Lathem 2000 User Manual

Mechanical

Time Recorder

User’s Guide

Contents

Here’s all the information you need for setting and operating your
new Lathem time recorder. Service information is also included
in this manual, in case any problems ever arise.

Thank you for choosing a Lathem time recorder. Should you
ever need assistance, please let us know.

Ordering Accessories ................................................ 2

Setting the Time ........................................................ 3

Changing the Ribbon............................................... 10

Replacing the Type Section.....................................11

Changing the Batteries (2000-BATT Models only) .. 12

Changing the Motor.................................................13

Warranty..................................................................14

Lathem Time Corporation

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Atlanta, GA 30336

1-800-241-4990

1-404-691-0400

www.lathem.com

Copyright © 2005 Lathem Time Corporation.

All rights reserved.

Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide

Ordering Accessories

Lathem time recorders fulfill a wide range of timekeeping
requirements. For maximum results, only use Lathem
accessories specifically designed to fit your time recorder.

To purchase the appropriate accessories for your time recorder,
contact your local Lathem dealer or visit:

http://shop.lathem.com

Description Part Number

Extra Pair of Keys VSM0976
Replacement Ribbon, 2-Colors 7-2CN
Time Card Rack, 25 Pockets 25-9G
Time Card Rack 12 Pockets 12-9G
Time Cards, Weekly (Box of 1,000) 1900L-C
Time Cards, Bi-Weekly (Box of 1,000) L-31-1D
Time Cards, Semi-Monthly / Monthly (Box of 1,000) 1790
Time Cards, Job Costing (Box of 1,000) 350
ShiftPlan™ EZ Employee Scheduling Software* SPEZ
PeopleFile™ Employer Human Resources Software* PFEZ
Replacement Timing Motor, 110V/60Hz K342

* For additional information on Lathem’s powerful employer

software solutions or to download an evaluation copy of these
applications visit us online at http://www.lathem.com.

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Setting the Time

Figure 1

Determine Your Model

Model Print Hours Print Units Description
xxx1 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 00 – 59 12 Hour & Minutes

xxx2 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 .0 – .9 12 Hour & Tenths
xxx3 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 .00 – .98 12 Hour & Hundredths
xxx4 00 – 23 00 – 59 24 Hour & Minutes
xxx5 00 – 23 .0 – .9 24 Hour & Tenths
xxx6 00 – 23 .00 – .98 24 Hour & Hundredths

Before proceeding, it is important to know the exact model of
your clock so it can be set properly. The fourth digit in the model
number indicates the print format.

Example: Since the fourth digit in the model number 2104 is a
“4”, it will print with 00-59 minutes and 00-23 hours (see table
above). The model number is located on the Label 1.1
positioned as shown in Figure 1.

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Raise the Type Section

1. Unlock the case cover and pull it forward to remove it.

2. Note the position of the Release Latch and Face Setting
Wheel used later in this process.

3. Wait until you hear the clock “click”.

4. Press either side of the Type Section Headlock – 1.2
and pull upward on the lower part of the Clock Face until
the Type Section locks in the up position as shown in
Figure 1. Note position of the Overthrow Lever and the
Setting Wheel.

5. Press the red Overthrow Lever – 1.3 away from you
until it clicks. This releases the wheels allowing them to
turn.

Set the Time on the Type Wheels

Figure 2

1. Locate the Center Line where all the wheels line up as
shown in Figure 2.

2. Rotate the wheels using a pointed object. Rotate each
wheel until the correct date and time are aligned at the
Center Position, as shown in Figure 2. Hint: Start at

the top wheel and work down when setting.

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If your model prints Tenths (model with 4

th

digit of 2 or 5), go to

the section “Setting Decimal Wheel with Tenths”.
If your model prints Hundredths or 00-23 hours, refer to the Dial

of Decimal Equivalents in Figure 3 (page 5) to determine the
correct setting.

Note: if your machine records in 1-12 hours, the PM hours are
underlined. AM hours are not underlined. Set time to the proper
hour of the day to avoid errors such as setting the day wheel to
the next day at noon rather than midnight.

3. Rotate the Minute Wheels to show the current minute.

4. Set the Hour Wheel to the current hour

5. Rotate the Clock Face Setting Wheel – 5.1, Figure 5
on page 8, to set the hands to match the time set on the
wheels.

6. Rotate the Main Setting Wheel – 2.1 to advance both
the Clock Face and Print Wheels together. Rotate until
you pass the actual time by one minute (each “click”
indicates one minute.)

7. Hold the corner of the Clock Face and release the
Release Latch – 2.2 by pushing it to the left. Slowly let
the Type Section down and press it firmly into the Type
Section Headlock.

8. Make a sample registration and verify the time and date
or day is correct.

9. Replace and lock the case cover.

Note: The month wheel and the date wheel must be reset
manually at the beginning of each month.

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