This is a short release and arrest of the strike train to prepare it for the hourly strike. At approximately 35 minutes after each hour, the clock will warn. The window for winding the striking mechanism closes at 35 minutes after the hour.
Wind at least every 72 hours! A fully-wound time drum will power the clock mechanism for 4-5 days, but a fully-wound striking drum will power the striking mechanism for only 3 days. If you believe that the continued operation of the clock will exacerbate the situation, stop the clock until help arrives.Ī 60-page document on clock maintenance is somewhat daunting, so here are the basics that every clockwinder needs to know in order to do their job:ġ. Reach out to other members of the Clock Winding Committee for help. If you encounter an unusual clockwinding or clock maintenance situation but are unsure how to proceed, do nothing. It is generally translated as “First, do no harm.” It’s typically directed towards those in the medical profession, but it applies to clockwinders as well. Refer to the Glossary on page 61 for a brief definition of these terms.Īs you read through this manual, keep in mind the Latin phrase stated above. Throughout this manual, horological terms that are presented for the first time will be formatted like this. The bulk of the manual (almost 40 pages) describes how the clock should be oiled and greased – tasks that will be performed only four times a year and only by those who are truly interested in doing them. While this document is over 60 pages long, only the first 12 pages deal with the common activities of the clockwinder. An electronic version will be available on the Clock Winding Committee website via the following link: A printed version of this manual will be stored next to the clock in the attic for reference.
It should be seen as a living document and should contain any fact or maintenance technique that is needed to keep the clock in top working order. The purpose of this document is to present all of the relevant information needed to maintain and preserve Cranbury’s historic 1906 E. Paul Mullen / Richard Kallan / Bill Kanawyer Cranbury Township Clock Winding Committeeġst Edition: March, 2018 2nd Edition: October, 2018
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