Additional Assembly
Additional Assembly
Instructions
As you enjoy assembling your Model H8103, take the opportunity to gain a better understanding of how your Stirling engine works.
Here are some general tips to help make your assembly process a successful experience:
•Establish a work area where the many small parts can be conveniently organized and stored.
•Make sure your hands and tools are clean and oil free when handling the parts. Dirt and grime will cause premature wear of the many moving parts.
•Use an aerosol can of compressed air or a clean brush to remove any debris you may find on the parts. Make sure each part is clean and dry before assembly.
•Take your time and be sure of the parts need- ed for each
•Do not overtighten the fasteners. Many of the parts can be damaged by using excessive force.
•A very small amount of silicon lubricant may assist in assembling sliding parts.
Use the parts lists and Assembly Diagram beginning on Page 9, and the specific instructions in the following subsections to assemble your Stirling engine.
Preparing the Base
Make and finish a wood base to your taste that is at least 1" wider on all sides than the base plate (see Figure 1).
The wood base needs four holes drilled to mount the Stirling engine assembly.
Position the base plate (Ref 16) on the wood base (Ref 18), and mark the position of the four holes onto the base.
Note: In the following instructions, parts will be referenced with the term Ref and a number. Use this reference number, the Assembly Diagram on Page 9 to aid in part identification.
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Figure 1. Base plate and wood base with
location of holes to be drilled.
Drill four 7⁄32" holes through the wood base, as shown in Figure 1.
Positioning the Connecting Arms
When assembling the connecting arms (Ref 27) with the axles and other linkage, be sure that both connecting arms are even and aligned with one another, as shown in Figure 2.
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