Creating Renewable Hydrogen Using Power From The Sun - Conrad H-racer Benutzerhandbuch

Enabling DC powered operation:
Open the battery compartment located underneath
the refueling station by sliding the cover according
to the arrow (see 1A & 1B).
TIP: It is highly recommended to use two AA
alkaline batteries.
Place two 1.5V AA alkaline batteries inside the
battery compartment as indicated, then close the
battery compartment (see 1C).
Slowly pour water into the water tank opening above the refueling station until the water level reaches
the top (see 1D & 1E).
1D
TIP: For optimal operation and longer life of the refueling station, use of distilled water is highly
recommended. You can purchase distilled water from your local drugstore or phamacy.
Warning:
Avoid getting the refueling station switch wet.
Let the water rest in the tank for at least 5 minutes before moving on to the next step. This allows the
electrolyzer time to absorb the water.
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1A
1B
1C
1E

4. Creating renewable hydrogen using power from the sun

4. Creating renewable hydrogen using power from the sun
Step 1
Attach the back of the solar panel to its small rectangular support provided in the kit. You can decide
to place the solar panel vertically or horizontally depending on how you position the support on the
back of the panel.
Step 2
2A
Connect the black cable to the black input jack on the solar cell, and the red cable to the red input
jack on the solar cell (see 2A).
Connect the other end of the black cable to the black input jack of the refueling station. Similarly,
connect the red cable to the red input jack of the refueling station (see 2B).
Warning:
Make sure these connections are correct or else this will destroy the refueling station. Do not
attach an alternative power source that produces over 2.5 Volts.
Step 3
Place the solar panel in direct sunlight.
Step 4
Switch the refueling station to the "☼" sign. The small blue lights will now be flashing and you are now
producing hydrogen fuel using unlimited power from the sun! You can see you are producing
hydrogen when small oxygen bubbles form on the right side of the water tank. Turn the switch off and
the hydrogen production will stop. If it is getting dark, or if the sun is not very powerful, or if you want
to accelerate refueling time, you can at any time switch the refueling station to "DC". In this case
hydrogen would be produced using the power of two AA alkaline batteries (not included) placed
earlier inside the refueling station.
TIP: Use the solar panel power option outdoors in direct sunlight, and not in a confined or indoor
location. Be sure to turn off the refueling station after refueling of the H-racer is completed. Continous
operation of the Hydrogen Station will damage it permanently.
You are now ready to fuel and refuel your
a free, clean, renewable and unlimited source of power for the
2B
H-racer
using the power of the sun -
H-racer
.
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