This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
Function and type of striking mechanism includes one (1) or more of the following: | motive force (mainspring or weight driven)gear train (transmits power)ways of producing striking sound (metal gongs, chime rods, bells or air bellows)count wheel striking movements (European or American manufacture)rack striking movements (European or American manufacture) |
Record and document repair process includes one (1) or more of the following: | date and extent of repaircost of replacement partstime spent on procedure |
Operation of strike mechanism includes one (1) or more of the following: | hour struck corresponds with handsrelease mechanism synchronised with handswarning set-up correctlyfunction of release mechanism sound generation (gongs, rods or hammer engagement) |
Striking mechanism components include one (1) or more of the following: | release mechanism gathering palletdetentscounting mechanism (snail or count wheel)rackgongs, chime rods and bellshammers |
Faults in striking mechanismcomponents include one (1) or more of the following: | incorrect strikingcontinuous striking striking mechanism stops clock or impacts on timekeepingwarning set-upgong securitypin securitygathering pallet engagement with rack teeth, tightness and positioningrack tail engagement position with snailhammer inserts (condition - worn or aged)security of gongs, rods and attachment to case |
Correct set-up includes one (1) or more of the following: | synchronised strike release with handsamount of warning correct sequencesound of strike |
Lubricants to striking mechanismcomponents include the following: | correct lubricants for cams and detentstechniques for lubricating |
Hand and bench tools and equipmentincludes one (1) or more of the following: | clock repairers' hand tools: tweezersscrewdrivers eyeglassesuniversal shifter, sockets and spannerspliers, end cutters and filesstakes for supporting removal or replacement of gathering pallet and cannon pinions oilers and oil pots and greasescleaning brushes, peg wood, solutions, rinses and solvents |
Appropriate working environment includes the following: | clean bench and working areaadequate lighting and ventilationtools and equipment organised and in good conditionergonomic seating, including bench height |