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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What battery size do I use for the clocks?
SAI clocks are designed to use a single AA battery.
I want to mount the clock on a utility/gang box. What size gang box is needed?
A standard single gang box can be used as a mounting point for wall-mounted square or round clocks.
However, if you are installing a double mount clock pole, then a standard double gang box is required.
How often do I need to replace the battery?
An SAI clock takes about one year to consume a standard Duracell AA battery. This length of time may
change depending on brand and battery type (standard vs. lithium). At minimum, the battery ought to be
replaced within five years in order to avoid damage from a battery fluid leak.
How often do I need to correct the clock for time drift?
The SAI is a quartz clock, which means that the amount of drift per month depends on the temperature of
the room that the clock is operating in. A clock kept at room temperature may drift less 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 give the appearance of synchronization by activating them simultaneously, or by setting the
second clock to a later time and waiting until that time is displayed on the first clock to activate the second
clock. Either way, this is not true synchronization, and the clocks will drift apart over time. The user is
required to find their own master time source for comparison when initially setting the clocks.
How do I correct the clock for Daylight Saving Time?
The clock time can be modified by removing the battery, turning the gray wheel to change the time on the
display, and reinserting the battery.
Can I manually set the time on the clock?
You can manually set the time by rotating the gray wheel on the clock movement. Do not attempt to
change the displayed time using any other method; attempting to open the front crystal or moving the
hands manually will damage the clock and void your warranty.
