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H8103 Stirling Engine Kit 3
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Isopropyl alcohol is an
extremely flammable
and volatile liquid. Clean
up any spills of alcohol
and secure the fuel res
-
ervoir lid before lighting
the wick. Keep all other
flammable materials away
from the engine during
operation. Failure to heed
this warning could result
in serious property dam
-
age and personal injury.
Operation
When all of the assembly is finished and lubrica-
tion is complete, it is time to "fire up" your Stirling
engine!
To operate your Stirling engine:
1. Make sure you have read and complied with
all of the safety warnings in this manual, and
have prepared your operation environment
appropriately.
2. Fill the reservoir about
3
⁄4 full of 99% pure
isopropyl alcohol and mount the reservoir lid
with the wick showing only about
1
⁄2".
3. Clean up any spills and remove the surplus
fuel container away from the engine.
4. Place the reservoir into the provided base
plate hole underneath the heating cylinder.
5. When you are ready, carefully light the wick.
Note: It may be necessary to spin the large
flywheel by hand to start the engine moving.
6. When you are finished using the engine,
extinguish the wick and return the remaining
alcohol safely back into the surplus contain
-
er.
Lubrication
After you have completed the assembly of your
Stirling engine, apply a drop or two of light
machine oil at the three lubrication points shown
in Figure
3. Re-lubricate as needed after use.
Figure 3. Model H8103 lubrication locations.
Cooling
Cylinder
Axle Bushing
Axle Bushing