Notes on 30 hour grandfather clock movement
* A longcase clock should always stand on a plane horizontal surface. This is a simple point but it is also very important.
When positioning the clock besides the wall you might perhaps notice that the rug or carpet is not uniformly thick. Or it is possible that the flooring is non uniform at the wall.
If the case tilts to one side it is essential to correct it.
* Grandfather Clock Pendulums have an identifiable front side. The pendulums front is commonly the the flat and polished face.
The pendulum bob must remain clear of the sides of the case. Should it collide with the walls it could mean that the surface on which it rests is not level.
* The arrangement of weights that propel the mechanism should stand clear of the pendulum and walls. They should impact upon the pendulum or any part of the casing when they drop.
* When you initiate the pendulums motion listen for a steady ticking sound. The tick tocks should be regularly spaced.
If the sound is not even it is perhaps because the surface is not horizontal. Try to make the case stand right and make required alterations.
* When you modify the time avoid shifting the grandfather clock hands back further than just a few minutes. And certainly never run the clock hands towards the back over the number twelve.
You can safely shift the hands forwards. When moving past the twelve mark wait till your longcase clock is through with striking the bell at the hour mark before going on.
* If your antique clock runs slow or fast decrease or increase the length of the pendulum arrangement.
Increase the length to cut down the speed. Decrease the length of the pendulum to make the clock go faster.
If you have problems in setting up the antique grandfather clock get help from the dealer you bought it from. Savor the look of elegance your antique clock brings to your home!
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