Fact sheet on rhodes grandfather clocks
* A pendulum clock always need to stand on a surface that is horizontal. This sounds simple but it is all important.
When placing the grandfather clock next to the wall you might perhaps notice that the rug or surfacing is not uniform in thickness. Or it may be true that the the floor is not even at the wall.
If the case tends to tilt in any direction you will need to make up for it.
* Clock Pendulums have separate front and back faces. The face of the pendulum is generally the the polished face.
The grandfather clock pendulum swing freely without coming into contact with any side of the case. Should it make contact with the case perhaps it means that the clock tower lists.
* The block of weights that drive the clock should be free and clear of obstructions. They should not come into contact with the pendulum or the clock walls as they come down.
* When you set the pendulum swinging listen carefully for a steady ticking sound. The ticks should be evenly spaced.
If the ticking sound is irregular it is quite likely because the case is not standing up straight. Try straightening out the case and make required alterations.
* When you set the time do not turn the grandfather clock hands rearwards more than just a few minutes. And never run the clock hands towards the back across the mid night mark.
It is okay to shift the clock hands forward. When moving past the number twelve wait till your clock is through with striking the bell at the hour mark before you go on.
* If your longcase clock runs fast or slow vary the length of the pendulum.
Make it longer to slow down the clock. Decrease the length of the pendulum to make the clock go faster.
If you have problems in setting up the antique grandfather clock request the dealer to set it up. Revel In the air of elegance your longcase clock brings to your living room!
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