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gloves or use a soft cloth when dealing with
polished parts.
(PERSPIRATION WILL MARK THE SURFACE OF
POLISHED PARTS)
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If your
clock will not run
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Has all the
protective packaging been removed from the movement
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Has the back
*spring clip holding the pendulum guide been removed
(*if applicable) |
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Try restarting
your clock, being in balance is crucial to the
running of a clock. Figure
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Are the weights
hanging in the correct location? Some weight bases are
marked L.R.C. for left / right / centre. Some weight
shells have hooks and eyes a hook must marry an eye or
vice versa. |
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Is the pendulum
hitting the weights or chime rods? If so, check the
level and stability of the clock. |
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Has the pulley
come off the cable? (If applicable) |
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Check the hand
clearance. Do not let the hour hand hit the second hand.
If the second hand is rubbing the dial pull it out
slightly. If the hour hand is rubbing against the back
of the minute hand, the hour hand should be pushed
closer to the dial (put your thumbnail on the centre
portion of the hour hand and push). |
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Check the click
spring on the backside of the moon
dial. |
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Check the
suspension spring. If damaged
replace. |
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Ensure the
pendulum guide is in the centre of the verge See figure 8. If the guide
is rubbing the front or back of the verge, check to see
if the case is level. Also make sure the suspension
spring is hanging straight down. If the guide is still
rubbing the front or back of the verge, bend the verge
slightly to compensate.
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These are some of the
most common pendulum, leaders, spring
combinations.
To hang the pendulum,
locate the pendulum through the upper side or back access
opening. While holding the pendulum guide with your left hand,
slip the pendulum in through the front door with your right
hand. Place the hook on the top of the pendulum, over the pin
or through the slot on the pendulum guide, lower the pendulum
until it is hanging CARE should be taken to ensure that the
pendulum is secure before letting go. Avoid twisting the
pendulum as this could break the suspension
spring.
If your clock will not chime or strike
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Is the selection
lever in the "silent" position or halfway between two
chime positions? Note: outside weights will not drop
when in the "silent" position |
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Check the hammer
adjustment |
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If the clock has
retaining bars make sure they all pulled back far
enough, so the hammers are not being stopped as they
draw back. |
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Also check item
number 1,4 and 6 under the heading " if your clock will
not run" |
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Check to see if
clock is in "Night off" mode possible 12 hour out
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All pendulums hang in
a similar manner. The pendulum hangs on a pendulum guide,
which in- turn hangs on a suspension spring.
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