Instructions - Kassel 31 Day Wall Clock

Setting up a Kassel 31-day wall clock is fairly straightforward, but because it's a mechanical movement, it requires a bit more "TLC" than a modern digital one. 1. Initial Setup & Leveling

: Open the front glass door and carefully hook the pendulum onto the "leader" (the metal arm hanging from the movement). kassel 31 day wall clock instructions

A "31-day" clock technically only needs winding once a month, though some users find winding every 25–28 days keeps better time. Right Hole: timekeeping mechanism. Insert the key and turn it until you feel firm resistance. Left Hole: chime/strike mechanism. Turn the key counter-clockwise Setting up a Kassel 31-day wall clock is

The correct double-ended crank. One end winds the time spring; the other (larger) end winds the chime spring. If you lost yours, measure the square arbor size (common sizes: 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm). A "31-day" clock technically only needs winding once

: Listen closely. If the rhythm is uneven (e.g., tick...tock-tick...tock ), the clock is "out of beat." Gently nudge the bottom of the clock case left or right until the beat is perfectly symmetrical. 2. How to Wind Your Kassel Clock