power supply DC 13V
I: Connect to Load+
J: Fuse
K: SCU mode
F
G
H
E
D
I
K
J
C
A
B

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4. Technical Specification

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5. System Set-Up
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING
WARNINGS:
1. The tube between the hydrogen pressure regulator and the fuel cell gas input is required to be less than
30cm. The inner diameter of the hydrogen supply tube is required to be more than 3mm. The input
pressure to the stack is required to be 0.45-0.55Bar .
2. Disconnect the hydrogen tube from the hydrogen inlet immediately after the fuel cell stack is shut down.
Since hydrogen gas can leak into the fuel cell and destroy the stack.
3. The stack must be standing on the clear plastic feet.
4. Make sure the dry Hydrogen gas to be used must be ≥99.995% purity.
5. Make sure you have purged the water out of the stack as much as possible if you injected water into the
stack. Using the fuel cell stack with too much water inside can irreparably damage it!
6. Do not vibrate the stack when it is in operation.
7. Keep the stack in ventilation when it is in operation.
8. The external power voltage is required to be 12-14V.
9. Keep the SCU always on. Only when it causes your load operating in difficulty, turn off the SCU.
10. The tube between stack output and purging valve is required to be less than 20cm. The tube
connected to the purging valve output is required to be less than 30cm. The inner diameter of the tube
is required to be more than 2mm.
STEP 1:
Connect the connectors of the controller and the stack to get the blower, the temperature sensor, the
hydrogen supply valve and the purge valve under control. The finished connection is shown in
1B.

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STEP 2:
Connect controller "FC+" to the stack "FC+" and controller "FC-" to stack "FC-&Load-". The finished
2A 2B
2C 2D
2E
connection is shown in 2E.

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STEP 3:
Connect the controller to a stabilized voltage supply through the “13V DC” connectors (3A), and the
external power supply should be 13V(±1V), 5A-8A.
STEP 4:
Keep the SCU (Short Circuit Unit) switch ON at “-”forusual use.
Warning: Some home appliances may not be suitable for this activation process. It may cause
damaging. you can shut off the short circuit by switching it to "O", but it will cause at least 20%
performance loss.
4A
3
A

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STEP 5:
Connect the output of the hydrogen supply valve to the stack (pay attention to the arrow direction on
the valve). The hydrogen supply valve will prevent damage from the hydrogen while the stack is off.
Pay attention to the direction of the connection of the Hydrogen supply valve. The finished
connection is shown in 5H.
5A 5B
5C 5D
5E 5G
Warning: The tube between the hydrogen pressure regulator and the fuel cell gas input is
required to be less than 30cm.

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5F 5H
STEP 6:
Use the M4 (7mm) sleeve to unscrew the nut and then connect the grounding cable (6A-6C). Use
another sleeve to fix the nut in the opposite, and then at the same time tight the grounding cable nut.
Note: After the fuel cell stack is finished using, disconnect the grounding cable.
Connect the stack to the purge valve through the filter for a longer running time and a better
performance (6D-6F). If not, the gas out of stack may have a negativeeffect on the purge valve
after a long time running. Connect the output of the purge valve to a place away from the stack in
case of the damage caused by the hydrogen leakage.
6A 6B
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6E 6F
Note: The tube between stack output and purging valve is required to be less than 20cm. The tube
connected to the purging valve output is required to be less than 30cm. The inner diameter of the tube
is required to be more than 2mm.
STEP 7:
Check all the connection first and connect the load to the system, Load+ is linked to the "load+" at
the controller, Load- links to the "FC- and load-" in the stack shown in 7A
7A
STEP 8:
Check the following steps before starting the system:
1. The connection between the hydrogen input valve and the hydrogen source.
2. The connection between the hydrogen input valve and the stack intput.
3. The connection between the stack outoput and the purging valve.
4. The output tube of the purging valve is kept away from the stack.
5. The 8pin plug connection between the stack and the controller.
6. The "FC+/-" connection between the stack and controller.
7. The input hydrogen pressure is 0.45-0.55Bar.
8. The external power is 13V(±1V), 5A-8A.
9. The load is below 1000W.
The System is now setup and ready to be used.