Secure the screw into the wall, angled upward at a 45 degree angle, and hang the clock. Open the front door and hang the pendulum on the hook (on many clocks the hook is behind the dial), give the pendulum a swing, and the clock will start ticking.

These instructions apply to keywind pendulum clocks that are time only, or that have hour strike, or hour and half-hour strike. While written specifically for Connecticut type spring driven clocks, portions are applicable to German and French clocks as well as American style Japanese clocks.

Hanging the pendulum is simple but do make sure that the top seats correctly on the bottom lugs of the brass-tipped steel suspension and that the rod properly engages with the crutch. The crutch is the vertical arm at the back of the clock with a fork or …

6) Starting the pendulum. Move the pendulum slightly to the left or right and release it gently. You should hear an even "tic - toc" sound. If the tic-toc is uneven or the clock stops, follow the "putting in beat" procedure in step 7. 7) Putting the clock in beat. Putting the clock in beat is the responsibility of the clock owner. While the ...

HOW TO HANG THE PENDULUM. a) Move the pendulum hanger to the right to release it. It will "pop" out of the shipping position. b) Attach the pendulum to the hanger as shown. c) After hanging the clock, give the pendulum a gentle push to start it swinging or slightly move the bottom of the case from left to right to start the swinging motion.

setup instructions for all clocks - starting clock Clocks without a pendulum will start automatically if the clock is wound. To start clocks with a pendulum, reach through the front door of the clock and place your hand on the side of the pendulum disk.