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Safety and warnings
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The Fuel Cell Module 801 (FCM-801) uses hydrogen gas to provide electrical DC power.
It should only be installed or maintained by personnel who have been trained to use
the product safely by Intelligent Energy.
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In case of an emergency
This User Manual is intended as a general guidance only and does not purport to address the specific situations that could potentially arise from the use
of fuel cell systems and their usage in connection with all stationary applications. The recipient is responsible for ensuring that all personnel have read
and understood this User Manual before being allowed to handle, operate, install and store any equipment supplied by Intelligent Energy.
The recipient must ensure that any personnel responsible for operating fuel cell stationary applications are suitably trained and certified in compliance with
any applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations and good industry practice. The recipient is responsible for complying with any relevant health
and safety policies and procedures that may apply to the operation of stationary applications, and use and storage of hydrogen on any sites.
Intelligent Energy warrants to the recipient and it will repair and replace any defective equipment resulting from the authorised use of the equipment
provided. Notwithstanding the above, Intelligent Energy, to the fullest extent permitted by law, accepts no liability (including liability in respect of any
error or defects in the fuel cell system) for any damage caused as a result of Recipient’s unauthorised use of the equipment provided. The recipient
acknowledges that the manner in which the equipment is stored, used or operated is not under the control of Intelligent Energy Limited.
Intelligent Energy has made every effort to ensure that this User Manual is accurate and disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may
have occurred.
· No naked flames or sources of ignition in the vicinity of the FCM-801 or hydrogen
operation areas
· Pressurised hydrogen present, highly flammable
· Ensure hydrogen supply can be isolated in the case of an emergency
· Direct current voltage is present
· Unit should be inspected for damage prior to use
· Fault diagnosis should be carried out by trained and competent personnel only
· Do not remove the air filter while operating
· Do not remove the external covers
· Keep operational area free from combustible materials
· Do not obstruct air flow to the inlet or exhaust
· For use in ventilated indoor environment
· For use in weather protected outdoor environment; must protect from wind
and rain ingress
· Environmental protection required from snow, excessive dust and vegetation
· Do not use this fuel cell if any part has been under water. A flood damaged fuel cell
is potentially dangerous; attempts to use the fuel cell can result in fire or explosion.
1 Stop power production from the fuel cell by disconnecting the FCM-801 Enable pin.
2 Isolate the DC supply (application specific).
3 Isolate the fuel supply (application specific).
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or
property damage.
