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* Grandfather clocks work fine only if they are set up on a plane and even surface. This is elementary but it is very important.
When adjusting it to stand against the wall you might discover that the carpet or floor covering is not uniform in thickness. Or possibly the flooring lacks evenness near the wall.
If the clock is leaning and does not stand vertical you must first bring it back to vertical.
* Longcase Clock Pendulums have a distinct front side. The face of the pendulum is ordinarily the the flat part.
The pendulum of the longcase clock remain free of the sides of the case. Should it make contact with the case it could mean that the case tilts away from vertical.
* The block of weights that supply energy to the clock should stand obstruction free. They should impinge on the pendulum or the sides of the clock casing when they fall.
* When you set the pendulum in motion listen for a steady ticking sound. The ticks should be of fixed interval.
If you hear an irregular sound that may be because the case is not standing up straight. Try to level the surface and make changes as needed.
* When you modify the time avoid shifting the hands rearwards by more than a few minutes. Do not ever turn them backwards past the twelve o clock mark.
It is alright to move the hands forward. When running them past the number twelve hold back till the grandfather clock has completed sounding the hour before you proceed further.
* If the clock runs slow or fast vary the pendulums length.
Add to the length to step down the speed of the clock. Trim back the pendulum length to to speed up the clock.
If you need assistance to set up the antique longcase clock ask the dealer to assist you. Savor the look of magnificence your longcase clock adds to your interiors!
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