User Manual Q&AAnswer
Nov 03, 2024 - 08:28 PM
To set the time and date on the Lathem 2121 Mechanical Time Recorder, please follow these steps:
1. Unlock and remove the cover of the time recorder by inserting the key into the lock on the top of the unit cover and turning it clockwise.
2. Lift the type section by pushing down the lock lever on either side of the type section behind the clock face and lifting the entire type section until it locks into place horizontally.
3. Press the red overthrow lever until it clicks to release the print wheels.
4. Rotate each wheel with your fingers or a pointed object clockwise until the correct day and time are aligned at the center position. The characters in the center position of each wheel are the characters that will print.
- The top wheel is the Day wheel. Rotate it to the current day of the week, such as "M" for Monday.
- Below the Day wheel is the Hour wheel. Be sure to set hours to the correct AM/PM. PM hours are underlined, while AM hours are not.
- Below the Hour wheel is the 0-5 Minute wheel. If the current time is 2:34 PM, rotate it to 3.
- The last wheel is the 0-9 Minute wheel. If the current time is 2:34 PM, rotate this wheel to 4.
5. Release the red overthrow lever by gently pulling it toward you until it clicks to prevent the print wheels from being manually turned.
6. Set the hands on the clock face by rotating the clock setting wheel counter-clockwise to match the print time you previously set.
- The arrow on the clock face indicates the correct direction to move the clock setting wheel.
7. Advance the print wheels and hands by turning the main setting wheel clockwise until it advances the time on the clock face to the current time. Each minute will make a distinct click as you rotate the wheel.
- It is recommended to advance the print wheels and clock face 1 or 2 minutes ahead of the actual time to allow time to complete the next step.
8. Lower the type section by slightly lifting it, releasing the latch, and gently lowering it into place. Make sure to turn the spools to tighten the ribbon before lowering the type section to avoid catching the ribbon.
9. Plug the clock into an AC electrical outlet and test that the clock is now set correctly.
- When the clock advances to the next minute, you should hear a distinct click.
- Insert a card or piece of paper below the print ribbon.
- Push the lever on the front of the unit down to make a print.
- Verify that the clock face time matches the printed time. If it does not, repeat the steps starting from lifting the type section.
10. Close and lock the unit by sliding the case cover on and turning the key to lock it.
Please refer to the Lathem 2121 Mechanical Time Recorder User's Guide for more detailed instructions and illustrations.
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