FOLLOW THESE SIX STEPS TO SET UP CLOCKS THAT REQUIRE WEIGHTS
SUSPENDED FROM A PULLEY AND CABLE
STEP 1
SETTING UP YOUR CLOCK
Located in the bottom of the shipping carton will be a box. This box contains:
a) a key to fit your clock door, b) a crank which will be used to wind your
clock and, c) weights which operate the clock movement. Also, within the
shipping carton will be the clock pendulum packaged in a separate box.
WARNING: KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AND SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
Move the clock close to its final location.
WARNING: ENSURE CLOCK IS POSITIONED SQUARE AND FIRM ON THE
FLOOR SO THAT IT WILL NOT FALL OVER. ADJUST LEVELERS FOR
MAXIMUM STABILITY AND PROPER ALIGNMENT.
Access to the clock movement, chimes and cables is made in three possible
ways; through the front door(s), through the top side panels (or side doors
on some clocks), or through the back access panel. The top side panels are
held from the inside by tape or a plastic clip. The plastic clip may be turned
or tape may be removed permanently. Refer to the General Information
section on page 7 for proper instructions to remove and install top side
panels.
Remove the cardboard sleeve, from around the chime rods and pendulum
guide, by holding the cardboard sleeve at points ‘A’ and ‘B’ and pulling
straight down. Pull straight down and off the ends of the chime rods and
pendulum guide. (See figure 1).
Remove the foam pads from between the chime hammers and chime rods.
Care should be taken to avoid bending the chime hammers. The chime
hammers will be free to move after the cardboard sleeve has been removed,
thereby allowing easy removal of the foam pads.
DO NOT REMOVE THE STYROFOAM BLOCKS
from above the cable
pulleys. This is one of the most critical points in the entire set-up operation.
Removing the styrofoam blocks at this time could cause the cables to
overlap and bind the movement. You can remove the styrofoam blocks
AFTER
they become loose through normal operation, which typically occurs
after eight (8) hours of run time.
Position the clock into its final location. Once in place, your clock cabinet
must be leveled, as the clock may not operate if it is not level. There are four
(4) levelers under the cabinet on each corner that can be screwed in (up) or
out (down) to make adjustments. Place a level alongside the clock cabinet
from front to back and side to side, adjusting the levelers until level. It may
be necessary to periodically check your cabinet after initial set-up,
(especially if the clock is on carpet), as it might settle after original leveling.
(see figure 2). Ensure clock is positioned square and firm on the floor so that
it will not fall over.
Illuminated cases: Some clocks have lights illuminating the inside of the
clock case. Check that all packaging materials have been removed from the
light bulb before operating the light.
NOTE: To perform the following steps we suggest wearing cotton gloves or
using a soft cloth when handling parts.
STEP 2
HANGING PENDULUM
Some pendulums have a colored protective plastic film covering the
pendulum disk. Carefully remove this film before hanging the pendulum.
To hang the pendulum, locate the pendulum guide through the front door, or
any of the side or back access panel locations. While holding the pendulum
guide with one hand, slip the pendulum in through the front door with your
other hand. Place the pendulum hook through the slot on the pendulum
guide, and lower the pendulum until it is hanging securely on the pendulum
guide. (See figure 3).
PENDULUM
GUIDE
CABLE
PULLEYS
PENDULUM
PENDULUM
HOOK
STYROFOAM
BLOCKS
CABLE
PULLEYS
STYRO-
FOAM
BLOCKS
3
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
LEVELER
CHIME
HAMMERS
FOAM PADS
PENDULUM
GUIDE
CARDBOARD
SLEEVE
CHIME
RODS
FIGURE 3
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