Howard Miller 610519, Instruction Manual

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CHIME SELECTION
Selecting the chime melody is accomplished by a selection lever on the clock dial.
Some models play only the Westminster chime, while others give you a selection of
three melodies. Some models also have an automatic chime sequencing feature. This
feature allows the movement to automatically change the chime selection every hour.
Selection of the chime sequencing feature or one of the three chime melodies is done
with the selector lever.
If the dial states “Chime-Silent,” your clock has only the Westminster chime. If your
clock has a triple chime movement, the chime lever identifies the melody choices.
All floor clock movements have the Big Ben hour gong which will count the hour, on
the hour. DO NOT attempt to move the chime selection lever while the clock is chim-
ing. Doing so could damage the chime mechanism. See figure 18 for when it is safe to
move the chime selection lever without damaging the movement.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your clock requires little care and maintenance.
Listed below are steps you can take to maintain the exceptional quality of your clock.
• Wind your clock every seven (7) days.
• Keep the door locked.
• Wax and polish your clock cabinet as frequently as you do your other furniture.
Use a non-silicone liquid or paste wax.
• Avoid exposing the clock to direct sunlight and protect from extreme temperatures
and humidity changes. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may fade the finish while
extreme temperature and humidity changes may cause the wood to split or crack.
• Check periodically to ensure that your clock rests firmly on all four levelers. This is
especially important the first few months if the clock is on carpet. As the clock’s feet
settle into the carpet, it could become unbalanced. Adjustment to any of the four
levelers may be needed.
• Check the weights occasionally to ensure that they are still tightly assembled.
• It is recommended that your clock movement be oiled every two (2) years from the
date of purchase and thoroughly cleaned every five (5) to ten (10) years depending
on climatic conditions. Extremely dry, humid or salty air, heat or cold may necessitate
more frequent servicing. We do not recommend that you service the clock movement
yourself. Contact an Authorized Service Center. (See Service Information Section)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Ensure that all instructions provided with your product have been carefully followed.
These instructions will provide detailed information to answer most questions. Contact
our web site for a list of frequently asked questions that may conveniently resolve your
problem or answer your questions.
DIFFICULTY ROTATING THE MOON DIAL
If the moon dial will not rotate (as described in the set up operations STEP 4), this
may indicate that the gears which automatically advance the moon dial are engaged.
To correct this situation, rotate the minute hand backward 3-1/2 hours as described
in STEP 5 of the set up operation, set the moon dial, and then set the time as
described in STEP 6.
CLOCK DOES NOT CHIME AT PROPER TIME
If the clock chimes more than one minute before or after the proper time, the minute
hand should be removed and adjusted.
CAUTION: When performing this operation be careful not to scratch the hand nut,
hand or dial.
MOVE CHIME SELECTION LEVER ONLY
WHEN
MINUTE HAND IS IN SAFE TIME AREA
SAFE
TIME
SAFE
TIME
SAFE
TIME
FIGURE 18