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Weems
& Plath 8 Day Wind Ship's Bell Clock Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
To operate clock, please observe the
following steps:
(1) Loosen access
plate on back of case. Remove rubber band from hammer arm. Rubber band
is used to protect the gong from movement during shipping. Tighten
access plate.
(2) Remove
plastic tube inserted in wind hole located on the face of the clock.
Tube is inserted to keep minute hand from rotating in transit.
(3) Clock will only
strike when in vertical position.
(4) Bell
switch is located on left hand position of face between 10 and 11
o'clock. "Fast/Slow" switch is located on right hand side of face
between 12 and 1 o'clock. Simply slide switches to the left or right
for desired bell and time adjustments. Clock will run if bells are
turned on or off.
(5) To set
time, rotate the minute hand clockwise only. to the desired time. Care
should be taken not to touch hour hand.
(6) Wind
the bell spring and main spring clockwise only. Do not exert force, as
over-winding will damage the mechanism, and void your warranty. Clock
should be wound every 7 days, preferably at the same time.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Clock
runs fast or slow: Adjust slow (-) fast (+) mechanism. Allow a
24 hour period to pass before readjusting to "zero-in" on proper
running time.
-If no result,
return for service.
Clock will not run: Remove tube to
free minute hand. Wind Clock. Shake gently.
-If no result,
return for service
Clock will not ring: Remove rubber
band (see no. 1 above). Wind bell spring.
Slide bell switch
on (see no. 4 above).
-If no result,
return for service
Note:
Results from use of these instructions is solely at the risk of the
user. Windward Instruments is not responsible for any loss or damage as
a result.
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