Bramwell Brown Tide Clock, Instruction Manual

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jam in the mechanism, however, fear not! This is in fact a
well-recognized sign that the motor is receiving insufficient
power from the batteries because either (a.) The batteries are
running low and need replacing or (b.) One or more of the
batteries have popped out of position and so are not making
good contact with the circuit. If the lighthouse is not flashing
at all or doing a double-flash, it’s a likely sign that the
batteries are dead. Try checking the batteries are correctly
installed or replace with new ones and normal working order
should be restored.
The tidal movements do not match what I
see the sea doing at my local beach or
harbour
If you haven’t done so already, we thoroughly recommend
reading the previous section “How your Tide Clock works”.
This explains how the clock’s tide mechanism works to match
the timings of the gravitational pull of the Moon as it orbits
the Earth. Reading this section should help you to recognise
that any tide clock will have its limitations because there are
additional geographical factors at play that create your local
tidal pattern each day and lunar month.
Please also refer back to the “Setting your Tide Clock” section
and follow the steps outlined that help you set the clock for
maximum accuracy.
For more information, please take a look at the FAQs section
on our website where we have included links to websites that
explain this in more detail.
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