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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 cartriges 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 hours to fully fill a HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK
PRO cartridge in normal conditions.
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.
What is the maintenance kit and what does it contain?
The powder contained inside the maintenance kit bag is malic ac
id used in food additives. Metal ions will
strongly affect and poison the electrolyzer stack inside the HYDROFILL PRO over time. Many acidic solutions
have the ability to neutralize the ions and help recover the performance of the HYDROFILL PRO. Malic acid or
in this case apple acid, a food additive, is very safe and can be used for system maintenance with no negative
effect. Keep away from children and do not consume.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fig. F
The LED light alternates between red for 1 second and off for 3 seconds.
SOLUTION A
: Try to add 40°C to 70°C water into the water tank.
SOLUTION B
: Pour the
entire contents of one maintenance kit (c) into the
water tank, mix with the water. Allow the HYDROFILL PRO to charge a
cartridge for more than 1 hour. This will help to maintain the performance of
the unit
(Fig.F)
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.
USEFUL INFORMATION / MAINTENANCE
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If you are still experiencing problems, please contact [email protected] for help.
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The light LED turns green (the cartridge has been charging for 6 hours), but no or little hydrogen is filled.
SOLUTION A
:
Check the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO to ensure it is connected tightl
y.
SOLUTION B
: Check the water temperature (see 4. SOLUTION A)
SOLUTION C
: If charging is slow, pour 1 bag of the maintenance kit into the water tank, mix contents with water
and charge a HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge for more than 1 hour. This will help to maintain the
performance of the HYDROFILL PRO. If the problem continues, repeat this process once more.
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One way to check the volume of hydrogen inside a cartridge, is to weigh the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO before and
after filling it using a precision scale. The weight difference between a full and an empty HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO
is around 0.9 grams.
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 battery buffer to regulate power supplied to the HYDROFILL PRO.
Recommended Solar PV system set-up:
-Min. 25W-40W Solar PV panels with battery charge controller (not included)
-11V - 14.4V / 10-15Ah battery (not included)
-DC cable (plug compatible to HYDROFILL PRO DC socket) (not included)
Recommended wind turbine system set-up:
-Min. 40W wind turbine with battery charge controller (not included)
-11V - 14.4V / 10-15Ah battery (not included)
-DC cable (plug compatible to HYDROFILL PRO DC socket) (not included)
Only use
de-ionized or distilled wate
r
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Around 4 hours operation are required to fully charge
a cartridge.
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f the red status indicator light alternates between red for 1 second and off for 3 seconds, carefully add
the entire contents of one maintenance kit bag (c) into the water tank without disconnecting the
cartridge. Allow the HYDROFILL PRO to charge the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge for more
than 1 hour.
This procedure will help improve the performance of the HYDROFILL PRO.
If the LED 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 instructions carefully.
The HYDROFILL PRO can still 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.
solar charge
controller
11-14.4V battery
25W-40W solar panels
40W wind turbine
AC cord
11-14.4V battery
wind-charge
controller
DC cable
DC cable
DC cable
The cartridge has been charging for more than 6 hours, but the indicator light is still red.
SOLUTION A
: Disconnect the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO and re-connect it tightly and correctly.
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 status indicator light does not turn red after the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO is connected to the
HYDROFILL PRO.
SOLUTION A:
Disconnect the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO and re-connect it again slowly. Make sure the
connection is
smooth and the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO is fully inserted into the thread.
SOLUTION B:
Check that the water level in the tanks are correct (see operating instructions)
SOLUTION C:
Remove and re-connect the AC-DC adapter.
HydroFill Pro_UM_V1_EN
Maintenance kit
The status indicator light does not flash green after the power supply cord is connected.
SOLUTION
: Check the connection between the AC-DC adapter and the power supply.
HYDROFILL PRO