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
chiming. 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 TURNING 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, rotate the minute hand backward 3-1/2 hours as described in STEP 5 of the set up operation.
If you still are unable to rotate the moon dial, the click spring may be out of alignment. Not all moon dials use a click spring however you can
quickly identify if your clock does. You can locate the click spring on the backside of the clock dial by looking through the side access panels,
side hinged doors or through the removable back access panel. (See figure 19). Use your finger to pull the click spring approximately ½" back
away from the saw tooth moon dial and then release. The click spring and dial should snap into proper alignment. If the click spring is in its
proper location and you still feel resistance when trying to advance the moon dial
DO NOT FORCE IT
.
9
MOVE CHIME SELECTION LEVER
ONLY WHEN MINUTE HAND IS IN
SAFE TIME AREA
SAFE
TIME
SAFE
TIME
SAFE
TIME
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19
MOON DIAL
CLICK
SPRING
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