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How do you set a 30 hour grandfather clock?
To set the clock to time turn the minute (long) hand clockwise only stopping at each hour until striking as ceased before turning to the next hour. Do not turn the hand anti-clockwise.
How do you Rehang weights in a grandfather clock?
Pick up the center weight. Pull down the center chain using the tab, and hang the center weight on it. Pick up the right-hand weight. Pull down the right-hand chain using the tab and hang the weight on it.
How do you disassemble a grandfather clock?
3. Disassemble Your Grandfather Clock
- Remove the Glass Panels. If your clock’s glass panels are removable, it’s best to pack them separately.
- Protect Any Cables or Chains.
- Remove and Label the Clock Weights.
- Remove the Pendulum.
- Protect the Chime Rods.
- Remove the Glass Shelves and Decorative Parts.
What is the purpose of a grandfather clock chain?
Grandfather clock chains are part of the weight mechanism within a clock. They may become tangled or may need to be replaced if the chains are broken, faulty or antique. The chains are an integral part of a Grandfather clock because they enable the clock weights to function and work in a synchronized fashion with the inner mechanisms of the clock.
How do you set a grandfather clock back an hour?
It is time again to set your grandfather clocks back an hour. You may take the minute hand (the long one) and move it back one hour by rotating the hand counter-clockwise. If the clock chimes while you are doing this, it will not harm anything.
How do you set up an antique long case clock?
Summary – Setting Up Your Antique Long Case Clock Make certain the clock is stable. Always wind up both weights of the clock and the chime side(the one on the left) a little more then the time side Never turn the hands backwards. Always let it strike each hour. To slow it down, lower the bob. Only correct the date between 4 and 8 o’clock.
What should I do if my grandfather clock chimes are not working?
If you feel any resistance on the minute hand, wait a few hours and try again. On many clocks when you move the minute hand back, the Grandfather clock will chime oddly for about an hour. This is normal. After an hour, the grandfather clock will sync itself and the chimes should be fine.