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Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide 

 

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8.

 

Install the new motor making sure the motor bracket is 

completely behind the clock frame and the gold motor 

bearing is resting in the slot of the frame. 

 

9.

 

Attach the type section, reset the time, and replace the 

cover, as described in this guide. 

Trouble Shooting 

Clock Loses Time on Printer, but 

hands on face keep correct time 

Call Lathem to order a type 

section exchange 

Clock Changes To The Next Day At 

12:00PM  

Hour wheel is 12 hours off, 

reset 

Clock gains time on Printer, but 

hands on face keep correct time. 

Call Lathem to order a type 

section exchange 

How To Convert The Print Style On 

A Mechanical Timeclock  

Call Lathem to order a type 

section exchange 

How To Convert Minutes To 

Hundredths For Calculating Time  

Divide minutes (00-59) by 60 

(ex. 45 min divided by 60 is .75 

hours) 

Ribbon not reversing 

Verify ribbon is installed 

between reversing fingers 

Time not advancing on Printer, 

but hands on face keep correct 

time 

Install return spring (Part# 

JB518-5M) 

Time not advancing on Printer 

(also hands on face are stopped) 

Replace motor (Part #. K342) 

Clock makes a Humming Or 

Screeching Noise 

Replace motor (Part #. K342) 

Summary of Contents for 2121

Page 1: ...Mechanical Time Recorder Model 2121 User s Guide...

Page 2: ...eplacing certain parts Ordering Accessories 1 Start Here 2 1 Mount Clock in Suitable Location 2 2 Unlock and Remove the Cover 2 3 Lift the Type Section 3 4 Set the Printed Day and Time 4 5 Set Hands o...

Page 3: ...ries for your Model 2121 time recorder contact your local Lathem dealer or visit us at http shop lathem com Description Part Number Extra Pair of Keys VSM0976 Replacement Ribbon 2 Colors 7 2CN Time Ca...

Page 4: ...hin 6 feet of AC power source unswitched and conveniently located for your employees See attached instructions if you will be installing on wall 2 Unlock and Remove the Cover Safety Warning Do not plu...

Page 5: ...Page 3 2 4 Place your hands on both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to remove it A small amount of force may be required 3 Lift the Type Section 3 1 Locate the lock lever on either side of t...

Page 6: ...wn lift the entire type section as shown below until it locks into place horizontally It will click distinctly when it locks place 4 Set the Printed Day and Time 4 1 Locate and press the red overthrow...

Page 7: ...at the center position The wheel will click at each position Print Wheels Description Day Wheel The top wheel is the Day wheel Rotate it to the current day of the week such as M for Monday Hour Wheel...

Page 8: ...eing manually turned 5 Set Hands on Clock Face 5 1 Locate the setting wheel on the right side below the clock face Caution Do not manually turn the hands on the clock face 5 2 Rotate the clock setting...

Page 9: ...se your fingers or a pointed object to rotate the main setting wheel clockwise until it advances the time on the clock face to the current time Each minute will make a distinct click as you rotate the...

Page 10: ...the latch by slightly pushing it in the direction as shown below 7 3 Gently lower the type section Tip Turn spools to tighten ribbon before lowering type section to avoid catching the ribbon 7 4 Firm...

Page 11: ...8 3 Push lever on front of the unit down to make a print 8 4 Verify that the clock face time matches the printed time If it does not start again with Lift the Type Section Otherwise continue to step...

Page 12: ...ld the ribbon spools 3 Lift the ribbon hold down guide and use a pen or a pencil to hold it away from the ribbon as shown above 4 Slide off the old ribbon spools 5 Slide on the new Lathem ribbon spool...

Page 13: ...he entire unit for service 1 Remove cover as described in Unlock and Remove the Cover 2 Remove the type section retaining ring 3 Press type section lock lever as shown on page 3 and lift type section...

Page 14: ...e leads by turning each screw one quarter turn counter clockwise 5 Remove the clutch from its shaft by turning it clockwise Note The threads of the motor shaft are left handed 6 Hold the motor bracket...

Page 15: ...hours off reset Clock gains time on Printer but hands on face keep correct time Call Lathem to order a type section exchange How To Convert The Print Style On A Mechanical Timeclock Call Lathem to ord...

Page 16: ...s original carton or equivalent fully insured with shipping charges prepaid Lathem will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping 6 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION O...

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