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Owner’s Manual
2022-04-29
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Owner’s Manual –
Rev.04
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April 2022
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This is a draft manual, technical specifications are subject to change
7.
MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTROLYSER
This device is designed to provide many hours of service with minimal and easy maintenance. Proper
care and maintenance by qualified personnel help to maximise the operating life of the device.
7.1
UPDATES
Enapter provides firmware updates to include new functionality and to fix and improve system stability
and performance. It is recommended to check for updates using mobile phone app or the cloud web
interface regularly and install them. In some cases, interfaces or compatibility with other devices might
change due to an update. To make sure, that an update is not negatively affecting the overall setup,
please read the release notes beforehand and inform Enapter in case of doubts: [email protected]
7.2
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The device should be inspected at least once a year for apparent signs of physical deterioration. All
hydrogen connections must be tested for leakages regularly; Enapter recommends using one of the
techniques listed in the
After commissioning, the process tank must be emptied at least once a year and new electrolyte filled
into the device. For more information, please refer to
, which details the draining process
of the device, and then follow the instructions for the
Manual refilling of electrolyte
. It is recommended
to clean the device at the same time as described in the chapter
Depending on the frequency of use it is possible that the process tank needs to be emptied and refilled
more often than once a year. By connecting your device to the cloud, it is possible to receive alerts
when the device voltages start increasing
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this typically signifies a needed electrolyte change. After
the electrolyte change, the electrolytic stack will return to a lower voltage, decreasing power
consumption of the device and increasing its efficiency and lifetime.
Warning!
Any maintenance activities, excluding the ones listed in the Routine Maintenance and
installation sections, are only allowed to be performed by trained technicians!
Shut down the device, remove the power and wait until the device is cooled down before
working on it in any way.
Wear PPE always during the maintenance of the device.
Do not open the device!
During maintenance, avoid heat in the vicinity of the device and the hydrogen source.
No smoking, no naked flames.
Prevent electrostatic charging of the device.
Before starting to work on the device, ensure you are aware of the local health and safety
rules and regulation, as well as action plans if an accident occurs.