How To Set A Wind Up Wall Clock
This button may be located on the top of the clock.
How to set a wind up wall clock. Insert your winding key into the appropriate hole. On many wind up alarm clocks the alarm is set by pulling out the button that is used to set the time the alarm will go off. Winding your mechanical clock if the dial is covered by a glass door open it to access the face. Wear cotton gloves in order to preserve the finish of the case.
Set the hour you want the chime to strike by moving the minute hand counterclockwise to every half hour listening for the chime. However models can vary so you may need to experiment a bit with this. Wind the rhythm clock after setting the time by moving the hour hand counterclockwise once and resting it on the number 12. Step 3 push the minute hand around the clock until the clock displays the actual time.
If you have more than one keyhole in your clock this is usually the one located farthest to the right as you re looking at the clock s surface. Hold the clock steady with your nondominant hand and use your other hand to turn the key or crank clockwise. For example if you hear five bongs you need to move the hour hand to the number five on the clock. Rest the minute hand on the next hour after the last chime.
Move the hour hand very gently to this number on the clock face. To wind up your wall or mantel clock first locate the time spring hole. If it won t turn clockwise your clock.