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DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack
Model No.: RESK-02B-1/RESK-02B
Do-it-Yourself Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack
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. 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.
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Summary of Contents for Horizon Educational RESK-02B-1
- Page 1 DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Model No.: RESK-02B-1/RESK-02B Do-it-Yourself Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack 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.
- Page 2 DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack List of components RESK-02B-1 RESK-02B 1. Reversible fuel cell 1. Reversible fuel cell 2. Set of red and black pins 2. Set of red and black pins 3. Set of silicone tubing 3. Set of silicone tubing 4.
- Page 3 DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Safety Information Before you start working with the Horizon DIY take notice of the following. Under certain circumstances, hydrogen can create an explosive gas mixture. Though these devices in this box are designed such that they can be used as described without danger, the advice below must be followed at all times: •...
- Page 4 DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Safe Experimentation Here are some important instructions for parents, teachers, and students. All activities described in this manual can be conducted without risk if you follow instructions and rules conscientiously. To avoid the risk of property damage, serious injury or death: 1.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Content Operation guide..........................6 1.1 Using the Battery Pack to Perform Electrolysis ..........6 1.2 Produce hydrogen (Electrolysis) ................6 1.3 Power the system.......................9 Troubleshooting .......................... 10 Projects ............................11 1.4 Car ..........................11 1.5 Robot .......................... 12 www.horizoneducational.com | support@horizoneducational.com... -
Page 6: Operation Guide
DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Operation Guide This guide will give you enough information to assemble your first carbon free powertrain. 1.1 Using the Battery Pack to Perform Electrolysis Please remove the screw from cover of battery box using a screw driver. Push and slide the cover and open the battery box. - Page 7 DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Operation Guide First step of the fuel cell assembly is the preparation of the flexible plastic tubing. Cut (2) 3cm long pieces and connect one to both of the pressure relief valves. Then cut a 12cm long pieces and connect to both of the 20ml syringes for storing hydrogen and oxygen.
- Page 8 DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Operation Guide Step 2 – Connecting the Syringes Attach a syringe to the top nozzle on each side of the fuel cell (these will be for gas storage). Step 3 – Electrolysis Connect the red & black lead cables to the fuel cell. During this process make sure the battery pack is turned off! Attach the red and black cables from the battery pack to the crocodile clips that are connected to the fuel cell (make sure the red and black leads do not touch eachother –...
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Page 9: Power The System
DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Operation Guide the electrolysis process will begin. Turn the battery pack off once enough hydrogen has been produced and disconnect it from the fuel cell. Once again, pay close attention to ensure that the cables do not touch each other. 1.3 Power the system A fuel cell has both a negative (Hydrogen) and a positive (Oxygen) side. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Troubleshooting 1. You will also need the following items (not included in this kit): - AA batteries 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. -
Page 11: Projects
DIY Fuel Cell Kit/Classroom Pack Sample projects 1.4 Car This car is powered by a zero emission fuel and it can with help from the included motor drive both forward and backward. Create your own car and race with other classmates who will drive longer distance on single „tank“... -
Page 12: Robot
Sample projects 1.5 Robot If you do not want to use the motor as the output but rather the blinking diodes then lets build something artsy! Create your own robo-buddy, a christmas tree or a dragon! The choice is yours as long as you use the fuel cell to power the diodes and lots of your own creativity! Tools: carpet nife, scissors, melting gun, ruler, sketchbook, pencil, brush.
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