Ridgeway Grandfather, Instruction Manual

FOLLOW THESE SIX STEPS TO SET UP CLOCKS THAT REQUIRE WEIGHTS
SUSPENDED FROM A CHAIN

STEP  1

SETTING UP YOUR CLOCK

Located in the bottom of the shipping carton will be a box. This box contains:
a) a key to fit your clock door and,  b) weights which operate the clock movement.
Also, within the shipping carton will be the clock pendulum packaged in a separate
cardboard box.

WARNING: KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AND SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Move the clock close to its final location.  

WARNING: ENSURE CLOCK IS POSITIONED SQUARE AND FIRM ON THE
FLOOR SO THAT IT WILL NOT FALL OVER. ADJUST LEVELERS FOR MAXIMUM
STABILITY AND PROPER ALIGNMENT.

Access to the clock movement, chimes and chains is made in three possible
ways; through the front door(s)  through the side or back access panel. The rear
access panel is held in place with plastic clips. Turn the top clips to remove the
rear access panel. The side access panels are held from the inside by tape or a
plastic clip.  The clip may be turned or tape may be removed permanently.  Refer
to the General Information section on how to properly remove and install side
access panels.

Remove the foam pads from between the hammers and chime rods. Care should
be taken to avoid bending the chime hammers and chime rods.

The chains have been packed for shipment in a bag and are located near the clock
movement. Pull the bag free and cut the string with scissors. Allow the chains to
hang. Carefully remove the plastic retainer by sliding the retainer down off the
chains. Do not pull the chains through the movement or off the sprockets while
removing the plastic retainer.

Remove the  spring clip from the back side of the movement by first pulling one
end free. (See figure 8).

Position the clock into its final location. Once in place, your clock cabinet must be
leveled, as the clock may not operate if it is not level. There are four (4) levelers
under the cabinet on each corner that can be screwed in  (up) or out (down) to
make adjustments. Place a level alongside the clock cabinet from front to back and
side to side, adjusting the levelers until level. It may be necessary to periodically
check your cabinet after initial set-up,  (especially if the clock is on carpet), as it
might settle after original leveling. (See figure 9). Ensure clock is positioned square
and firm on the floor so that it will not fall over.

Illuminated cases: Some clocks have lights illuminating the inside of the clock case.
Carefully remove the paper sleeve from the light bulb before operating the light.

NOTE: To perform the following steps we suggest wearing cotton gloves or using
a soft cloth when handling parts.

STEP  2

HANGING PENDULUM

Some pendulums have a colored protective plastic film covering the pendulum
disc. Carefully remove this film before hanging the pendulum.

To hang the pendulum, locate the pendulum guide through the front door, or any
of the side or back access panel locations.  While holding the pendulum guide with
one hand, slip the pendulum in through the front door with your other hand.  Place
the pendulum hook through the slot on the pendulum guide, and lower the
pendulum until it is hanging securely on the pendulum guide. (See figure 10).

FIGURE 10

PENDULUM
GUIDE

PENDULUM

PENDULUM

HOOK

5

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 8

LEVELER

CHIME

RODS

PLASTIC
RETAINER

SPRING

CLIP

PENDULUM

GUIDE

CHAIN

BAG

CHIME HAMMERS

FOAM PAD

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