Discussion in electric horology started by aprilb, feb 24, 2010. Start with letting down the mainspring power, then take apart a movement, clean it, and repair it. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. The reprint of the service manual available today provides a summary. The chart is unfortunately incomplete and has some inaccuracies, but it should be useful to clock owners who wish to determine when their clocks.
Revere clocks at silverdollar productionsservice packagep1. The back portion of the clock has a metal plate attached that says, revere electric clock model r943 westminister chime volts. Earlier clocks running telechron parts were herschede. The r9 is probably the most common of the revere clocks. We have listed the clocks in numerical order by model number. How to set and adjust westminster chime clocks bear woods.
There are a lot of threads on revere clocks and telechron b3 rotors, and i got lost in all the information. Over the years we have linked many of them to brands like. Instructions for hermle mantel clocks with mechanical 44 westminster chime w0340 or 44 triple chime movement w1050 1 unpack the clock. Antique 1948 revere telechron westminster chime clock. Founded by henry ellis warren, telechron introduced the synchronous electric clock, which keeps time by the oscillations of the alternating. Mikes telechron clock clinics revere clock motor and. Below is a serial numbers chart for clocks made by herschede, including mechanical and electric clocks sold under the herschede, revere, and general electric brands. Yes, you can really avoid being late with the right clock. My name is audrey and i stumbled upon these forums while doing research on a revere grandfather clock i recently acquired from an estate. This manual gives navigation instructions according to the. Revere built all their own movements for both their clocks and general electric.
Herschede owners manuals click on links below to view scans a new window will open. Updated april 2010 this is an initial list of all the available downloadable sewing machine manuals, service manuals, parts lists and instructions that could be located. The manuals listed there will be for a wide variety of machine brands and models. We recommend downloading and installing the latest version of one of the following browsers. I dont know as much as i guess i should know about revere clocks. As much as i love them, telechron and ge clocks arent very complicated and they rarely need any real clocksmithing. In 1926, the revere clock company was set up to manufacture electrically driven clocks, including both mantle and floor models. Setting up your clock located in the shipping carton with the clock will be a key to wind the clock. Revere telechron clock history national clock repair new hope. Heres how to perform an overtheair firmware update on your revere revere 2 revere 3 if it doesnt. Beautiful oval shaped face that is 6 and covered with convex glass that is. If provided on your model, the shipping carton may also include a pendulum and finial that are separately packed. The earliest revere clock we have seen using telechron powered rotors is 1928. If you like this clock or would like another similar to it, please visit our shop.
As stated earlier, this procedure solves the clock s problems about 80% of the time. Synchronous electric clocks had been available previously, but had to be started manually. Click on a link within a category to begin the download process. If it becomes necessary to cancel or reset the time before cooking has begun, simply press the cook time and startstop buttons simultaneously. The two most useful types of file for watch and clock repairing are pillar files and rattail files fig. Mikes revere clock clinics ge, general electric, herschede. Revere model r9 westminster chime clock the r9 was. Mikes revere clock clinics revere clock motor and revere. Herschede and revere chiming clock and tall case electric clocks. There are no special instructions for servicing and adjusting these clocks because the adjustment of the chimes and strike is much the same as for equivalent. Revere r937 electric westminster chime clock, circa 1937. Most repairmen resort to removing the mechanisms from electric clocks and inserting new plastic quartz mechanisms, which is a tragedy.
Still, i get by and you can too with the right attitude and patience. These clocks were large, heavy, and obviously expensive. Henry warren established the company in 1912 in ashland, massachusetts. Remove carefully all packaging material and securing devices such as rubber, foam, paper, etc.
It is not, nor ever will be, complete but we will endeavour to update it when new sources come to light. Nov 28, 20 revere electric chime clock, 1940s heres an electric clock with westminster chime, made by telechron and marketed by revere clock co. Use the directional key to scroll to a setting, then press set. We just added 144 manuals to the deluxe zig zag category. Youll have to check the movement serial number to date your clock. Alcatel carrier internetworking solutions projector manuals. Setting up and adjusting westminster chime clock movements.
Telechron is derived from the greek words tele, meaning far off, and chronos, time, thus referring to the transmission of time over long distances. Revere westminster chime electric mantel clock youtube. If it does not have a rotor, this would be a clock other than a telechron, revere, herschede or g. Plays westminster chimes on the quarter hour using 4 nice sounding tone rods. Jun 06, 2014 a nice old vintage revere westminister chime mantle clock, circa late 1930s, early 1940s. Herschede serial numbers antique clocks price guide. The unit will beep, and the clock will indicate the length of cooking time selected. Any telechron that chimes was really a revere clock, made in cincinnati, oh. We can clean and oil it, repair or replace broken parts and refinish the wooden case. I can tell you their insides are a radical departure from your everyday telechron alarm clock or even the strike clocks. If the motor turns when separated from the clock movement but stalls when installed in the clock then the clock s movement is likely in need of service. These instructions are for the q25, q27 non pendulum and the q53, q55 and q57 with. Questions on a revere model r442 and telechron b3 model.
If youve got a few alarm clocks under your belt and think you want to tackle repairing a revere clock, think twice. Please remember, most set knobs on clocks built after 1932 are reversethreaded. This one had a new rotor the sealed gearbox part of the motor replaced in 1971. This clock was obtained from an estate auction on feb. Clock repair basics is a clock repair course in itself. Casegoods casegoods warranty curio cabinet instructions. These proved unreliable, however, since batteries weakened quickly, which resulted in inaccurate timekeeping. Revere westminster chime clock model r9 made in usa electric mantle clock with a soft chime techron synchronous motor volts 100125 measures 16 inches long, 7 inches high and 4 inches deep works great. This is the first revere westminster chime clock in my collection, and its going to be a project clock.
Herschede tubular bell clock instruction owners manual download 17. Revere chiming clocks the following pictures are from revere catalogs andor actual revere clocks that we have serviced or sold, plus additional pictures provided by viewers and from toms vast collection. Apr 30, 2015 revere model r9 westminster chime clock the r9 was probably the most successful westminster clock produced by revere. A nice old vintage revere westminister chime mantle clock, circa late 1930s, early 1940s. Free herschede grandfather clock owners manual download ebay. Revere telechron electric clock nawcc message board. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. Please note that we are continually working on these galleries with new clocks. If either one or both does not solve the problem then its on to the overhaul. This is what a revere westminster chime electric mantel clock sounds like. Dedicated full service repair of revere, ge and telechron electric clock expertise in chiming clocks. We provide written instructions on many areas of operation and adjustment.
Oct 30, 2015 this is what a revere westminster chime electric mantel clock sounds like. Find devicespecific support and online tools for your lg revere 3. Several revere models were produced, including model 120 with five tubular bells for grandfather clocks. Youre just taken your electric clock to a local repair place and they state that these parts are no longer available and that they suggest a battery operated replacement. Made for about 40 years many were surprisingly made with walnut veneer, though many were mahogany. The revere clock was obviously based on this clock. The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. Slightly smaller in size, and budget priced, this handsome clock was available as a herschede model also. Our site is not optimized for your current browser. A web page devoted to the repair, service and overhaul of the telechron, ge, herschede, revere electric clock and their motors or rotors. The manufacture date of august 12, 1948 is stamped on the bottom of the case. The clock is noisyif the noise is a slight 60 hz hum then it could be a loose coil or coil mount.
The basics on escapements, pendulums, bushing work and more are all in this book. When you open the back portion of the clock, t are three stickers on the right side. Questions about specific age, identity, and value of both clocks and watches should be directed to one of the groups below. Use and care book household use only revere ware parts. I dont know anything about clocks, and was wondering if someone here can help me date this clock, give me the model name, etc. With its history tracing back to the very early 40s, both revere and herschede carried this model right through the 1970s. This online tool will help you identify and resolve problems with your device. Revere telechron clock history national clock repair new.
Revere clock pdf manual revere is registered trademark of verizon wireless and its. Made chime and strike clocks using telechron motors. The rotor runs intermittently, so i thought i would try to remove it. Setup wizard allows you to quickly set the font size, call sounds, display themes, menu layout or clock format. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 121.
A beginners guide to pocket watches in preparat i on no 3. I hope that knowing more about revere clocks, and that revere clocks were made with the same attention to quality as their equivalent. Thus, he founded the revere clock company as a division of herschede that would. Revere r937 electric westminster chime clock, circa 1937 this is a vintage revere model r937 electric powered mechanical westminster chime clock. It strikes the hour count on a pair of the tone rods.
Initially, it was called the warren clock company, producing batterypowered clocks. Below is one more example, a herschede with a telechron motor and a pendulum. Extensive information on revere clocks including videos on how to remove a rotor from a westminster clock. It runs, but the rotor is noisy, and the case needs work. I picked up this nice revere r442 westminster chiming mantle clock a few months ago and just started to look inside. Sewing machine manuals instruction manuals service manuals. Revere electric chime clock, 1940s heres an electric clock with westminster chime, made by telechron and marketed by revere clock co. Order today and stay in style and on time with revere wall clocks.