TMTMYou have made a good decision in purchasing a Hydrogenator. Properly installing and using this device will make a significant contribution to both your own well-being and the well-being of the world you live in.
For Winter/Summer installation and operational parameters CLICK HERE.
Getting started:
Note!
If you are installing the Hydrogenator on a diesel engine you must route the HHO transmission hose to a location UPSTREAM of the turbo, that is, on the LOW PRESSURE side of the turbo, in the air-intake cowling, or into the mouth of the air intake cowling, if you can access it.
You can begin by determining where you want to locate the Hydrogenator in/on your vehicle. Then determine a path to route the HHO hose and electrical wires from the Hydrogenator device to the engine compartment. You should remember that you will most likely want to run the hose and wires together along a frame member or other similar undervehicle location where you can attach mechanic's wire or plastic ties to hold them in place. You MUST keep both the HHO transfer hose and electrical wire at least 12" from the exhaust pipes and exhaust manifold to prevent them from burning, shorting, or melting.
For inside-vehicle, in-trunk, in-truck-bed, or in-commercial-cargo-bay installations:
Once you have determined where you want to locate your Hydrogenator, find a place where you can drill one 3/4" hole for the HHO transfer line and one 3/8" hole for electrical leads to the engine compartment. Drill through the vehicle deck to the underside of the vehicle. Make sure you stay clear of the fuel tank, brake lines, and any other obstructions which would make it difficult for you to push or pull the HHO transfer hose and electrical wires through the holes you have drilled. Then either push or pull the HHO transmission hose through the 3/4" hole you drilled, providing enough slack in the hose near the Hydrogenator to allow you to re-position it conveniently when you want to fill/re-fill the electrolyte in the device. You might want to wrap the transmission Hose with duct tape or apply appropriate size split wire loom where it passes through the vehicle deck in order to reduce the possibility of eventual wear on the HHO transmission hose.
Then push or pull the two electrical wires through the 3/8" hole. It also might be a good idea to cover all the electrical wires with wire loom where they may rub against the side of the drilled holes to protect them from possible wear and shorting.
You can bundle the hose and wires together under the vehicle to make it easier to tie them up to and secure them along a frame member in the direction of the engine compartment.
Locate an area on your air-intake cowling as near the air-intake termination at the throttle throat as you can conveniently access (On diesel engines, you MUST input the HHO transmission hoses UPSTREAM from the turbo, on the LOW PRESSURE side of the turbo). Drill a 7/16" hole. ( We suggest you remove the air-intake, or move it to a position where the drilling debris won't fall into the throttle throat or intake manifold.) Re-attach the air-intake cowling and screw a 1/8" NPT (threaded) x 3/8" hose barb (provided with your Hydrogenator) into the 7/16" hole you drilled in the air-intake. There is no need to over-tighten the fitting(s). If you strip the threads or have trouble satisfactorily affixing the fitting into the air-intake cowling, you can clean/de-grease the area around the hole(s) and use any good plastic glue, epoxy, Sumo Glue, etc., to secure the hose barb.
Attach the HHO transmission hose to the hose barb you attached to your air-intake cowling using an appropriate hose clamp (provided). You might doublecheck to be sure you have chosen a route for the hose and wire that will avoid the hot exhaust manifold and exhaust pipes as well as avoiding any moving mechanisms that would entangle, crimp, or rub the hose. Again, it would be a good idea to follow the same path as the electrical wires so the hose and the wires can be bundled with electrical or duct tape as you attach and support them with plastic ties and/or mechanics wire as they traverse along the vehicle framework between the location of the Hydrogenator and the engine compartment.
On top mount battery posts, remove the battery clamp nuts and attach the large red/yellow wire to the positive (+) post and the large green wire to the negative (-) post then re-tighten each of the nuts to hold the 2 wires in place. On side mount batteries, remove the 2 cable bolts and attach each of the large wires as instructed above, then re-tighten both of the bolts to hold the wires in place.
Locate your vehicle fuse box. Find a fused circuit that turns on/off with the ignition key. Remove the fuse and insert it into the empty fuse socket on the circuit tap like the one that is provided in our optional installation kits. Then insert the circuit tap back into the socket from which you removed the fuse. Then insert the small wire extending from the Hydrogenator into the butt connector attached to the circuit tap and crimp it firmly into place. This will turn the Hydrogenator on/off with the ignition key. NOTE!
On hybrid vehicles, tap into a fused circuit that is hot only when the engine is running, so that the Hydrogenator is not producing HHO when the internal combustion engine is not running.
OR: As an alternative, you can attach the small activation wire to the positive lead to your electric fuel pump, or to the oil pressure sensing unit, or to any other circuit that is only powered when the vehicle internal combustion engine is actually running.
IMPORTANT!
The Hydrogenator is designed to operate as a "closed" system in order for the electrolyte and HHO gases to circulate and exit the system in the hose that will transmit the HHO to the engine. When replacing or adding electrolyte to the reservoir, be sure to tighten the filler cap tight enough to prevent HHO gases and the circulating pressure from escaping. Hand tightening is usually sufficient, but if you have trouble with HHO leakage, you can use plumber's grease or petroleum jelly or teflon tape in the threads of the filler cap to stop any leaks. You can use soapy water sprayed or dolloped around the cap threads while the Hydrogenator is running to ensure they are not leaking.
Notice: Electrolyte Mixing Info.
The Hydrogenator device has a remarkable range of operational parameters. We strongly recommend that you do not exceed a maximum of 1/2 ounce of sodium hydroxide (about 1/2 teaspoon) per gallon of distilled water. Stir the mixture to help dissolve the NaOH, then let the mixture sit, uncontained/uncapped, for about 20 minutes before adding the mixture to the Hydrogenator device. The normal loss of water and warming of the electrolyte due to use will gradually increase the concentration of NaOH and gradually increase the amperage draw as the water depletes from the electrolyte. Our automatic resetting internal current delimiters, factory installed into each unit, will cap the amperage draw at an acceptable level.
Always pour the water into your plastic mixing container first, then add the sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to the water. Adding the water to the sodium hydroxide may cause an instant boiling or splatter upon making the initial contact between the two substances. Always wear eye protection, long sleeves, and gloves when mixing your electrolyte. Be thoughtful and safe.
ALWAYS PRE-MIX the electrolyte in an open plastic container when adding denatured alcohol to the Sodium Hydroxide and distilled water for your winter mix. Let the mixture sit, uncontained/uncapped, for about 20 minutes before adding the mixture to the Hydrogenator device.
The Hydrogenator, like other pieces of equipment utilizing H2O that is exposed to below freezing elements, must be protected from freezing hard during cold weather. This can be accomplished by adding denatured or isopropyl alcohol to the distilled water and NaOH mixture in order to achieve a 5% to 20% alcohol solution. A 5% solution (about 8 liquid oz. per U.S. gallon) will protect against a hard freeze down to about 10º F.. A 10% solution (about 13 liquid oz. per U.S gallon) will protect against a hard freeze down to about 0º F.. A 15% solution (about 21 liquid oz. per U.S. gallon) will protect against a hard freeze down to about -15º F.. A 20% solution (about 28 liquid oz. per U.S. gallon) will protect against a hard freeze down to about -25º F.
For below-freezing initial start-up: Mix 1 gallon distilled water, denatured alcohol (8 to 28 liquid oz.), and Sodium Hydroxide, 1/2 oz. by weight, (1/2 teaspoon), in an open container and let the mixture sit open for 20 minutes before closing or transferring the mixture to a closed container. There may be an initial reaction causing the mixture to get slightly warm and expand, so keep the mixing container open to accommodate the heating and expansion, before capping the mixing container or adding the mixture to the cells.
When the Hydrogenator requires adding replacement electrolyte for continued below-freezing operation, be sure to include 8 to 28 liquid ounces of denatured alcohol (per your expected ambient temperatures) with each gallon of distilled water to maintain the 5% to 20% alcohol solution.
For initial electrolyte fill-up:
Add the distilled water and Sodium Hydroxide mixture (with or without denatured alcohol, per the weather conditions), filling to about 2/3 of the capacity of the electrolyte reservoir. Do not overfill. As the electrolyte warms when current is passed through it, it expands and gasifies. So leave room for expansion. Whether using a Summer or Winter electrolyte mix, ALWAYS pre-mix the electrolyte in an open plastic container and let it settle 20 minutes before adding the mix to the Hydrogenator.
Some of the internal components of the HHO generating cells need to "season" for 10 to 12 hours of usage before they reach their expected output. Several sessions of use, then non-use, will be necessary to "season" those components. By running the Hydrogenator om your vehicle alternator/battery, your in-dash voltmeter should drop about 1.5 volts from its maximum reading when the device is warm and working well.
Once again, when freezing weather approaches, begin adding alcohol to prevent the device from freezing hard.
Always use an open plastic container when mixing the denatured or isopropyl alcohol and the Sodium Hydroxide into the distilled water, then let it sit for 20 minutes for any warming reaction to spend itself. You can purchase the denatured alcohol at any well supplied lumber or hardware store....in the paint department .....located with paint thinners, etc. You can purchase pure, food grade, Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) from our website. A 2lb. container of NaOH will probably last you several years.
Do NOT use ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) in the electrolyte. It will coat and clog the interior electrolyzing components inside the HHO generating dry cells and greatly reduce the generating efficiency of the Hydrogenator, or even prevent the generation of HHO altogether. Using ethylene glycol in the electrolyte will void your warranty.
How often you will need to refill the electrolyte depends upon the amount of driving you do.
You should check the electrolyte usage every 15 to 20 hours of driving. The sodium hydroxide in the electrolyte depletes very slowly....not at the same rate as the water (or alcohol) in the electrolyte. If you use local tap water, as opposed to distilled water, you may clog the dry cells with a sludge that may precipitate and settle from the mineral content of the local water supply. We strongly recommend distilled water for consistency and best long-term performance of the Hydrogenator. Using local, undistilled water, will void your warranty.
NOTICE!
If you have convenient access to food quality pure potassium hydroxide (KOH), you may utilize the potassium hydroxide in lieu of sodium hydroxide. Use plain distilled water (+ alcohol, in winter freezing conditions) for your replacement water. If the HHO output diminishes over time, you can add very small amounts (Less than 1/2 teaspoon) of NaOH or KOH to your replacement water to rejuvenate the electrolyte.
We thank you for your patronage and wish you well in the future.
The Folks at:
Hydrogenator
