Westminster Chime Clock FAQ

These instructions are for the following Westminster chime clock movements:

• Q-25
• Q-27 (non-pendulum models)
• Q-53
• Q-55
• Q-57 (pendulum models)
  

All of these movements:

• Play the full Westminster chime melody on the hour
• Include an hourly strike count
• Play partial chimes every quarter hour

The quarter-hour chimes may not begin immediately.

Important:

Allow the movement to operate for at least one hour before expecting the 1/4 hour chimes to function normally.

Before setting the time:

1. Install the movement into the clock case using the center fixation nut.
   
2. Insert a fresh “C” cell battery into the battery compartment.

Step 1 — Position the movement at 12:00

Turn the black hand-setting knob in the direction indicated on the back of the movement.

Continue turning until you hear a faint “click.”

This means:

• The minute hand shaft is now at the 12:00 position
• The Westminster melody will begin playing
• The clock will then sound the hour count
  

Step 2 — Count the hour strike

After the melody finishes, count how many times the clock strikes the hour.

Example:
If the clock strikes 5 times, the hour hand should point to 5.

Step 3 — Install the hour hand

Press the hour hand onto the hour shaft so it points to the hour that was just counted.

Tip: There is a small slot in the hour hand tube that aligns with the correct hour position.

Step 4 — Install the minute hand

Press the minute hand onto the shaft pointing at 12:00.

Secure it using the small minute-hand fixation nut.

Step 5 — Install the second hand (optional)

If your clock uses a second hand:

• Press it onto the second shaft
• Position it at 12:00

For pendulum versions (Q-53, Q-55, Q-57):

1. Pull the pendulum hanger toward the back of the movement to release it from the shipping position.
   
2. Install the pendulum rod and bob.

Allow the movement to run for an hour or two first.

If the melody still does not chime exactly on the hour:

1. Locate the white slotted “final adjustment” screw on the back of the movement.
   
2. Turn the screw slightly as needed.
   

Adjustment Guide

• Each indicator mark around the screw equals approximately one minute of correction.
  
• After making an adjustment, wait until the next hour to test the result.

Yes. A setup and adjustment video tutorial is available here: