Lathem 1200 Series User manual

1200 SERIES
User’s Manual

Lathem Time Corporation
200 Selig Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30336
1-800-241-4990
1-404-691-0400
www.lathem.com
Copyright © 2003 Lathem Time Corporation.
All rights reserved.

Contents
Here’s all the information you need for setting and operating your
new Lathem time recorder. Service information is also included
in this manual, in case any problems ever arise.
Thank you for choosing a Lathem time recorder. Should you
ever need assistance, please let us know.
Ordering Accessories ................................................ 2
Setting the Time ........................................................ 3
Changing the Ribbon................................................. 6
Replacing the Type Section....................................... 7
Changing the Motor ................................................... 8
Warranty .................................................................... 9

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Ordering Accessories
Lathem time recorders fulfill a wide range of timekeeping
requirements. For maximum results, only use Lathem
accessories specifically designed to fit your time recorder.
To purchase the appropriate accessories for your time recorder,
contact your local Lathem dealer or visit:
http://shop.lathem.com
Description Part Number
Extra Pair of Keys JB976
Replacement Ribbon, 2-Colors 7-2CN
Time Card Rack, 25 Pockets 25-9G
Time Card Rack 12 Pockets 12-9G
Time Cards, Weekly (Box of 1,000) 1900L-C
Time Cards, Bi-Weekly (Box of 1,000) L-31-1D
Time Cards, Semi-Monthly / Monthly (Box of 1,000) 1790
Time Cards, Job Costing (Box of 1,000) 350
ShiftPlan™ EZ Employee Scheduling Software* SPLAN
PeopleFile™ Employer Human Resources Software* PPLFILE
Replacement Timing Motor, 110V/60Hz K342
* For additional information on Lathem’s powerful employer
software solutions or to download an evaluation copy of these
applications visit us online at http://www.lathem.com.

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Setting the Time
Figure 1
Raise the Type Section
1. Unlock the case cover and pull it forward to remove it.
2. Wait until you hear the clock “click”.
3. Press either side of the Type Section Headlock – 1.2
and pull upward on the lower part of the Clock Face until
the Type Section locks in the up position as shown in
Figure 1. Note position of the Overthrow Lever and the
Setting Wheel.
4. Press the red Overthrow Lever – 1.3 away from you
until it clicks. This releases the wheels allowing them to
turn.

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Set the Time on the Type Wheels
Figure 2
1. Locate the Center Line where all the wheels line up as
shown in Figure 2.
2. Rotate the wheels using a pointed object. Rotate each
wheel until the correct date and time are aligned at the
Center Position, as shown in Figure 2. Hint: Start at
the top wheel and work down when setting.
Note: if your machine records in 1-12 hours, the PM hours are
underlined. AM hours are not underlined. Set time to the proper
hour of the day to avoid errors such as setting the day wheel to
the next day at noon rather than midnight.
3. Rotate the Minute Wheels to show the current minute.
4. Set the Hour Wheel to the current hour
5. Rotate the Clock Face Setting Wheel– 3.1 to set the
hands to match the time set on the wheels.
6. Rotate the Main Setting Wheel – 2.1 to advance both
the Clock Face and Print Wheels together. Rotate until
you pass the actual time by one minute (each “click”
indicates one minute.)
7. Hold the corner of the Clock Face and release the
Release Latch – 2.2 by pushing it to the left. Slowly let

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the Type Section down and press it firmly into the Type
Section Headlock.
8. Make a sample registration and verify the time and date
or day is correct.
9. Replace and lock the case cover.
Set the Time on the Clock Face
Figure 3
1. Make a sample registration on paper.
2. Rotate Clock Face Setting Wheel 3.1 until the clock
face displays the same time as shown on the sample
registration.
DO NOT TURN CLOCK HANDS EXCEPT BY USING
SETTING WHEEL.

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Changing the Ribbon
Lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons. With normal
use, a ribbon should last for many months or even years….and
when the time comes, it is easy to change.
Figure 4
1. Remove the top cover and raise type section (see “Raise
the type section” on page 3.)
2. Remove the cotter pins 4.1 that retain the ribbon spools
and slide off old spools.
3. Lift ribbon hold-down guide 4.2 – use pencil to support
in up position.
4. Remove ribbon and replace with new Lathem ribbon.
Make sure the ribbon feeds from bottom of spools and
runs BETWEEN reversing fingers 4.3, the red side
aligned with date wheel(s).
5. Install cotter pins, remove pencil, and lower type section
into place.

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Replacing the Type Section
If your type section needs servicing, you can easily remove and
replace it with a spare, without sending the entire machine for
service.
Figure 5
1. Remove the top cover.
2. Remove Type Section Retaining Ring – 5.1.
3. Lift type section slightly and move it to the right to
release Hinge Pins – 5.2 from their sockets. Unit will lift
out.

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Changing the Motor
Figure 6
1. Unplug cord from wall outlet.
2. Remove type section from main frame (see “Replacing
the Type Section”).
3. Figure 6 shows a close-up of cam block terminal.
4. Disconnect Motor Wire Leads – 6.1 by turning each
Screw – 6.2 one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise.
5. Remove the Motor Clutch – 6.3 from its shaft. The
shaft has LEFT HAND threads – remove clutch by
turning clockwise.
6. Hold Motor Bracket – 6.4 and loosen Motor Mounting
Screws – 6.5. Remove and retain screws and bracket
from old motor.
7. Install motor clutch on new motor. Turn
counterclockwise to tighten. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
OR BEND – YOU MAY DAMAGE INTERNAL MOTOR
GEARS.
8. Install new motor.
9. Plug cord back in wall outlet, and reset the time.