Clocks with more than one chime melody:Ĭhange the tune selector only when the clock is not chiming. The chime mainspring (usually the right hand winding square) will often take more force to wind than the other two springs. Make sure the clock is fully wound, so keep turning the key until the spring won’t wind any further. Never let the key snap back in your hand, always release it gently after each half-turn. Turn the key with a smooth motion, stopping when the spring won’t wind any further. Wind the clock once per week, preferably on the same day each week. When setting the clock to time, move the minute hand clockwise, pausing at each quarter hour for the clock to chime. 2) With a soft brush, rotate the balance wheel and release it.

If it does not, open the back door and start the balance wheel swinging by either of these two methods: 1) Quickly rotate the clock in the plane of the balance wheel to impart motion to it. This type of clock usually starts by itself upon winding. Secure bottom of case to wall so clock is stable. Move the bottom of the case to the left or right until ticking is even (or if there is a beat scale beneath the pendulum, move the case so the pendulum points to zero when at rest). Open the front door and hang the pendulum on the hook (on many clocks the hook is behind the dial), give the pendulum a swing, and the clock will start ticking. Secure the screw into the wall, angled upward at a 45 degree angle, and hang the clock. Setup - Pendulum Wall Clock:Ĭhoose the proper size wood screw (typically a #8, 10 or 12) to fit the hanger at the top back of the clock, and long enough to go securely through the wall into a stud.

Place the clock where it is to be used, on a stable, level surface. Lift one side of the clock gently two inches, then put it down to start the pendulum swinging. Carefully place the clock where it is to be used, on a stable, level surface.

Open the back door, hang the pendulum on the hook, and close the door. Place clock on table with back facing you. These instructions apply to many spring-driven quarter-hour chiming clocks.

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