Bulletin TI-H2PD-K
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
H2PD-150 and H2PD-300 Hydrogen Generators
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Caution: Electrolyte solution is a specially prepared solution of sodium hydroxide and may
be dangerous if handled improperly. Read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which is
shipped with the Electrolyte solution prior to handling it. Always use eye protection and
neoprene or butyl gloves when handling the electrolyte solution. A source of cool, clean,
running water should be in close proximity to the area where electrolyte solution is being
handled. In the event of a spill or splash, refer to the MSDS for remedial action procedures.
All preparation and start-up activities should be performed before the hydrogen generator is
connected to the electrical supply and the downstream equipment or process.
Remove adhesive label (on water bottle cap), remove red plug (under water bottle cap) and plastic
cap (on oxygen vent port) from generator and discard (See Photo A). Open the bottle of Electrolyte
Solution (P/N 920071, shipped with the generator) and set aside. Next, remove the water fill cap
(on the back of the generator). Slowly pour the electrolyte solution into the feed water opening us-
ing a funnel.
Use extreme care to avoid spills when pouring electrolyte solution
(see warning
message, above, for proper handling of electrolyte solution and possible spills). Allow the electro-
lyte to settle, and fill the generator with 4 liters of deionized water
(5 Megohm-cm or higher)
up to
the “WATER FULL” level.
Preparation
Figure 5- Recommended Installation
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Oxygen Venting
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Parker recommends venting the oxygen port on the generator to the room. If the exhaust from the
generator must be piped to an exhaust hood, the line from the generator exhaust should have a
continuous upward or downward slope. Piping in this manner will prevent potential damage to the
cell resulting from backpressure buildup in the exhaust line.
Under no circumstances should the
generator exhaust be exposed to an open flame. This could pose a fire hazard. Also, if an
exhaust hood is used, the hood should be equipped with an explosion-proof fan to prevent
the explosion hazard of a spark.
Warning: Do not block oxygen vent. Blockage may cause excess internal pressure which
will seriously damage the unit and void the warranty. To ensure safe operation of and
prevent potential damage to the Parker Balston Hydrogen Generator, do not vent multiple
generators in a common line to an exhaust hood. Pipe each generator vent separately to the
exhaust hood.
*NOTE: MOST G.C.'S HAVE INTERNAL PRESSURE REGULATORS.
MONITOR FLOW AT DETECTOR OUTLET USING A BUBBLE
FLOWMETER OR EQUIVALENT.
Operation
