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Why does my clock chime wrong?
Mantel clock Chime Adjustment When your mantel clock chimes, count the number of times it chimes. Move the hour hand to the hour indicated by the hourly chime (count the number of gongs at the hour). 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 synchronize clock chimes?
Count the number of strikes and then carefully move the smaller or hour hand (grasp the smaller hand near the center arbor when turning) to that number on the dial. (Example, if the clock strikes five, move the hour hand to “5” on the dial). Your clock is now synchronized.
How do you synchronize chimes on a grandfather clock?
1) When your grandfather clock strikes the next hour, count the number of strikes. 2) Move only the shorter hour hand to the number on the dial that you just counted when the clock chimed. The clock chime is now in sync with the hour count…but the time on the dial is now wrong.
Why does my grandfather clock chime wrong?
The usually happens when an hour hand is moved by mistake when re-setting the time on your grandfather clock. Sometimes if a grandfather clock is allowed to wind down so the weights are on the bottom and the grandfather clock pendulum stops, this can happen.
How do you calibrate a grandfather clock?
To speed the Grandfather Clock up, move the pendulum disk up by turning the adjustment nut to the right….Day One
- Select a time of day that will allow you to check your Grandfather Clock at the same time for at least six days.
- Record time selected.
- Check correct time.
- Re-set the minute hand to the exact, correct time.
Why is my grandfather clock chiming wrong?
How do I turn off the chime on my grandfather clock?
Look for a lever or setting called “Chime Silent” or similar. The setting may be on the clock face and not near other controls. If you’d like to shut down the Westminster or other chimes, select the “Silent” option.
How do you reset the hour chimes on a grandfather clock?
How to Reset My Chiming Clock
- Place one forefinger gently on the minute hand and push it lightly over to the number 12. Your clock will now naturally emit a series of chimes.
- Move the hour hand very gently to this number on the clock face.
- Push the minute hand around the clock until the clock displays the actual time.
How do you set the moon phase on a Ridgeway grandfather clock?
To set moon dial, apply slight pressure with your fingers to the front of the moon dial. Rotate the moon dial Clockwise until the moon is directly below the number 15 on the dial. (See figure 5). If the moon dial will not rotate, wait 6 hours and try again.
How do you fix a grandfather clock?
Use your free hand to turn the minute hand of the grandfather clock to the correct chiming time. For example, if the clock had chimed at 12:10, instead of 12:15, the hand must be turned forward five minutes. Turn the hand right-side up, and place it back on the shaft of the grandfather clock.
How do I fix the chimes on my Clock?
Adjusting the Hourly Chime When your mantel clock chimes, count the number of times it chimes. Move the hour hand to the hour indicated by the hourly chime (count the number of gongs at the hour). Reset the time using the minute hand to the correct hour and the chime should adjust along with the clock hands as well.
How to Reset my chiming clock?
How to Reset My Chiming Clock Place one forefinger gently on the minute hand and push it lightly over to the number 12. Your clock will now naturally emit a series of chimes. Move the hour hand very gently to this number on the clock face. Push the minute hand around the clock until the clock displays the actual time.