Instruction Manual Manufacturer of Fine Nautical & Weather Instruments
Congratulations! You have purchased an instrument that will provide many years of enjoyment. The Endurance II combines state-of-theart construction with traditional design in a wide range of products. Guaranteed not to tarnish or scratch, the ultra hard protective coating on your instrument allows it to be maintenance free. Light, strong and durable, your instrument is weather (water) resistant and features a traditional nautical porthole front opening bezel with easy access for calibration and adjustments.
Please read these instructions carefully so that you will receive maximum performance from this fine marine instrument. I. Weems & Plath Limited Lifetime Warranty Your Weems & Plath instrument is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for as long as you own the instrument. Any defect caused by misuse, accident, tampering or negligence of the user is not covered by this warranty.
II. Installation Instructions All instruments can be mounted in one of two ways: 1) Instruments can be screwed in place on a wall or boat bulkhead using the enclosed screws and mounting template. a. Poke holes in the indicated drill holes on the paper template diagram. b. Place the template on the wall or bulkhead in the place you want to install the instrument. Tape it to wall if helpful. c.
III. Care of Instrument Case The Endurance finish is an ultra hard protective coating that is maintenance free. It is guaranteed not to tarnish or scratch. Wipe the case with a soft, absorbent cloth periodically to remove dust and marks. Do not use polishing compounds. Use Weems & Plath Sure Shine to remove stubborn marks. IV. Quartz Clock Instructions 1) Turn the fastener of the hinged bezel counter-clockwise to release and open. 2) Insert AA alkaline or lithium battery in back of the clock movement.
Quartz Clock Troubleshooting Clock has stopped or will not keep proper time: A. Install fresh alkaline or lithium battery. B. Inspect battery contact points, remove corrosion if present. C. Call Customer Service at 1-800-638-0428. Signal Flag Dial Clock Signal flag meanings can differ depending on usage.
24 Hour/Radio Room Clock - A Brief History: We have combined two clocks in one. This innovative clock incorporates the dial of a radio room clock with a 24 hour clock movement. In most regions of the world, the time of day is customarily given using the 12-hour clock method which counts the hours of the day from 1 to 12 twice daily. These two sequences of twelve hours are differentiated with the use of the suffixes a.m and p.m.
All radio stations on ships using 2182 kHz used to be required to maintain a strictly enforced three minute silence and listening period twice each hour, starting at h+00, h+30 as shown on the dial in red and green segments. This allowed stations with distress, urgent or safety traffic information an opportunity to be heard even if they were at some distance from other stations operating on reduced battery power or reduced antenna efficiency. V.
To Set Tide: Adjust the tide hand to high or low tide using the larger gear wheel which is located below the battery compartment. To adjust the gear wheel, use the tip of a ball point pen or similar blunt instrument to apply sideways pressure to one of the gear spokes. It is normal for the tide hand to have some “play” to it. This allows for proper rotation of the hand. Note: For best results set clock to “High Tide” at your location during a full moon or new moon phase.
the correct time of high and low tides. Because tides on the Pacific and Gulf Coast of Mexico coastlines do not fit into the 12 to 13 hour fluctuation rhythm, this tide clock will not accurately depict tides in these areas. CAU TION: FOR THE ABOVE REASONS, IF THE EXACT TIME OF TIDE STAGES IS ESSENTIAL FOR NAVIGATION, WE SUGGEST YOU CONSULT A TIDE TABLE FOR YOUR AREA. If the clock is left unattended for long periods, please remove the battery.
VI. Barometer Instructions When your barometer left the factory, it was set at standard sea level. To calibrate your barometer to the atmospheric pressure in your area: 1) Find the current atmospheric pressure by checking local televison station or weather website such as NOAA. 2) On back side of instrument, use standard screwdriver and turn the slot head screw to correct position. Never turn this screw in either direction more than one full rotation as it could cause movement damage.
Your barometer can be mounted indoors or outdoors as the pressure will be the same in either location. At sea level, the normal atmospheric pressure is about 30 inches, very rarely will the needle ever exceed 30.5 or drop below 29.5. Sometimes it is possible for the pressure to change only one or two tenths of one inch over a week. Even a storm may cause only a half inch change.
Barometer needle shows incorrect reading: A. Tap the barometer glass lightly and review the reading. B. Adjust the slot head screw in the back of the movement, turning either left or right to bring the needle to the correct reading. Never turn this screw more than one rotation to avoid damage to the movement. C. If A or B do not resolve the problem, call Customer Service at 1-800-638-0428. VII. Barometer/ Thermometer Instructions Please see instructions above (VI) to adjust barometer.
Thermometer Specifications: Range: -20-50 degrees C/ -4-122 degrees F Tolerance: +/- -2 degrees C/28.4 degrees F Thermometer Troubleshooting Temperature Reading is inaccurate: A. Make sure the thermometer is placed in a shady location away from direct sunlight. B. If readings continue to be inaccurate, recalibrate as shown above. C. If 1 and 2 above do not help, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-638-0428. IX.
Adjustment of the Hygrometer Initial adjustment of the hygrometer is not necessary. However, to maintain accuracy, it is recommended that hygrometers be kept in permanently low humidity areas (i.e., central heating/air conditioning, etc.) wrapped in a damp cloth for 24 hours to reactivate “lazy” dried out coils. After the 24 hour period, the scale should read approximately 95%. Repeat this procedure every three to four months for best performance.
X. Returning your instrument for repair Questions? Problems? Before returning your product to the store, please give our Customer Service team a chance to help. Call us toll free at 1-800-638-0428 or email us at support@weems-plath.com for prompt resolutions to questions regarding warranty, parts or operation of your Weems & Plath product. We are available to answer your questions: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
