Bob:
Here is a picture of the CAV fuel cell cavity. The problem associated with getting it in and out that Veek discussed has to do with the square tube bracing seen at the top of the cavity. The cell fits fine into the cavity, but the two 1.5" raised bungs at the rear are to tall. Seen from above, looking down on your door sill area, the square bracing would look like a 'W' pattern. The bungs have to be massaged under each of the three cross braces as the cell comes out and goes back in. Naturally, reaching all but the first one seen in the picture is the challange.
ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE ABOUT PRESSURIZATION of the tanks....ATL, one of this countries formost manufacturers of fuel cells says, "INFLATION - ATL tanks and bladders are NOT to be inflated or pressurized. However, leak testing of the containers with less than 50 gallons capicity may be performed at 1/4 psi (6"water) maximum pressure. An accurate gauge amd a redundant pressure regulator system are essential. Overpressurizing may elongate the tank or bladder and damage its seams without visual evidence."
Regards,
Buzz
Here is a picture of the CAV fuel cell cavity. The problem associated with getting it in and out that Veek discussed has to do with the square tube bracing seen at the top of the cavity. The cell fits fine into the cavity, but the two 1.5" raised bungs at the rear are to tall. Seen from above, looking down on your door sill area, the square bracing would look like a 'W' pattern. The bungs have to be massaged under each of the three cross braces as the cell comes out and goes back in. Naturally, reaching all but the first one seen in the picture is the challange.
ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE ABOUT PRESSURIZATION of the tanks....ATL, one of this countries formost manufacturers of fuel cells says, "INFLATION - ATL tanks and bladders are NOT to be inflated or pressurized. However, leak testing of the containers with less than 50 gallons capicity may be performed at 1/4 psi (6"water) maximum pressure. An accurate gauge amd a redundant pressure regulator system are essential. Overpressurizing may elongate the tank or bladder and damage its seams without visual evidence."
Regards,
Buzz