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2.
Intended Use
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Measurements can be carried out and evaluated on fuel cells in the power range up to 5 watts with
the Fuel Cell Software Adaptor's external Data Acquisition Card and the associated software.
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The hardware and software were developed exclusively for educational teaching and
demonstration purposes. Any other use is prohibited!
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General Safety Precautions
In order to avoid any risks, you must follow the following General Safety Precautions when carrying out
measurements with the Fuel Cell Software Adaptor and fuel cells.
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The system may only be set up and operated by a competent person. Students require adult
supervision at all times.
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Read the Operating Instructions before setting up the system. Follow them during use and keep
them readily available for reference. This also applies to the Operating Instructions for the fuel cells
and, if appropriate, any electrolyzer used in the experiments.
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The system is not a toy. Operate the equipment and keep it and the gases produced out of the
reach of small children.
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Unless specified otherwise, do not short-circuit or reverse the polarity of the terminals.
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Remove inflammable gases, vapors and fluids from the vicinity of fuel cells and electrolyzers. The
catalysts contained in the system can trigger spontaneous combustion.
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Hydrogen and oxygen may escape from fuel cells and electrolyzers. To prevent the gases
collecting and forming explosive mixtures only use the system in well ventilated rooms.
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Fuel cells and electrolyzers may only be operated where there is sufficient ventilation at all times.
The operator is obliged to prove this by means of appropriate measurements.
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Remove from the vicinity of fuel cells and electrolyzers anything that could ignite the hydrogen such
as a naked flame, materials that can become charged with static electricity, substances with a
catalytic action, etc.
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Remove from the vicinity of fuel cells and electrolyzers all substances that could spontaneously
ignite with increased oxygen concentration.
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Do not smoke in the vicinity of fuel cells and electrolyzers.
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Only use the gas storage tanks Horizon provides to store gas. Never connect other alternatives.
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Horizon will not accept any responsibility for injuries or damage sustained in the event of these
Safety Precautions not being followed
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