Congratulations on purchasing a Cuckoo Clock! We are confident that this original Quartz Black Forest Cuckoo Clock will add character and charm to your home and that you and your family will be rewarded with a lifetime of pleasurable memories.
With proper care and maintenance, your new clock will last a lifetime. This guide should answer most of your questions on its proper setup.
To avoid “uh-oh” and unnecessary frustration, please review the diagrams and read the unpacking and hanging instructions once before unpacking your new treasure. Then follow the steps once again as you unpack and hang your clock
2) Lay the cuckoo clock face down on a flat surface and open the back door by sliding the latch to the side. You can insert a pen or small screwdriver into the notch and pry the door off, if necessary.
3) Once opened, be careful not to bend any of the wires in the clock. Remove the packing paper from the gong wire (coil) on the back door. Remove the retaining clips located on the bellows in the clock.
4) Attach the crest and/or other ornaments to the clock.
5) Hang the clock on a strong nail or molly bolt which is secure in the wall at a slight upward slant. You can hang the clock at any level but you are best to hang it on a fastener that is at least 80″ off the floor.
6) Open the small paper bag, containing the cuckoo clock chains, that is located underneath the cuckoo clock. Undo any knots in the chain so they dangle freely.
7) Hang the weights on the hooks, which should be against the base of the clock, in the fully wound position.
8) Open the birds door by gently moving the latch to the left so the cuckoo can come out. If the clock has double doors open both latches.
9) Hang the pendulum on the wire loop which will hang thru the elongated hole at the bottom of the clock. Make sure the clock is vertical and flush against the wall so that the pendulum will swing freely. Gently push the pendulum to one side to start the clock. The pendulum will have an even rhythmical beat.
10) To set the correct time, turn the minute hand (long hand) counter clock-wise to the correct hour. DO NOT MOVE THE HOUR HAND (short hand)! You can move the minute hand clock-wise, but you must allow the clock to cuckoo and/or finish playing music every hour and/or half-hour until the correct time is attained.
11) To wind the clock, gently pull down on the loose chain (opposite chain the weight is on). The weight will rise to the bottom of the clock. You can wind the clock at anytime but it is best to wind it before it reaches the floor. If the clock has an 8 day movement please, gently lift up on the weight while pulling the opposite end of the chain.
12) The proper timing of the clock can be regulated by moving the pendulum leaf/ornament. If the clock gains time, push the pendulum leaf /ornament down along the stick. If the clock looses time, push the leaf/ornament up along the stick. Make the adjustments in small increments and let the clock run an hour or so and re-adjust if needed. You can remember this process by remembering “Lower is Slower”.
13) Many models come with a night shut-off switch which turns the cuckoo and/or music off. The shut-off lever is located on the side of the clock or can be a push-pull rod located underneath the clock.
Hanging the clock with a stud. – Now you may hang the clock on the wall. A secure screw coming directly out of the wall works well for this clock. If a stud behind drywall is available, always use the stud with a screw coming straight out of the stud through the drywall exposing about 1/2 – 3/4 of an inch outside the drywall.