Wall Clock Mechanical Instructions
CLOCK DOES NOT STRIKE THE CORRECT HOUR
If after several hours of operation your clock does not strike the correct hour, grasp the HOUR
HAND ONLY and move it forward or backward to line up with the correct hour on the dial
indicated by the number of times the hour strikes. Rotating this hand independently will not
damage the clock.
If the minute hand needs to be reset (to correct time), move the minute hand counterclockwise
(backwards) as described in the “FOR ALL CLOCKS-SETTING TIME” section of these instructions.
CLOCK WILL NOT CHIME OR STRIKE
1. Make sure that the selection lever is not in the “silent” position or halfway between two
chime melody positions?
2. Make sure that all the packing material is removed from the movement area.
3. Make sure that the clock is wound.
4. Check hammer adjustment and correct chime tone as necessary.
5. Lift all hammers approximately one inch and then let them return to their resting position.
CHIMES HAVE THE INCORRECT TONE
DO NOT ADJUST CHIME HAMMERS, unless the chime tone is incorrect. Chime tone may be
affected by the hammers resting on the chime rods or striking the rods off center. Although the
hammers were set at the factory, it is possible for them to get out of adjustment. For most clocks,
it will not be necessary to adjust chime hammers. There are different types of chimes (rods, coils
and bells).
Chime hammer arms are made of brass and can be safely bent. If necessary, adjust hammers so
that they do not interfere with each other while moving or striking the chime rods, chime coil or
chime bell. This is accomplished by bending the hammer arms slightly in the middle so that each
hammer rests approximately 1/8” from each rod or 1/8” from the coil or bell. (See figure 10).
DO NOT bend the chime rods or chime coil. Chime volume cannot be adjusted.
CLOCK WILL NOT RUN
Although it is not recommended that you repair your own clock, you should check these items before contacting Howard Miller,
your dealer, or an Authorized Service Center. Do not attempt any adjustment you do not feel confident in making.
1. Has all the packing material been removed from the movement area?
2. Did you wind the clock?
3. Is the clock level?
4. Do the hands operate without interference? 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 thumb
nails on the center portion of the hour hand and push).
5. Make sure the pendulum is hanging correctly in the pendulum guide.
LIMITED W
ARRANTY
This warranty is our promise and commitment that our products have been manufactured using the finest materials and have been thoroughly
inspected prior to being shipped from our facilities.
Products are warranted to the original consumer or recipient to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use, conditions and service from the date of purchase for a period of 1 Y
ear
.
This warranty does not include: damage to product or components resulting from abuse, accident, alteration, or climatic/environmental conditions;
damage resulting from normal wear and tear, misuse, or unauthorized repair; natural variations in wood grain or changes in surface finishes due
to aging or exposure to light. The company
’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing the product or component, or at its option,
replacing it with a new product or component.
A copy of the sales receipt or other comparable proof of original purchase is required to obtain warranty service. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY
OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE IN EFFECT ONLY FOR THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
W
ARRANTY SET FORTH ABO
VE AND THEREAFTER
, THERE SHALL BE NO W
ARRANTIES
, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, (INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE), ON THIS PRODUCT.
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CHIME
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FIGURE 10