How To Set A Regulator Wall Clock
Turn this knob until a feint click is heard.
How to set a regulator wall clock. Secure the screw into the wall angled upward at a 45 degree angle and hang the clock. Place a forefinger at the tip of the minute hand and turn it clockwise to the correct time. Video tutorial showing how to install an antique vienna regulator wall clock. If the pendulum stays in the clock it may scratch the inside of the case as well as change the beat and then the clock may not work.
Once the movement has been installed in your clock case using the center fixation nut you are ready to set the chimes. To start clocks with a pendulum reach through the front door of the clock and place your hand on the side of the pendulum disk. Use the nut at the bottom of the pendulum to rate the clock. Video tutorial showing how to install an antique vienna regulator wall clock.
2 turn the black hand setting knob in the direction indicated on the back of the movement. For all clocks starting clock clocks withouta pendulum will start automatically if the clock is wound. Synchronize the regulator clock to a known accurate time source such as the time displayed on a cellphone or computer. Grasp the time setting knob between a thumb and.
Setting the clock on time it does not chime properly permit it to operate 12 hours to correct itself. Choose the proper size wood screw typically a 8 10 or 12 to fit the hanger at the top back of the clock and long enough to go securely through the wall into a stud. For wall clocks always remove your pendulum before taking the clock off the wall. Loosen the adjustment nut to slow the clock down or tighten the nut to speed it up.
Wait 24 hours then compare the time on the regulator clock to the time displayed by an accurate time source to. 1 install a fresh c cell battery in the position indicated in the battery well. Rotate the minute hand. The hour hand and minute hand will move as well.
How to set a regulator clock.