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How do you set a weight driven wall clock?

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How do you set a weight driven wall clock?

Generally, the heaviest weight goes on the right side, the next heaviest weight on the left, and the lightest one in the center. Many clocks use similar weights on the left, or left and center. Always put the heaviest weight on the right.

How do you use a clock with weights?

Gently hold the clock face steady with one hand, and use the other to gently turn the crank. Try turning in both directions, and see which one moves smoothly; each individual clock winds either clockwise or counterclockwise. One of the long weights lower down in the clock should rise as you turn.

How do you wind a weighted clock?

To wind the clock use the enclosed key. Turn key clockwise until it stops (about 3 1/2 turns on the left winder and about 4 1/2 turns on the right winder. Wind the center winder until the weights are at the top. Wind gently so the weights do not suddenly reach the stopping point at the top.

How do I get my wall clock to chime correctly?

Adjusting the Hourly Chime

  1. When your mantel clock chimes, count the number of times it chimes.
  2. Move the hour hand to the hour indicated by the hourly chime (count the number of gongs at the hour).
  3. Reset the time using the minute hand to the correct hour and the chime should adjust along with the clock hands as well.

How do you adjust the weights on a grandfather clock?

Insert the crank into the crank holes located in the dial face (See figure 15), and turn the crank counter Clockwise. This will raise the weights. You cannot overwind the Grandfather Clock and the weights need to be near the top to run the Grandfather Clock for 7 days.

Why do clocks have 2 weights?

The middle weight regulates the time, the left weight (as your looking at the clock) regulates the strike and the right weight (as your looking at the clock) regulates the chimes. The middle and left weights are generally the same weight.

How do you set a 31 day clock?

Open the front access door of the 31-day clock. Wind the clock springs fully with the clock key. Turn the minute hand in a clockwise direction to the correct time. Adjust the hour hand to the correct numeral or increment if necessary.