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Reproduced on 1-800-4CLOCKS Website with Permission © Howard Miller Clocks (Updated in August of 2004 for new movement packaging materials) HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER CLOCKS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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	BASIC OPERATION OF A FLOOR CLOCK At the heart of every floor clock is the movement. The movement controls the hour strike, time keeping, and chime. The pendulum and weights are critical components to operation of the clock movement. The pendulum provides the ability to regulate and adjust the time keeping. As described within these instructions, adjustments to the pendulum to achieve accurate time keeping is easily accomplished. The three weights provide power to the hour strike (left weight), time (center weight), and chime melody (right weight). Without these weights, the clock would not operate. Each weight is different and must be properly hung from the movement (left, center, right) to ensure proper operation. Weights are hung from the movement by a cable or chain. The weights must be raised at least every 7 days or the clock will stop. Raising cable driven weights is accomplished through use of a crank. Raising chain driven weights is accomplished by pulling down on the loose end of the chain. The strike and chime sounds are made by a series of hammers hitting various length rods. Each rod makes a different sound when hit by a hammer. Specific chime melodies are achieved by controlling the sequence that each hammer hits a corresponding rod.
	IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Please take a moment to record the clock model number and serial number in the space provided in the Service Information section on page 12. • The product information label lists the clock model number and serial number. The clock model number and serial number are essential for obtaining parts or service. The product information label may be located in several locations: outside the shipping carton, back of door, back of the clock, top of the clock, inside the top back corner of the clock, or inside the clock above the back of the dial. Refer to this label when contacting your dealer or Howard Miller. •  Attach your sales receipt to this manual for future reference, and record the information from the Product Information Label, as indicated on page 7.
	• Please keep any original packing that came with your floor clock.

	TABLE OF CONTENTS
	FLOOR CLOCK: CABLE Setting Up Your Clock .......................    3 Hanging Pendulum ...........................   3 Hanging Weights .............................   4 Setting Moon Dial .............................   4 Setting Time ................................   4 Starting Clock ..............................    4
	FLOOR CLOCK: CHAIN Setting Up Your Clock .........................   5 Hanging Pendulum ...........................   5 Hanging Weights .............................   6 Setting Moon Dial ..........................    6 Setting Time .................................   6 Starting Clock ..............................    6
	GENERAL INFORMATION Product Information Label ......................   7 Moving Your Clock ............................   7 Installing / Removing Top Side Panel ..............   7 Raising Weights ...............................   8 Regulating Timekeeping ........................   8 Automatic Night-Time Silencing Option ...........   8 Chime Selection ..............................   9 Care And Maintenance .........................   9
	TROUBLE SHOOTING Difficulty Turning The Moon Dial ................... 9 Clock Does Not Chime At Proper Time ........... 10 Clock Does Not Strike The Correct Hour ........... 10 Clock Will Not Chime or Strike ................... 10 Chimes Have The Incorrect Tone ................... 11 Clock Will Not Run ............................. 11
	WARRANTY ..................................... 12 SERVICE INFORMATION .......................... 12
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	FOLLOW THESE SIX STEPS TO SET UP CLOCKS THAT REQUIRE WEIGHTS SUSPENDED FROM A PULLEY AND CABLE
	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, b) a crank which will be used to wind your clock and, c) 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 cables is made in three possible ways; through the front door(s), through the top side panels (or side doors on some clocks), or through the back access panel. The top side panels are held from the inside by tape or a plastic clip. The plastic clip may be turned or tape may be removed permanently. Refer to the General Information section on page 7 for proper instructions to remove and install top side panels. Remove the cardboard sleeve from around the chime rods by first cutting the rubber band with scissors. DO NOT PULL ON THE RUBBER BAND TO BREAK. Next, grasp the cardboard sleeve as marked and pull straight down and off the ends of the chime rods. (See figure 1). Remove the foam pads from between the chime hammers and chime rods by first cutting the rubber band with scissors. DO NOT PULL ON THE RUBBER BAND TO BREAK. Care should be taken to avoid bending the chime hammers. The chime hammers will be free to move allowing easy removal of the foam pads. Remove the spring clip from the back side of the movement by first pulling one end free. (See figure 1). DO NOT REMOVE THE STYROFOAM BLOCKS from above the cable pulleys. This is one of the most critical points in the entire set-up operation. Removing the styrofoam blocks at this time could cause the cables to overlap and bind the movement. You can remove the styrofoam blocks AFTER your clock is totally set up and has been operating for at least twenty-four (24) hours. 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 2). 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 Howard Miller suggests 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 disk. 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 over the pin or through the slot on the pendulum guide, and lower the pendulum until it is hanging securely on the pendulum guide. (See figure 3). 3	RUBBER BAND CHIME HAMMERS					FOAM PADS
		PENDULUM GUIDE
		SPRING CLIP RUBBER BAND
		CARDBOARD SLEEVE					STYRO- FOAM BLOCKS
		CHIME RODS
		CABLE PULLEYS
		FIGURE 1
		LEVELER
		FIGURE 2
		PENDULUM GUIDE				STYROFOAM BLOCKS CABLE PULLEYS
		PENDULUM HOOK
		FIGURE 3

	STEP 3 HANGING WEIGHTS DO NOT REMOVE THE STYROFOAM BLOCKS until after your clock has been operating for at least twenty-four (24) hours. Most clocks use three weights. The bottom of each weight is labeled as to its proper hanging position as you view your clock from the front. The total weight of each weight is slightly different and each WEIGHT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ITS CORRECT LOCATION FOR THE CLOCK TO OPERATE PROPERLY. Check the weights to ensure that they are tightly assembled. Check to make sure that the cable is in the cable pulley. Hang the weights on the pulleys. (See figure 4). STEP 4 SETTING MOON DIAL If your clock has a moving moon dial feature, follow these instructions. To set moon dial, apply slight pressure with your fingers to the front of the moon dial. Rotate the moon dial clockwise until the moon is directly below #15. (See figure 5). If the moon dial will not rotate see Trouble Shooting Section. Using an almanac or calendar, determine the date of the last full moon. Count the number of days past the last full moon. Turn the moon dial clockwise one click for every day past the full moon. The moon dial is now set and will indicate the proper moon phases as long as the clock operates continuously. If the clock stops for more than 24 hours, the moon dial will also stop, and must be reset when the clock is started again.	STYROFOAM BLOCK	CABLE CABLE PULLEY
		WEIGHT
		FIGURE 4
		FIGURE 5
	STEP 5 SETTING TIME (moving the hands) CAUTION ON MOVEMENTS WITH AUTOMATIC CHIME SEQUENCING: The chime selection lever should not be in the “Auto” position when moving the hands. Moving the hands in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction while the automatic chime sequencing is in operation could damage the chime mechanism. To set the time, move ONLY THE MINUTE HAND counterclockwise (backwards) until hour and minute hand are at the correct time. (See figure 6). DO NOT MOVE THE HOUR HAND WHEN SETTING THE TIME. The hour hand will move automatically when the minute hand is moved. By moving the minute hand counterclockwise it is not necessary to wait for the clock to chime as the minute hand passes each quarter hour. (See figure 6). The movement has a self correcting feature which synchronizes the chimes with the time. If after setting the clock on time, it does not chime properly, permit it to operate 2 hours to correct itself.
		FIGURE 6
	STEP 6 STARTING CLOCK Reach through the front door of the clock and place your hand on the side of the pendulum disk. Move the pendulum to the far left of center and release. Let the clock operate a few minutes until the pendulum settles into an even swinging motion. (See figure 7). If your clock gains or looses time after twenty-four (24) hours, see General Information Section to regulate the timekeeping of your clock. After the clock has run for at least twenty-four (24) hours, remove the styrofoam blocks by lifting the blocks straight up until they clear the cable pulley. Then gently push them back, through the cables.
		FIGURE 7
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	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. Remove the plastic retainer by sliding the retainer down off the chains. 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 Howard Miller 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 over the pin or through the slot on the pendulum guide, and lower the pendulum until it is hanging securely on the pendulum guide. (See figure 10).	REAR VIEW CHIME HAMMERS FOAM PAD
		CHIME RODS	PENDULUM GUIDE			CHAIN BAG
		PLASTIC RETAINER
		FIGURE 8
		LEVELER
		FIGURE 9
					PENDULUM GUIDE
					PENDULUM HOOK
					PENDULUM
	FIGURE 10
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	STEP 3 HANGING WEIGHTS Most clocks use three weights. The bottom of each weight is labeled as to its proper hanging position as you view your clock from the front. The total weight of each weight is slightly different and each WEIGHT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ITS CORRECT LOCATION FOR THE CLOCK TO OPERATE PROPERLY. Check the weights to ensure that they are tightly assembled. Ensure that each chain is on the sprocket. Hang each weight on the solid hook at the end of the chain, never on the chain links. (See figure 11).
	STEP 4 SETTING MOON DIAL If your clock has a moving moon dial feature, follow these instructions. To set moon dial, apply slight pressure with your fingers to the front of the moon dial. Rotate the moon dial clockwise until the moon is directly below the #15. (See figure 12). If the moon dial will not rotate see Trouble Shooting Section. Using an almanac or calendar, determine the date of the last full moon. Count the number of days past the last full moon. Turn the moon dial clockwise one click for every day past the full moon. The moon dial is now set and will indicate the proper moon phases as long as the clock operates continuously. If the clock stops for more than twenty-four (24) hours, the moon dial must be reset when the clock is started again.
		FIGURE 11
	STEP 5 SETTING TIME (moving the hands)
		FIGURE 12
	To set the time, move ONLY THE MINUTE HAND counterclockwise (backwards) until hour and minute hand are at the correct time. (See figure 13). DO NOT MOVE THE HOUR HAND WHEN SETTING THE TIME. This hand will move automatically when the minute hand is moved. By moving the minute hand counterclockwise it is not necessary to wait for the clock to chime as the minute hand passes each quarter hour. The movement has a self correcting feature which synchronizes the chimes with the time. If after setting the clock on time, it does not chime properly, permit it to operate 2 hours to correct itself.
	STEP 6 STARTING CLOCK
		FIGURE 13
	Reach through the front door of the clock and place your hand on the side of the pendulum disk. Move the pendulum to the far left of center and release. Let the clock run a few minutes until the pendulum settles into an even swinging motion. (See figure 14). If your clock gains or looses time after 24 hours, see General Information Section to regulate the timekeeping of your clock.
	FIGURE 14
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	GENERAL INFORMATION
	PRODUCT INFORMATION LABEL
	The product information label identifies the clock model number and serial number.	PRODUCT INFORMATION LABEL
	The clock model number and serial number are essential for obtaining parts or service. The product information label is located in several locations: outside the shipping
	carton, back of door, back of the clock, top of the clock, inside the top back corner of the clock, or inside the clock above the back of the dial. Refer to this label when contacting your dealer or Howard Miller. For easy reference in the future, take a moment to record these numbers in the space provided in the Service Information
	Section (page 12.) Attach your sales receipt to this manual for future reference. MOVING YOUR CLOCK Care should be taken whenever you move your clock to insure that all accessory parts such as the pendulum and weights, are removed and packed properly to prevent damage. NEVER wind a cable drive movement without weights installed. HOW TO REMOVE/INSTALL THE TOP SIDE PANELS FROM THE CLOCK Your clock may have wood or glass top side panels. When removed, you have access to the clock movement and chime area. The panels may be held in place during shipment by tape or a plastic clip. In order to remove the panel, reach in through the front door and turn the plastic clip or remove the tape. Then follow these steps: 1.   Grasp the wood slats or knob with the tips of your fingers. Be careful not to push on the grill cloth or glass as you might separate it from the wood top side panel. 2.   Lift the top side panel up. It rests in a groove on the bottom edge. 3.   Push the bottom edge of the top side panel toward the center of the case while at the same time, pull the top edge down and out of the groove in the top of the opening. 4.   Tilt the top edge of the top side panel toward the case center. 5.   Remove the top side panel from frame opening, bottom end first. When installing wooden or glass top side panels reverse steps 1 thru 5.
	STEP 1                              STEP 2                             STEP 3                           STEP 4                              STEP 5