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MOVING YOUR CLOCK

Moving the clock to a new location within your home.

Moving your clock should only be done when absolutely necessary. If you decide to move your clock there are a few

precautions you should take to prevent damage to the clock movement, cabinet and to you.

REMEMBER: WHEN HANDLING THE BRASS PARTS OF YOUR CLOCK, USE A SOFT CLOTH OR CLOTH

GLOVES TO PREVENT TARNISH.

. Wait until your clock is in a run down position - the weights will be near the bottom of the cabinet.

2. Stop the pendulum from swinging.

3. Remove the weights and put them in a safe place.

4. Remove the glass grills and glass shelves (not on all models) and put them in a safe place.

5. Check to make sure you haven’t set something on top of the cabinet that will fall off when you move the clock.

6. Keeping the clock in an upright position at all times, move it to the new location. Readjust the leveling feet if necessary.

7. Rehang the pendulum and the weights (Hang weights while still in rundown position. Never

wind the clock without

the weights hung in position). After weights are hung in position, wind your clock and set the time.

8. Reinstall the glass grills and glass shelves.

Moving the clock to a new location outside the home takes more precautions.

In preparing your RIDGEWAY CLOCK for a major move it would be advisable to ask one of our local clockmasters to help

you pack the clock. If this is not possible we suggest you refer to the Seven Easy Steps to set your clock up in the front of

this manual and simply reverse the procedure. Note: Reinstall the packing blocks on cable movements to keep tension on

the cables. You would do this by placing the Styrofoam blocks on top of the weights (inside the cable) while the weight

is still in position. Then wind the clock as high as possible. Remove the weights and place back in the Styrofoam box

they were shipped in. (If you no longer have this box you could wrap the weights individually in towels and pack

securely in a cardboard box.) All glass shelves and the glass grills should be removed and packed.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CLOCK

THE CABINET

Your clock actually requires very little attention. There are a few things you can do however, to keep the cabinet beautiful

for a lifetime.

1. Check periodically to see if the clock rests on all four levelers. This is especially important during the first few months

if the clock is setting on carpet.

2. Wax or polish your clock occasionally with a non-silicon liquid or paste. In between times, dust the cabinet with a dry,

lint free cloth or a cloth dampened with warm water.

3. Never spray furniture polish or window cleaner or bug spray inside the clock cabinet. This will damage the mechanism

and the other brass parts of the clock.

THE MOVEMENT

1. Don’t attempt to clean the brass parts of the clock with any type of cleaner. All of the brass has been coated with a clear

lacquer to prevent tarnish and rust. If you spray cleaner on them it could remove this coating and cause major problems

in the future. If you feel you simply have to clean these parts use a soft, lint-free, dry cloth with nothing on it.

2. Ask your local clockmaster about future service on the movement. Since the mechanical parts of your clock can be

affected by humidity, heat, cold, etc. The time to lubricate or clean and lubricate will vary from one location to another.

For instance you may need to clean the movement more often if you live near thecoast. NEVER ATTEMPT TO

CLEAN OR LUBRICATE THE MOVEMENT UNLESS YOU ARE A QUALIFIED CLOCKMASTER. DO NOT

USE A SPRAY LUBRICANT ON THE MOVEMENT OR THE OIL “GRANDMA USED ON HER SEWING

MACHINE”.

3. Check the weights once in a while to make sure the top hook and the bottom nut are still tight.

They have a tendency to

work loose over time.

Keep this manual near your clock for future reference. Minor adjustments and precautions will keep your clock in working

order for many years. If things not covered in this manual happen to your clock do not attempt to dismantle the clock or make

repairs yourself unless you are qualified to do so.

The movement, dial, pendulum and weights are made of the finest

materials in the world today but it is mechanical and will need service from time to time.

The same way a fine automobile or

any other machine needs new oil or tires.

When you need that service you should call the clockmaster who installed the clock

in your home or you can call 1-616-748-2650 for the name of the authorized service center nearest you.

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