Self Servicing
It is possible for the customer to service
their Timebeam Projecting Clock themselves, by following our simple step-by-step
guides:
Please note that there are no user (or By
Design) servicable parts in
the case of the Microsweep, Maxisweep or Maxi-Ceiling -
the instructions for self-servicing below relate only to our previous range
of models: New
Classic; Classic Commercial; Semi-Recess; Powerhouse
and the Original Classic.
If you experience difficulties with any of our current range of projecting
clocks, please ensure:
- The bulb is in working order
- The battery is in working order
Mechanism removal and replacement
Removal of existing mechanism
- Locate mechanism in plastic dust cover projecting from side of body
- With
pliers, remove strain bush that secures curly cable
- Remove two screws (if
fitted)
- Remove time set knob (by pulling off)
- Slide dust cover* down
curly cable so that electrical connections are exposed
- Disconnect
wires from junction block
- Release screw on top surface of body (near
lens)
- Slide mechanism out of locating slots in body
N.B: On New Classic the dust cover
clips onto the body, to remove - squeeze in sides and pull off (some
force may be required).
Fitting new mechanism
- Slide mechanism into aperture in body and into retaining slots
- Retain mechanism by
single screw in body
- Thread curly cable through hole at corner of dust cover from outside to inside
- Connect wires (as follows) to motor:
- Brown to L
- Blue to
N
- Yellow/green to EARTH
- Pull curly cable back through hole in dust cover
- Slide dust cover*
up into position around mechanism
- Retain with two screws, taking care not to damage wires within*
- Fit strain bush (to secure curly cable where it enters dust cover) as
follows:
- Fit
to indentations in curly cable left from previous bush fitting
- Squeeze
in place with pliers
- Push time set knob through hole in dust cover firmly
onto shaft of motor
N.B: On New Classic the dustcover clips into position, align correctly
and firmly push on until 'click' is heard and cover is fully in position.
IMPORTANT: DO CHECK THAT BRASS GEARS ARE LYING PARALLEL AND
POSITION HAS NOT BEEN DISTORTED. YOU CAN GENTLY BEND
TOP GEAR ON SPINDLE SO THAT IT IS IN CORRECT POSITION TO OTHER GEARS, BUT
DO NOT ROTATE GEARS BY HAND.
N.B: Replacement mechanisms can be supplied by mail order,
please contact us. Old mechanisms should be returned to By Design.
Gear / glass replacement and cleaning
When dust is rotating with the second hand
Blow or wipe it away with soft, lintless cloth. There shouldn't be a need
to dismantle the unit. For other dust, or where the above has been ineffective,
see the dismantling instructions below.
Stripping down to gears
- Set time on unit to 12 o'clock
- Un-plug from electrical supply
- Remove mechanism from your unit, by:
- Removing the top screw on the main tube of
the unit (by the lens)
- Rest mechanism on its back with brass ring facing
upwards
- Undo the three screws
- Carefully lift off the ring
- Carefully lift off the
three aluminium gears
- Wipe or blow of any dust off the main plate and
the clock face image glass
- Ensure all dust is removed
Fitting new gears
- Remove the 3 screws and the brass ring from assembly supplied
- Lay the
three new aluminium gears onto the existing plate over the clock face
- Rotate
so that the hour and minute are set
to 12 o'clock and lay onto main plate
- Fit new brass ring
- Tighten screws
- Re-fit mechanism into main tube of product
- Secure with the single screw
Reusing existing gears
- Clean glass in each gear and the clock face glass in the plate
- Reconnect unit and hold each gear individually in the mechanism
slot
- Project an image onto the wall to check for any dust
- Check for dust in this manner with the main plate also
- Re-fit as with new gears
- Be sure to fit in order of:
- Hour gear, then
- Minute gear,
and finally
- Second gear
- Re-fit mechanism into main tube of product
- Secure with the single screw
You may find that the hour and minute hands
are not totally at the 12 position, if this is the case:
- Turn time-set knob
until the minute hand is at 12, then, with a screwdriver
- Rotate
the bottom (closest to plate) brass drive gear one way or the other
until the hour
hand is also in
position
- Ensure that the minute and hour hands are directly aligned at the 12
o'clock position
N.B: Replacement gear sets can be supplied by mail order,
please contact us.
IMPORTANT: Timebeam By Design Limited cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting
from self servicing.
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