How to Reset the Time and Resynchronize the Chimes on an Antique Mantel Clock
Open the hinged glass cover of the clock’s face to access the wind-up mechanism., Insert the key into the hole., Open the hinged glass cover of the clock’s face to access the clock’s hands. , Set the time by moving the big hand forward, pausing at...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the hinged glass cover of the clock’s face to access the wind-up mechanism.
Wind counterclockwise only until it becomes difficult to wind.
Do not over wind or you will damage the mechanism. ,,,,, If the little hand is on 5 o’clock, it should chime 5 times. , Make sure you repeat the pauses at the 11 o’clock and 12 o’clock positions as needed until the clock’s face shows the correct time. ,,, This sound is subtle. ,, An out-of-sync clock strikes a different number of times than the hour the little hand shows. , You should hear another sound like a spring unwinding.
This sound too is subtle.
The clock now registers 15 minutes before the hour. ,, Remember, this sound is subtle. ,,, -
Step 2: Insert the key into the hole.
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Step 3: Open the hinged glass cover of the clock’s face to access the clock’s hands.
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Step 4: Set the time by moving the big hand forward
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Step 5: pausing at the 11 o’clock position.
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Step 6: Listen for the subtle sound of a spring unwinding before moving further.
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Step 7: Move the big hand to the 12 o’clock position.
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Step 8: Pause and listen for the clock to strike the number of times indicated by the little hand.
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Step 9: Advance clockwise to the correct time.
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Step 10: Open the hinged glass cover of the clock’s face to access the clock’s hands.
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Step 11: Move the big hand clockwise to the 11 o’clock position and pause.
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Step 12: Listen for a sound like a spring unwinding.
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Step 13: Advance the big hand to the 12 o’clock position and stop.
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Step 14: Count the number of strikes.
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Step 15: Move the big hand back counterclockwise to the number 9 and pause.
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Step 16: Move the big hand forward again to the 11 o’clock position and pause.
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Step 17: Listen again for the sound like a spring unwinding.
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Step 18: Advance the big hand to the 12 o’clock position and stop.
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Step 19: Listen and count the number of chimes.
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Step 20: Repeat the action until the number of chimes and the hour are synchronized.
Detailed Guide
Wind counterclockwise only until it becomes difficult to wind.
Do not over wind or you will damage the mechanism. ,,,,, If the little hand is on 5 o’clock, it should chime 5 times. , Make sure you repeat the pauses at the 11 o’clock and 12 o’clock positions as needed until the clock’s face shows the correct time. ,,, This sound is subtle. ,, An out-of-sync clock strikes a different number of times than the hour the little hand shows. , You should hear another sound like a spring unwinding.
This sound too is subtle.
The clock now registers 15 minutes before the hour. ,, Remember, this sound is subtle. ,,,
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