Also check that the pendulum is properly located on the pendulum hanger. Pendulum will not swing: To provide proper pendulum operation, it is necessary to ensure that the clock is level side-to-side and front-to-back.As necessary, adjust the battery tabs to ensure they are making proper electrical contact with the circular metal contact area of the battery. Make certain that the + and - battery tabs are positioned completely on the circular metal contact area of the battery – not on the outer battery casing. Ensure that the batteries are fully inserted. Do not mix old and new batteries or alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.Ī poor electrical connection on one or more batteries can also cause performance issues. Ensure that you are using brand new alkaline batteries and they are installed following the + and - symbols.
Old and exhausted batteries is the primary cause for the movement to malfunction while keeping time, playing a melody, or swinging the pendulum (on some models). Battery-operated, quartz dual chime movement will not operate.