200 SERIES User’s Manual
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Contents Here’s all the information you need for setting and operating your new Lathem time recorder. Service information is also included in this manual, in case any problems ever arise. Thank you for choosing a Lathem time recorder. Should you ever need assistance, please let us know. Ordering Accessories ................................................ 2 Setting the Time ........................................................ 3 Changing the Ribbon .................................................
1200 Series User’s Manual Ordering Accessories Lathem time recorders fulfill a wide range of timekeeping requirements. For maximum results, only use Lathem accessories specifically designed to fit your time recorder. To purchase the appropriate accessories for your time recorder, contact your local Lathem dealer or visit: http://shop.lathem.
1200 Series User’s Manual Setting the Time Figure 1 Raise the Type Section 1. Unlock the case cover and pull it forward to remove it. 2. Wait until you hear the clock “click”. 3. Press either side of the Type Section Headlock – 1.2 and pull upward on the lower part of the Clock Face until the Type Section locks in the up position as shown in Figure 1. Note position of the Overthrow Lever and the Setting Wheel. 4. Press the red Overthrow Lever – 1.3 away from you until it clicks.
1200 Series User’s Manual Set the Time on the Type Wheels Figure 2 1. Locate the Center Line where all the wheels line up as shown in Figure 2. 2. Rotate the wheels using a pointed object. Rotate each wheel until the correct date and time are aligned at the Center Position, as shown in Figure 2. Hint: Start at the top wheel and work down when setting. Note: if your machine records in 1-12 hours, the PM hours are underlined. AM hours are not underlined.
1200 Series User’s Manual the Type Section down and press it firmly into the Type Section Headlock. 8. Make a sample registration and verify the time and date or day is correct. 9. Replace and lock the case cover. Set the Time on the Clock Face Figure 3 1. Make a sample registration on paper. 2. Rotate Clock Face Setting Wheel 3.1 until the clock face displays the same time as shown on the sample registration. DO NOT TURN CLOCK HANDS EXCEPT BY USING SETTING WHEEL.
1200 Series User’s Manual Changing the Ribbon Lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons. With normal use, a ribbon should last for many months or even years….and when the time comes, it is easy to change. Figure 4 1. Remove the top cover and raise type section (see “Raise the type section” on page 3.) 2. Remove the cotter pins 4.1 that retain the ribbon spools and slide off old spools. 3. Lift ribbon hold-down guide 4.2 – use pencil to support in up position. 4.
1200 Series User’s Manual Replacing the Type Section If your type section needs servicing, you can easily remove and replace it with a spare, without sending the entire machine for service. Figure 5 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Remove Type Section Retaining Ring – 5.1. 3. Lift type section slightly and move it to the right to release Hinge Pins – 5.2 from their sockets. Unit will lift out.
1200 Series User’s Manual Changing the Motor Figure 6 1. Unplug cord from wall outlet. 2. Remove type section from main frame (see “Replacing the Type Section”). 3. Figure 6 shows a close-up of cam block terminal. 4. Disconnect Motor Wire Leads – 6.1 by turning each Screw – 6.2 one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 5. Remove the Motor Clutch – 6.3 from its shaft. The shaft has LEFT HAND threads – remove clutch by turning clockwise. 6. Hold Motor Bracket – 6.4 and loosen Motor Mounting Screws – 6.5.
1200 Series User’s Manual Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase. The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Lathem Time Corporation (“Lathem”) under this warranty are listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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