Open the hinged glass cover of the clock s face to access the clock s hands.
My wall clock chimes out of sync.
Re synchronizing the chimes to the hour open the hinged glass cover of the clock s face to access the clock s hands.
Place one forefinger gently on the minute hand and push it lightly over to the number 12.
Listen for a sound like a spring unwinding.
The clock chime is now in sync with the hour count but the time on the dial is now wrong.
This bushing is made to turn but when a clock is out of sync the square hole is out of relationship with the square on the end of the hand shaft.
Move the hour hand very gently to this number on the clock face.
Now turn the hand to 12 and stop.
Re synchronizing the chimes to the hour 1.
This sound is subtle.
If it does not strike one time then move the minute hand pass 12 without stopping and then stop at 6.
This sound is subtle.
Turn the minute hand clockwise to 6 and if 12 is passed stop and let the clock strike.
How to reset my chiming clock.
3 set the time on the grandfather clock using the minute hand to the correct time where you are located.
Turn the minute hand with a slow and smooth motion until the clock begins to chime and count out the hour.
Stop the rhythm clock pendulum from swinging by holding the bottom of the bob in place.
Advance the big hand to the 12.
Use your fingers to slide the glass casing open or use a small pair of pliers if need be making sure not to break the glass.
Your clock will now naturally emit a series of.
Move the big hand clockwise to the 11 o clock position and pause.
For example if you hear five bongs you need.
Listen for a sound like a spring unwinding.
Just prior to the chime an audible metallic sound may be heard.
Advance the big hand to the 12 o clock position and.
Synchronising the hand position of the clock with the chimes is a job that can be done in 15 minutes or less by an adult with a minimum of tools and clockwork experience.
The clock should now strike once at 6.
Now your clock is chiming properly indicating the correct hour.
Use your channel lock pliers to hold the bushing while you move the hand until the hand points directly to the 12 00 position when it is placed back on the arbor.