H-TEC Education D203 User manual

Operating Instructions
D203 Fuel Cell Concept Car
& Gas Station
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Diminishingresources,moresevere
environmentalimpactsand theever-
increasingdemandforenergyforce us
toreconsiderthestructure ofour
energysupplysystem.Automobile
industryandoil companiesincreasingly
investinhydrogentechnology because
itofferssolutionstosomeofthese
concerns.Thisfascinatingtechnology
combinesasound energysupplywith
minimalimpact on our natural re-
sources.
Hydrogenis producedand storedin
theHydrogenGasStation. TheFuel
CellConcept Caris fueledwithhydro-
gen,and realistically demonstrates the
technologyoffuturefuel cellvehicles.
The equipment can be used to
demonstratetheoperationof PEM
(ProtonExchangeMembrane)fuel cells
andPEMelectrolyzers.
Theequipment hasbeendeveloped for
teachinganddemonstrationpurposes
only.
Any other use is prohibited.
Please read through the Operating
Instructions carefully beforehand.
h-tec
Hydrogen Energy Systems
wishesyoumanyenjoyablehourswith
yourHydrogenGasStation andFuel
CellConceptCar.
Introduction and Intended Use

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zThesystemis intendedfor teaching
anddemonstrationpurposesin
schools,universities,institutionsand
companiesonly.
z It may only be set up and operated
byacompetentperson.
z Readthe OperatingInstructions
beforesettingupthe system.Follow
them during use and keep them
readilyavailableforreference.
z Wearprotectivegoggles.
z Thesystemis notatoy. Operatethe
equipment and keep it and the
gasesproducedoutof thereachof
smallchildren.
z Unlessspecifiedotherwise,donot
short-circuitorreversethe polarityof
theterminals.
z Donotoperate thesystemempty.
Alwaysensurethatit contains
sufficientwater(between theMIN/
MAXlevelsmarked).
z Removeinflammablegases,
vapoursand liquids fromthe vicinity
offuelcellsandelectrolyzers. The
catalystscontained inthe system
cantriggerspontaneous
combustion.
z Hydrogenandoxygen
mayescapefromthe
system.Topreventthe
gases collecting and
formingexplosivemixturesonlyuse
thesysteminwell-ventilated rooms.
z Thesystem mayonly beoperated
in a display case, which is
sufficiently ventilated at all times.
The operator is obliged to prove
thisby means ofappropriate
measurements.
z Removefromthevicinityof
the system anything that
could ignite the hydrogen
(nakedflame,materialsthat can
become charged with static
electricity, substances with a
catalytic action).
z Removefromthevicinity ofthe
systemallsubstances thatcould
spontaneouslyignitewithincreased
oxygenconcentration.
z Donotsmoke.
z Hoses,plugsandtanksare
usedforpressurecompensation.
Theymustnot befixedor secured
withclamps,adhesive,etc.
z Onlyuse thegasstorage tanks
belonging to or supplied with the
systemtostore gas.Neverconnect
otheralternatives.
z Onlyoperatethe systematroom
temperatureandambient pressure.
z Donotpositionanysolarmodules
andlightsin use closer than the
minimumpermitteddistance(30cm
betweenh-tecsolarmodules and
the h-tec Videolight, and 50 cm
General Safety Precautions

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General Safety Precautions
between them and the h-tec Spot-
light,orseeothermanufacturers'
stipulations).
zThesurfaceofsolarmodulescan
get very hot during extended
operation.
zTellyour studentsabout anypotenti-
aldangersandcarefully supervise
experimentation.
h-tec will not accept any
responsibility for injuries or damage
sustained in the event of these
Safety Precautions not being
followed.

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1. ReadtheGeneralSafety
Precautions.
2. Connect the tapson the fueling
hosestothehydrogenstorage
tanks.
3. Fill the storagetank upto the‘-A-’
markwithdeionised water.
4. Open the fueling taps and allow a
little water to enter the hoses.
View of Hydrogen Gas Station
Operating Instructions Hydrogen Gas Station
5. Connect thesolar moduletothe
electrolyzer, and irradiate it with
direct sunlight or with the h-tec
Spotlight or Videolight lamps.
6. Theh-tecPowerSupplyJunior
mainspower supplycan beused in
placeofthesolar module.
Taps
Fueling
hoses
Hydrogen
storage tank
Storage
tank
Solar module
Electrolyzer
Hydrogen Gas Station
Item No. 2056
Technical Data
HydrogenGasStation
ItemNo. 2056 2057
Height 195mm 230mm
Width 240mm 360mm
Depth 150mm 150mm
Weight 520 g 1.2kg
Fuel cell - -
Electrolyzer 1W 1W
Solarmodule 1 3
Gastank 2 1
FuelCellConcept Car
ItemNo. 2052 2053
Height 45mm 45 mm
Width 100mm 100 mm
Depth 240mm 240 mm
Weight 240 g 260 g
Fuel cell 300mW 300mW
Electrolyzer - -
Drive front rear
Steering no yes
Filling mark -A-
1. Read the General Safety Precau-
tions.
2. Connect the tap on the fueling hose
to the hydrogen storage tank.
3. Fill the storage tank up to the ‘-A-’
mark with deionised water.
4. Open the fueling tap and allow a
little water to enter the hose.
5. Connect the solar module to the
electrolyzer, and irradiate it with
direct sunlight or with the h-tec
Spotlight or Videolight lamps.
6. The h-tec PowerSupply Junior
mains power supply can be used in
place of the solar module.
Item No. D106
Height 230 mm
Width 360 mm
Depth 150 mm
Weight 1.2 kg
Fuel cell -
Electrolyzer 1 W
Solar module 3
Gas tank 1
Item No. D105
Height 45 mm
Width 100 mm
Depth 240 mm
Weight 260 g
Fuel cell 300 mW
Electrolyzer -
Drive front rear
Steering yes
Filling mark -A-
Storage tank
Tap
Fueling hose
Solar module
Hydrogen Storage tank
Elektrolyser
Hydrogen Gas Station
Item No. D106

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are
free
to
turn
.
5. Connectafuelinghosefrom the
HydrogenGasStation tothetankof
theFuelCell Concept Car.
readyforoperation. Tostartit, place
theswitchinthe“On“ position.
Althoughfuelcellsand electrolyzersof
the type used do not require any
maintenance,youshould:
zUsefresh,deionisedwaterforeach
session.
zWipe the base plate dry to avoid
anywaterstains.
Maintenance
Operating Instructions Fuel Cell Concept Car
View of Fuel Cell Concept Car
Tank
Switch
Fuel cap
Fuel cell
Drive wheels
Fuel Cell Concept Car
Item No. D105
1. First use the Hydrogen Gas Station
to produce hydrogen.
2.
Place the switch in the “On“ position.
3. Remove the black cap from the fuel cell.
4. Place the Fuel Cell Concept Car in
such a position that the drive wheels
are free to turn.
5. Connect the fueling hose from the
Hydrogen Gas Station to the tank of the
Fuel Cell Concept Car.
6. Open the tap on the fueling hose
until the drive wheels begin to turn.
7. Place the switch in the “Off“ position.
8. Replace the black cap on the fuel cell.
9. Remove the fueling hose from the tank
on the car.
10.The Fuel Cell Concept Car is now ready
for operation. To start it, place the
switch in the “On“ position.
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