| Chime Clock Instructions Page 2 |
| Regulating the clock- Floating Balance: The clock can be made to go faster or slower by means of the regulator, which is accessible by opening the back door. In this type of clock, the regulator is a pointer fastened to the balance wheel itself. Gently hold the balance wheel with two fingers, and move the the regulator in the direction needed (towards F for faster or towards S for slower). Move it only a small amount each time. |
| ADJUSTMENTS: Chime Synchronization: The vast majority of chime clocks have self-synchronizing chimes. If the chime sequence is wrong, it will correct it self within two hours. If your clock will not automatically synchronize itself and yu need assiistance, please call us during our normal business hours and we will be happy to help. |
| Chime Sound Adjustments: The hammers which strike the chime rods may be closer to or further from the rods to make the sound pleasant. When adjusting a hammer, grasp the shank at the end away from the head in small pair of smooth pliers, and with the other hand or another pair of pliers, bend the shank slightly up or down. In most cases, the hammer heads should clear the chime rods by 1/16 or 1/8 inch when at rest. |
| If your Clock does not run: 1).make sure clock is fully wound. 2).For pendulum clocks make sure clock is ticking evenly Make sure clock is on a stable surface and does not rock. If necessary shim one or two corners with cardboard (for a shelf or mantel clock).or move bottom of clock to left or right (for a wall clock). 3) Make sure minute hand is not caught on hour hand. |
| MOVING THE CLOCK: Always remove the pendulum before transporting a pendulum clock to prevent damage. |
| MAINTENANCE: Your clock, being a precision mechanism, needs periodic maintenance to keep it running reliably and to give it long life. We recommend the following: Three Year Oiling and Inspection: After using it for three years, bring the clock in for oiling and inspection. We will check the condition of the movement, and check that the mainspring ratchet are secure. We wil tell you if the clock needs an overhaul, or will be okay for several more years. Overhaul: Windup clocks need ovehauling about 3-7 years. The environment in which the clock is used plays a big role in how long it will run between overhauls. |
| Why your clock won't run forever: As dust gets i the mechanism, the oil becomes an abrasive paste which causes wear. The longer the clock runs in this condition, the more repair it will need. If your clock stops and you spray it with oil to make it go again, it will continue to wear badly, because it is still dirty. Shortcuts like cleaning the movement whole , even using an ultrasonic cleaner, cannot properly clean pivots, pivot holes, and mainsprings. These techniques merely postpone the need for a proper overhaul. How we overhaul your clock: The movement is taken apart and cleaned, the pivots polished, worn pivot holes bushed, worn out pinion wires replaced, the mainspring ratchets checked and repaired, and any other necessary repairs carried out, and the mainsprings checked. Then the parts are cleaned again, the pivot holes cleaned with pegwood, the pivot given final cleaning, and then the movement is assembled and lubricated. |
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