myFC PowerTrekk 2.0 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Read before use
myFC PowerTrekk 2.0

Welcome to the world
of Independence!
We hope you will enjoy using your myFC PowerTrekk 2.0
Charger! In this guide, the myFC PowerTrekk 2.0 Charger
is simply called the Charger.
The Charger is a portable, self-contained charger that
uses Fuel cell technology and an internal battery to
charge devices.
The Fuel cell produces electrical power using hydrogen
created with a combination of ordinary water and a
special salt held in a container, the myFC Puck.
The Charger can power a device via the Fuel cell and
with the built-in battery pack, or charge the battery via
the Fuel cell.
This guide provides the basic information you
need to start charging your devices with the
myFC PowerTrekk 2.0.
Go to www.powertrekk.com for more detailed
information including FAQ and instruction videos.
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Follow the instructions for first-time use on page 6–7
The first time you use the Charger, you must follow the
specific start-up procedures described on page 6–7.
After that, the instructions on pages 8 through 11 explain
how you use your Charger on a regular basis. Also make
sure to have read pages 12 through 15 that contain
important information.
Never use a myFC Puck more than once
NEVER try to use a myFC Puck more than once. Even if
you think that it is not fully depleted, do not try this.
Don’t remove Puck before it is depleted
Once the myFC Puck is started, DO NOT remove
the Puck before the Puck is depleted and the Charger
has been turned off.
Contents of the box
Inside the box you will find the following items:
Read this first
myFC micro
USB cable
Storage
Tube
Quick
Start Guide
myFC POWERTREKK™ 2.0
myFC Puck
(selected markets only)

Overview of the Charger
Before you start to use your Charger, familiarize yourself
with all its components.
myFC PowerTrekk Charger
Engine
(contains Fuel cell and battery)
Control panel
Micro USB input port
USB output port
Latch
Tray
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Overview of the Charger
Fuel cell indicator
Power transfer button
Battery status button
Battery indicators
Charging
indicator
Tray
Control panel
Water tank lid
Water tank cover
Water tank
Puck compartment
Clasp
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IMPORTANT – First time use
Start-up procedure for the Charger
The first time you use the Charger (or if it has dried out*),
you must follow these procedures to achieve optimal
performance. After that, for everyday use, follow the
procedures on pages 8, 9, 10 & 11.
1) Warm up the Charger
When the Charger is new it needs to be warmed up in
order to reach its full potential. Do this:
A. Follow the procedure “How to start the Fuel cell”
on page 8–9.
B. Let the Charger run on the first myFC Puck until
the Fuel cell indicator turns off or for at least two
hours. If the Fuel cell indicator is blinking, do not
connect a device to the Charger, since device
charging is not available during this state.
C. After the step above – remove the Puck and wait
30 seconds.
D. If the Fuel cell indicator is blinking during the two
hours with the first Puck – repeat the procedure
and insert a new myFC Puck. Run the Charger
again until the Fuel cell indicator turns off or for at
least two hours.
E. When the Fuel cell indicator starts showing a solid
green light – you can start charging your device.
*All Fuel cells are sensitive to dehydration. This can happen if unused
for quite some time or if you have not stored it in the Storage tube.
If dried out, the Charger may take some time before it starts, and/or
the Fuel cell indicator may blink. If this happens repeat the procedure
on this page, “Warm up the charger”.

IMPORTANT – First time use
2) Charge the battery
The Charger uses the battery to support the Fuel cell in
situations where a high power output is requested. If the
battery runs low (one red LED on the Battery Indicators)
the Fuel cell will start charging the battery. During this
time you can charge your device manually by pressing
the Power transfer button. When battery level reaches
25% the Fuel Cell will automatically start charging any
connected device. Even if the four Battery indicators are
solid green after the procedure above (1 A–E), this
indicates that the battery is charged to between 75
and 100%.
It is therefore a good idea to fully charge the battery from
an external power source before using the Fuel cell.
Follow the procedure “How to charge the battery from an
external power source” on page 11 to charge the battery.
Now the Charger is ready for everyday use.
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1. Separate the Engine (the green top
part) from the tray unit by snapping
the latches open.
2. Release the Clasp to open
the Water Tank Cover.
3. Open the tank by gently rotating
the Water tank lid 1/4 of a turn
counter-clockwise.
4. Fill the Water tank completely
with ordinary water that is
free from particles. It needs
a tablespoonful, so be careful to
not spill out any water. There is
no risk of overfilling the water tank.
Everyday use
How to start the Fuel cell
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Everyday use
5. Very gently replace the lid, without
squeezing the Water tank, and
carefully rotate it 1/4 of a turn
clockwise until it stops. Try not to
spill any water – the Fuel cell needs
it all.
6. Close the water tank cover and snap
it into place.
7. Insert a myFC Puck into the Puck
compartment with the seal
upwards, then remove the seal.
8. Fit the Engine on top of the tray unit
– it only fits in one direction, and close
the latches securely. The Charger will
normally start to generate power
within 60 seconds. 9

How to use the Fuel cell to charge a device
1. Follow the procedure “How to start
the Fuel cell”, see pages 8–9.
2. Connect your device to the Charger
using the cable supplied with the
device. If you disconnect the cable,
or when your device becomes fully
charged the Fuel cell will reroute
the power to the battery after
30 seconds.
You can at any time switch the output from the Fuel cell
to the battery or to a connected device using the Power
transfer button.
How to use the Fuel cell to charge the battery
1. Follow the procedure “How to start
the Fuel cell”, see pages 8–9.
2. The Charger will start powering
the battery after 30 seconds, so you
don’t need to do anything more.
How to use the battery to charge a device
1. Connect your device to the USB
output port using the cable supplied
with the device.
2. Press the Power Transfer Button to
start or stop charging your device.
If you disconnect your device, the
Charger will stop after 30 seconds.
Everyday use
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How to charge the battery
from an external power source
1. Connect the Charger to an external power source
(e.g. your computer or a power socket with adapter)
using the supplied USB cable plugged into the micro
USB-B Input port.
Charging will start automatically and progress will be
indicated by the Battery indicators.
2. Once the Battery is fully charged (4–6 hours)
charging will stop automatically and the Battery
indicators will switch off.
The Charger battery cannot be charged below
0°C (32°F) or above 55°C (130°F).
Everyday use
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Tips and hints
Charging a device
• Most smart phones charge faster if you put them into
Flight mode.
• Keep the Charger well-ventilated (the Charger needs
oxygen) and fairly flat when using the Fuel cell to
charge a device or the battery.
• When the Charger is charging a device using the Fuel
cell, a slight smell close to the Charger can occur and
is absolutely harmless.
• Be aware that the myFC Puck can be hot immediately
after use.
• The Charger Fuel cell works best between 5–35°C
(41–95°F). It will work at lower or higher
temperatures, just not as efficiently.
Storage
• Always remove the myFC Puck from the Charger
when you’re not using it.
• Always store your Charger in the Storage tube
provided or any re-sealable bag approved for food.
If the Charger dries out, you will have to use at least
one myFC Puck to get it started next time, see page
6–7. Make sure the tube or bag is sealed shut.
• DO NOT store the Charger or myFC Pucks in
temperatures above 50°C (122°F), or in direct
sunlight.
Everyday use
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Everyday use
Alarm
The Charger has a built in alarm for non-optimal Fuel cell
operation. If the Fuel cell indicator flashes red, don’t panic,
the alarm has been triggered by one of the
following reasons:
• Temperature of the Charger battery is too high, re-locate
the Charger to a cooler spot, and the alarm will stop.
• The Charger battery is fully charged, connect a device
to charge, and the alarm will stop.
• The Charger Fuel cell may have dried out, let
the charger be and let it recover.
Battery Health
In order to prolong the Charger Battery lifetime:
• Device charging is only possible between
-18°C (0°F) and 55°C (130°F)
• Battery charging is only possible between
0°C (32°F) and 55°C (130°F)
Recycling
The Charger should be recycled as electronic waste
according to local regulations.
Further information
Find further information on our website at
“www.powertrekk.com”.
If you have questions regarding your Charger,
please contact us at “[e-mail]”13

Health and Safety information
ALWAYS OBSERVE THESE HEALTH
and SAFETY RULES!
Rules for personal safety
• Be careful when handling the myFC Puck as it may
be hot. If the Fuel cell indicator has turned off you
may remove the myFC Puck. Remove the myFC
Puck by separating the Engine from the tray, then
gently shaking the tray upside down until the myFC
Puck drops out. Then let it cool.
• Never remove the myFC Puck before the Fuel cell
indicator has been turned off. If the myFC Puck was
accidently removed (for example the Charger was
dropped) insert the myFC Puck again without refilling
the water tank, but be careful as it may be hot.
• Avoid contact with the contents of a myFC Puck.
The contents are water-reactive, corrosive, toxic and
flammable. In case of ingestion or contact with the
eyes, seek immediate medical attention.
• If a myFC Puck is leaking, NEVER put your face near
it or touch it with your bare hands.
• NEVER attempt to refill or pierce a myFC Puck. Any
such attempts may crack or break it and release its
contents.
• If any of the powder from inside a myFC Puck gets
onto bare skin, immediately brush it off with a dry
cloth or brush. DO NOT use water directly. Only when
all the powder is removed can the skin be rinsed
with water.
• DO NOT disassemble any part of the Charger as this
can disturb normal operations and result in hazardous
leakage

Rules for safe handling of the Charger
• Use only myFC Pucks in the Charger.
• NEVER restart the Charger using the same
myFC Puck, even if it is only partially used. Re-using
a myFC Puck can cause overheating of the Puck,
leakage of content and irreversible damage to your
Charger.
• NEVER try to use a myFC Puck more than once.
Even if you think that it is not fully depleted, do not try
this. It might cause the myFC Puck to crack or break
and leak out its contents. See the Health warnings on
the previous page. May contain flammable gas.
• Keep the Charger and myFC Pucks away from
children.
• DO NOT charge the battery in other way than is
described in these instructions. Never try to use any
other charging method.
• DO NOT keep the myFC Puck in the Charger except
when charging and cooling off.
• DO NOT expose the Charger or myFC Pucks to
temperatures higher than 50°C (122°F) or to open
flames.
• DO NOT expose the Charger or myFC Pucks
to shock.
• DO NOT immerse the Charger or myFC Pucks in
water or other liquids.
• DO NOT expose the Charger or myFC Puck to acids,
oxidizers, alcohol or household cleaning products.
Health and Safety information
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Instruction videos
Please scan the QR code for instruction videos
or go to www.powertrekk.com/support
Further information
Go to www.powertrekk.com
for access to all documentation.
This document may change without prior notice.
The myFC POWERTREKK Charger and the myFC
Puck are compliant with IEC 62282-6-1, -100.
The myFC Puck contains Sodium Silicide and
Sodium Borohydride 5g.
Both the Charger and myFC Pucks are approved for
carry-on in aircraft cabins only.
Designed and approved for
home, office and light industry environment.
Contains 3800 mAh Li-Ion battery.
Max output: 6,5 W (5V DC)
Max input: 5 W (5V DC)
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