Bulletin TI-FID1000J
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Technical Information
FID1000 and 2500 Gas Stations
1-800-343-4048
10
After replacing any parts downstream of the generator, or upon initial startup, the system will
need to be purged to achieve the final purity. To avoid contaminating the downstream equip-
ment, it is suggested that the user install a three way valve in-line nearest the equipment with
a variable restrictor (such as a needle valve) on the Hydrogen outlet port. Follow the simple
procedure below:
1
Close the three way valve that has been installed on the outlet or use the downstream
equipment.
2
Connect the power cord to the FID 1000 or FID 2500 and turn the power switch to ON.
The FID will start to generate Hydrogen. Wait until the internal pressure reaches the
desired pressure (approximately 15 minutes).
3
Set the output flow rate to 50 cc/min by using the downstream equipment or if a three way
valve was installed, then switch the flow to the outlet (or purge port) and set the flow rate
using a needle valve. Use the downstream equipment only if impure hydrogen will not
ruin the equipment.
4
Allow the system to vent in this manner for 30 minutes. The generator and lines should
now be purged of air and ready for use.
Controlled Venting
Quick Start Instructions
Startup
Manual Fill
For
Manual Fill
operation,
simply open the
top cover lid, locate the DI Resin Bed Reservoir,
see figures 8 and 9, loosen the cap and slowly fill the device until the desired water level is
visible through the Front Panel Display. Generator should NOT be filled above the FULL line.
Replace the cap and close the side cover lid. It will take approximately 2 liters of deionized
water to fill the generator.
Caution: Fill slowly.
Before turning generator "ON", open the inlet air supply valve (customer supplied, see Instal-
lation section) and adjust the inlet pressure to be between 40 psig and 125 psig (2.7 barg and
8.5 barg) using a (customer installed) pressure regulator. Adjust the output flow (using a cus-
tomer installed flow controller) to the rated flow for the unit. Turn the generator on using the
power switch on the back panel. When power is supplied to the unit, the catalyst module will
begin to heat up. The Parker Balston FID 1000 and FID 2500 / ZAG requires approximately
55 minutes to warm up and achieve hydrocarbon removal to 0.1 ppm (see Figure 5 Power Up
/ Start Up Sequence).
1
Check the Water level. To fill, remove DI Resin Bed cap and slowly add >5 Meg-Ohm
water to full line.
2
Connect to suitable line power.
3
Supply compressed air regulated to 125 psi Max to Compressed Air Inlet.
4
Open user installed shut off valve at
Zero Air Outlet
and close user installed shut off
valve at
Hydrogen Outlet
.
5
Turn the power switch at the rear of the unit to
ON
.
6
Check display for current state of
Hydrogen
and
Zero Air
.
7
Time delay for Zero Air (55 minutes) allows it to reach operating temperature. Once time
has expired, the unit is ready to provide both Hydrogen and Zero Air.
8
Open Hydrogen outlet valve.
Warning:
Operating the generator for extended periods of time without compressed air will
damage the heater within the catalyst module. Do not supply electrical power to the generator
until compressed air is at rated capacity.
