Pragma H-01 User manual

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USER MANUAL
TREKHY / PRAGMA H-01
FUEL CELL ELECTRIC GENERATOR
v2021-01-1.00EN

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Table des matières
FUEL CELL ELECTRIC GENERATOR ........................................ 1
Original Trekhy / Pragma H-01 instructions ................................. 3
Contents of the box ................................................................ 4
Apparatus function ................................................................. 4
Technical data ......................................................................... 4
Safety instructions.................................................................. 5
STARTING PROCEDURE............................................................ 7
Step 1 - Connections .............................................................. 7
Step 2 - Preparation of the hydrogen reaction ..................... 8
Step 3 - Getting started........................................................... 9
Step 4 - Operation ................................................................. 10
Step 5 - System shutdown ................................................... 12
Step 6 - Draining the reactor ................................................ 13
Care and maintenance ............................................................... 14
Problems shooting / solving........................................................ 14
Disposal...................................................................................... 16

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Original Trekhy / Pragma H-01 instructions
1- Electric generator
2- USB plug 5V x2
3- Cigarette lighter sockets 12V x2
4- Air inlet / outlet
5- Grip handle
6- Reactor fan female socket
7- Hydrogen female connector
8- LED indicators
9- Green LED indicator
10- Red LED indicator
11- Hydrogen reactor
12- Reactor cap
13- Reactor fan male plug
14- Hydrogen male connector
15- Reactor fan
16- Reactor holder
17- Reactive powder bag
18- Water measuring glass
19- Purge port
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Read the instructions carefully before use and keep them in
safe place for future reference.
Contents of the box
•Fuel cell electric generator
•Hydrogen production reactor
•Connection pipe between the reactor and the generator
•Water measuring glass
•USB charging cable
•Quick Start Guide
Apparatus function
This apparatus is intended for the power supply of small electronic equipment
or for recharging batteries through USB 5V or 12V "cigarette lighter" sockets.
This product is designed for indoor or outdoor use within the limits of its specifi-
cations.
Technical data
Dimensions
7.5x10.4x10.5 inches (W.D.H)
Weight
8.16 Lbs
USB power sockets x2
USB-A 5V – 2,4 Amp
Cigarette lighter sockets x2
ISO4165 12V – 2,5 Amp
Operating temperature range
32°F ... +113°F
Guaranteed continuous electric power*
30 Watts
Peak electrical power
60 Watts during 1 seconds
Operating time of one bag*
1 hour
Reactor water volume
7.77 oz
* In operation, the available electrical power may vary between 30W and 45W.

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Safety instructions
Before using this device, please read this user manual carefully and keep it for
future use.
If you pass this device on to someone else, also pass this manual to them.
•Use this device as described in this manual. Any mishandling and any con-
trary use to these instructions will in no way engage the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
•There is a risk of injury from improper use.
•Failure to follow the safety and operating instructions may cause electric
shock, fire and / or injury to persons.
•Use only parts / spares recommended by the manufacturer; other parts /
spares can damage the device and / or cause injury.
•This device may be used by children 12 years of age or older, provided they
are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device and
that they understand the dangers involved. Cleaning and maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they are over 12 years of age and under
adult supervision.
•This device may be used by persons with reduced/challenged physical, sen-
sory or mental capacities or whose experience or knowledge is insufficient,
provided that they are supervised or have received instructions on how to
use the device safely and understand the potential dangers.
•Children should not use the device as a toy.
•Keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children under 12
years old.
•Install the device in a stable place / space
•Install this device in an upright position. Do not use the device if its orienta-
tion exceeds an angle of 10 degrees from the vertical position.
•Do not install the device near sources of naked flames, such as lighted can-
dles.
•Do not install the device:
oNear radiant heat devices (e.g. electric heaters)
oNear or on other equipment that produces a lot of heat
oIn places subject to constant vibrations
oIn places subject to bad weather that could allow foreign bodies (dust,
sand, water, etc.) to enter through the vents and openings of the device
oDirectly on soft ground (sand, snow) which could block the ventilation
of the device.

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•The device is designed to withstand water projections directed downwards,
verticals up to an angle of 45 degrees. Do not expose the device to an im-
mediate environment exceeding these conditions of use.
•Do not immerse the device in water or any other liquid.
•Keep a minimum distance of 4 inches around the device for sufficient venti-
lation.
•Before use, check that the device and its accessories (in particular cables
and connecting elements) are not damaged. In the case of damage, do not
use the device and contact your dealer for any inspection or repair.
•Never intentionally open a reactive powder bag. The powder reacts in the
presence of water and the direct contact of the powder with water produces
significant heat. In the case of a torn and unused reactive powder bag, set it
aside in a dry, heat-resistant place. Never use a torn reactive power bag
with the device.
•Do not disassemble the device yourself. All disassembly, repair and verifica-
tion must be carried out exclusively by a trained / qualified person. Always
check before use whether the tank is filled to appropriate level with water.
•If the device is used with an inadequate water level, it may damage the de-
vice and render it unusable.
•The reaction to produce hydrogen also produces heat. The heating of the
reactor is normal. The peak of heat is produced during the first 30 minutes
of the reaction. Do not open the reactor within 30 minutes of starting the
production hydrogen reaction. Wait for the reactor to cool before opening it.
•During use, some parts of the device may be hot. Do not touch the top of
the hydrogen reactor.
•The water in the reactor may be hot after use. Take the necessary precau-
tions when draining the reactor to avoid physical contact with hot water.
•The surfaces of the hydrogen reactor may be subjected to residual heat af-
ter use, until the device has completely cooled.
•Do not clean the device with cleaners, metal sponges or other abrasive ma-
terials.
•Do not clean the device with products containing solvents.
•This device is designed to be used exclusively with the reactive powder
bags intended for its use. The reactive powder bags are for single use.
•Keep these instructions.

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STARTING PROCEDURE
Step 1 - Connections
1. Remove the white and blue plugs which re-
spectively protect the generator hydrogen sup-
ply socket (7) and the reactor fan power supply
socket (6).
- Pull on the white cap to extract it.
- Unscrew the blue cap turning counterclock-
wise
2. Connect the hydrogen supply pipe (14) to the
fitting in the center of the reactor cover (12).
The hose is connected by pushing it into its fit-
ting until it stops. To disconnect, push the ring
of the fitting back while pulling gently on the
pipe.
3. Connect the hydrogen supply pipe (14) to the
female connector of the generator (7). The
connection is of the "bayonet" type socket. It is
inserted vertically then locks by turning clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Connect the reactor fan power cable (13) to
the generator socket (6). The socket is fitted
with a positioning pin. Do not force the socket.
This should fit easily into its counterpart when
the pin is correctly aligned.

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Step 2 - Preparation of the hydrogen reaction
1. Unscrew the reactor cap (12) by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Fill the measuring cup (18) with water up to the
upper mark. Pour the water into the reactor (11)
Note: the recommended amount of wa-
ter is 7.77 oz. The measuring cup is cal-
ibrated for this exact volume. In all circum-
stances, the volume of water in the reactor
must be between the two lower and upper vis-
ible marks on the internal face of the reactor.
In no circumstances should the volume of wa-
ter exceed the upper mark, which would
cause water flowing into the fuel cell.
3. Open the vacuum foil packaging of the reactive
powder bag (17), without using any sharp object
(ie. scissors). The vacuum wrap is designed to be
hand torn at the side notch.
Note: In the event a reactive powder
bag is damaged or torn opened when
opening its vacuum-packed packaging, do
not use it. Set aside in a dry place, avoiding
contact with water. Using a damaged reactive
powder bag could cause an uncontrolled hy-
drogen production reaction with high heat
production.
4. Insert vertically the reactive powder bag into
the reactor (11). The reaction of hydrogen pro-
duction starts after about 10 seconds after the re-
active powder bag comes in contact with water.
5. Close the reactor cap (12) by screwing it clock-
wise until it stops (fingers tied).

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Step 3 - Getting started
1. The red and green LED indicators light up sim-
ultaneously for 2 seconds to indicate proper oper-
ation.
2. The green LED indicator (9) flashes: the sys-
tem is starting up, the USB (2) and cigarette
lighter (3) electrical outlets are not yet active.
3. After a period of approximately 60 seconds,
the green LED indicator will remain continuously
on: the electric generator is operational, and the
USB and cigarette lighter sockets are active and
can be used.
Note: The electric generator starts automati-
cally the moment hydrogen begins to feed the
internal fuel cell.
Note: the duration of the start-up phase is ap-
proximately 60 seconds. This period may vary
depending on parameters such as the outside
temperature, the quality of the water, the
length of storage of the equipment. It is nor-
mal to observe a start-up phase that is
slightly less or greater than 60 seconds.

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Step 4 - Operation
1. The electrical outlets (2) and (3) are located on
the front of the electric generator (1).
2. The USB sockets (2) are accessible by un-
screwing their plugs covers. They are USB-A
type and provide a maximum current of 2.4 amps
at an electrical voltage of 5 volts.
3. The cigarette lighter sockets (3) are accessible
by pulling on their plugs covers. They are
ISO4165 type and provide a maximum current of
2.5 amps at an electrical voltage of 12 volts.
Note: The product does not have an on / off
switch. Its operation is controlled by the pro-
duction of hydrogen in the reactor. Once the
hydrogen production reaction has started, it
cannot be stopped until all the reactive pow-
der bag is consumed.
4- In the event of electrical over-consumption
(electrical power demanded exceeding the pro-
duction of hydrogen in the reactor), the generator
cuts the USB or cigarette lighter electrical outputs
according to the power measured on the sockets
and the red LED indicator lights up continuously.
It is necessary to disconnect the equipment caus-
ing over-consumption in order for the generator
to continue to operate.
Note: Reactive powder bags are designed to produce consistence hydro-
gen for one hour. At the start of the chemical reaction, the production of
hydrogen is high enough to reach an electrical power of 45W for a few
minutes. The reaction then stabilizes, corresponding to an available elec-
tric power of 30 Watts for 60 minutes. From approximately 60 minutes af-
ter the start of the reaction, the hydrogen production will gradually de-
crease, and the available electric power will become less than 30W. The

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electric power will decrease in proportion to the production of hydrogen.
Hydrogen production will stop completely after approximately 100
minutes.
Note: A purge sound is heard periodically. This is part of the normal oper-
ation of the device. Likewise, a little water could appear at the base of the
device, at the level of the purge orifice. This phenomenon is normal.
Note: the device must always be used in an upright position and
placed on a stable surface. Never use the device at an angle be-
yond 10 degrees from vertical.
Note: never close the air inlet and outlet vents (4), nor the fan vents
(15), nor the purge port (19) while the device is in operation. This
could cause the fuel cell and / or the hydrogen reactor to overheat, caus-
ing the device to malfunction.
Note: Do not open the hydrogen reactor cap within the first 30
minutes of the hydrogen reaction while the reactor is at its maxi-
mum temperature. You risk coming into contact with burning hot water at
a temperature of 122 °F or more. A risk of burns is possible.

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Step 5 - System shutdown
1. At the end of the chemical reaction, the pro-
duction of hydrogen is no longer sufficient to
maintain the nominal electric power.
2. The red LED indicator lights up flashing to indi-
cate the end of the chemical reaction of the reac-
tive powder bag in the reactor.
3. The USB and cigarette lighter electrical outlets
are automatically deactivated by the electric
generator.
4. Once the electrical outlets are disconnected,
the reactor's fan and internal electric generator’s
fans may continue to operate to manage the sys-
tem’s temperature. This is part of the normal op-
eration of the device.
5. The generator can be restarted immediately by
replacing the used reactive powder bag with a
new one. Check water level and refill if neces-
sary, without exceeding the top mark.
Note: The volume of the reactive powder bags increases in the reactor
during hydrogen production. This phenomenon is normal. It is possible
that a reactive powder bag will tear inside the reactor. This does not im-
pact the operation of the device. Once the reaction is completed, it is safe
to handle the reactive powder bag because the powder, when used, is in-
ert. The reactive powder bag will then be disposed normally.

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Step 6 - Draining the reactor
1. Disconnect the electrical plug (13) and the hy-
drogen pipe (14) from the reactor.
2. Open the reactor cap (12) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Note: the reactor seal is made up of two parts
(lower and upper) which must not be sepa-
rated under any circumstances. To open the
cap, grasp the entire cap to its full height. It
must be unscrewed a quarter of a turn with-
out requiring excessive strength.
Note: The reactor cap may be hot after
use. Act cautiously.
3. Drain the reactor: remove the reactive powder
bag first by grasping it by its upper end. Then
drain the water from the reactor. It is possible to
remove the reactor from its holder to facilitate the
emptying operation.
Note: the water and the reactive powder
bag contained in the reactor may be
hot. Take the necessary precautions when
emptying the reactor to avoid any risk of
burns.
4. For better device protection / maintenance, put
back the protective covers over the sockets (6)
and (7). If the cover of the socket (7) is missing, it
is advised to leave the hydrogen supply pipe con-
nected even when the device is not in use, in or-
der to prevent particles from entering the gas
circuit’s supply to the fuel cell.

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Care and maintenance
The device does not require special maintenance. Following the recommended
use and storage procedures in this manual is the most reliable method to en-
sure the best longevity of your device.
Note: Do not use liquids containing solvents, soap or surfactants to clean
the reactor (11) and generator (1). Do not use hard or abrasive surfaces to
clean the device.
The reactor does not require specific cleaning during its entire service life.
Rinsing the internal part of the reactor and the cap with clean water every two
or three cycles of use is sufficient.
During normal use, a deposit of white matter may gradually appear on the inter-
nal surface of the reactor. This is a normal phenomenon and it is not necessary
to remove this deposit to maintain the performance of the product. If you, how-
ever, wish to remove this deposit, use a non-abrasive plastic object (brush,
spatula, etc.) without pressing strongly on the internal surface in order to not
damage the protective coating of the internal face of the reactor.
If the reactor seal O-ring shows signs of contamination, remove it to clean it
with clean water, then replace it.
Note: do not use a compressed air device to clean the generator vents (4).
Doing so may damage the internal fuel cell.
Store the device away from humidity and dust, at a temperature between 32 °F
and 113 °F. Store the device in the protective plastic bag in which it was deliv-
ered, the bag must be closed. This will ensure the best longevity for your de-
vice.
Problems shooting / solving
In the event of a device malfunction, contact your dealer for an inspection indi-
cating the serial number of the device. The serial number is located on the un-
derside of the electric generator.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause/action
LED indicator lights do not
light up
➔
Check that the reactor cap is correctly
closed.
➔Check that the hydrogen production reaction
has started (the reactor should be getting
hot).
Red LED indicator flashes ➔
End of hydrogen reaction production. The
hydrogen flow is insufficient. Replace the re-
active powder bag.
➔Check the correct connection of the pipe
(14) between the reactor and the generator.
➔Reduce the power consumption by unplug-
ging one or more devices from the appa-
ratus.
➔Check that the reactor cap is correctly
closed.
Red LED indicator lights
up
➔
Short circuit or excessive power load on one
of the power outlets. Disconnect devices
plugged to the apparatus one by one until
the red LED indicator turns of.
➔Power over consumption. Unplug one or
more devices from the apparatus.
Green LED indicator light
flashes for excessive
length of time
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The duration of the start-up phase depends
on the conditions of use of the device, in
particular if it has been stored unused for an
extended period of time. In this case, the
start-up phase can take up to 3 minutes.
➔If the green light continues to flash beyond 3
minutes, check that the reaction hydrogen
production has started (the reactor must be-
come hot) and change the reactive powder
bag or the water if necessary.

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Disposal
Used reactive powder bags can be disposed of with household cleaning prod-
ucts.
Electrical products should not be disposed of with household products. Accord-
ing to European Directive 2012/19 / EU for the disposal of electrical and elec-
tronic equipment and its implementation in national law, used electrical prod-
ucts must be collected separately and disposed of in collection points provided
for this purpose. Contact your local authorities or your dealer for advice on re-
cycling.
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