wall & mantel clocks

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wall & mantel

Sligh Furniture Company Holland, Michigan www.sligh.com 2003 350-0051B

clocks

Instruction and CareM a n u a l

Table of Contents

Mantel & Wall Clocks

Unpack ...................................................... 3

Secure Clock .............................................3

Hang Pendulum ....................................... 4

Set Time .................................................... 4

Select & Adjust Chimes ........................... 5

Regulate Clock .......................................... 5

Set Moon Dial ...........................................6

Chimes History ......................................... 8

Care of Clock ........................................... 10

Troubleshooting ..................................... 12

Warranty ............................................ 14,15

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For you,the Traditionbegins now.

The Sligh story began more than a century ago whenCharles R. Sligh began building furniture in a smallGrand Rapids factory with a handful of workers anda belief in quality.

In the years that followed, Sligh became known for theirfine craftsmanship and untiring attention to detail. Thesethings became tradition at Sligh.

Sligh Clocks are the result of the skills of four generationsof master craftsmen creating the finest clock cabinetrycombined with the time-honored skills of the masterclock movement makers from the Black Forest regionof Germany.

A Sligh Clock is a marvelous timepiece that is muchmore than just a keeper of time. It is something specialthat will become part of the owners home and reflect thecharacter of the owners family.

And, with care, it will endure and bring enjoyment and thepride of ownership to future generations.

For you, the tradition begins now.

Setting Up Your ClockFor Wind-UpMantel & Wall Clocks

1. UnpackRemove contents from master carton:

Pendulum - Select models only, usuallyfastened to side of carton, sometimes fastenedto inside of clock cabinet.

Clock - Remove protective plastic bag.

Winding Crank

Warranty

2. Locate Access to Clock MechanismThere are two possible mechanismaccess options:

Back Panel

Front Door

3. Remove Mechanism Packing MaterialCarefully remove the cushions supporting thechime rods and hammers. Slide the cardboardpad off of the chime rods (Fig. 2).

4. Secure ClockPosition clock in its final location, avoidingdirect sunlight, heating/air conditioning vents,heavy traffic or play areas.

Hanging Clocks:

Be sure clock is level, front to back and sideto side. Use a screw or nail with a head andfasten into wall stud. If clock cannot belocated on a stud, use appropriate size mollybolt or other suitable anchor. Hang clock onmetal hanger or hole drilled into upper backof clock.

Some wall clocks have a beat plate on thelower inside of the cabinet (Fig. 3). There isa hole in the plate used to fasten the bottomof the clock to a wall with a nail or screw, toprevent the clock from swinging sideways.

Front Door Access

Back Door Access

Fig. 1

ChimeRods

Fig. 2

CardboardPacking

ChimeHammer

Beat Plate

Fastening Hole

Fig. 3

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Chime Hammers

Chime Rods

Time AdjustmentScrew

Hour HandMinute Hand

Chime On/OffSelector

Chime Wind

Strike Wind

Time Wind

Your Sligh ClockSome Models May Vary

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8. Select ChimesThe movement plays the WestminsterChimes only, or a selection of Westminster,St. Michaels and Whittington Chimes. Thechimes can be silenced by moving the leverlocated at the 9:00 or 3:00 position (Fig. 8).

9. Adjust ChimesIf the hammers do not strike the rods correctly,bend the hammer shafts slightly. While at rest,the hammer heads should be approximately16" to " from the rods (Fig.9).

10.Adjust/Regulate Clock

Without Pendulum:

Turn the small adjustment screw shown inFig. 10 to adjust time. A complete turn of thescrew will change the timekeeping by oneminute in 24 hours. If your clock runs fast,turn the screw clockwise. If the clock runsslow, turn the screw counter clockwise.

With Pendulum:

Hold pendulum securely while adjusting theregulating nut.

DO NOT allow pendulum to twist. This maydamage the suspension spring (Fig. 17).

One complete turn of the regulating nut will affectapproximately one half minute in 24 hours.Seasonal temperature changes may requireadjustments to the regulating nut (Fig. 11).

Fig. 9

Chime Rod

BendHere

Chime Hammer

Gap Required

Fig. 8

Chime SelectorPositions

Adjustment ScrewFig. 10

SlowClock

SpeedClock

Turn Up ToSpeed Time

Turn DownTo Slow Time

Regulating Nut

Fig. 11

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5. Hang Pendulum (if available)Some pendulum bobs have a clear plasticcoating which should be removed. Carefullyhook the pendulum onto the pendulumhanger as diagrammed (Fig. 4). Take carenot to twist the hanger, which may cause thedelicate suspension spring to break.

Draw pendulum over to one side of the caseand release it. As pendulum slows down to itsnormal swing, the movement will automaticallyadjust to the proper beat. The sound shouldbe an even tempo: TickTickTickTick. Ifthe sound is uneven, the beat is out ofadjustment. Stop pendulum and restart theswing. If the beat is improved, but not yet even,repeat the process but pull the pendulum tothe other side of the case (Fig. 5).

6. Wind ClockNOTE: Springs may already be wound. Insertkey and fully wind each location in aclockwise direction. The center is for time,the right for quarter chimes, and the left forhour strike (Fig. 6).

Wind your clock at the same time each weekfor accurate timekeeping.

7. Set TimeDO NOT move the clock hands while chimesare playing.

To set your clock, movethe minute handcounter clockwise, the chimes should notplay. If for some reason the chimes shouldbegin to play when setting the clock, pauseuntil they complete themselves beforecontinuing. Wait until chimes stop, and turnthe minute hand counter clockwise to thedesired time (Fig. 7).

DO NOT move the hour hand, it willautomatically adjust as the minute handis turned.

NOTE: If hour hand does not coincide withchime, see Troubleshooting page 15.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 4

PendulumHanger

Top ofPendulum

Fig. 5

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11.Set Moon DialIf your clock has the moving moon phase dialfeature, follow these instructions.

CAUTION: If the moon does not move easily,it is probably in the process of advancing.Wait several hours, or set the clock severalhours ahead or back, and then try again.

Use a calendar to look up the date of the lastfull moon. Count the number of days,including today, since the last full moon.

Apply slight pressure to the face of the moondial with your hand and rotate clockwise untilthe moon is directly below the #15 (Fig. 12).

Turn the moon dial clockwise one click foreveryday since the last full moon.

The moon dial is now set and will continueto operate unless the clock stops. The moondial may be reset when the clock is started.

Fig. 12

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St. Michaels ChimesAlthough the bells for the chime were cast in London, they were installed in St.Michaels Church in Charleston, SC, in 1764. During the Revolutionary War, the citywas captured by the British and the bells returned to England. After the war, a Londonmerchant returned the bells to Charleston. In 1823, cracks were discovered in thebells and they were returned to England to be recast. During the Civil War, the bellswere sent to Columbia for safekeeping, but were damaged in a fire set by Shermansarmy. After the war, the bells made a third trip to England for restoration; and werereinstalled in the St.Michaels Church steeple in 1867, where they remain to this day.

Ave Maria ChimesIn 1825 Franz Schubert wrote seven songs based on the poem, The Lady of theLake, by Sir Walter Scott. The poem is set in the woods of Scotland in the early1500s, where Ellen Douglas lived in hiding. King James V had banished the entireDouglas clan because Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus, had imprisoned the childking during the early years of his reign. The song was Ellens prayer for safety forherself and her father as they hid in the woods. It has become part of the standardrepetoire for sopranos under the title Ave Maria.

Hour Chime

3/4 Hour Chime

1/2 Hour Chime

1/4 Hour Chime

Hour Chime

3/4 Hour Chime

1/2 Hour Chime1/4 Hour Chime

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Chime History

Westminster ChimesArranged from George Fredrick Handels aria, I Know That My Redeemer Liveth,and best known as the chimes of Big Ben, this four-bell chime is the most widelyused chime in modern clocks.

Whittington ChimesThese chimes were made famous by a person rather than their location of St. MaryLe Bow in Cheapside, London. One day, a penniless boy named Dick Whittingtonheard them as he ran away to escape drudgery as an ill-treated houseboy. The chimesseemed to call him back with promises of success. He returned and persisted; laterbecoming Lord Mayor of London.

Hour Chime

3/4 Hour Chime1/2 Hour Chime

1/4 Hour Chime

Hour Chime

3/4 Hour Chime

1/2 Hour Chime1/4 Hour Chime

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Care of Clocks Wood FinishSligh Clocks beautiful hand-polished finishwill last for generations. Regular dusting witha soft, lint-free cloth such as cotton, flannel,terrycloth or cheesecloth will help maintainthe woods original luster. Using a slightlydampened cloth will cut down on friction,avoid scratches, and help reduce static