Have a Paragon 4001-00 timer that is not turning on load. Verified power is coming in to the Paragon. Have manually turn on the load, thats ok. The time is set correctly but noticed that the timer wheel has no tension, it spins easily, do not sense any tension, resistance when setting the time. After 15 minutes the timer did not move ( advance), timer still set to time set. Please advise.

Is this a used timer?
8141-00 is 120 volt timer.
Is your 120 volt Hot wire on terminal 3 and Neutral on terminal X?
Test across 3 and x for 120 volt.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html#defrost

Don't buy used defrost timers... they always look good when you inspect, but never work when connected... that's why the timer was taken out of service and sold as used timer.
Save the old trippers for use on new timer.

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http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Paragon-EC4000-program.pdf

Add a comment and say what you are doing with the timer and how many amp and volts you are working with.
If you want pump and lighting to turn on-off at different times, you need a 2-channel timer.

Clock motor has gone bad.
I have no source or part number for the clock motor.
Paragon is no longer making timers and parts.
Patriot shows they still sell 1015-00rs for $187
http://www.patriot-supply.com/products/showitem.cfm/55171

http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html#1015
Intermatic crossover shows T1975 is replacement 120V product T1976 for 240V
Clock motors and trippers are made for Intermatic product.
Grainger sell T1975 for $126
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INTERMATIC-Indoor-Multi-Operation-Timer-6X761?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Electrical-_-Timers-_-6X761&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=6X761
At Intermatic
http://www.intermatic.com/products/ec%204%20layer/mechanical%20time%20switches/24%20hour/t1900%20t1970%20series.aspx

1) Need more information.
Heres some help to get you started, then you add a comment and fill in details so I can give accurate answer.

2) You posted under Paragon 7008-00 timer.

3) People post under Paragon when they have Tork, so I need exact model number and what voltage you have and what Load you are trying to wire.

4) Also what terminals appear on timer, since any timer can be in a box that is marked 7008.
Then add what color wires you have coming from breaker box, what size breaker, and if same breaker is going to supply voltage to timer and to Load, and what color wires are going to Load.

5) Open following link to identify timer for sure, and see manual and wiring diagrams.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html#7000

6) Typical wiring diagram for 7008 showing one set of NO NC terminals:
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Paragon-7008-00-timer-wiring-350.jpg

7) 7008 timer has 120Volt clock motor. So power to terminals A and B has to be 120V.
But timer can still control 120V or 240V loads.

8) According to manual, 7008 timer has 2 NO (normally open) terminals that are OFF when timer is OFF
Timer also has 2 NC (normally closed) terminals that are ON when timer is OFF

9) Both sets of terminals reverse when timer turns ON.

10) NO and NC terminals are frequently used for continuous-operation 2-speed motors, for example.
You do not want power to both speeds at same time, or motor will burn out. So low speed is connected to NO terminal, and high speed is connected to NC terminal. This way the motors windings are kept separate, and either low speed is ON or high speed is ON.

11) Another example of NO NC terminals could be store lighting. When store closes, the timer turns off exit signs and store-room lights inside store, and at same moment timer turns on burglar alarm and outdoor lights. In this example the timer controlled 4 different circuits: exit signs, store-room, alarm, and outdoor lights. With 2-NO and 2-NC terminals, that is possible.

As of November 2010 or before, Paragon is no longer making timers or parts except Defrost timers.
4003 0SZ is not a defrost timer.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html

0SZ suffix appears to be 120Volt astronomic time clock that turns ON at Dusk and OFF at Dawn
4003 is DPST 120Volt 40 amp mechanical timer
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Paragon-4000-24hr-7000-7day.pdf

Tork shows 120volt mechanical Astronomic time piece
7200Z DPST
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/7000Z-series-wiring.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Tork-timers-and-manuals.html
MR Supply sells 7200

Intermatic mechanical astronomic clocks:
http://www.intermatic.com/products/timers/mechanical%20time%20switches/astronomic.aspx
These time clocks are Indoor-outdoor and can control 3 different 120V Loads, for example store light in front, outdoor light in back, and outdoor sign. All Loads turn on-off at same time.
Beverly Hills shows the V4547r

Intermatic also makes electronic astronomic time pieces where voltage is selectable, with many timing options (programming is detailed and complicated):
http://www.intermatic.com/products/timers/electronic%20time%20switches/astronomic%20electronic.aspx
NEMA1 is indoor box
NEMA 3R is indoor-outdoor box.
SPST means timer can control 1 Load
SPDT can control 2 120V Loads
1000 Bubs sells the ET8115C

Add a comment for more free help, for example a question about a specific model or about cross-over wiring. I have experience with wiring diagrams and experience with some different models.
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This is a really old timer.

The link below will get you to the owners manual for this timer. Sorry I could not help you better.

http://www.paragontimecontrols.com/manuals/paragon/110-703B.pdf

You posted under Paragon 2606 Panel-mount countdown timer.
If this is not your timer, add a comment.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html

2600 series is mechanical interval timer.
26006-00 can handle 10 amp loads.

Interval timer is a countdown timer that keeps Load turned on for set amount of time.
You set the time by rotating dial

To start timer, Rotate dial from 1 minute to 30 minute.
Rotating dial turns on Load and begins countdown.
Timer turns OFF Load after set amount of time expires.

http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html#1015

The Paragon 1015 timer is a 24-hour timer.
The tripper pins or tabs are built into the timer dial.
This timer has NO and NC terminals.
NO NC terminals mean the timer can control two different circuits.
One circuit would be ON when the other circuit is OFF.
When the timer turns on, the circuits change so now one circuit is OFF and the other circuit is ON.

If you have just one circuit, then the following instructions will help you.
If your timer controls two circuits, you can add a comment and I can help further.

OK, your timer controls one circuit.
Locate the tabs on the timer dial.
Push down all the tabs.
Now lift all the tabs for the times you want your Load to turn ON
So if you want the Load to turn ON from 7pm to 5am, then lift all the tabs between those times.
Now when the timer dial rotates, the tripper tabs operate an on-off lever that turns the Load ON and OFF.

Set current time of day
The timer has to be set to current time.
For example it's 6pm.
Grasp and rotate dial until 6pm lines up with the stationary red pointer

Skipper wheel:
The 1015 series has a skipper wheel that lets you skip days of the week.
On these days the timer program will not turn the Load ON or OFF
So if your regular schedule is ON from 7pm to 5am, then the Load will remain OFF for those times.

Set skipper wheel:
Locate day to be skipped on the small dial.
Raise the set screws for the days you want to skip
Raise set screw until it is tight, but do not force

After a power failure, current time of day has to be reset.

If you need more help, add a comment and I will assist.

Paragon 4000 series is a mechanical dial timer


Image explains general operation of timer
Attach Black tripper to dial at time you want lights to turn OFF
Attach Silver tripper to dial at time you want lights to turn ON
Minimum on-off period is 1-1/2 hours
Re-set dial after power outage.

The dial rotates with passing time
The timer takes the Paragon X2772 tripper
If tripper does not turn lights off-and-on, then you might need new trippers
If dial does not rotate, you might need new timer
If manual override does not work then check electricity

http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html#Paragon4000
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To set paragon timer: Pull large round dial straight out towards you, then rotate dial until correct time is lined up with stationary 'pointer' on front of dial