Starting The Clock; Winding The Clock; Adjusting The Pendulum; Care And Maintenance - Kieninger 2580-96-01 Bedienungsanleitung

4.

Starting the clock

Open the door and move the pendulum at the tip from the
center to the left or right, until the second hand performs a
second step. Then release the pendulum (see picture 6 - page
9).
An extensive push instead of just releasing the pendulum can
result in damaging the escapement.
Notice: The start procedure of this clock completely differs
from the start procedure necessary for all other Kieninger
pendulum clocks, which feature a built in automatic beat
adjustment !
5.

Winding the clock

The weight of your clock should be wound regularly and
evenly. When winding the clock, and if possible, use your free
hand to stabilize the clock case.
Insert the crank key provided into the crank hole located in the
dial face as far as possible and wind the movement
counterclockwise as far as possible - the movement has a
winding stop (see picture 7 - page 9).
Never wind the clock without having the weight attached or lift
the weight by hand while cranking. This could result in the
cable becoming tangled and jamming of the movement.
6.

Adjusting the pendulum

The length of the pendulum determines the running speed
(timekeeping) of your clock. The longer a pendulum the slower
is its swinging speed. To change the running speed, move the
pendulum bob up or down and, thus, shorten or lengthen the
effective length, that is the distance between center of gravity
of the pendulum and pendulum hook. The pendulum bob can
be moved up and down by turning the adjustment nut located
below the pendulum bob.
If the clock needs to be adjusted because of running slow or
fast, the pendulum needs to be stopped first.
With the loosened counter nut the adjustment screw under the
pendulum disk has to be turned left (fast) or right (slow).
Adjusting by one (1) graduation on the adjustment screw
equals 0,5 seconds per day run speed change. After the
adjustment the counter nut needs to be tightend again.
During the adjustment the pendulum rod has to be stabilized
(held) - otherwise the danger of damaging the suspension
spring exists (see picture 8 - page 9).
Before you make any change, observe and note the
timekeeping of your clock over a longer period of time, for
example 24 hours.
7.

Care and Maintenance

Your Kieninger clock requires very little care and maintenance.
Listed below are some steps you can take to maintain the
function and appearance of your clock for many years:
{ Wind your clock regularly (every 30/31 days - for example
every first of the month).
{ Keep the door closed.
{ Check periodically to ensure that your clock is hanging level
and securely.
{ Check the weight occasionally to ensure that it is still tightly
assembled, is properly hung and that the cable runs in its
guide.
{ Clean and polish your clock cabinet as frequently as you do
your other furniture. To retain the luster of the wood a mild
non-silicone liquid or paste wax polish can be used when
needed. All metal components are anodized or tarnish
proofed with clear laquer and should be wiped with a soft,
dry cotton cloth, only.
{ Kieninger recommends that your clock movement be oiled
(synthetic oil No. 859 by Etsyntha) every five (5) years by
an authorized service center and thoroughly cleaned every
ten (10) years. Extreme environmental conditions (air
humidity and quality, temperature, etc.) may necessitate
more frequent oiling and/or cleaning.8
8.

Relocating the clock

When relocating or moving the clock the weight, the
movement and the pendulum have to be removed from the
clock. To avoid unneccessary damage, you should ensure that
the movement and all accessories like the pendulum and the
weight are packed in the original packaging. At the new
location, repeat the setup of the clock as previously described
(see section 2).
9.

Trouble shooting

Although it is not recommended that you repair your clock on
your own, you should check and correct with the use of this
manual the following items before contacting your dealer or
Kieninger. In any case do not attempt any adjustment not
described in this manual or you do not feel confident in
making.
{ Has all the packing material been removed from the
movement ?
{ If applicable: Are all weights hanging in the correct
location?
{ Did you try re-starting your clock?
{ Are all weights and/or springs wound sufficiently?
{ Is the pendulum touching the weights or chime rods?
{ Is the clock hanging level?
{ Has a pulley come off the cable or chain off the sprocket?
{ Do all the hands operate without interference?
{ Did you remove the styrofoam blocks before 12 hours of
operation?
{ Did you check the suspension spring?
{ Did you change the tension levels of the hammer springs?
{ Is the verge pin properly located in the upper slot of the
pendulum guide?

10. Repair and service

Before pursuing service, ensure that all instructions provided
with your Kieninger clock have been carefully followed. These
instructions will provide detailed information to answer most
questions.
Procedures to obtain repair and/or service
In the unlikely event that your clock appears to be
malfunctioning or requires repair, please call the dealer you
originally purchased your Kieninger clock from or contact the
Kieninger service department.
Usually most problems can be quickly resolved without
returning the clock for repair or service.
Have a copy of the original bill of sale or other proof of
purchase, the information from the product identification of
page 16 and a brief description of the problem available.
Return authorization is required from Kieninger Customer
Service prior to the return of any product or component to
Kieninger. Your clock will not be accepted otherwise.
Warranty exemptions
You will be charged for repair services if a bill of sale or other
proof of purchase date is not provided, if instructions were not
followed, if the product is beyond the warranty period or is
otherwise outside the scope of the warranty.
In addition the following minor adjustments and service and/or
parts to perform these adjustments are not covered under this
warranty and are at the consumer's expense.
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