Emperor Clock Company 100 M Movement - User Manual

Model 100 M Movement
Copyright 1974 Emperor Clock Co.
All Rights Reserved
On this and the following pages you will find specifications, installation instructions, proper operation and trouble
shooting information to assure you satisfaction with your Emperor Grandfather Clock Movement, now and in the
future. The Emperor Movement, designed and manufactured to West German specifications, provides a beautiful,
melodicus sound on the eight balanced and musically tuned chime rods. Our clocksmiths have made a thorough
and complete check of your movement in their modern, humidity controlled rooms that also contain a complete
inventory of all parts used and the finest in clock test equipment. We invite you to visit our plant when you come
to the Fairhope area, located on beautiful Mobile Bay, 50 miles west of Pensacola, Florida and 25 miles east of
Mobile, Alabama. Emperor Industrial Park, Fairhope, Alabama 36532.
SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE
OF
DIAL
—
9
13/16”
Wide
x
13”
Long.
SIZE
OF
WEIGHT
SHELLS
—
1%”
Diameter
x
10%”
DIAMETER
OF
PENDULUM
BOB
-
4”.
Long.
MOVEMENT
PLATE
SIZE
—
5
1/8”
Wide
x
5”
Long.
LENGTH
OF
HAND
CENTER
SHAFT
TO
HAND
DISTANCE
FROM
CENTER
POST
TO
CENTER
OF
NUT
—-1%”,
BOB
—
31%”
(LENGTH
OF
PENDULUM).
TOTAL
WEIGHT
ON
EACH
SHELL
COMPLETE
8
DAY,
WEIGHT
DRIVEN,
CHAIN
WIND,
FULL
WITH
WEIGHT
FILLER
~—
6
Pounds.
WESTMINSTER CHIMES, CHIMES EACH
QUARTER HOUR. STRIKES EACH HOUR.
Installation & Operating Instructions
CAREFULLY UNPACK THE MOVEMENT and accesories. The chains for your movement have been installed
in our plant. The Suspension Spring, Part No. 34, has been carefully attached at the factory when your movement
was pre-run to check for any mis-adjustments. Study the details, photographs, and drawings before proceeding
with installation or operation of your Emperor Grandfather Clock. For models A Series (movements installed
by factory) follow steps 6 through 12.
STEP 1: All moon dials and regular Tempus Fugit dials that are sent
by the company to customers who purchased Kits, or assembled Un-
finished cases shall be sent with the movement installed in the assem-
bled movement mount. CAREFULLY UNPACK THE MOVEMENT
and accessories which consist of the pendulum bob, chime rods, weight
shells andina seperate box, the weights. DO NOT LAY THE MOVE-
MENT on its back. Stand the movement upright by leaning it against
something or laying it face down on a soft cushion.
STEP 1B: Release the silence levers (No. 19 & No. 20). Remove the
chain tie. NOTE: The chains can run freely through the sprockets
in the direction away from the weight and weight hook. As you re-
move the chain tie take care not to pull the chain through the sprocket.
Make sure the chains hang freely in the slot at the base of the move-
ment mount. Center the front of the dial face on the movement
mount and tighten the mounting screws finger tight. (Figure 1 &
Step 2)
STEP 2: If the chains have fallen from the main wheel during transit
they may be replaced as follows: (a.) CHIME SIDE, lift the chain
over and on to the main wheel from the side of the movement.
(b.) CENTER WHEEL (time train), the chain may be fished-up
through the top of the movement mount (removed from the case)
with a wire hook. The chain may then be dropped on to the main
wheel from above. (c.) HOUR SIDE, the chain may be raised by a
wire hook from above and placed on to the main wheel with your
fingers from the side. If the HOUR SIDE chain ends become jammed
into the wheel the chain link may be opened and the chain removed.
The chain may then be placed upon the main wheel and threaded
from the side. NOTE: CHAIN ENDS MUST BE POSITIONED with
closed and opened ends as illustrated in Figure 1.
STEP 3: Drill six small holes, three on each side of the plywood
frame of the movement mount, caution should be taken not to dam-
age the center shaft or hands by laying the movement face down on
a hard surface. Insert the movement and movement mount into the
clock case from the rear by placing the top end first followed by the
bottom, and then the chains. Have another person stand at the front
of the clock and align the scroll work on the face or dial. Install six
screws into the back through the plywood part of the movement
mount and dial frame of the clock case. (Figure 1) Take care not to
use screws too long and have them go through the dial frame. Do
not drill through the brass dial.
STEP 4: Locate the center of the sound board. Draw a vertical line,
this line becomes the center point for the chime rods. NOTE: the
chime rods are located to the rear of the movement and are not cen-
tered in the clock case to allow for the pendulum swing. Use the
chime rods for your template and make sure the metal plate is flush
with the top of the sound board. Drill the four holes needed, two on
each side a the center line you have drawn. Use a 4” or slightly
larger drill. Counter sink the holes for the four bolts furnished. In-
stall the chime rods. Figure 3. Model 120 case shown.
STEP 5: EACH OF THE CHIME LEVERS MUST BE BENT to strike
the chime rods on the center of the hammer. Hold each chime lever
near the base with a pair of long nose pliers. Place your forefinger on
the hammer, your thumb on the chime lever, just above the end of
the pliers, Bend each lever back as needed to make proper alignment.
Hold the pliers vertically to protect the base of each chime lever from
ressure of bendin: nF ossible breakage. The hammer should clear
each rod approximately 1/8” for the best tone. The closer to each
rod the louder the tone; by moving the hammer farther back from
the rod you will lighten and soften the tone. Figure 2, 2A and 2B.

Summary

Specifications

Installation and Operating Instructions

Unpacking and Preparing the Movement

Instructions for unpacking the movement and securing it to the mount.

Chain Installation and Management

Guidance on replacing fallen chains and ensuring correct placement.

Mounting the Movement in the Case

Procedure for securing the movement mount and dial frame to the clock case.

Installing Chime Rods

Instructions for drilling and mounting chime rods on the sound board.

Adjusting Chime Levers

How to bend chime levers for proper tone and clearance with chime rods.

Installing Suspension Arm and Pendulum

Steps for attaching the suspension arm assembly and pendulum bob.

Weight Installation and Initial Leveling

Guidance on placing weights and initial clock leveling for operation.

Pendulum Swing and Leveling Adjustment

Ensuring the pendulum swings freely and adjusting clock levelness.

Time Regulation

How to adjust the clock's speed using the pendulum adjustment nut.

Final Case Installation

Procedure for closing the clock case after installation.

Operating and Trouble Shooting

Clock Movement Does Not Operate

Troubleshooting steps for when the clock movement fails to run.

Chimes Do Not Operate Properly

Diagnosing and fixing issues with the chime mechanism.

Hour Strikers Do Not Operate

Steps to resolve problems with the hour striking function.

Clock Will Not Adjust to Proper Time

Addressing issues with the clock's timekeeping accuracy.

Clock Strikes Out of Sequence

Correcting problems where the clock strikes at the wrong time.

Clock Strikes Side of Case

Troubleshooting the pendulum striking the side of the clock case.

Parts List

Chime and Strike Adjustments

Chime Function Details

Explanation of the critical positioning of the chime cylinder and fan for proper chiming.

Removing Chime Levers

Step-by-step guide to safely remove chime levers for maintenance or replacement.

Installing Chime Levers

Instructions for correctly installing new or repaired chime levers.

Hour Strike and Moon Dial Functions

Hour Strike Function Details

Explanation of the role of pin 'A' and lever 'B' in the hour strike mechanism.

Troubleshooting Improper Hour Strikes

How to correct issues when the clock strikes at the wrong hour.

Setting the Hour Tube Snail

Procedure to adjust the hour tube snail for correct hour strike synchronization.

Setting the Moon Dial Cam

Instructions for positioning the moon dial cam on the hour tube.

Setting the Moon Dial

Guide to setting the moon dial based on calendar dates and lunar phases.

Leveling and Starting the Clock

Leveling the Clock Case

Instructions for leveling the clock case using the pendulum bob.

Starting the Pendulum Swing

Guidance on initiating the pendulum swing and achieving proper tick-tock.

Anchor Assembly Adjustment

Fine-tuning the anchor assembly for balanced pendulum swing.

Attaching Weights and Final Check

Steps for attaching remaining weights and performing an overnight check.

Important Notices and Guarantee

Damaged Merchandise Reporting

Procedure for reporting obvious or concealed damage upon receipt.

Customer Damage Report Process

Instructions for filling out and submitting a damage report to the manufacturer.

Long Distance Moving Instructions

Steps to secure the movement for safe transport during a move.

Maintenance Recommendations

Guidance on lubrication and professional maintenance over time.

Full One Year Warranty

Details of the one-year warranty and procedures for warranty repairs.

Emperor Clock Company 100 M Movement Specifications