Unpacking your new clock ( 7 ) You don't actually need to go over it with a magnifying glass, however you do want to make sure that there is no concealed damage. You will want to check the back, check the seat board that the mechanism sets on, and all glass. It is rare for there to be damage, but you don't want to be the exception. ( 8 ) Before you discard any packing material, you will want to locate all the parts. If your clock has a finial, it can be located in the packing above the clock or in a plastic bag taped to the inside of the clock. ( 9 ) It is a good idea to install the finial at this time. You will know that it is not still in the box, it makes the clock look more like the clock you remember buying, and it is the safest place for it. ( 10 ) Next, locate the key. As a rule, it is packed inside the weight box with the crank. It is not a bad idea to place the crank in the bottom of the clock at this time so you will know where it is. That is also a good place to keep is later. ( 11 ) The red arrow points to a twist lock. The little plastic lock is to keep the side panels in place during shipment. You will need to turn it 180 degrees before you can remove the side panels. The panels lift up, and the bottom pushes toward the mechanism, then you just lift it out. Make sure you don't drop it. Next you will want to remove the chime rod packing. This packing is placed around the rods to keep them from vibrating during shipment. Gently pull this packing down until it clears the rods. You will find instructions for adjusting the chime hammers at clockInformation.com under the title "The Chime Hammers". ( 12 ) The chime hammers are also secured with packing to keep them from riding against the chime rods. There is a rubber band holding this packing in place. Cut the rubber band, do not try breaking it by stretching it. That pressure could bend something. Continued on the next page