GRANDFATHER
CLOCK
INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a fine timepiece. It has been
carefully designed and crafted to give you years of dependable operation. Read
this booklet thoroughly before assembling and operating your clock in order to
become familiar with its many features and assure proper performance. Keep
these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
ATTENTION
In order to ensure that your clock is stable, adjust the levelers at the bottom of
the clock. As an added safety feature, a support strap has been provided that is
fixed to the top of the clock and must be attached to the wall. It is
recommended that you do so.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLOCK CABINET
1. Carefully unpack all parts and compare each item to the following list
to be sure you have everything required.
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
1 Base Unit
2 Side Panels
1 Top Unit (with door, dial and movement)
1 Back Panel
1 Front Door with Glass (hinges on right)
1 Pendulum
8 Screws (Phillips head)
8 Washers
2 Weights
2 Hinge Pins
2. Place the BASE UNIT near its final position but leave it away from the
wall until the assembly is finished.
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3. Fit the SIDE PANEL without hinges into the grooves in the base unit
on the left side of the clock and attach it from the inside with two of the
SCREWS and the FLAT WASHERS (Figure A) using a Phillips head
screwdriver. Repeat the process using the side panel with the hinges on
the right side of the clock.
4. Fit the BACK PANEL into the grooves in the side panels at the back of
the cabinet and the bottom unit (Figure B).
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5. Slip the pre-hinged front door into place by lowering it over the
matching hinge on the right side panel (Figure C). Take your time
lining up both parts slowly and it will drop into position. Insert hinge
pins into hinges.
6. Carefully fit the TOP UNIT down onto the side panels. Be sure to keep
the side panels straight while working (Figure D). Attach the top unit
with the four remaining screws and washers in the same manner as the
side panels.
NOTE: At this point the cabinet is assembled.
7. How to hook the weights:
Hook the WEIGHTS on the end of the CHAINS located on the bottom
inside edge of the top unit.
8. The clock can be aligned and made vertical through adjusting the four
feet at the bottom.
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SETTING UP YOUR CLOCK
1: Carefully remove all packing materials ,tapes, rubber bands,
Paper ,etc .From the clock mechanism inside of the TOP UNIT.
2. Hold the pendulum with the bright side of the PENDULUM BOB
facing the front of the clock and hang the PENDULUM onto the
PENDULUM.
CAUTION: The PENDULUM HANGER is suspended from a delicate spring
. Do not pull or twist the hanger while hanging the pendulum. Your clock
will not run properly and might even stop if the hanger suspension spring
is damaged. NOTE: Always remove the pendulum when storing or moving
the clock from one place to another and secure the PENDULUM HANGER
which a strip of tape so it does not move from side to side.
Your clock has been partially wound at the factory. To make sure it is fully
wound ,insert the WINDING KEY in to the keyholes and turn in a clockwise
direction . The clock is fully wound when you reach a solid stop while
turning the key.
WIND AS NECESSARY, DO NOT OVER-WIND
SETTING THE TIME
To set your clock, turn the long {minute } hand only. The hand may turned
clockwise or counterclockwise. If you accidentally move the hour hand when
setting the clock .Let the clock strike the hour, then carefully turn the hour
hand till it points to the hour .Please note that after setting the correct time,
the clock
may not strike the correct hour the first time . This is normal and the clock
will correct itself within the next hour of running.
Start the clock running by moving the pendulum to either extreme left or right
position and then release .Listen to the sound of the tick-tock {the beat }. The
sound should be even and rhythmic.
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ADJUSTMENTS
All mechanical clocks require regulation to make them run accurately .
Temperature, humidity changes, minor imperfections.in gearing variations
in spring torque all affect accuracy .It may take several days to get your
clock regulated to the degree of accuracy you desire . DO NOT GET
DISCOURAGED, Your clock has been regulated at the factory to be within
plus or minutes per day.
Do not make any adjustments the first 24 hours .If you have to make an
adjustment ,hold the pendulum rod firmly so it does not twist and turn the
regulating nut under the pendulum bob to the right to raise the bob and make
your clock run faster or to the left to lower the bob and make your clock run
slower.
One full turn of the adjusting nut sill change the time approximately one
minute. When lowering the adjusting nut gently push down on to the bob to
make sure it stays against the nut. Walt 24 hours between each adjustment.
Once you reach a point where a slight adjustment changes the time from
fast to slow or vice versa ,you have reached the maximum accuracy for your
time keeping will very slightly as the spring runs down ,you can increase the
accuracy of your clock by winding the clock fully every 2 weeks.
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR CLOCK
Clean the glass on your clock periodically as required using a good quality
glass cleaner .Spray the cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe the glass .Never
spray directly on the glass or click case.
Wax and polish the wood portion of clock case as frequently as you do your
other fine furniture . Any good furniture polish will do. Your clock movement
should be oiled once a year and cleaned every five to ten years depending
on climatic conditions. We do not recommend attempting cleaning or olling
the movement yourself . Instead, contact a reputable jeweler or clock repair /
servicemen.
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Keep the packing materials and spare way from Children.
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HERE ARE SOME USUAL SYMPOMS THAT ARE ASSOCIATED
WITH INCORRECT SET UP AND ARE NOT FAULTS OF THE CLOCK
PROBLEM: YOUR CLOCK IS QUIET
SOLUTION: 1.CHECK YOUR CLOCK HAS NOT BEEN WINDED.
2.CHECK PROTECTING GONG CARDBOARD HAS
NOT BEEN TAKEN OUT.
PROBLEM:YOUR CLOCK PENDULUM WILL NOT SWING
SOLUTION:1.CHECK YOUR CLOCK HAS NOT BEEN SITTING ON
A PLAIN GROUND.
2.CHECK YOUR CLOCK HAS NOT BEEN WINDED.
3.SOMETIMES, ENOUGH FULL WINDING ALSO
MAKING NOT SWING , PLEASE TAKE OFF THE
PENDULUM, AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, PUT THE
PENDULUM ON.
PROBLEM: YOUR CLOCK GOES FASTER
SOLUTION:THERE IS A SCREW ON THE BOTTOM OF THE
PENDULUM BOB,SCREW THE BOB A LITTLE DOWN.
REMEMBER: ONE CIRCLE OF SCREW IS SLOWER 30
SECONDS.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM: YOUR CLOCK GOES SLOWER
SOLUTION: THERE IS A SCREW ON THE BOTTOM OF THE
PENDULUM BOB. SCREW THE BOB A LITTL UP .
REMEMBER: ONE CIRCLE OF SCREW IS FASTER 30
SECONDS.
PROBLEM: YOUR CLOCK CHIMES IS NOT CORRECT
SOLUTION: FINGER MAKES THE HOUR HAND TO THE CORRECT
CHIME, THEN TRY.
PROBLEM: IF YOUR CLOCK CHIMES EXCEEDING +15 MINUTES
(-15MINUTES)
SOLUTION: TAKE OUT THE MINUTE HAND AND ASSEMBLING THE
MINUTE HANDS AGAIN.
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ATTENTION:
Inordertoensurethatyourclockisstable,adjustthelevelersunder
theclock.Asanaddedsafetyfeature,asupportstraphasbeenprovidedandis
fixedtothetopoftheclock.Itrecommendedthatyouattachtheclocktothe
wallusingthisstrapasshownbelow.Takenoteofthewallmountingguideon
thefollowingpages.
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Important:
Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used
are suitable for supporting your unit.Consult a qualified
tradesperson if you are unsure.
Always use a larger screw and wall plug
Hints:
if you are not sure.
2: Ensure you use the recommended drill bit to match the wall
plug and hole size.
3: Ensure you drill the hole horizontally,do not force the drill or
Enlarge the hole.
4: Take extra care when drilling high walls, ceilings and ceramic
tiles.Ensure wall plugs are inserted beyond the thickness of
the ceramic tiles to avoid the tiles splitting or cracking.
5: Ensure wall plugs are well fitted and are a tight fit in the
drilled hole.
A Guide to Wall Mounting & Fixings
Important note:
-these are only suitable for
use in masonry walls.
If you are in any doubt about
the correct wall plugs for
your wall,seek professional
advice.
Failure of the product due
tousing incorrect fixings is the
responsibility of the installer.
From time to time check
For use with walls stuck with
Plasterboard,The hammer fixing allows
it to be fixed to the wall rather than the
plasterboard.Always check the fixing
is secure to the retaining wall.
For use wich plasterboard partitions or
You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your walls
are madeof brick, breeze block,concrete,stone or wood.
Hollow wooden doors.
For use with heavier loads such as TV
& HiFi speakers and satellite dishes etc.
: Always check the fitting
For use when attaching light loads on
to plasterboard partitions
the fitting to ensu re the wall plugs
or screws do no t become loose.
in and around the home.
and location to ensure you r safety
Types of walls
Generally aerated blocks should not
be used to support heavy loads,use
a specialist fitting in this case,For light
loads,general purpose wall plugs can
be used.
Care &
Maintenance
For use when attaching light loads on
to plasterboard partitions
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