Lathem 2121 - Manual

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 3 2.4 Place your hands on both sides of the cover and pull it toward you to remove it. A small amount of force may be required. 3. Lift the Type Section 3.1 Locate the lock lever on either side of the type section behind the clock face .

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 4 3.2 While pushing the lock lever down, lift the entire type section as shown below until it locks into place horizontally. It will click distinctly when it locks place. 4. Set the Printed Day and Time 4.1 Locate and press the red overthrow lever until it ...

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 6 4.3 When finished, release the red overthrow lever by gently pulling it toward you until it clicks. This prevents the print wheels from being manually turned. 5. Set Hands on Clock Face 5.1 Locate the setting wheel on the right side below the clock face. ...

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 7 6. Advance Print Wheels and Hands 6.1 Turn the main setting wheel, as shown below, to advance both the clock face and the print wheels together. 6.2 Use your fingers or a pointed object to rotate the main setting wheel clockwise until it advances the time...

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 9 8. Test that Clock Is Now Set Correctly 8.1 When the clock advances to the next minute, you hear a distinct click. 8.2 Insert a card or piece of paper below the print ribbon. 8.3 Push lever on front of the unit down to make a print. 8.4 Verify that the cl...

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 10 Change the Ribbon Lathem time recorders have self-reversing ribbons. With normal use, a ribbon should last for many months or even years. When the time comes, it is easy to change. 1. Remove cover and lift type section as described in Unlock and Remove t...

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 11 Change the Type Section If the type section needs servicing, you can easily remove and change it without sending the entire unit for service. 1. Remove cover as described in Unlock and Remove the Cover . 2. Remove the type section retaining ring. 3. Pres...

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 12 Change the Motor 1. Unplug the unit from the AC electrical outlet. 2. Remove cover as described in Unlock and Remove the Cover . 3. Remove type section as described in Changing the Type Section . 4. Disconnect the wire leads by turning each screw one-qua...

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 13 8. Install the new motor making sure the motor bracket is completely behind the clock frame and the gold motor bearing is resting in the slot of the frame. 9. Attach the type section, reset the time, and replace the cover, as described in this guide. Tro...

Model 2121 Time Recorder User’s Guide Page 14 Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase from Lathem or from an authorized Lathem reseller. The co...