Copal 227 Flip Clock Motor and Transmission Replacement
ID: 206692
Description: If the flip clock is no longer working, you...
Steps:
- Unplug the power cord!
- Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the alarm off button.
- Use a plastic opening tool to pry off both adjustment dials on the right side.
- Remove the two black Phillips screws on the bottom.
- Remove the silver Phillips screw on the back.
- Carefully pull the back cover away from the device.
- Remove the entire clockwork mechanism.
- If the motor no longer turns, very carefully plug in the power cord and try to nudge it. If it is very stiff, you may be able to lubricate it slightly. It may be necessary to remove the transmission to do this, as shown in the following steps.
- Unplug the power cord!
- Remove the two nuts that secure the drive.
- Lift off the round metal plate.
- For major repairs, you must detach the motor.
- During reassembly, you must resolder the wires and insulate them well with heat shrink tubing.
- If the transmission is defective, open it for repair.