Removing The Run Block; Positioning The Clock; Hanging The Pendulum; Winding The Clock - F.lli Consonni “Westminster” Bedienungsanleitung

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2.3 Removing the run block

Whenever possible clocks with key wind movement are fitted with a plastic run block
for shipping. The run block attaches to the right or left winding arbor (melody chime or
hour strike) and prevents any forward movement of the minute hand. To remove the run
block turn the minute hand counterclockwise (backwards) and pull the run block off the
winding arbor.

2.4 Positioning the clock

Position the clock into its final location. Make sure that the clock stands level and secure,
as it may otherwise tip or not operate properly.

2.5 Hanging the pendulum

If your clock is equipped with a pendulum, observe the following instructions.
Remove the pendulum from its box. Some pendulums have a colored, easy to pull off
protective plastic film covering the pendulum disk. Carefully remove this film before
hanging the pendulum.
Prior to hanging the pendulum, check that the pendulum extension is correctly
positioned. Depending on the model this can be done through the front door or any of the
side door(s) or access panels. Make sure that the pendulum extension is attached to the
two pins of the suspension spring and that the verge pin locks into the upper guide slot of
the pendulum extension (picture 2 - see page 53). Check the suspension spring. If it is
damaged or bent, it must be replaced.
While holding the pendulum extension with one hand, slip the pendulum through the slot
on the pendulum extension, and lower the pendulum until it is hanging securely on the
pendulum extension (picture 3 - see page 53).

3. Winding the clock

The springs of your clock should be wound regularly and evenly. Leaving the strike
mechanisms unwound can lead to jamming of the time mechanism. As a general rule,
silencing the chime mechanisms should be done by using the function(s) of the chime
selector levers, only (see section 6). With front winding models open the front door and
insert the winding key provided into the winding holes located in the dial face as far as
possible. For rear winding models procede likewise and push the winding key on the
selected winding arbor.
All key wind mechanisms are wound clockwise (front winding) or counterclockwise
(rear winding) until a noticeable resistance develops (picture 4 - see page 53).
When winding the clock, and if possible, use your free hand to stabilize the clock case.

4. Setting the clock

4.1 Setting the time

Before setting the time, make sure that the automatic night shut-off, where applicable, is
turned off and the respective selector lever is not in the position "NIGHT OFF" (see
section
8). Moving the hands while these options are in operation could damage the chime
mechanism.
For key wind movements the springs have to be wound prior to setting the time (see
section 3).