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...............................................
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.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Setting the Time Figure 1 Determine Your Model Model xxx1 xxx2 xxx3 xxx4 xxx5 xxx6 Print Hours 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 1 – 12 , 1 – 12 00 – 23 00 – 23 00 – 23 Print Units 00 – 59 .0 – .9 .00 – .98 00 – 59 .0 – .9 .00 – .98 Description 12 Hour & Minutes 12 Hour & Tenths 12 Hour & Hundredths 24 Hour & Minutes 24 Hour & Tenths 24 Hour & Hundredths Before proceeding, it is important to know the exact model of your clock so it can be set properly.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide 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.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide th If your model prints Tenths (model with 4 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.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Dial of Decimal Equivalents Figure 3 The dial in Figure 3 shows the tenths and hundredths setting for each minute. The inner circle represents regular minutes, the middle circle represents tenths, and the outer circle represents hundredths of a minutes. For example: 45 minutes = .7 tenths = .
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Setting Decimal Wheel with Tenths Figure 4 Use only for recorders printing th in tenths (models with a 4 digit of “2” or “5”) 1. Rotate Tenths Wheel (0.9) Figure 4.1 until it is set at “9”. Rotate the Main Setting Wheel Figure 4.3 until the Tenths Wheel moves to a “0”. (This is the zero minute.) 2. Set the Hour Wheel Figure 4.2 to the current Hour. 3. Rotate the Clock Face Setting Wheel Figure 4.3 to set the hands to match the time set on the wheels. 4.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Set the Time on the Analog Clock Face Figure 5 1. Make a sample registration on paper. 2. Rotate Clock Face Setting Wheel 5.1 until the clock face displays the same time as shown on the sample registration. DO NOT TURN CLOCK HANDS EXCEPT BY USING SETTING WHEEL.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Set the Time on the Digital Clock Face Figure 6 1. Make a sample registration on paper. 2. Use the Hour and Minute buttons to set the display to the time shown on the sample registration. 3. To synchronize the display with the type wheels, listen for the type wheels to click. At the click, press the minute button to advance to the next minute. Seconds are now synchronized. Always set the display to regular minutes.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Changing the Ribbon Lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons. With normal use, a ribbon should last for many months or even years….and when the time comes, it is easy to change. Figure 7 1. Remove the top cover and raise type section (see “Raise the type section” on page 3.) 2. Remove the cotter pins 7.1 that retain the ribbon spools and slide off old spools. 3. Lift ribbon hold-down guide 7.2 – use pencil to support in up position. 4.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Replacing the Type Section If your type section needs servicing, you can easily remove and replace it without sending the entire machine for service. Figure 8 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Remove Type Section Retaining Ring – 8.1. 3. Unplug connectors if type section has digital time display (not shown). 4. Lift type section slightly and move it to the right to release Hinge Pins – 8.2 from their sockets. Unit will lift out.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Install / Replace Batteries in BATT Figure 9 The 2000-BATT requires four “D” size batteries and should operate for six months before replacement. An internal beeper sounds momentarily each minute when the battery supply discharges below 4.5 volts. Replace batteries as follows when this occurs: 1. Pull and remove the front two rubber feet underneath the unit. 2. Loosen, 1 to 2 turns, the two phillips-head screws located 1.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Changing the Motor Figure 10 1. Unplug cord from wall outlet (except 2100BATT). 2. Remove type section from main frame (see “Replacing the Type Section”). 3. Figure 10 shows a close-up of cam block terminal. 4. Disconnect Motor Wire Leads – 10.1 by turning each Screw – 10.2 one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 5. Remove the Motor Clutch – 10.3 from its shaft. The shaft has LEFT HAND threads – remove clutch by turning clockwise. 6. Hold Motor Bracket – 10.
Mechanical Time Recorder User’s Guide Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase from Lathem or from an authorized Lathem reseller. The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Lathem Time Corporation (“Lathem”) under this warranty are listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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