[Above
An Example of a 1957,400-day Rotating Regulator]
These
Regulations tips are useful for regulating the rotating regulator.
This is to include most 400-day and 1000-day clocks.
The
following information is copied from SCHATZ (tm) OWNER'S HANDBOOK.
Time
Regulation Tip:
On
the top of the pendulum is a disk on which numbers are engraved
1 - 16 and two arrows marked F - S. The small indicator hand will
be pointing to a number on the disk at which the clock was regulated
before leaving the factory. Should you find it necessary to regulate
the clock, observe the number to which the indicator hand points.
The distance between each number is equivalent to 1/2 minute in
24 hours + or -.
EXAMPLE:
If
your clock loses two minutes per day [24 hours] and the indicator
hand points to number 8 on the disk - move the disk in the direction
of the arrow marked F until the indicator hand will point to number
1.
NOTE:
Before
attempting adjustments to the regulator disk, first lock the pendulums
by using the lever located on the front of the base. By so doing,
you will avoid damage to the delicate suspension wire while turning
the regulating disk.
Keep
A Regulation Record:
Keeping
a short Record of regulation and maintenance on your clock will
make it much easier for you to keep it well with in its optimum
time-keeping ability. We have found that using the guideline below
helps.
Date:
+/- in min: How much adjust in Degrees +/-: Personal Notes:
We recommend
logging only the times the clock was wound, and any time the clock
is regulated or reset.
Times
of regulation will include any time the clock has exceeded a 3
to 5 minute error.
Use
only ONE form of time references for this, a QUARTZ clock that
is known for keeping good time is recommended.
Over
time you may find the clock needs only slight regulation; for example,
if it has run for approximately 3 weeks and the error rate is under
3 minutes adjust regulator only slightly or simply RE-set.
TEMPERATURE
and SEASONAL CHANGES
Temperature
fluctuation can affect the time-keeping abilities of your clock.
Never
allow direct sun light to come in contact with your clock. This
will over heat the clock and it will not only affect the time-keeping
qualities, but also dry out the oil and cause premature servicing
requirements.
SPECIAL
NOTES: REGULATION TENDENCIES
It
is very difficult to look at the hands of an analog clock and still
determine if the clock is running correctly, therefore I recommend
allowing the time error rate on the clock to remain UN-touched
until the error rate has exceeded + or - 3 to 5 minutes. This is
because 1 minute is very difficult to observe and calculate effectively.
One
little known fact about the Rotating Regulator: After the clock
is restarted it can take up to 3 or 4 hours for the pendulum to
settle down into regular beat rate. Example: If the pendulum is
under rotated the clock will run fast and will take some time to
bring it up to speed. If over rotated it will run slow. RECOMMENDATIONS
ARE: Look at the actual clock time and reset it as closely as possible
to real time after the clock has run for about 3 to 4 hours but
don't disturb the pendulum. ONLY RESET THE CLOCK IF the actual
clock time is off by 1 or 3 minutes.
If
you must reset the clock every 3 to 4 weeks, and it is FOR EXAMPLE
always slow, Slightly RE-Regulate the clock to compensate for this
rate of error. Simply reset the clock several times just to make
sure that no mistakes are made.
How
to Calculate the Adjustment:
Calculating
how much to turn the regulating nut on the rotating pendulum by
using the following calculations. (USE LINK BELOW)
Many
Antique clocks tend to run faster during the first few days of
winding and slower the last few days of winding. For this reason,
these clocks should be wound the same day of the week or month
and regulated the same.
CLOCK
BEAT TIMER:
-We
repair clocks using the most current tools and trouble shooting
equipment available. Including computer calculation programs and
electronic Clock Timers to calculate and monitor a clocks exact
Beat Per Hour / Second. We find this especially useful in time
RE-regulation.
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