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Expert: - 4/28/2007


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I have a clock grandfather clock that has stamped on the back 83 Black Forest Clocks Hermle  1161-853AS  114CM/60.  Can you tell me where I could get an owners manual and or a service manual for it?

Answer
Bryan - neither exist. here is a generic owner's manual from HM:

http://www.howardmiller.com/uploaded/SupportMaterials/Manuals/FloorClockManual.p...

Made in 1983, your movement is at the end of average life expectancy before needing an overhaul or replacement. I seldom repair these only replace them at this vintage. Cheaper and better to do that than overhaul. No service is expected to be performed by the owner-- only a professional.

new ones are easily obtained:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NiB-HERMLE-grandfather-clock-MOVEMENT-1161-853-114cm_W0QQite...

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