Clock Hand Fitting
Reclaimed Time clock hands push into place, the hands are quite delicate and a tight fit so care needs to be taken when fitting them.
Start with the hour hand (shortest, with the biggest hole in the middle) hold it firmly around the centre wriggle it slightly whilst gradually pushing it on to the plastic movement spindle, making sure it is pointing to the 12 o'clock position. Repeat this process with the minute hand (like the hour hand but longer and a smaller hole in the middle). Finally fit the second hand, this slides on to the metal pin in the middle of the clock movement spindle, push it gently until it is secure, do not apply too much force as this may damage the movement.
Once fitted use the winder on the back of the clock movement to check that the hands can rotate 360 degrees without touching one another, if they do touch then gently bend them so there is a gap.
The hands are quite delicate so it is best to place the clock where it will not get knocked. Ensure that there is room for the hands to rotate as on some clocks the hands may protrude beyond the body of the clock.
Now you are ready to fit the battery.
Start with the hour hand (shortest, with the biggest hole in the middle) hold it firmly around the centre wriggle it slightly whilst gradually pushing it on to the plastic movement spindle, making sure it is pointing to the 12 o'clock position. Repeat this process with the minute hand (like the hour hand but longer and a smaller hole in the middle). Finally fit the second hand, this slides on to the metal pin in the middle of the clock movement spindle, push it gently until it is secure, do not apply too much force as this may damage the movement.
Once fitted use the winder on the back of the clock movement to check that the hands can rotate 360 degrees without touching one another, if they do touch then gently bend them so there is a gap.
The hands are quite delicate so it is best to place the clock where it will not get knocked. Ensure that there is room for the hands to rotate as on some clocks the hands may protrude beyond the body of the clock.
Now you are ready to fit the battery.
Battery Fitting
Clocks and Tide clocks require 1 x AA battery.
Depending on the type of clock the battery can either be replaced via the hole in the back of the clock or, if there is no hole in the back, by removing the screws in the face of the clock.
Ensure the battery is fitted the correct way round or the clock will not work.
Depending on the type of clock the battery can either be replaced via the hole in the back of the clock or, if there is no hole in the back, by removing the screws in the face of the clock.
Ensure the battery is fitted the correct way round or the clock will not work.
Tide Clock Hand Fitting
Tide clocks have only a single hand which indicates the amount of time until the next high/low tide.
Hold the hand firmly around the centre wriggle it slightly whilst gradually pushing it on to the plastic movement spindle, making sure it is pointing to the 12 o'clock position.
Then fit the brass cap, this slides on to the metal pin in the middle of the clock movement spindle, push it gently until it is secure, do not apply too much force as this may damage the movement.
Hold the hand firmly around the centre wriggle it slightly whilst gradually pushing it on to the plastic movement spindle, making sure it is pointing to the 12 o'clock position.
Then fit the brass cap, this slides on to the metal pin in the middle of the clock movement spindle, push it gently until it is secure, do not apply too much force as this may damage the movement.
Setting The Tide Clock
Tide clocks have a special clock movement which keeps an approximation of the average time between high lunar tides which is 12 hours 25 minutes per revolution.
As the precise average time between high lunar tides is actually half of a lunar day, or 12 hours 25 minutes 14 seconds, all tide clocks gain about 15 minutes per month and must be reset periodically.
Tide clocks are most accurate for use on the Atlantic coasts of America and Europe. This is because along the Atlantic coastline the moon controls the tides predictably, ebbing and flowing on a regular schedule. However, in other parts of the world such as along the Pacific Coast, tides can be irregular. The Pacific Ocean is so vast that the moon cannot control the entire ocean at once. The result is that parts of the Pacific Coast can have 3 high tides a day. Similarly, there are areas in the world like the Gulf of Mexico or the South China Sea that have only one high tide a day. Tide clocks used on the Pacific Coast must be adjusted frequently, often as much as weekly, and are not useful in diurnal areas (those with one tide per day). See this link for areas of the world with semi-dermal tide systems where tide clocks work best.
To set the clock complete the following steps:
1. Look up your local high tide time here
2. At exactly high tide set the clock so the hand points to the high tide position (hand pointing straight up). It is important that you do this by turning the wheel on the back of the movement, do not physically force the hand round as this will damage the clock movement.
As the precise average time between high lunar tides is actually half of a lunar day, or 12 hours 25 minutes 14 seconds, all tide clocks gain about 15 minutes per month and must be reset periodically.
Tide clocks are most accurate for use on the Atlantic coasts of America and Europe. This is because along the Atlantic coastline the moon controls the tides predictably, ebbing and flowing on a regular schedule. However, in other parts of the world such as along the Pacific Coast, tides can be irregular. The Pacific Ocean is so vast that the moon cannot control the entire ocean at once. The result is that parts of the Pacific Coast can have 3 high tides a day. Similarly, there are areas in the world like the Gulf of Mexico or the South China Sea that have only one high tide a day. Tide clocks used on the Pacific Coast must be adjusted frequently, often as much as weekly, and are not useful in diurnal areas (those with one tide per day). See this link for areas of the world with semi-dermal tide systems where tide clocks work best.
To set the clock complete the following steps:
1. Look up your local high tide time here
2. At exactly high tide set the clock so the hand points to the high tide position (hand pointing straight up). It is important that you do this by turning the wheel on the back of the movement, do not physically force the hand round as this will damage the clock movement.
Wall Hanging Instructions
Clocks and Tide Clocks have a hook on the back ready to hang from the wall.
A suitable fixture should be used depending on the type of wall surface.
Please note Reclaimed Time Clocks and Tide Clocks are not suitable for outdoor use
A suitable fixture should be used depending on the type of wall surface.
Please note Reclaimed Time Clocks and Tide Clocks are not suitable for outdoor use
