FirsTime Espresso Grandfather Clock User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
31017 Espresso Grandfather Clock

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Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a fine timepiece. It has been
carefully designed and crafted to give you years of dependable operation. Read
this booklet thoroughly before assembling and operating your clock in order to
become familiar with its many features and assure proper performance. Keep
these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
ATTENTION
In order to ensure that your clock is stable, adjust the levelers at the bottom of
the clock. As an added safety feature, a support strap has been provided that is
fixed to the top of the clock and must be attached to the wall. It is recommended
that you do so.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLOCK CABINET
1. Carefully unpack all parts and compare each item to the following list
to be sure you have everything required.
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
1Base Unit
2Side Panels
1Top Unit (with door, dial and movement)
1Back Panel
1Front Door with Glass (hinges on right)
1Pendulum
8 Screws (Phillips head)
8 Washers
2 Weights
2 Hinge Pins
2. Place the BASE UNIT near its final position but leave it away from the
wall until the assembly is finished.

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3. Fit the SIDE PANEL without hinges into the grooves in the base unit
on the left side of the clock and attach it from the inside with two of the
SCREWS and the FLAT WASHERS (Figure A) using a Phillips head
screwdriver. Repeat the process using the side panel with the hinges on
the right side of the clock.
4. Fit the BACK PANEL into the grooves in the side panels at the back of
the cabinet and the bottom unit (Figure B).

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5. Slip the pre-hinged front door into place by lowering it over the
matching hinge on the right side panel (Figure C). Take your time
lining up both parts slowly and it will drop into position. Insert hinge
pins into hinges.
6. Carefully fit the TOP UNIT down onto the side panels. Be sure to keep
the side panels straight while working (Figure D). Attach the top unit
with the four remaining screws and washers in the same manner as the
side panels.
NOTE: At this point the cabinet is assembled.
7. How to hook the weights:
Hook the WEIGHTS on the end of the CHAINS located on the bottom
inside edge of the top unit.
8. The clock can be aligned and made vertical through adjusting the four
feet at the bottom.

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TIME AND CHIME SETTING:
This timepiece plays a Westminster chime melody on the hour and has
an automatic shut-off. The clock does not chime between 10:00 pm and
6:00 am. To ensure that your clock functions correctly, please follow
the time and chime setting precisely. The clock will chime during the
day and will automatically turn off at night.
1. Pull upwards the back panel of the top unit.
2. Before inserting batteries, set the clock to 6:05 am (5 minutes past
6) with knob A.
3. Insert 1AA alkaline battery into the clock battery chamber
according to the positive (+) and negative (-) symbols.
4. Insert 2AA alkaline batteries into the chime battery chamber
according to the positive (+) and negative (-) symbols. Make sure
the batteries are secure in the holder. The clock will chime
automatically and toll 6 times.
5. Now turn hands (using knob A) slowly to the present hour in a
clockwise direction. Remember that the clock started at 6:05 in the
morning. If setting at night, lets say 9:20 pm, then the hands will
be turned thus – 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 then 9:20.
The last strike you hear will be 9 times.
NOTE: When moving hands to the present time, the clock will begin
chiming. Do not be concerned about this. The last strike you hear after
setting the clock at the appointed time will be the correct one.

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6. When replacing batteries remember that all the above must be
repeated from point one. i.e. the clock must be started again at 6:05
am. Therefore, please do not throw these instructions away as by
the time the batteries have to be replaced, you may have forgotten
how to set the clock.
7. To eliminate chimes, remove the two batteries from the chime
battery chamber.
8. Never turn clock hands counter-clockwise as it will interrupt the
chime sequence and damage the clock.
NOTE: When the batteries are low, the chimes will not remain
coordinated with the time on the clock. When this happens replace with
new alkaline batteries and reset the clock as above.
PENDULUM SETTING
1. Insert 2 C alkaline batteries into the pendulum battery chamber.
Ensure that the positive (+) and negative (-) symbols are as shown
(Figure F).
NOTE: The small black plastic pendulum may be attached to the casing
to prevent swinging during transport.
2. Use a small amount of pressure to loosen the pendulum and allow
it to swing freely.

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3. Attach the main pendulum to the base of the black pendulum.
Make sure the silver side of the pendulum bob faces the front of
the clock.
4. Once the main pendulum is attached, give it a slight push sideways
to start it swinging.

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ATTENTION:
In order to ensure that your clock is stable, adjust the levelers under the
clock. As an added safety feature, a support strap has been provided and is fixed
to the top of the clock. It recommended that you attach the clock to the wall
using this strap as shown below. Take note of the wall mounting guide on the
following pages.