Weems & Plath 8 Day Wind Ship's Bell Clock Instructions

These instructions apply to all Weems & Plath mechanical (8 Day Wind) Ship's Bell Clocks, including Anniversary, Atlantis, and Martinique (click the pictures below for detail on these models).

These models all utilize a Hermle mechanical bell movement of similar design.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

To operate clock, please observe the following steps:

(1) Loosen access plate on back of case. Remove rubber band from hammer arm. Rubber band is used to protect the gong from movement during shipping. Tighten access plate.

(2) Remove plastic tube inserted in wind hole located on the face of the clock. Tube is inserted to keep minute hand from rotating in transit.

(3) Clock will only strike when in vertical position.

(4) Bell switch is located on left hand position of face between 10 and 11 o'clock. "Fast/Slow" switch is located on right hand side of face between 12 and 1 o'clock. Simply slide switches to the left or right for desired bell and time adjustments. Clock will run if bells are turned on or off.

(5) To set time, rotate the minute hand clockwise only. to the desired time. Care should be taken not to touch hour hand.

(6) Wind the bell spring and main spring clockwise only. Do not exert force, as over-winding will damage the mechanism, and void your warranty. Clock should be wound every 7 days, preferably at the same time.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

Clock runs fast or slow: Adjust slow (-) fast (+) mechanism. Allow a 24 hour period to pass before readjusting to "zero-in" on proper running time.-If no result, return for service.

Clock will not run: Remove tube to free minute hand. Wind Clock. Shake gently.-If no result, return for service

Clock will not ring: Remove rubber band (see no. 1 above). Wind bell spring. Slide bell switch on (see no. 4 above).-If no result, return for service

Note: Results from use of these instructions is solely at the risk of the user. BellClocks.com, a Division of Windward Instruments is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result.

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