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Insert the fuel cell into the rectangular slot located on the

car chassis.

Place the Hydrogen outer storage cylinder into the round

slot located on the right side of the chassis.

Place the Oxygen outer storage cylinder into the round slot

located on the left side of the chassis.

Connect the pre-cut tubes firmly onto the

inner storage cylinders short nozzle,

connect the tubes opposite end to the upper

nozzles located on the upper positions of

both "H2" and "O2" sides of fuel cell shown

here. Make sure the tubes are connected

correctly to the corresponding sides of the

fuel cell.

O2 side

2 side

After

water injection

bend the

tube this way

1. The water levels do not drop when the gas outlet tubes on both sides of the

fuel cell are unplugged.

Solution:

Check whether the holes on the wall of the inner cylinder are blocked. If so, turn

the inner cylinder until water enters the holes and fills up the inner cylinder.

2. The reversible fuel cell does not produce hydrogen and/or oxygen.

Solution:

a. Check whether the wires are appropriately connected, and whether there are

any loose connections. The fuel cell could be completely destroyed if the red

wire of the battery pack is connected to the black jack of the fuel cell.

b. Check whether the switch of the battery pack is in the “on” position.

3. The water electrolysis process slows down.

Solution:

a. Add water to the oxygen side of the fuel cell and wait for about 5 minutes.

b. Replace old AA batteries with new AA batteries inside the battery pack.

4. The car stops moving while there is still hydrogen left inside the tanks.

Solution:

a. Purge the gases and perform water electrolysis for 4-5 minutes. Unplug the

hydrogen gas outlet tube and oxygen gas tubes to purge the gases. Perform

water electrolysis again until the hydrogen tank is filled, and connect the motor

to the fuel cell. If the problem persists, go to the next step.

b. Let the water electrolysis process last about 10 minutes to consume the

residual water. To push water out of the fuel cell, purge the gases. Perform

water electrolysis once more until the hydrogen tank is filled, then connect the

motor to the fuel cell.

HYDROCAR TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Hydrocar

ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Remove the cap from

each tube connected

to the fuel cell. Using

the syringe, inject distilled water

into the Oxygen side of the fuel

cell until the fuel cell is HALF

filled with water.

WARNING: The polymer

membrane is an important part

of the proton exchange

membrane (PEM) fuel cell, it

should be prevented from

drying out.

Connect the short tubes

completely onto the short H2/O2

intake nozzles located on the

lower sections of both "H2" and

"O2" sides of the fuel cell.

Electrolysis of water should begin with

oxygen and hydrogen being produced

and stored in each storage tank.

Wait until the bubbles in the hydrogen

tank start to escape from the inner

storage cylinder located in the H2

cylinder.

(Be patient, process can take 15–20min)

Make sure the switch on the battery box is in the "off" position

before you place the batteries into the box.

WARNING: If the cable is short circuited the batteries inside could

become hot and potentially cause burns, melting of parts, or

create risk of fire.

Note: Battery’s energy may be consumed after 4-5 times of use.

Hydrocar

H2 side

O2 side

Fuel Cell

Battery

Pack

Remove the screw from battery box cover using a screw

driver. Push and slide the cover to open the battery box.

DO NOT to touch the cables when you open the cover.

Place two AA batteries as indicated.

Push and slide the battery box cover to closed position

and screw tightly into place using screw driver.

Use the scissors to cut two lengths of 4cm(1.5 inches) of rubber tubing from the long rubber tubing

provided in the kit.

Place the red pin into one of the 4cm tubes, and the black pin into the other 4cm tube. Cut the

remaining long tube into two equal pieces.

Push and slide

open the cover

AA Battery

Connect the red and black

cables to the solar panel,

and connect the other

ends to the red and

black sockets on the

fuel cell.

ALTERNATE OPTION:

Connect the red cable from the

battery pack to the red socket on

the fuel cell and connect the black

cable to black socket.

Switch the battery pack to the "on"

position.

For solar panel: remove the cables

connecting the solar panel to the fuel cell.

Turn the switch on the battery box to “off”

and remove the cables from the cable

sockets located on the fuel cell. Keep the

battery box switched to the "off" position

except during the time you are performing

electrolysis.

Remove the red and black

cables connected to the fuel

cell in "step 10".

Insert the banana plug cables from the

car’s motor into the red and black plugs on

the fuel cell.

Make sure the colors of the plugs and

cables are inserted into plug socket of the

same color as in "step 10".

The motor should begin to power the car

and cause it to start in motion. The

estimated driving time on one charge is

about 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove the screw

from the cover

Hydrocar

AA batteries=2 Units Water=100ml

Scissors

Battery operation instructions:

1. The removing and inserting of batteries is to be

conducted by the adults only. Unscrew the screw holding

the battery pack’s cover in place using a screw driver. Once

the screw is removed open the battery pack and take out

the batteries using your fingers. Do not use a metal

object.When inserting the batteries make sure that you are

doing so with the correct polarity (the positive end of the

battery must match up with the “+” and the negative end of

the battery must match up with the “-” indicated on the

battery pack), close the battery pack and secure its cover by

tightening the screw with a screw driver.

2. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

3. Different types of batteries such as rechargable, alkline

and standard batteries or new and used batteries are not to

be mixed and should be used separately.

4. The battery pack cables are not to be inserted into an AC

socket.

5. The supply terminals of the battery pack are not to be

short-circuited.

6. The two spare red&black cables are not to be inserted

into an AC socket.

7. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the battery pack.

Warning

Model No.: FCJJ-20

To avoid the risk of property damage, serious injury or

death:

This kit should only be used by persons 12 years old

and up, and only under the supervision of adults who

have familiarized themselves with the safety measures

described in the kit. Keep small children and animals

away, as it contains small parts that could be

swallowed. Read the instructions before use and have

them ready for reference.

ASSEMBLY GUIDE

What you need:

Procedure for repeated gas production (after step

14): Disconnect the small plugs from the tubes

connected to the nozzles on the reversible fuel cell.

This will allow water into the inner cylinders to replace

the gasses and reset water levels to “0” line. Re-insert

the plugs into the tubes and repeat electrolysis again.

Distilled water

First add water up to the "0" line.

Place inner containers into outer cylinders minding that the gaps are not blocked by inner plastic

rims. Make sure the water is still level to the “0” line. If not, remove some water with the syringe.

Then connect the tubing to the inner containers. Make sure there is no air trapped inside the inner

containers and the water is level to the "0" line.

Note: Hydrogen fuel cells are consumables and have a life time of up to 2 years and we give

warranty for 1 year. You can buy replacement fuel cells from Horizon by placing online orders

at http://www.horizonfuelcell.com/store.htm

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Hydrocar ASSEMBLY GUIDE Insert the fuel cell into the rectangular slot located on the car chassis. Place the Hydrogen outer storage cylinder into the round slot located on the right side of the chassis. Battery operation instructions: Model No.: FCJJ-20 Warning To avoid the risk of property damage, serious injury or death: This kit should only be used by persons 12 years old and up, and only under the supervision of adults who have familiarized themselves with the safety measures described in the kit.