Ridgeway EIGHT DAY CLOCKS Manuel Du Propriétaire page 7

NIGHT SILENCER
The night silencer is a special feature on selected clocks which allows you to automatically silence the chimes and strike
during the night.
The night silencer is activated with a rod that hangs down behind the dial. When you open the pendulum area door, the rod
will be directly below the dial. In order to activate the night silencer feature push up on the rod. To make the clock chime
and strike all 24 hours again pull down on the rod. (See Fig. 11 for location of rod.)
On some models the night silencer is activated with a lever that comes through the dial at the "9" position on the dial. To
activate the feature you would push up on the lever. (see Fig.11)
When the night silencer is activated the clock will strike the last time at 9:45 or 10:00 PM. It will automatically chime
for the first time the next morning at 7:00 or 7:15 AM. The clock will continue to operate in this fashion until the rod
or lever is moved to the off position.
4/4 SELECTOR / OR HOUR STRIKE ONLY
This feature is available on selected models. If you see this on your dial face and move the lever to this position, you will
silence the chime, but allow the clock to count each passing hour. The difference between this position and the "silent"
position is that the 4/4 silencer will allow the weights to fall even though the chimes are silent. In the "silent" position the
two outside weights will not fall.
WINDING THE CLOCK
The weights are the power that makes your clock run. In order for your clock to run continuously, you must wind (raise the
weights) the clock regularly, before the weights get to the bottom of the cabinet. NOTE: NOT ALL CLOCKS ARE
"EIGHT DAY CLOCKS". Although there is usually enough chain or cable on the clock movement to allow weights to fall
for eight days (this is where the term "eight day clock" originates), the length of time can be determined by the design or size
of the cabinet. Some clocks will require winding more often.
We generally use two different types of movements in our clocks - chain and cable. Please select
the instruction that matches your clock.
CHAIN (Figure 12)
1. Grasp the free end of the chain.
2. Pull straight down on the chain. You will be tempted to pull the chain toward you. Avoid doing
this since it will cause links of the chain to open and eventually break. Do not lift up on the
weight while winding as this could cause the chain to come off of the sprocket.
3. Use a slow even motion when raising the weight. Do not jerk the chain or release the
weight suddenly as this could break the chain. Raise each of the weights to the bottom of the
dial frame.
CABLE (Figure 13)
The winding crank is packed in the weight pack under the bottom of the clock.
1. Insert the winding crank into each arbor (3) located on the face of your clock and
wind with a SLOW EVEN MOTION. Raising the weight to the bottom of the dial
frame.
2. As you are winding the clock DO NOT TOUCH OR LIFT THE WEIGHT. This
will cause improper tension on the cable and result in the cable overlapping on
the cable drum, stopping your clock.
3. If you plan to be away from home more than a few days, stop the pendulum from swinging until you return. You will need
to reset the moonphase portion of the dial on your return when you start the pendulum swing again.
4. Select a safe place to store the winding crank near your clock.
PERIODICALLY YOU SHOULD CHECK THE WEIGHTS ON YOUR CLOCK TO MAKE SURE THE HOOK ON
TOP AND THE NUT ON BOTTOM ARE STILL TIGHT AND SECURE. AFTER THE CLOCK HAS BEEN IN
OPERATION FOR A WHILE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE WEIGHT TOGETHER HAVE A TENDENCY TO
LOOSEN. YOU CAN DO THIS WITH THE WEIGHTS HANGING IN THE CLOCK. JUST BE CAREFUL NOT
TO RAISE THE WEIGHT AS YOU ARE CHECKING THE SCREWS.
(not avialable on all models.)
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Figure 12
HOLES
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CRANK
Figure 13