Assembling Parabolic Solar Cooker Expansion Pipe and T-Bar

Introduction

The expansion pipe allows the angle of the parabolic dish to be adjusted in order to achieve maximum light focus on the cooker flat. The T-bar also supports the weight of the entire parabolic solar panels.

What you need

Step 1 Assembling Parabolic Solar Cooker Tripod Base Stand

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Insert a 14mm bolt through each tripod leg and through the center plate. Secure each bolt by hand threading a nut on the other side.
Be sure the flat side of each tripod leg is facing toward the ground.

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Step 2

Tighten each nut using two 14mm wrenches until each leg is stable and the tripod will stand on its own.

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Step 3 Assembling Parabolic Solar Cooker Expansion Pipe and T-Bar

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Center the bottom of the expansion pipe between the tabs of the t-bar bracket. Insert a 14mm bolt through the bracket and expansion pipe and hand thread a nut. Use 14mm wrenches to secure the assembly.
It does not matter which direction the 14mm bolt is inserted from.

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