Chimes Have The Incorrect Tone; Clock Will Not Run - Howard Miller FLOOR CLOCK Manuel D'instructions

CHIMES HAVE THE INCORRECT TONE

DO NOT ADJUST CHIME HAMMERS, unless the chime tone is incorrect. Chime
tone may be affected by the hammers resting on the chime rods or striking the rods
off center. Although the hammers were set at the factory, it is possible for them to
get out of adjustment. For most clocks, it will not be necessary to adjust chime
hammers. There are different types of chimes, (rods and tubes), please find yours
.
below
CHIME ROD hammer arms are made of brass and can be safely bent. If necessary,
adjust hammers so that they do not interfere with each other while moving or
striking the chime rods. This is accomplished by bending the hammer arms slightly
in the middle so that each hammer rests approximately 1/8" from each rod. (See
figure 20). DO NOT bend the chime rods. Chime volume cannot be adjusted on a
chime rod movement.
CHIME TUBE hammer arms are made of spring steel; DO NOT bend the hammer arms.
The clarity of sound is determined by the distance between the hammer and the
chime tube. This is typically 1/16". (See figure 21). However, this distance can be
adjusted by loosening or tightening the thumb screw attached to the hammer
string. (See figure 22). Important: If the tension is too strong or the string is too
tight, it can cause the chime to stop during the chime process.
NOTE: The hammer tension screw is set at the factory, and is NOT adjustable.
WEIGHTS DO NOT DROP AT THE SAME LEVEL
When the automatic nighttime shutoff feature is selected, and on some models the
"silent" feature, the center weight will drop at a faster rate than the other weights.

CLOCK WILL NOT RUN

Although it is not recommended that you repair your own clock, you should
check these items before contacting us, your dealer, or an Authorized Service
Center. (See Service Information Section.) Do not attempt any adjustment you
do not feel confident in making.
1. Has all the packing material been removed from the movement area?
2. Has the pendulum guide spring clip been removed from the back of the
movement?
3. Did you try re-starting your clock? Being "in beat" is necessary for your clock to
keep running.
4. Are the weights hanging in the correct location? Check each weight bottom for
proper location.
5. Is the pendulum hitting the weights or chime rods? If so, check the level and
stability of the clock.
6. Is the clock level?
7. Has a pulley come off the cable or chain off the sprocket?
8. Do the hands operate without interference? Do not let the hour hand hit the
second hand. If the second hand is rubbing the dial, pull it out slightly. If the
hour hand is rubbing against the back of the minute hand, the hour hand should
be pushed closer to the dial (put your thumb nails on the center portion of the
hour hand and push).
9. Did you check the click spring on the back side of the moon dial?
10. Did you remove the styrofoam blocks before they became loose through normal
operation? (typically occurs after eight (8) hours of run time)
11. Did you check the suspension spring? If it is damaged, it must be replaced.
(See figure 23).
12. Is the verge pin properly located in the slots of the pendulum guide? If not,
reposition the verge pin. (See figure 23).
13. It is possible that the styrofoam blocks located above the cable pulleys are
binding the cable. Carefully remove the styrofoam blocks by lifting the blocks
straight up until they clear the cable pulley. Then gently push them back
through the cables. Do not use tools to remove the blocks. Do not permit the
cable to overlap on the drum.
CHIME
ROD
CHIME
HAMMER
CHIME
TUBE
HAMMER
STRING
HAMMER
TENSION
SCREW
CHIME
TUBE
SUSPENSION
SPRING
VERGE
PIN
PENDULUM
GUIDE
11
HAMMER
ARM
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 22
FIGURE 23
THUMB
SCREW
PENDULUM
POST
THUMB
SCREW
VERGE