Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies HYDROFILL User manual

HYDROFILL
USER GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
• Do not tamper with, disassemble or puncture the HYDROFILL
• Keep HYDROFILL away from fire, open flame, or heat source
• Keep HYDROSTIK cartridge away from fire, open flame, or heat source
• Keep HYDROFILL away from children
• Keep HYDROFILL in upright posion
• Fill de-ionized or dislled water slowly and carefully to avoid overfilling the water tank
• Keep HYDROFILL in a venlated locaon during operaon
• Remove HYDROSTIK cartridge immediately aer charging
• Do not consume the apple acid powder or the ion exchange resin pouch and
keep them away from children
• Keep all electrical connecons dry at all mes
WARNING
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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The specificaons are subject to change without noce.
Status indicator lights
The LED flashes green
Water tank cover
Status indicator
HYDROSTIK
cartridge port
( a) HYDROFILL unit
Waste water tank
Water tank
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2.
Stack type
Water input
Proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell
Pure or dislled water
Dimensions (W x D x H) 145x153x208mm (5.7x6x8.2in)
Rated power ≤30W
Waterconsumpon Approx. 20ml/hr (1.2in /hr)
Weight1.8Kg ±5% (3.97Lbs±5%)
99.99% (designedfor HYDROSTIK )
Purity
Outletspecificaon Designedfor HYDROSTIK
Refilling me for one HYDROSTIK Max. 6 hours (Depends on ambient temperature.)
Hydrogengeneraon capacity 0-3L/hr (0-183in /hr)
Hydrogenoutput pressure 0-3.3MPaG (0-478.62PSI)
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Water temperature 20-65°C (68-149°F)
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One year limited warranty.
Open the water tank cover located at the top of the HYDROFILL unit. Pour the enre contents of one
bag of apple acid into the water to mix with water completely before using the HYDROFILL ( Fig. A）.
Carefully fill de-ionized or dislled water into the water tank unl water reaches the ridge level in the
tank ( Fig. B）. Place the ion exchange resin pouch* (d) into the water tank (Fig. B). Close the cover.
*Note: DO NOT open the ion exchange
resin pouch. Just place it into the water tank.
( e) Cartridge cover
Connect the AC-DC adapter to the unit and an AC power supply (Fig. C).
Once connected, a green LED light on the front of the unit should start to flash (Fig. D).
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The HYDROFILL system is designed to refill
Horizon’s HYDROSTIK solid hydrogen cartridges
automacally, which uses a proton exchange
membrane (PEM) electrolyzer based system.
The HYDROFILL separates hydrogen and oxygen
from water and stores hydrogen in a safe, solid
form using special metal alloys contained in the
HYDROSTIK cartridges.
ITEMS LIST
a. HYDROFILL unit
b. AC-DC adapter
c. Apple acid powder
d. Ion exchange resin pouch
e. Cartridge cover
Quiet, safe and convenient hydrogen supply
Designed to refill HYDROSTIK cartridges
Automac cartridge refilling system
High hydrogen purity 99.99%
Oponal solar power supply
SYSTEM FEATURES
AC-DCadapter
( b) AC-DC adapter (
c) Apple acid powder
Fig. A
Fig. C Fig. D
Green
on 1 second, off 1 second
System Status
Add water or empty waste water tank
on HYDROSTIK cartridge is full
on HYDROSTIK cartridge is being filled
on 1 second, off 1 second Waing to fill HYDROSTIK cartridge
green 1 second, red 1 second See troubleshoong No.8
Red
(d) Ion exchange resin pouch
Fig. B
Waterlevel
Ion exchange
resin pouch
309710141
Apple acid
powder

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Use de-ionized or dislled water, do not use the tap water or drinking water containing minerals.
Pour the enre contents of one bag of apple acid into the water to mix with water completely before using
the HYDROFILL. It takes about 4 - 6 hours to fully charge a cartridge.
Put the ion exchange resin pouch into the water tank before using the HYDROFILL.
Keep the ion exchange resin pouch within de-ionized or dislled water for humidificaon when not in use.
When waste tank is full, pour waste water out and refill water tank. Keep the ion exchange pouch into the
water tank. Add one bag apple acid every me when water is refilled.
If the LED light alternates between red for 1 second and off for 3 seconds, carefully add the enre contents
of one apple acid bag (4g) (c) into the water tank allowing it to mix with the water without disconnecng
the cartridge. Allow the HYDROFILL to hold the cartridge in place for more than 1 hour in order to keep it
charging, this will not affect the HYDROFILL’ operaon and filling me.The contents of the bag will help to
maintain the performance of the HYDROFILL.
The HYDROFILL can sll run and generate hydrogen even if the LED light alternates between red for 1
second and off for 3 seconds, but the hydrogen generating efficiency is lower.
Aer using the apple acid, you may find some black parcles on the inner wall of the water tank. You can
wipe the black parcles off with a ssue.
The cartridge has been charging for more than 6 hours, but the indicator light is sll red.
SOLUTION (a): Disconnect the cartridge and re-connect it ghtly and correctly.
SOLUTION (b): Disconnect the cartridge and connect it to the applicaon you wish
to supply to confirm there is hydrogen in the cartridge.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fig. I
Fig. J
The LED light alternates between red for 1 second and off for 3
seconds.
SOLUTION (a): It is suggested the water temperature in the
water tank is between 40°C and 70°C.
SOLUTION (b): Pour the enre contents of one apple acid bag
(4g) (c) into the water tank allowing it to mix with the water
without disconnecng the cartridge. Allow the HYDROFILL to
charge the cartridge for more than 1 hour. The powder
contained inside will help to maintain the performance of the
electrolyzer (
Fig. I).
The LED light alternates between red for 1 second and
off for 1 second.
SOLUTION: Check the water level of the water tank and
waste water tank is correct. Either add water to the
water tank or remove water from the waste water tank
as required (
Fig. J).
USEFUL INFORMATION / MAINTENANCE
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The light LED turns green (the cartridge has been charging for 6 hours), but no or lile hydrogen is filled.
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SOLUTION (a):
Check the HYDROSTIK being connected ghtly with no leakage.
SOLUTION (b): Check the water temperature (It is suggested the water temperature is between 40°C and 70°C).
SOLUTION (c): If the hydrogen generang efficiency is low, pour 1 bag of apple acid into the water tank allowing
it to mix with water and have the system charging the cartridge for more than 1 hour. The contents of the bag
will help to maintain the performance of the HYDROFILL. If problem connues repeat this process once more.
* A quick way to check the volume of hydrogen inside the cartridge is to weigh the HYDROSTIK before and aer
filling it respecvely. The weight difference is around 0.9 grams, which shows the HYDROSTIK filled is over 10L.
The LED light is red for 1 second and green for 1 second alternately.
SOLUTION (a): Remove and re-connect the AC-DC adapter.
SOLUTION (b): Contact customer services at [email protected]
The LED light is green 1 second, red 1 second at the same me.
SOLUTION: Pour the water out from both tanks. Add one bag of apple acid into the water tank. And then pour
50°C water into the water tank for 3 minutes. Aer 3 minutes repeat that process 2 mes.
How is hydrogen stored?
The hydrogen is stored in small cartridges (HYDROSTIK) at low pressure. When refueling, hydrogen gas is sent
at high pressure into the cartridge, and the gas is adsorbed onto the surface area of a special metal alloy which
is contained inside the cartridges, becoming a solid (hydride). This is the safest form of hydrogen storage since
it is not stored at high pressure. When connected to the fuel cell, the small hydrogen tanks slowly releases
hydrogen using a heat exchange process with the ambient temperature.
How can I refill the HYDROSTIK cartriges with hydrogen?
All you need to do is add water into the tank, connect the AC-DC adapter and the empty HYDROSTIK cartridge.
The HYDROFILL will split the oxygen and hydrogen from the water, sending hydrogen into your HYDROSTIK
cartridge. It will take 4-6 hours to fully fill a HYDROSTIK cartridge.
What is the purity level for hydrogen produced by the HYDROFILL?
The purity of hydrogen produced by the HYDROFILL is 99.99% under room temperature. The metal hydrides
contained in the cartridges first adsorb hydrogen, then releases it at a high purity (99.999%) into the fuel cell.
What is the apple acid powder and what does it contain?
The powder contained inside the apple acid bag is apple acid. Metal ions will strongly affect and poison the
electrolyzer stack inside the HYDROFILL over me. Many acidic soluons have the ability to neutralize the ions
and help to recover the performance of the HYDROFILL. Apple acid, a food addive, is very safe and can be
used for system maintenance with no negave effect. Keep away from children and do not consume.
Is it possible to produce renewable hydrogen fuel using solar or wind power?
Yes. The HYDROFILL uses a DC power input and a solar power accessory that can be adapted to the HYDROFILL
to use as an inial power source. The result is a zero carbon fuel from producon to consumpon.
8.
Insert the HYDROSTIK into the cartridge port. Use one hand to hold the HYDROFILL, and with the other
hand, fully insert the HYDROSTIK cartridge by turning it clockwise into the cartridge port. Check and
make sure that the HYDROSTIK is fully inserted. Once fully inserted, posion and push the cartridge
cover into the protruding HYDROSTIK. Turn the cover clockwise unl it locks into place. See Fig. E and F.
Once the cartridge is inserted, the LED indicator light on the front of the unit switches from green to red
(Fig. G). Your HYDROSTIK cartridge is now being filled with hydrogen. When the indicator light turns green,
the HYDROSTIK cartridge is fully charged (Fig. H). Disconnect the cartridge cover, then the HYDROSTIK
cartridge from the HYDROFILL (turn both an-clockwise to disconnect).
The LED turns green
Once the procedure is completed, disconnect the HYDROFILL from the AC. If more cartridges need to be
charged, repeat steps 3-5.
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The LED turns red
Fig. E Fig. F
Fig. G Fig. H
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Apple acid
powder
Waste water tank
Water tank
The LED light does not flash green aer the power supply cord is connected.
SOLUTION: Check the connecon between the AC-DC adapter and the power supply.
The LED light does not turn red aer the HYDROSTIK is connected to the HYDROFILL.
SOLUTION (a): Disconnect the HYDROSTIK and re-connect it again slowly. Make sure the connecon is
smooth and the HYDROSTIK is fully inserted into the thread.
SOLUTION (b): Check that the water level in the tanks are correct (see operang instrucons)
SOLUTION (c): Remove and re-connect the AC-DC adapter.
Ion exchange resin pouch