Why does my mantel clock keep chiming?
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Why does my mantel clock keep chiming?
Most mantel clock hands are friction held. DO NOT BEND YOUR HOUR HAND, loosen the shaft if it will not turn freely. Once you have synchronized the hour hand with the hourly chime, adjust the minute hand to set the clock to the correct time by moving it forward (clockwise) around the clock face.
How do I turn off the chime on my regulator?
The chime shut-off lever is located beside the number 3 on the dial. The night shut-off feature will automatically stop chime and strike during the night. The night shut-off lever can be activated with the bar near 4:30 on the dial. Up position = night shut-off activated (no chime between 10:00 p.m. and 6:45 a.m.)
What are the three winders on a mantel clock?
3) Winding the clock The center winder is for the timekeeping, the right winder is for the quarter-hour chime, and the left winder is for the hour strike.
How often does a mantle clock chime?
Most mantle clocks have an eight day movement, which require winding once a week. Using a smooth action, turn the arbor until the springs are fully wound. (Some people do not like winding the clock fully as the fear they may over wind the spring, but this cannot happen.
How do I adjust the chime on my pendulum clock?
- Stop the pendulum and open the access panel to the chimes.
- Raise one of the chime hammers slightly with a pencil and quickly release it.
- Bend the chime hammer near the middle of its shank until it rests approximately 1/8 inch above the chime rod.
- Raise the hammer after the adjustment and release it.
How do you fix a clock that doesn’t chime?
Reset the nighttime shut-off. Chime is off/will not chime: Ensure that the chime is not in the “OFF” position. If this does not solve the problem, replace the batteries. The clock chimes several minutes before the hour when the hands are moved manually: This is normal.
How do I turn off the chime on my Howard Miller clock?
Turn the VOLUME CONTROL knob to adjust the volume of the chime. Slide the CHIME ON/OFF SWITCH to the crossed-out music note position to turn off the hourly chime and strike.
Which side of a clock is the chime?
In clocks with more than one keyhole, the left-most hole usually controls the hourly chime, and in clocks with three keyholes, the center keyhole is typically for the quarter-hour chime, although again this can vary from model to model.
How do you wind an antique mantle clock?
The most effective way to wind your clock would be to open the front door, insert the crank, hold the clock steady with your left hand, and turn the crank with your right hand. After winding the clock, set the correct time by moving the minute hand either clockwise or counterclockwise.