Howard Miller 610519, Instruction Manual

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off center. Although the hammers were set at the factory, it is possible for them to
get out of adjustment. For most clocks, it will not be necessary to adjust chime
hammers. There are different types of chimes, (rods and tubes), please find yours
below.
CHIME ROD hammer arms are made of brass and can be safely bent. If necessary,
adjust hammers so that they do not interfere with each other while moving or striking
the chime rods. This is accomplished by bending the hammer arms slightly in the middle
so that each hammer rests approximately 1/8” from each rod. (See figure 20). DO NOT
bend the chime rods. Chime volume cannot be adjusted on a chime rod movement.
CHIME TUBE hammer arms are made of spring steel; DO NOT bend the hammer arms.
The clarity of sound is determined by the distance between the hammer and the
chime tube. This is typically 1/16”. (See figure 21). However, this distance can be
adjusted by loosening or tightening the thumb screw attached to the hammer string.
(See figure 22). Important : If the tension is too strong or the string is too tight, it can
cause the chime to stop during the chime process.
NOTE: The hammer tension screw is set at the factory, and is NOT adjustable.
WEIGHTS DO NOT DROP AT THE SAME LEVEL
When the automatic nighttime shutoff feature is selected, and on some models the
“silent” feature, the center weight will drop at a faster rate than the other weights.
CLOCK WILL NOT RUN
Although it is not recommended that you repair your own clock, you should check these
items before contacting us, your dealer, or an Authorized Service Center. (See Service
Information Section.) Do not attempt any adjustment you do not feel
confident in making.
1. Has all the packing material been removed from the movement area?
2. Has the pendulum guide spring clip been removed from the back of the
movement?
3. Did you try re-starting your clock? Being “in beat” is necessary for your clock to
keep running.
4. Are the weights hanging in the correct location? Check each weight bottom for
proper location.
5. Is the pendulum hitting the weights or chime rods? If so, check the level and
stability of the clock.
6. Is the clock level?
7. Has a pulley come off the cable or chain off the sprocket?
8. Do the hands operate without interference? Do not let the hour hand hit the
second hand. If the second hand is rubbing the dial, pull it out slightly. If the hour
hand is rubbing against the back of the minute hand, the hour hand should be pushed
closer to the dial (put your thumb nails on the center portion of the hour hand and
push).
9. Did you check the click spring on the back side of the moon dial?
10. Did you remove the styrofoam blocks before they became loose through normal
operation? (typically occurs after eight (8) hours of run time)
11. Did you check the suspension spring? If it is damaged, it must be replaced.
(See figure 23).
12. Is the verge pin properly located in the slots of the pendulum guide? If not,
reposition the verge pin. (See figure 23).
13. It is possible that the styrofoam blocks located above the cable pulleys are binding
the cable. Carefully remove the styrofoam blocks by lifting the blocks straight up until
they clear the cable pulley. Then gently push them back through the cables. Do not
use tools to remove the blocks. Do not permit the cable to overlap on the drum.
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 22
FIGURE 23
HAMMER
ARM
CHIME
ROD
CHIME
HAMMER
CHIME
TUBE
HAMMER
STRING
HAMMER
TENSION
SCREW
CHIME
TUBE
THUMB
SCREW
SUSPENSION
SPRING
PENDULUM
POST
THUMB
SCREW
VERGE
VERGE
PIN
PENDULUM
GUIDE