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http://www.fixya.com/support/t476305-instructions_sunbeam_clock_model_882

Instructions for Sunbeam clock model # 882-495
Sunbeam Westminster Clock, model # 882-495. Clock was just given to me with no instructions. battery has been replaced and I'm trying to figure out if the clock is broken and no longer works or if I don't know how to properly set the time.

Posted by Anonymous on Mar 29, 2008
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OldPoop55

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Move the second button from the left to set, enter the time in 24 hour format via the HH and MM buttons, then move the button to start. The far left switch, on/auto.off is for the chime. Set to on for 24 hour alarms, set to auto for no chime from 11pm til 6am, set to off, to turn it off.

Posted on Jun 08, 2011

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  dan daniels

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  I had to leave the far black left switch on or up,turn the white set /run switch to set..the far left hour is the 10 , the next hour is the 1, the next min is the 10, the far right is min 1.
  when you want to set tghe clock time .press the button and count the chirp for the time..for 10: 36 press the far left button 1 time.. do not touch the next 1 hour button..: touch the 10 min button 3 time or 3 chirps.. press the 1 min button 6 times or chirps.. then set the set switch up or run..the chime should chime every 15 min.. and the hour should chime for te hour on the hour..
  
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    tlwhitley1

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    YES! Like BA said, inside the clock are switches. Turn one to OFF. Move the other to SET. Then push the H button the # of the hour it is. There are one (far left) and two digit #s (far right). I'd tried to fix this clock we bought for my mom and dad some 15 years ago.....finally the clock works again! Thanks BA!!
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      Anonymous

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      JUST PRESS THE BUTTONS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CLOCK WHILE THE MAIN SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSTION. ONCE THE HOUR AND MINUTE WERE ADJUSTED, THE MAIN SWITCH WAS SET TO ON AND THE CLOCK WAS TICKING.
      
      THANKS.
      Posted on Mar 30, 2008
      
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        Luke Green Feb 01, 2014
        the clock has a set button,turn the clock on and turn the set button to set,then where the hour buttons are there are two,one on the left and one on the right.When you completed the steps above,Press thesecond button on the right side of the hour set,then for each time you press it,the clock will adjust per hour.So press itonce and then press test,it should give u one chime,press two and it should chime for two oclock,press three times and it should chime three time,usew this theroy and it should be all you need,ofcorse you will have to use common sence.Thanks and good luck
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        Luke Green Feb 01, 2014
        remember for each time you do this u have to move the button from set to run for complete test.SO set to set then press one on the second button of hour,then turn it from set to start and then try it again.make sence?each time u adjust it you have to turn it from set to on then try the test after each adjustment.Good luck
        

A worn chime cog wheel will not reset or advance the count. Unless you're good at making gears, you'll need a decent clock repair guy in your area.

The next time it chimes multiple times turn the hour hand clockwise until it is pointing at the number of times it gonged. Next take off the dial nut off (make sure to put it in a plastic bag because they can be hard to replace) and turn the minute hand until it chimes signaling 15 minutes after. Now put the minute hand back on pointing to 3 o'clock and replace your dial nut and you are all set.

Fix Clock That Gongs Wrong

More than likely, there are springs that activate the levers for it to chime, or bong, they may have got jammed up, you can open it up, and see if you see anything like that, if not, you will have to take it to your local jewelry store, or watch/clock makers to have them take a look. You never indicated what type of clock (make or model) so I can\'t be certain. Maybe a ships clock? They may want to charge you for a overhaul of the movement, but you can tell them to just "make it work" if it was running fine before (keeping time well) then an overhaul probably isn\'t necessary. It sounds like something may have got jammed.
I hope this helps !

These are the instructions posted on the Armitron website. I hope they help.

1. From Time Telling Mode, press 'B' twice to enter the

Alarm Mode.

2. Press 'A'. Alarm Hours flash. Press 'C' to advance the

Alarm Hour.

3. Press 'B'. Alarm Minutes flash. Press 'C' to advance the

Alarm Minute.

4. Press 'B'. Alarm Time Zone flashes. Press 'C' to select

either Time Zone 1 or Time Zone 2.

NOTE: The Alarm is available in one Time Zone only.

5. Press 'A' to end set sequence.

6. Press 'B' to return to Time Telling Mode.

ACTIVATING THE ALARM AND HOURLY CHIME

1. While in Alarm Mode, press 'C' to activate the Alarm.

The Alarm symbol appears to indicate the Alarm will

sound at the preset Alarm Time for 20 seconds or until

'A', 'B' or 'C' is pressed.

2. Press 'C' again to activate the Hourly Chime.

"CHIME" appears to indicate the Hourly Chime will sound

every hour on the hour.

3. Press 'C' again to deactivate the Alarm.

4. Press 'C' again to deactivate the Hourly Chime.
5. Press 'B' to return to Time Telling Mode.

I have a 20 yr old Elgin Anniversary Clock with the Magic Eye battery operated. It chimes 15 mins after the hour. How do I correct this?

This clock does not adjust that way.

Hope this tip helps.

r/
David

Take the minute hand off and turn hand over. There is a brass bushing that attaches to the aluminum hand. Take a small screw driver and place in the square hole of the brass bushing. Turn either direction and test on the minute post of the clock. Keep adjusting until the clock chimes right on the 1/4 hour position. Make sure to put the hand back on the right 1/4 hour.

Take the batteries out from the base, where the chime mechanism is. Wait till it gets close (20 seconds till) to a specific hour time, like 8:00 or 9:00, replace the batteries for the chime mechanism. And then count the chimes at the hour. If they are correct, you are set. If they are incorrect, turn the time back 15 minutes before the hour and bring it right back and monitor the chimes again. Hopefully this should fix it. Please post the results.

Move the second button from the left to set, enter the time in 24 hour format via the HH and MM buttons, then move the button to start. The far left switch, on/auto.off is for the chime. Set to on for 24 hour alarms, set to auto for no chime from 11pm til 6am, set to off, to turn it off.