Replace the Copal 222 motor and transmission

ID: 206701

Description: If the flip clock is no longer working, you...

Steps:

  1. Unplug the power cord!
  2. The two screws on the bottom of the device primarily hold a weight at the bottom in place. They should not be completely unscrewed to open the housing!
  3. For your information, the weight is shown in image 2. It is sufficient if it is loosened slightly.
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  5. Pry the adjustment wheel on the right side off using a plastic opening tool.
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  7. Insert opening picks into the gap between the rear case and the front panel. Release the four clips.
  8. The clips are highlighted in red in image 2 for your reference.
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  10. Pull the back housing with the clockwork off the front part toward the back.
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  12. If the motor no longer turns, 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, as shown in the following steps.
  13. Unplug the power cord
  14. Unscrew the two nuts securing the drive.
  15. Lift off the round metal plate
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  17. For major repairs, you must disconnect the motor.
  18. When reassembling, you must solder the cables back on and insulate them well with heat shrink tubing.
  19. If the transmission is defective, open it for repair.
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