Instructions Congratulations! You have purchased a revolutionary new instrument that will provide many years of enjoyment. Please read these instructions carefully so that you will receive maximum performance from this fine marine instrument.
ADDENDUM TO MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Note the rear diameter of your instrument. If mounting 2 or more instruments side by side ensure the center points are; A ) apart by at least 1/2” more than the instrument rear diameter; B) at least half the diameter (radius) plus 1” (25mm) below any ceiling, shelf or other overhead obstruction; and C) half the diameter (radius) plus 1/4” (6mm) above any lower shelf, floor or table fixture. Otherwise Slide ‘n Lock dovetail engagement cannot be made.
Installation Instructions 1. With the instrument face downward on a clean soft surface or lap, and with the 12 o'clock position of the instrument towards you, push the rear molded black mounting plate of the Weems Slide 'n Lock mounting system in a sliding motion away from you. This may require some force to overcome the locking dimples. 2. Select the center point where you want to mount the instrument's mounting plate on the wall or bulkhead.
6. Remove the mounting plate and drill the wall marks with a 3/32" or 2.00mm drill bit. 7. The mounting plate is designed with stepped mounting holes. The smaller diameter facilitates accurate hole marking and avoids the errors inherent in measuring or the use of a separate printed template. The larger diameter is to receive the diameter of the screw thread. 8. As the screws are driven tight, the thin plastic forming the smaller diameter hole will give way around the screw thread and form a tight assembly.
12. When resistance is felt press firmly downwards to cause the Slide 'n Lock dimples to clip into place. (This is the reverse of step 1 above.) This will hold the instrument firmly in place to prevent it from moving or dislodging. 13. To remove the instrument for safe storage, calibration, adjustment or battery change, reverse steps 8 & 9 of the installation procedure. Additional tips if mounting more than one instrument. 1. The rear diameter of each instrument is 6" (150mm).
5. When removing instruments on vertically oriented mounting plates, demount top one first and progress downwards. Quartz Clock Operating Instructions 1) Lift clock to disengage Slide 'n Lock system from wall. 2) Insert an alkaline battery in back of clock. Follow diagram on battery housing to make certain battery is not put in backwards. Use only alkaline batteries as they have longer life and are less prone to leak.
Quartz Clock Trouble Shooting Clock will not run properly A. B. C. Install fresh alkaline battery. Inspect battery contact points, remove corrosion if present. Call Customer Service at 1-800-638-0428. Quartz DayClock® Operating Instructions 1) Lift clock to disengage Slide ‘n Lock system from wall. 2) Insert a “AA” alkaline battery in back of movement. Follow diagram on battery housing to make certain battery is not put in backwards.
6) If clock stops, it is most likely due to a dead battery. Remove the battery immediately as it might leak acid causing damage to the movement.* 7) If clock is to be left unattended for long periods of time, the battery should be removed. Otherwise it could become dead and leak acid causing damage to the movement.* Quartz DayClock® Trouble Shooting Clock will not run properly A. B. C. Install fresh alkaline battery. Inspect battery contact points, remove corrosion if present.
3) Insert a “AA” alkaline battery in back of movement. Follow diagram on battery housing to make certain battery is not put in backwards. Use only alkaline batteries as they have longer life and are less prone to leak.* 4) Watch closely as the second hand approaches the 12:00 position. Precisely as the second hand reaches 12:00, press and release the red button on the back of the movement. You should hear a “BEEP”.
7) The initial synchronization of your radio controlled clock movement is complete. The second hand will continue to double step until the movement receives a signal from the Atomic Clock in Colorado and adjusts the clock to the precise correct time of day. We recommend that you allow 24-48 hours for your clock to receive the signal. 8) When changing batteries, repeat steps 1-7. If at any time, you make a mistake setting the clock, remove the battery and briefly insert it backwards for one second.
signal. Weather conditions, electrical interference, solar conditions and the position of the movement’s internal antenna can influence reception. Although the clock can work in most locations, the number of times that it may need to correct itself to the coordinated universal time signal may depend on the clock’s location.
Why does the second hand keep double stepping? A. Under certain weather conditions or in locations/areas with poor signal reception, it may take several days to receive a signal. You may try leaving your clock where it is for a while longer, or find a better location. Will the clock adjust for daylight savings time? A. Yes, the clock will automatically adjust in the spring and fall, after it receives the time change signal. DO NOT MANUALLY ADJUST THE TIME WITH THE SET KNOB.
Barometer/Thermometer/Hygrometer Operating Instructions Refer to the following sections titled Barometer and Comfortmeter.
Barometer Operating Instructions A barometer is an instrument used to predict a change in weather by measuring variations in atmospheric pressure, or the weight of the air around us. The barometer will normally indicate changes in weather 12 to 24 hours in advance. It is not an indicator of present weather conditions. Your barometer is an aneroid type which measures atmospheric pressures mechanically without use of liquids. Your barometer can be mounted indoors as the pressure will be the same as outdoors.
The moveable pointer at the center of the glass crystal should be set to the present atmospheric pressure. This will allow you to return to the barometer after some time has passed, and determine if the atmospheric pressure is on the “Rise” or “Fall”. Barometer Troubleshooting Black needle will not move A. B. Needle showing incorrect reading A. B. Wait for a few days, in case the pressure is steady. Place barometer in a clear, plastic bag trapping air inside with the barometer.
Comfortmeter Operating Instructions This Comfortmeter is a combination of both temperature and humidity indicators. Calibration and positioning of hands are designed to indicate perfect comfort conditions when both hands cross in a limited area of the dial, the C O M F O R T Zone. Both temperature and humidity indicators are accurately calibrated at the factory and normally require no adjustment. Hygrometer The Hygrometer will indicate the relative humidity of the atmosphere.
Time & Tide Operating Instructions Time 1) Insert AA alkaline battery. Follow diagram on battery housing to make certain battery is not put in backwards. Use only alkaline batteries as they have longer shelf life and are less prone to leakage. 2) To advance hour and minute hands, turn knob counter-clockwise. To reverse, turn clockwise. Tide 3) At the appropriate time, set the tide hand to high or low tide using the gear wheel located below the battery compartment.
4) It should be noted that other variables such as wind, atmospheric pressure, the relative position of the moon, and the elliptical pattern of the sun will affect the tide slightly. These phenomenon least affect the tide at the time of the full moon. For this reason, the time of the full moon and to a lesser extent, the new moon are generally the best times to set your tide clock.
Time & Tide Trouble Shooting Clock will not run Clock not keeping proper time A. B. C. Install fresh alkaline battery. Inspect battery contact points, remove corrosion if present. Call Customer Service at 1-800-638-0428. A. B. Install fresh alkaline battery. Call Customer Service at 1-800-638-0428. * Movement damage caused by battery leakage will void warranty.
Returning your instrument for repair When returning for service, be sure to package very carefully as Weems & Plath® can not be responsible for damage in transit. Be sure to include a note describing the problem, your phone number, mailing address and proof of purchase if claiming warranty.
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