Insert the key or crank into a winding point.
How to set a wind up wall clock.
To wind up your wall or mantel clock first locate the time spring hole.
Wind the rhythm clock after setting the time by moving the hour hand counterclockwise once and resting it on the number 12.
Set the hour you want the chime to strike by moving the minute hand counterclockwise to every half hour listening for the chime.
On many wind up alarm clocks the alarm is set by pulling out the button that is used to set the time the alarm will go off.
Move the hour hand very gently to this number on the clock face.
If it won t turn clockwise your clock.
Winding your mechanical clock if the dial is covered by a glass door open it to access the face.
This button may be located on the top of the clock.
Wear cotton gloves in order to preserve the finish of the case.
Step 3 push the minute hand around the clock until the clock displays the actual time.
Rest the minute hand on the next hour after the last chime.
Insert your winding key into the appropriate hole.
If you have more than one keyhole in your clock this is usually the one located farthest to the right as you re looking at the clock s surface.
On some models there is a separate button usually labeled alarm which should be pulled out to set the alarm.
For example if you hear five bongs you need to move the hour hand to the number five on the clock.