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TROUBLESHOOTING
USEFUL INFORMATION / MAINTENANCE
1.
SWITCHING FROM AC TO DC SOLAR OR WIND POWER OPTIONS
HYDROFILL PRO can be powered by using the standard (included) AC to DC power cable (b), or can be
connected to renewable power sources such as solar PV or small wind turbines. Both sources should
include a battery buffer to regulate power supplied to the HYDROFILL PRO.
Recommended Solar PV system set-up:
-Min. 25W-40W Solar PV panels with battery charge controller (not included)
-11V - 14.4V / 10-15Ah battery (not included)
-DC cable (plug compatible to HYDROFILL PRO DC socket) (not included)
Recommended wind turbine system set-up:
-Min. 40W wind turbine with battery charge controller (not included)
-11V - 14.4V / 10-15Ah battery (not included)
-DC cable (plug compatible to HYDROFILL PRO DC socket) (not included)
Only use
de-ionized or distilled water.
Wait for half an hour to start the HYDROFILL PRO after adding water to the water tank if it is used for the
first time or it has been stored for more than 2 months.
4-6.5 hours of operation will normally be required to fully charge an empty HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO
.
The HYDROFILL PRO can still run and generate hydrogen even if the LED light alternates between red for 1
second and off for 3 seconds, but HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO
charging time will be slower.
If the LED status indicator light alternates red for 1 second and off for 1 second, check the water level of the
water tank and waste water tank. Either add water to the water tank or remove water from the waste water
tank as required. Follow set up instructions carefully.
solar charge
controller
11-14.4V battery
25W-40W solar panels
40W wind turbine
AC cord
11-14.4V battery
wind-charge
controller
DC cable
DC cable
DC cable
The
LED status indicator light does not flash green after the power supply cord is connected.
SOLUTION
: Check the connection between the AC-DC adapter and the power supply.
HYDROFILL PRO
3. Fully insert the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge into the HYDROFILL PRO unit by turning it
clockwise into the cartridge port until firmly secured. During the insertion process, the green indicator
light may turn red to indicate a connection (Fig D), but continue turning to make sure the HYDROSTIK or
HYDROSTIK PRO is firmly secured (Fig E). Secure the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO tightly to the unit,
but be careful not to apply excessive force.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS
The ridge
is the
water le
v
el
4. While the indicator light is RED, your HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge is being filled with
hydrogen. The HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge is fully charged when the indicator lights GREEN.
When completed, disconnect the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge from the HYDROFILL PRO (turn
anti-clockwise to disconnect).
Note: 1. It will be normal to hear short bursts or puffs during the refilling procedure, due to
water being purged from the system from time to time.
2. It will be normal to hear the sound of air being released when the HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO is disconnected from the
HYDROFILL PRO.
5. Disconnect the HYDROFILL PRO from the AC and empty the water tank if you will not use the HYDROFILL
PRO within one hour. If more cartridges need to be charged, repeat step 3.
1. Open the water tank cover located at the top of the unit (Fig. A). Carefully add de-ionized or distilled
water
** EXACTLY up to the ridge level inside the water tank as shown below in Fig. B. Close the cover.
Wait for half an hour to start the system after adding water for the first time use or the product has
been stored for more than 2 months.
WARNING:
Only use de-ionized
or distilled water.
Ridge
status indicator light
will switch from
green to red
Green
System Status
on
HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge is full
on
HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge is being filled
on 1 second, off 1 seconds
Add water or empty waste water tank
on 1 second, off 1 second
Waiting to fill HYDROSTIK or HYDROSTIK PRO cartridge
Red
connect HYDROSTIK
or HYDROSTIK PRO
until firmly secured
2. Connect the AC-DC adapter to the unit (Fig. C).
Once plugged in to an AC point, the unit’s status indicator light should start to flash green.
AC-DC adapter (b)
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. D
Fig. E
