Expert: Kenneth Saunders - 12/2/2010

Question
I am helping someone move a rather tall (height: about 90") Ridgeway grandfather clock to their new home.  The movement is chain-driven and has tubular bell chimes (I believe nine tubes).  

I understand that the weights (which happen to be hanging high up into the bonnet), pendulum and  - I would think - the tubular chimes would all need to be removed for the move and then re-installed.  

Could you provide some advice on going about this?  Also, would the clock require any special adjustments after being settled in its new location?  Thank you.

Answer
try here;

ftp://atmos-man.com/main/moving.mcc


yes the tubes get un-hung and removed(thru the back maybe)- remember the order- long to short and note how they are hung on the back.

If you can run the clock for 1/2 week to get the weights to the middle - going to be better for you!

the clock has 4 leveling feet - un-screw them 3/4" for carpet - adjust so the clock sits solidly.