Howard Miller 610519, Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION OF A FLOOR CLOCK
At the heart of every floor clock is the movement. The movement controls the hour strike, time keeping, and
chime. The pendulum and weights are critical components to operation of the clock movement.
The pendulum provides the ability to regulate and adjust the time keeping. As described within these
instructions, adjustments to the pendulum to achieve accurate time keeping is easily accomplished.
The three weights provide power to the hour strike (left weight), time (center weight), and chime melody (right
weight). Without these weights, the clock would not operate. Each weight is different and must be properly hung
from the movement (left, center, right) to ensure proper operation. Weights are hung from the movement by a
cable or chain. The weights must be raised at least every 7 days or the clock will stop. Raising cable driven
weights is accomplished through use of a crank. Raising chain driven weights is accomplished by pulling down
on the loose end of the chain.
The strike and chime sounds are made by a series of hammers hitting various length rods. Each rod makes a
different sound when hit by a hammer. Specific chime melodies are achieved by controlling the sequence that
each hammer hits a corresponding rod.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please take a moment to record the clock model number and serial number in the space provided in the Service
Information section on page 12.
• The product information label lists the clock model number and serial number. The clock model number and
serial number are essential for obtaining parts or service. The product information label may be located in several
locations: outside the shipping carton, back of door, back of the clock, top of the clock, inside the top back corner
of the clock, or inside the clock above the back of the dial. Refer to this label when contacting us or your dealer.
• Attach your sales receipt to this manual for future reference, and record the information from the Product
Information Label, as indicated on page 7.
• Please keep any original packing that came with your floor clock.
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