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USER INSTRUCTIONS

THE FIFTH ELEMENT

Содержание THE FIFTH ELEMENT

Страница 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS THE FIFTH ELEMENT ...

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Страница 3: ...ave just acquired an advanced instrument born from a partnership between MB F and L Épée 1839 The Fifth Element has been developed with passion and care by L Épée 1839 in Delémont Switzerland CONGRATULATIONS ...

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Страница 5: ...Care and maintenance The structure Clock Hygrometer Thermometer Barometer 6 8 10 12 13 14 CONTENTS ...

Страница 6: ...re developed to ensure optimal accuracy and reliability It is well accepted for a fine mechanical clock to have a few seconds variation per day and our clocks are set so as not to delay However if you should no tice a bigger variation please contact an authorized dealer who will advise you or a L Épée 1839 technical support center which will proceed with the necessary adjustment As for all Horolog...

Страница 7: ...cture with 4 landing stations for the elements 1 key It is recommended not to put pressure or tension on the main structure The best way to handle the structure is to manipulate it by the biggest ring having previously re moved the 4 elements before each element is approx 2 kg CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...

Страница 8: ...e adjusted by hand in order to reposition the Alien when the rotation stops However always turn in the clockwise direction be aware that turning the alien and ring anti clockwise could break the movement Wind the movement with the integrated key placed in the middle of the structure Similarly to winding a mechanical clock movement you will feel the resistance steadily in crease when winding the mo...

Страница 9: ...start the rotation of the Alien and its ring Push hor izontally on start to start the movement it disappears under the main plate of the structure to appear as stop on the opposite side Do not push vertically In the same way push horizontally on Stop to stop the rotation THE STRUCTURE ...

Страница 10: ...ss dome on the clock element Setting the time Remove the element from its station use the key and place it as displayed in the diagram Turn only anti clockwise as indicated by the arrow on the clock CLOCK TIME SETTING Anti clockwise ONLY see the arrow on the plate ...

Страница 11: ...e movement s wheels moving allowing the barrel to be wound up Be sure to wind the spring completely Resistance will increase as you ap proach the full winding point but continue to wind until you feel you have approached the breaking point sign that the movement is fully wound However be very care ful to stop before and do not force the mechanism by try ing to go further than the breaking point CL...

Страница 12: ...door air for example inside a house A comfortable atmosphere corresponds to a rate of between 40 and 60 depending on the region One can check the correct operation of the instrument by comparing it to an electronic hygrometer If there is a sig nificant difference it can be adjusted by acting on the ad justment screw accessible on the back of the element ...

Страница 13: ...ius central graduation and Fahrenheit graduation outside the circle If you notice a significant difference between the indication of the thermometer and the actual temperature the instru ment can be adjusted by acting on the adjustment screw on the back of the element ...

Страница 14: ...i ther in HPa Hectopascal or InHg inches of mercury and therefore an indication of the weather Rain Change Fair The barometer hand indicates the atmospheric pressure The hand will generally not reach the extremes classic vari ations are usually between 1000 and 1025 HPa ...

Страница 15: ...about 435m above sea level Adjustments can be done by using the adjustment screw on the back of the instrument Turn the screw with a screwdriver so that the hand moves The precise local ad justment can be made by comparison with a reference ba rometer data available on the internet nearest weather station or electronic barometer ...

Страница 16: ...L Épée Manufacture Rue St Maurice 1 P O Box 973 2800 Delémont Switzerland Tel 41 0 32 421 94 00 After Sales Services Tel 41 0 32 421 94 05 www lepee1839 ch ...

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