acctim 76076 Thorncroft Regulator Clock Instructions

: June 6, 2024
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76076 Thorncroft Regulator Clock
Instructions

Please read these instruct ais carefully and keep in a safe place for &tire reference
Your Radio Controlled clock is fitted with an Automatic Westminster chime movement – no need to set up the diming sequence, simply insert the batteries!!! It has an automatic night silence function, which silences the chimes between 1 Oven arc am Last str ke Camp. first strike 3 am). It is also fitted with a separate ‘Pendulum’ movement
Unpacking and Setting Instructions
Men unpacking please take care not to discard any parts with the packaging Bettie set the Sock to check that you have tried fo owing part:

You will need 4XAA batteries (not included).

Open the ‘Backboard_ To do this – slide the ‘Backboard’ up.
Insert 2 X AA batteries into the ‘Cti me Battery Compartment
Now insert 1 X AA battery into the ‘Clock Battery Compartment’.
After a few moments, the rands on your dock will automatically move to the 12 o’clock position (the clock is n receiving mode).
The clock will receive the one signal and set it & to the correct time.
Note. Be patient this car takes a while. It is recommended that you leave the dock overnight for searching the time signal since the night time allows better transmission or MSF signal reception.
Now insert ‘ X AA battery into the ‘Pendulum Battery Oompartrrent’

Note. The dock w ai..-erratically synch to the correct try when the time s s received The chime movement will the^ ackust automatically to the correct chime sequence when the mi^..te hank reaches the 12 o’clock position. The chime wi also automatically adjusts itself when the clock is manually set. tf the & I does not sound please see ‘Trout shooting guide.
When the dock receives the sign.* to maintain accuracy 1 w_J search for the time signal every sexed hour starting at 1 o’clock, 3 o’clock. 5 o’clock…
Note. In Normal Status – of the dock does not receive the MSF Signal &ring initial set-up or at the change or SurnmenWnter time you or

Manual Set
– Push and hold the M-SET button and after a few seconds, the hands on the dock w 1 start to tum.
– Keep the button cressec until the correct time s displayed then release the button
– The dock will raw work as a qua= cock until ft receives **signal from the transmitter.
RESET button
– Push & hoed for 3 seconds, the cock will reset_ after a few region-ents the ^ands will move to the 12 o’clock position & start the signal receiving mode apart.
REC station – Push & hold for 3 seconds the hands will move to the 12 o’clock posit en and start the receiving mice The dock will receive the tti-F serial and automatically set it to the correct time.
Note: If the reception fails. the hands will move to the last time shown on the dock.

VOLUME CONTROL KNOB – Tum t to the right to increase the chime volume or to the left to decrease the volume.

WHEN HANGING THE CLOCK PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
Caution – Before drilling any holes in walls or other surfaces, check the location of any piping or electrical cabling
– Ensure you check the initial and hanging hook are appropriate for we get of the product
– We recommend two people to install heavy or larger term
– It is in doubt consult a professional trader person.
RADIO-CONTROLLED TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED
The radio contrived mechanism ‘Med to your dock has a Dull: in receive: which is tuned to the Nationa Physical Laboratory INP_I RAC o 5 GNA, calh2d MSF, which is transmitted from the mom radio stator! in Cumbria. The MSF signal Is broadcast or has a frequency of 60khz and carries a time and date code that radio-controlled clocks use to see: themselves to: re correct time. The time s GNA received Is contra ed by cesium atomic clock and ‘s accurate within one second every 1000 years.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Interruption to the MSF signal
The Anthem transmitter Is personally shut clown for scheduled maintenance resulting In no signal being transmitted. For dales of the schedule maintenance visit http://www.pico.uk/scrence-technology/time-frequency/time products-and-services/mg-outages or call the NPL MSF recorded message on (typo 8943 6493.
MSF reception difficulties
Like any receiver, your clock needs a good signal to wort property. My main causes of reception failure are…
-Atmospheric and local Interferences.
– Interference horn electrical equipment e.g. TV, computers or radios within 2 meters of the clock
– Location of the clock internal receiver within the bulling.
– Reduced local signal due to steel-framed structure. The reduced signal is due to interference problems In your house or hunting.
– Outside the normal transmission radios.
Problem – The Cock wit not receive Radio Controlled signal and will not be set to the correct time.
Solution – Check the batteries are new and In good condition.
– Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.
– Try rotating the clock as the Internal receiver that picks up the Me signal Is most effective when It Is facing directly towards or away from Anthorn.
– Try moving your clock to a new location away from any electrical equipment. e.g. T.V. computers or radios.
– Remove the batteries and Insert the batteries again star S.30pm. Due to local interference, the signal Is stronger between midnight and Sam.
– Manual set (see page 1 i.
Problem – Your clock chines Incorrectly. Solution – Change the batteries and reset your dock following Me Instructions or page 1.
Problem – Your clock wit not chine. Solution – Change the batteries and reset your clock following Me Instnsclons on page 1.
Problem – The Cock loses time. Solution – Insert a new battery and reset the clock following the instructions on page 1.
Problem – What do I need to do when the clocks change for SurnmerfWinter Imre?
Solution – Notting! – The crock will automatically switch to the correct time when the time signal Is received. The chrne -ro veriet w it Men alms! automatically to the correct Chime sequence when the minute hand reaches 12 o clock poor.
Problem – Your clock pendulum wit not swing or stops swinging.
Solution – Check that the clock Is vertical and flat against the wall. Replace the batteries.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
It is recommended that you replace the batter*: n Mis clock. Do not mix old and in use. Remove exhausted batteries from Please dispose of used batteries In res arteries annually even If the product Is still running. Orly uses 4 X AA 1. WuAlkaline new batteries. different types or brands. Remove the batteries if the clock IS =red or not the product Warning: Do not recharge in- rechargeable batteries.
spansMe manner. For more information please contact your loco authority.
MAINTENANCE
A sol cloth may be used to clean your clock. Do not use any corrosive cleaner or chemical solutions on the cock. Keep the cock clear and cry Sp to avoid any problems.
YOUR GUARANTEE
Your cock Is guaranteed for 12 months in front of the date of purchase against any fault arising from defective materials or manufacture. Damage caused by careless handling. misuse or in Yantis is expressly excluded. Should MI5 clock ‘all wenn 12 months please return It Ir the first instance to your return? If you have any queries, problems or do not unclarctancl any part of theca InatruatIonc piano contact: Customer Hap Line (0190E0449203 or Local! C645 12117208 Mon – Fri 9arn-4.30pm email for service: servIceGaccem.corn or visit www.cctIm.com
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Disposal of electrical & electronic equipment
Do not dispose of ce this product with household waste. For the proper treatment, recovery, and recycling please take the product to Me appropriate collection point. If you are unsure of where this Is contact your local harry l isotope disposal may be harmful to the environment.