Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies HYDROFILL PRO User manual

How is hydrogen stored?
Hydrogen is stored in small cartridges (HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO) at low pressure. When refueling,
hydrogen gas is sent into the cartridge at high pressure, and adsorbed onto the surface area of a special metal
alloy which is contained inside the cartridges, thus becoming a solid (hydride). When connected to the fuel
cell, the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridges slowly release hydrogen using a heat exchange process
with the ambient temperature.
How can I refill HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridges with hydrogen?
Add water into the unit’s water tank, connect the AC-DC adapter and insert a HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO
cartridge. The HYDROFILL PRO will split water into hydrogen and oxygen, sending hydrogen into the
HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge. It will take around 4-6.5 hours to fully fill a HYDROSTIK or
What is the purity level of the hydrogen produced by the HYDROFILL PRO?
The purity of the hydrogen produced by the HYDROFILL PRO is 99.99%. The metal hydrides contained in the
cartridge first adsorb hydrogen, then release it at a higher purity into the fuel cell.
When do I need to add water to the water tank?
When should I empty the drainage tank?
When the waste tank is full, pour waste water out and refill the water tank.
Empty the water tank if you will not use the HYDROFILL PRO within one hour. Add fresh
water. to the water tank before use again.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The LED light alternates between red for 1 second and off for 3 seconds.
SOLUTION: Try to add 40°C to 70°C water into the water tank.
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.
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SOLUTION A: y.
SOLUTION B: Check the water temperature (see 4. SOLUTION)
SOLUTION A
SOLUTION B: Disconnect the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO and connect it to a fuel cell product to
confirm there is hydrogen in the cartridge.
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the HYDROFILL PRO.
SOLUTION A: Disconnect the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO and re-connect it again slowly. Make sure the
smooth and the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO is fully inserted into the thread.
SOLUTION B:
SOLUTION C: Remove and re-connect the AC-DC adapter.
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USER MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
• Do not tamper with, or disassemble the HYDROFILL PRO
• Keep HYDROFILL PRO away from fire, open flame, or heat sources
• Keep HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge away from fire, open flame, or heat sources
• Keep HYDROFILL PRO away from children
• Add carefully to avoid over-filling the water tank
WARNING
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HYDROFILL PRO
Water tank cover
Status indicator
HYDROSTIK or
HYDROSTIK PRO
cartridge port
( a) HYDROFILL PRO unit
Waste water tank
Water tank
Stack type
Water input
Proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell
De-ionized or dis lled water
Dimensions (W x D x H) 145 x 153 x 208 mm (5.7 x 6 x 8.2 in)
Input voltage DC: 10V-19V
Water Approx. 20ml/hr (1.2in /hr)
Weight 1.8Kg ±5% (3.97Lbs ±5%)
99.99%
Purity
HYDROSTIK and HYDROSTIK PRO
Hydrogen genera on capacity Up to 3L/hr (0-183 in /hr)
Hydrogen output pressure 0-2.8 MPaG (0-406 PSI)
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Water temperature 10-40°C (50-104°F)
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Rated power ≤23W
Refilling me for one cartridge Around 4-6.5 hours (at 25C ambient temperature)
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The HYDROFILL PRO system uses a proton exchange
membrane (PEM) electrolyzer to recharge Horizon’s
HYDROSTIK and HYDROSTIK PRO metal hydride cartridges
Quiet, safe and convenient hydrogen supply
and HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge
High hydrogen purity 99.99%
Connects to AC power
SYSTEM FEATURES
( b) AC-DC adapter (
c) User Manual
INCLUDED IN THIS BOX
a. HYDROFILL PRO unit
b. AC-DC adapter cord
c. User Manual
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HYDROFILL PRO
User Manual
*One way to check the volume of hydrogen inside a cartridge, is to weigh the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO before and
is around 0.9 grams.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
USEFUL INFORMATION / MAINTENANCE
1.
SWITCHING FROM AC TO DC SOLAR OR WIND POWER OPTIONS
HYDROFILL PRO can be powered by using the standard (included) AC to DC power cable (b), or can be
connected to renewable power sources such as solar PV or small wind turbines. Both sources should
include a baery buffer to regulate power supplied to the HYDROFILL PRO.
Recommended Solar PV system set-up:
-Min. 25W-40W Solar PV panels with baery charge controller (not included)
-11V - 14.4V / 10-15Ah baery (not included)
-DC cable (plug compable to HYDROFILL PRO DC socket) (not included)
Recommended wind turbine system set-up:
-Min. 40W wind turbine with baery charge controller (not included)
-11V - 14.4V / 10-15Ah baery (not included)
-DC cable (plug compable to HYDROFILL PRO DC socket) (not included)
Only use
de-ionized or dislled water.
Wait for half an hour to start the HYDROFILL PRO aer adding water to the water tank if it is used for the
first me or it has been stored for more than 2 months.
4-6.5 hours of operaon will normally be required to fully charge an empty HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO.
The HYDROFILL PRO can sll run and generate hydrogen even if the LED light alternates between red for 1
second and off for 3 seconds, but HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO charging time will be slower.
If the LED status indicator light alternates red for 1 second and off for 1 second, check the water level of the
water tank and waste water tank. Either add water to the water tank or remove water from the waste water
tank as required. Follow set up instrucons carefully.
solar charge
controller
11-14.4V baery
25W-40W solar panels
40W wind turbine
AC cord 11-14.4V baery
wind-charge
controller
DC cable
DC cable
DC cable
The LED status indicator 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.
HYDROFILL PRO
3. Fully insert the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge into the HYDROFILL PRO unit by turning it
clockwise into the cartridge port unl firmly secured. During the inseron process, the green indicator
light may turn red to indicate a connecon (Fig D), but connue turning to make sure the HYDROSTIK or
HYDROSTIK PRO is firmly secured (Fig E). Secure the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO ghtly to the unit,
but be careful not to apply excessive force.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS
The ridge is the
water level
4. While the indicator light is RED, your HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge is being filled with
hydrogen. The HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge is fully charged when the indicator lights GREEN.
When completed, disconnect the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge from the HYDROFILL PRO (turn
an-clockwise to disconnect).
Note: 1. It will be normal to hear short bursts or puffs during the refilling procedure, due to
water being purged from the system from me to me.
2. It will be normal to hear the sound of air being released when the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO is disconnected from the
HYDROFILL PRO.
5. Disconnect the HYDROFILL PRO from the AC and empty the water tank if you will not use the HYDROFILL
PRO within one hour. If more cartridges need to be charged, repeat step 3.
1. Open the water tank cover located at the top of the unit (Fig. A). Carefully add de-ionized or dislled
water** EXACTLY up to the ridge level inside the water tank as shown below in Fig. B. Close the cover.
Wait for half an hour to start the system aer adding water for the first me use or the product has
been stored for more than 2 months.
WARNING:
Only use de-ionized
or dislled water.
Ridge
status indicator light
will switch from
green to red
Green System Status
on HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge is full
on HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge is being filled
on 1 second, off 1 seconds Add water or empty waste water tank
on 1 second, off 1 second Waing to fill HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge
Red
connect HYDROSTIK
or HYDROSTIK PRO
unl firmly secured
2. Connect the AC-DC adapter to the unit (Fig. C).
Once plugged in to an AC point, the unit’s status indicator light should start to flash green.
AC-DC adapter (b)
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. D Fig. E