CELL PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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1 HYDRO~STICK Water Fuel Cell CELL PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DISCLAIMER: This Product is designed and constructed based on the current best practices and state of the art concepts of the Technology that it embodies but is designated as experimental and as such, must be considered dangerous and MUST be treated as such. Since once shipped or installed the Seller or Manufacturer does not have care custody or control of the product, the Seller or Manufacturer can NOT assume any liability or responsibility for any property damage, injury, or death from the use of this product. Further, NO legal responsibility, liability, or warrantee is implied, understood, or assumed beyond the Purchase Price as outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Sale available upon request. Installing or otherwise using this product, implies that the user has read and agrees to the conditions set forth here. USE THE GRAPHIC BELOW TO IDENTIFY COMPONENTS

2 Preparation 1. Determine best the location to install cell. This Unit is designed to install between the Radiator (A/C Condenser) and the grille because in most instances there is space available there, but this is not the only acceptable location. Keep in mind the Re-fill Port needs to be accessible when installation is complete 2. Determine how you will mount the cell. A hardware store will have various possibilities such as Strap Metal (steel aluminum etc) Also Various types of brackets are available which can be clamped to the cell with 3 inch adjustable Radiator Hose type clamps. Every installation will require a unique approach. Many Radiator / Grille installations will require removal of all or part of the grille. A little time and creativity here will be necessary because you WILL be showing off your cell and will want a neat installation. If you are not comfortable with this part of the installation, perhaps you can recruit or hire someone who is. 3. Procure the necessary items for installation. The following is a suggested list. Strap metal or similar to mount cell solidly to vehicle Necessary bolts / nuts / screws etc for mounting. 10 Amp Fuse and Holder Fuse Tap for Fuse Box SPST Switch (Preferably one with mounting base) 10 Amp rated or greater 10 Ft AGW #10 Stranded Automotive Hook-Up wire 2 Electrical Terminal Eyelets with ¼ Eye (crimp or Solder type) Wire Crimp connectors ( or Heat Shrink Tubing if Soldering) 4Ft (minimum) 3/8 Clear Vinyl Tubing or equivalent 3/8 Barb Fitting to ½ Pipe adapter (nylon / plastic / brass) ½ Conduit Nut Threads onto ½ Pipe end of Adaptor 2-3/8 tubing clamps Electrolyte NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide-Lye-#2 Drain Cleaner NOT DRANO) Recommended Distilled Water (NOT Tap Spring Ionized or any other kind) 4. In a CLEAN glass or Plastic container pour approximately 500 M/L (about a pint) of distilled water. Into the water add ½ Tablespoon of Sodium Hydroxide. DO NOT pour the water over the Sodium Hydroxide because the rapid reaction could cause the Solution to be splashed on you! This will produce slightly more Electrolyte than the Cell will hold but will guarantee you will have enough. Other Electrolyte Solutions can be used, such as Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) but tend to cause sludge and require frequent cleaning.

3 5. Remove the plug from the Cell Initial Fill Port and the Refill Port. Pour the above solution into the Cell Initial Fill Port (bottom Port). A small funnel or a funnel with a piece of tubing attached will make this easier. DO NOT fill the Bubbler (upper) portion of the HYDRO~STICK before this step as the cell must vent thru the upper portion. The level should be just below the O-ring in the Port. Rock unit back a forth several times to allow any trapped air to escape and re-check. Install the threaded plug until it seats tightly against the rubber O-ring but DO NOT over tighten. Your HYDRO~STICK is now ready for installation. INSTALLATION 1. install your unit as determined in the previous steps. Keep in mind the Cell MUST be mounted reasonably vertical, away from exhaust manifolds and other hot items under the hood, and away from any moving parts. Install the Threaded plug in both ports. Place tape or some type plug over the Gas Out port to avoid spilling. Avoid turning the unit upside down during installation as the Electrolyte could still flow from the Cell to the Bubbler. 2. Fill the Bubbler (upper) thru the Re-fill Port with DISTILLED WATER until the level is just to the top of the clear portion of the Bubbler Body. If you use the same container you mixed the Electrolyte in be sure to dump the excess Electrolyte and rinse the container first. Replace the threaded plug with the same caution as before. If your installation location makes it impossible to access the Re-fill Port (not recommended) the Bubbler can be filled thru the Gas Out tubing but the Re-fill Port plug must be removed during filling. Take extreme caution not to overfill the Bubbler. 3. Locate a point in the Engine Air induction system to install the tubing fitting. This MUST be before the Throttle Body on Fuel Injected vehicles and preferably before the Air Filter if possible as the filter helps disperse the gas creating a slight advantage and added Flash-back protection. a. If you are able to access the inside of the air supply system at some point drill or cut a hole just large enough to allow the threaded end of the 3/8 barb to ½ pipe adaptor to pass thru and thread the ½ conduit nut on the inside. Align the barb to the best position and tighten. Conduit Nut Pipe Thread Air Supply Housing Barb b. If you are unable to access the inside of the plastic air supply system, a suitable connection can be made by drilling a hole of the proper diameter and threading the 3/8 barb to ½ pipe adaptor into the plastic with a quality plastic glue.

4 4. Install the 3/8 hose between the Air supply fitting and the Gas Out port on the HYDRO~STICK and clamp at both ends. Use at least 4Ft of hose as this is an added Flash-Back deterrent. Secure the hose as necessary to insure no contact with hot or moving parts. 5. Using the AGW #10 (or equivalent) wire, fuse tap, 10A fuse Holder, SPST switch, and your choice of connectors, follow the diagram below to hook up the Electrical Supply System to the cell. To identify a Key On point in the fuse box use a 12 Volt test light or equivalent and probe fuses while turning the Ignition Key on and off. You are looking for a point that lights the test light only when the Key is in the on position. Remove the fuse from the selected location and identify the side of the fuse contacts that lights the light with the fuse removed. Install the fuse Tap and re-install the fuse. Care MUST be taken when routing wires, etc to avoid chaffing, contact with hot or moving parts, or pinching. Key On Power Fuse Box Fuse Optional Amp Gauge (-) 10A Fuse SPST Switch + (-) 6. Test your installation. Start the vehicle and turn on the switch. If everything is as it should be you should see bubbles rising thru the clear portion of the Bubbler. If you have installed the optional Amp Gauge (recommended) you should have a reading (probably under 2 Amps) As the Cell warms up the bubbles should increase and the amps should climb. If the Cell fails to operate, Re-check installation carefully. All Cells are test operated before they are shipped and should be operational. OPERATION and MAINTENANCE To Chassis Gnd Or Batt (-) 1. Your cell will require adding distilled water to the bubbler occasionally. 1 pint of water will produce over 1800 pints of Hydroxy so it will surprise you how long it goes between fill ups but DO NOT allow to go below approximately half empty since the Bubbler functions as a Flash Back Inhibitor as well as a replenishment system

5 2. The concentration of Electrolyte in the Cell controls the Output, Cell Operating temperature, and current draw. So DO NOT exceed ½ Tablespoon of NaOH, which should limit operation to approximately 6 120*F. If you use an other Electrolyte the amount must be determined by trial and error but DO NOT exceed 6 120*F. 3. The HYDRO~STICK will require occasional cleaning (2-3 Months with NaOH under normal usage). To clean the unit remove it from the vehicle, turn it upside down into a container with the threaded plugs removed and drain. Flush the upper and lower chambers with Distilled water and drain again thoroughly. Refill and re-install as per above. 4. The HYDRO~STICK contains water and WILL FREEZE. DO NOT expose the unit to sub-freezing temperatures or damage to the unit may occur! It may be necessary to remove the unit and store it until warmer weather. If the unit does freeze, DO NOT TURN THE POWER ON WHILE FROZEN. This could cause pressure to build causing serious damage. 5. If you are using the HYDRO~STICK on an older vehicle and would like to tune for optimum performance, check our website or contact us for information. THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE HYDRO~STICK PRODUCT. IT IS ENGINEERED TO BE THE BEST ON THE MARKET AND WE STAND BEHIND IT WITHOUT QUESTION. IF PROPERLY MAINTAINED, IT WILL GIVE YOU MANY RETURNS ON YOUR INVESTMENT! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US. YOUR SATISFACTION IS MOST IMPORTANT TO US. Alternative Propulsion Engineering 167 Spade Rd Rochester, Pa USA altpropulsion@yahoo.com

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