User manual SEIKO QM-11

[. . . ] Do not attempt yourself unless you are qualified for the job. This is important to prevent fatal electric shock accident. Do not install the Chronometer where it may be immersed in water. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire will result. [. . . ] The hour and minute hands can be adjusted easily with the hand setter knob, and the second hand adjustment can be made by pressing a button. The Chronometer also has a battery lid that is easy to remove for battery replacement procedure. Being equipped with a secondary battery, the Chronometer continues operating for approximately 40 hours after the dry batteries have run down. This also means that the clock operation does not stop even during the battery replacement procedure. The three R20/D manganese dry batteries that power the Chronometer will last approximately 1 year. 3 I-6124 / Accessories and Spares Accessories and Spares Battery lid opener R20/D dry battery Operating manual Warranty registration card Quantity Attached with a case / 3 pieces Remarks / 1 piece Manganese batteries for power supply This manual / 1 copy / 1 card 4 I-6124 / Nomenclature and Functions / Front and bottom Carrying handle Battery life indicator "BATT. -CHECK"switch If the pointer of the battery life indicator points to the red zone, replace all the three batteries with new ones. "ADJ. "switch The second hand advances at double speed while the switch is kept pressed. Screw-in battery lid Remove the battery lid with the attached opener, and insert three R20/D dry batteries. "STOP" switch The hands stop moving while the switch is kept pressed, and start moving again as it is released. 5 I-6124 / Rear Protective lid for hand setter knob Hand setter knob Turn the knob while pressing it to adjust the hour and minute hands. When inserting the batteries, check that the (+) and (-) terminals are properly aligned. 6 I-6124 / Parts layout diagram Control circuit board Movement Hand setter knob Dial Dry batteries Screw-in battery lid "STOP" switch "ADJ. " switch "BATT. -CHECK" switch Battery life indicator Battery holder Carrying handle Case WARNING Do not remove the rear panel to attempt repairing the Chronometer yourself unless you are a qualified electrician. For repair service, call your nearby SEIKO dealer or agent. Unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification may cause electric shock accidents or fire accidents. 7 I-6124 / How to Use / Starting the Chronometer . Remove the battery lid, insert three R20/D dry batteries, and close the battery lid tightly. The second hand starts moving at 0. 5-second intervals. Press "BATT. -CHECK" switch to check that the pointer of the battery life indicator points to the blue zone. Use the telephone or other time signal service to set the Chronometer to the correct standard time. Press and hold "STOP" switch when the second hand is at the 12 o'clock position, and release it in accordance with a time signal for "00" seconds. [. . . ] The screw-in battery lid is closed tightly. If the above troubleshooting still fails, or if any other trouble should occur, call your nearby SEIKO dealer or agent for service. WARNING For repair service, call your nearby SEIKO dealer or agent. Unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification may cause electric shock accidents or fire accidents. 10 I-6124 / Daily Servicing by the User / Care of case If the case is found soiled, clean with a soft cloth soaked with a small quantity of neutral syndet diluted with water, and then, polish with a dry cloth. Never use solvents (benzene, thinner, or the like), abrasives (polishing powder or the like), and bristle brushes. / Warranty In principle, the spare parts for the Chronometer QM-11 will be available for 7 years after purchase, and your Chronometer will be repaired within this period if it becomes faulty under normal conditions of use. [. . . ]