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The Sapling Company, Inc.
1633 Republic Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
USA

P. (+1) 215.322.6063
F. (+1) 215.322.8498
www.sapling-inc.com

SAI Independent Quartz Clocks

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Identify Your Clock

Wall Mount Installation - Round Metal Clock

5 - 7

- Round SlimLine Clock

8 - 11

- Round Aluminum/Wood Clock

12 - 15

- Square Clock

16 - 20

Flag Mount Installation - Round Metal Clock

21 - 26

- Round SlimLine/Aluminum Clock

27 - 32

- Square Clock

33 - 37

Double Mount Installation - Round Metal Clock

38 - 41

- Round SlimLine/Aluminum Clock

42 - 46

- Square Clock

47 - 52

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting

Warranty

Manuals may change without prior notice

Summary of Contents for SAI Series

Page 1: ...apling Company Inc 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley PA 19006 USA P 1 215 322 6063 F 1 215 322 8498 www sapling inc com Current as of May 2016 SAI Series Independent Quartz Clock Installation Manual V2 2 ...

Page 2: ...ur Clock 4 Wall Mount Installation Round Metal Clock 5 7 Round SlimLine Clock 8 11 Round Aluminum Wood Clock 12 15 Square Clock 16 20 Flag Mount Installation Round Metal Clock 21 26 Round SlimLine Aluminum Clock 27 32 Square Clock 33 37 Double Mount Installation Round Metal Clock 38 41 Round SlimLine Aluminum Clock 42 46 Square Clock 47 52 Frequently Asked Questions 53 Troubleshooting 54 Warranty ...

Page 3: ...n the rest of the clock Avoid bleach and chemicals known to dissolve plastics WARNING PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD If you are standing on an object while installing your clock make sure that the object can support your weight and will not sway or move as you stand on it Take precautions to avoid injury by potential safety hazards near the point of installation including but not limited to heavy machiner...

Page 4: ...nvoice If your part number begins with SAI 1 you own a METAL clock If your part number begins with SAI 4 you own a SLIMLINE or SQUARE clock If your part number begins with SAI 5 you own an ALUMINUM clock If your part number begins with SAI 6 you own a WOOD clock Example part numbers SAI 1BS 16R 1 METAL clock SAI 4BS 12S 4 SQUARE clock SAI 4BS 12R 4 SLIMLINE clock SAI 5AS 09R 1 ALUMINUM clock SAI 6...

Page 5: ... in Mounting Kit A MK QS 1E Description SAI round original analog clock Quantity 1 Picture 6 32x1 2 screw M4 0 5x10 10x1 5 Self tapping screw Wall anchor 2 not used 2 not used 2 2 PLEASE NOTE A user will also have to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a 1 4 inch drill and one AA battery If any of the items listed in the wiring kit are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement ki...

Page 6: ...7 cm away from the ceiling For 16 Clocks the top mark should be 5 inches 12 7 cm away from the ceiling Use a level to position the bottom mark 8 5 inches 21 6 cm below the top mark 2 Use the 1 4 inch drill to drill holes at the locations of the two marks then Insert a wall anchor into each hole 4 Use the gray wheel on the movement to set the hour and minute hands Rotate the wheel clockwise for an ...

Page 7: ...9006 USA P 1 215 322 6063 F 1 215 322 8498 www sapling inc com Wall Mount Installation Round Metal Clock 5 Insert the AA Battery into the battery slot on the movement The clock will start to function 6 Use the keyholes in the clock case to hang the clock on the wall screws ...

Page 8: ... 19x7 16 screw Strain Relief 1 2 1 6 32x1 screw 6 19x3 8 screw 2 1 not used PLEASE NOTE A user will also have to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a small flat blade screwdriver a single gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and one AA battery You may also need a 1 4 inch drill if you decide not to attach the clock directly to the gang box If any of the items listed in the wiring...

Page 9: ...tallation Round SlimLine Clock 1 If you are installing a new gang box in the wall leave at least 4 inches between the top of the gang box and ceiling Confirm that the bottom of the gang box is level with the floor If you are using an existing gang box the top of the gang box must be a minimum of four inches away from the ceiling 3B Use a pencil to mark the positions of the top two holes then use t...

Page 10: ...oles then place the two self tapping screws through the mounting piece and into the wall anchors Skip step 4 and go directly to step 5 4 Place the mounting piece on the wall above the gang box so that the bottom centered hole on the piece overlaps the top hole on the gang box Insert a 6 32x1 screw through the bottom centered hole and into the top hole of the gang box 5 Use the gray wheel on the mo...

Page 11: ... Clock 7 Attach the clock to the mounting piece by sliding the clock back onto it You should hear a snapping noise as the latch engages 8 If you need to take the clock off the wall after the installation has been completed use a flat blade screwdriver or eyeglasses screwdriver to press down on and release the mounting piece latch then slide the clock off the mounting piece ...

Page 12: ...ve to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a small flat blade screwdriver a drill with a 1 4 inch drill bit a pencil a single gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and any additional wiring needed to extend the power or ground cables If any of the items listed in the wiring kit are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit Included in Package Included in Mounti...

Page 13: ...stallation Round SlimLine Clock 1 If you are installing a new gang box in the wall leave at least 4 inches between the top of the gang box and ceiling Confirm that the bottom of the gang box is level with the floor If you are using an existing gang box the top of the gang box must be a minimum of four inches away from the ceiling 3B Use a pencil to mark the positions of the top two holes then use ...

Page 14: ...p 4 and go directly to step 5 4 Place the mounting piece on the wall above the gang box so that the bottom centered hole on the piece overlaps the top hole on the gang box Insert a 6 32x1 screw through the bottom centered hole and into the top hole of the gang box 5 Temporarily attach the clock to the mounting piece see step 11 use the pencil to mark the location of the hole at the top of the rele...

Page 15: ... Attach the clock to the mounting piece by sliding the clock back onto it You should hear a snapping noise as the latch engages 9 Place one of the self tapping screws through the hole in the top of the release lever 11 If you need to take the clock off the wall after the installation has been completed AND you accidentally broke off the release lever or forgot to attach it during installation take...

Page 16: ... will also have to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a small flat blade screwdriver a single gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and any additional wiring needed to extend the power or ground cables If any of the items listed in the wiring kit are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit Included in Package Included in Gang Box Kit A GB MK 1 6 32x1 screw ...

Page 17: ...he top of the gang box must be a minimum of four inches away from the ceiling Ceiling Minimum 3 Release the mounting piece from the back of the housing by sliding it towards the center of the housing then pulling it back and away from the housing 4 If you do not wish to attach the mounting piece to the gang box proceed to step 5A Otherwise go to step 6 Mounting piece Housing 1 2 2 Detach the housi...

Page 18: ...Take care to make sure that the bottom of the mounting piece is level with the floor 5C Insert the wall anchors into the holes then place the 8 screws through the mounting piece and into the wall anchors Skip step 6 and go directly to step 7 5B Use a pencil to mark the two holes shown in the diagram below Then use the 1 4 inch drill bit to drill holes at the marked positions 6 Attach the mounting ...

Page 19: ... a later time 10 Insert the AA Battery into the battery slot on the movement The clock will start to function 7 Slide the clock housing onto the mounting piece If the housing does not slide on properly tighten the screws that attach the mounting piece to the gang box or wall anchors 8 If you wish to prevent the clock from sliding off the mounting piece use the small silver 6 19x3 8 screw on the bo...

Page 20: ...ly Powered 11 Slide the clock back into the housing You should hear a snapping noise as the latches reengage 12 If you feel the need to take the clock off the wall after the installation has been completed use a flat blade screwdriver to detach the housing from the back of the clock then use a Phillip s head screwdriver to detach the mounting piece from the housing and gang box ...

Page 21: ...n Round Metal Clock If any of the items listed in the kits are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit Continued on next page Description SAI round Metal analog clock Quantity 1 Picture Included in Package Included in Mounting Kit A MK QS 1E 6 32x1 2 screw M4 0 5x10 10x1 5 Self tapping screw Wall anchor 2 not used 2 not used 2 2 ...

Page 22: ...rs that can support 50 lbs and a maximum screw size of 10x1 5 four 8 screws for the wall anchors four 6 32x1 screws for attaching the mounting plate to the gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and one AA battery If any of the items listed in the kits are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit Dual mount pole including mounting plate 10 32x3 8 green screw 8...

Page 23: ... floor With the mounting plate as a guide use the pencil to trace the locations of the four larger holes at the outer corners of the plate 4 Remove the mounting plate and drill the four holes that were just traced Insert the four wall anchors into the holes 2 Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling If you are installing a gang box in the wall leave at least eleven inches between the top of...

Page 24: ... the four 8 32x7 16 screws through the internal tooth washers then through the adapter and finally into the pole Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws so that the adapter does not move 5B If you are installing the clock atop a metal gang box use the green screw to attach a grounding wire to the mounting plate 6 Use a screwdriver to remove one of the end caps The end cap and screw that was used t...

Page 25: ...he bottom of the base Hang the base on the mounting plate attach the wires from the bottom of the pole to the wires in the gang box then screw the other side of the base onto the mounting plate using the two black screws you set aside before 1 2 WALL 1 2 CEILING 9 Use the gray wheel on the movement to set the hour and minute hands Rotate the wheel clockwise for an earlier time or counterclockwise ...

Page 26: ... the rotation that you wish it to be viewed You should hear a snapping noise as the four clips on the adapter secure the clock in place Insert the adapter tab screws to complete the installation 12 If you feel the need to detach the clock from the housing after the installation has been completed remove the outer adapter screws press down on the latches and gently pull on the rim of the clock unti...

Page 27: ...ck Internal tooth washer 6 32x1 screw 1 1 8 4 8 4 Flag Mount Installation Round SlimLine Aluminum Clock Included in Package If any of the items listed in the kits are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit Continued on next page Round Clock Adapter 1 Description SAI round SlimLine analog clock Quantity 1 Picture Included in Pole Kit SAB 4BD 00S 0 or SAB 1BD 00S 0 Included ...

Page 28: ...th a 1 4 inch drill bit a pencil a double gang box four wall anchors must support 50 lbs 8 screw size 1 5 3 8cm screw length four 8 screws for the wall anchors two additional 6 32x1 screws for attaching the mounting plate to the gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and one AA battery If any of the items listed in the wiring kit are missing you may contact your dealer and order a r...

Page 29: ...th the floor With the mounting plate as a guide use the pencil to trace the locations of the four larger holes at the outer corners of the plate 4 Remove the mounting plate and drill the four holes that were just traced Insert the four wall anchors into the holes 2 Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling If you are installing a gang box in the wall leave at least eleven inches between the ...

Page 30: ... If you are installing the clock atop a metal gang box use the green screw to attach a grounding wire to the mounting plate 6 Use a screwdriver to remove one of the end caps The end cap and screw that was used to secure it will not be needed again during this installation 7 Insert the four 8 32x7 16 screws through the internal tooth washers then through the adapter and finally into the pole Use a ...

Page 31: ... base and the holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base Hang the base on the mounting plate attach the wires from the bottom of the pole to the wires in the gang box then screw the other side of the base onto the mounting plate using the two black screws you set aside before 8 Thread at least fifteen inches 38 1cm of wiring from the gang box through the bottom of the pole until each wire ...

Page 32: ... later time 11 Insert the AA Battery into the battery slot on the movement The clock will start to function WALL CEILING 12 Slide the clock onto the adapter in the rotation that you wish it to be viewed You should hear a snapping noise as the four clips on the adapter secure the clock in place 13 If you feel the need to detach the clock from the housing after the installation has been completed us...

Page 33: ... NOTE A user will also have to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a small flat blade screwdriver a drill with a 1 4 inch drill bit a pencil a double gang box four wall anchors must support 50 lbs 8 screw size 1 5 3 8cm screw length four 8 screws for the wall anchors two additional 6 32x1 screws for attaching the mounting plate to the gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and one A...

Page 34: ...loor With the mounting plate as a guide use the pencil to trace the locations of the four larger holes at the outer corners of the plate 4 Remove the mounting plate and drill the four holes that were just traced Insert the four wall anchors into the holes 2 Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling If you are installing a gang box in the wall leave at least eleven inches between the top of t...

Page 35: ...ar a snapping noise as the latches disengage 7 Release the mounting piece from the back of the housing by sliding it towards the center of the housing then pulling it back and away from the housing You will not need the mounting pieces later either store them or throw them away at your discretion DO NOT THROW AWAY THE HOUSINGS 5 Insert the 8 screws through the mounting plate and into the anchors 5...

Page 36: ... 16 screws and four internal tooth washers 9 Attach the base of the pole to the mounting plate so that the lip is on the top of the base and the holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base Hang the base on the mounting plate attach the wires from the bottom of the pole to the wires in the gang box then screw the other side of the base onto the mounting plate using the two black screws you s...

Page 37: ...e for a later time 11 Insert the AA Battery into the battery slot on the movement The clock will start to function 12 Rotate the clock so that it is right side up Slide the clock back into its housing You should hear a snapping noise as the latches reengage 13 If you feel the need to detach the clock from the housing after the installation has been completed use a flat blade screwdriver on the fou...

Page 38: ...OTE A user will also have to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a small slot head screwdriver a drill with a 1 4 inch drill bit a pencil a double gang box four wall anchors that can support 50 lbs and a maximum screw size of 10x1 5 four 8 screws for the wall anchors four 6 32x1 screws for attaching the mounting plate to the gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and one AA battery ...

Page 39: ...e floor With the mounting plate as a guide use the pencil to trace the locations of the four larger holes at the outer corners of the plate 4 Remove the mounting plate and drill the four holes that were just traced Insert the four wall anchors into the holes 2 Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling If you are installing a gang box in the wall leave at least eleven inches between the top o...

Page 40: ...k atop a metal gang box use the green screw to attach a grounding wire to the mounting plate 6 Attach the base of the pole to the mounting plate so that the lip is on the top of the base and the holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base Hang the base on the mounting plate attach the wires from the bottom of the pole to the wires in the gang box then screw the other side of the base onto t...

Page 41: ...y into the battery slot on the movement The clock will start to function 10 If you feel the need to detach the clock from the housing after the installation has been completed remove the outer adapter screws press down on the latches and gently pull on the rim of the clock until the clock detaches 9 Remove the outer adapter screws then slide each clock onto the adapter in the rotation that you wis...

Page 42: ...10 screw black Internal tooth washer 6 32x1 screw 1 1 8 4 8 4 Description SAI round SlimLine analog clock Quantity 2 Picture Included in Package Included in Double Mount Kit SAH 4BD 12R 0 or SAH 4BD 16R 0 SAH 1BD 12R 0 or SAH 1BD 16R 0 Double Mount Installation Round SlimLine Aluminum Clock If any of the items listed in the kits are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit C...

Page 43: ...river a small flat blade screwdriver a drill with a 1 4 inch drill bit a pencil a double gang box four wall anchors must support 50 lbs 8 screw size 1 5 3 8cm screw length four 8 screws for the wall anchors any equipment needed to install the gang box and one AA battery If any of the items listed in the kits are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit SlimLine and Aluminum ...

Page 44: ...ith the floor With the mounting plate as a guide use the pencil to trace the locations of the four larger holes at the outer corners of the plate 4 Remove the mounting plate and drill the four holes that were just traced Insert the four wall anchors into the holes 2 Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling If you are installing a gang box in the wall leave at least eleven inches between the...

Page 45: ... holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base Hang the base on the mounting plate attach the wires from the bottom of the pole to the wires in the gang box then screw the other side of the base onto the mounting plate using the two black screws you set aside before 1 2 1 2 WALL CEILING 1 2 1 2 5 Insert the 8 screws through the mounting plate and into the anchors 5B If you are installing the ...

Page 46: ... for a later time 8 Insert the AA Battery into the battery slot on the movement The clock will start to function 9 Slide each clock onto the adapter in the rotation that you wish it to be viewed You should hear a snapping noise as the four clips on the adapter secure the clock in place 10 If you feel the need to detach the clock from the housing after the installation has been completed use a flat...

Page 47: ...Included in Pole Kit SAB 4GD 00S 0 or SAB 1GD 00S 0 PLEASE NOTE A user will also have to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a small flat blade screwdriver a drill with a 1 4 inch drill bit a pencil a double gang box four wall anchors must support 50 lbs 8 screw size 1 5 3 8cm screw length four 8 screws for the wall anchors any equipment needed to install the gang box and one AA battery If any of ...

Page 48: ...floor With the mounting plate as a guide use the pencil to trace the locations of the four larger holes at the outer corners of the plate 4 Remove the mounting plate and drill the four holes that were just traced Insert the four wall anchors into the holes 2 Place the mounting plate on the wall or ceiling If you are installing a gang box in the wall leave at least eleven inches between the top of ...

Page 49: ...ar a snapping noise as the latches disengage 7 Release the mounting piece from the back of each housing by sliding it away from the center of the housing then pulling it back and away from the housing You will not need the mounting pieces later either store them or throw them away at your discretion DO NOT THROW AWAY THE HOUSINGS 5 Insert the 8 screws through the mounting plate and into the anchor...

Page 50: ...away from the center of the housing then pulling it back and away from the housing You will not need the mounting pieces later either store them or throw them away at your discretion DO NOT THROW AWAY THE HOUSINGS 9 Attach both housings to the pole using four black 8 32x7 16 screws and four internal tooth washers on each side 10 Attach the housings to each other using the four black M3 5 1 0x10 sc...

Page 51: ...he bottom of the base Hang the base on the mounting plate attach the wires from the bottom of the pole to the wires in the gang box then screw the other side of the base onto the mounting plate using the two black screws you set aside before CEILING WALL 1 2 1 2 12 Use the gray wheel on the movement to set the hour and minute hands Rotate the wheel clockwise for an earlier time or counterclockwise...

Page 52: ... Clock 14 Slide both clocks back into their housings You should hear a snapping noise as the latches reengage 15 If you feel the need to detach the clock from the housing after the installation has been completed use a flat blade screwdriver on the four slots around the outside of the housing You may hear a snapping noise as the internal latches disengage WALL CEILING ...

Page 53: ...ss than one second per month while a clock kept at significantly higher or lower temperatures may experience a drift of up to thirty seconds per month The amount of drift observed after one month should dictate how often you should correct the clock How do I synchronize two SAI clocks The SAI is a standalone clock and does not accept any kind of synchronization signal Two SAI clocks can be made to...

Page 54: ...ns supplied with the Goods Where the Goods have been used in connection with or incorporated into equipment or materials the specification of which has not been approved in writing by The Sapling Company Inc To Goods which are altered modified or repaired in any place other than a Sapling Company Inc factory or by persons not expressly authorized or approved in writing by The Sapling Company Inc T...

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