Troubleshooting - Seiko 9R86 Instruction

●PLACES TO KEEP YOUR WATCH
・ If the watch is left in a temperature below − 10℃ or above ＋ 60℃ for a
long time it may function improperly or stop operating.
・ Do not leave the watch in a place where it will be subjected to strong
magnetism (for example, near television sets, loudspeakers or magnetic
necklaces).
・ Do not leave the watch where there is strong vibration.
・ Do not leave the watch in a dusty place.
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・ Do not expose the watch to gases or chemicals.
(Ex.: Organic solvents such as benzene and thinner, gasoline, nail polish,
cosmetic spray, detergent, adhesives, mercury, and iodine antiseptic solu-
tion.)
・ Do not leave the watch in close contact with hot spring water, or do not
keep it in a drawer having insecticides inside.

■TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble
The watch stops operating.
(The chronograph hands do not move.)
Even though you wear the watch every day, the
power reserve indicator does not move up.
The watch temporarily gains or loses time.
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The inner surface of the glass is clouded.
The watch stops even though the power reserve
indicator is not showing "0."
Right after starting the watch, it seems that the second
hand moves more quickly than usual when setting the time.
The date changes during daytime.
※ In the event of any other problem, please contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
Possible cause
The power supplied by the mainspring has been consumed.
The watch is worn on your wrist only for a short period of
time, or the amount of arm movement is small.
The watch has been left in extremely high or low tempera-
tures.
The watch has been left close to an object with a strong
magnetic field.
You drop the watch, hit it against a hard surface, or wear it while
playing active sports. The watch is exposed to strong vibrations.
Moisture has entered the watch because the gasket has deteriorated.
The watch has been left at a temperature below 0℃ .
When starting the watch, it takes a little time before the
adjustment function starts working (this is not a malfunction).
AM/PM is not correctly set.
●Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul)
Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) of this
watch will be performed by SEIKO. When you take the watch to the re-
tailer from whom it was purchased, request that the watch be inspected and
overhauled by SEIKO.
We suggest that you have your watch checked by SEIKO every 3 to 4 years
for long-time use of your watch.
※ The movement of this watch has a structure that consistent pressure is applied on its pow-
er-transmitting wheels. To ensure these parts work together properly, periodic inspection
including cleaning of parts and movement, oiling, adjustment of accuracy, functional check
and replacement of worn parts is needed.
Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) within 3 to 4 years from the
date of purchase is highly recommended for long-time use of your watch.
Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for inspection and adjustment by dis-
assembly and cleaning (overhaul) of your watch. Make sure that the gasket and push pin will be
also replaced with new ones.
・ For any questions or concerns, contact the "CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT" of SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION.
Solution
Wind the mainspring and reset the time. While you are wearing the watch or when you take it off, check the re-
maining power shown by the power reserve indicator and wind the mainspring if necessary.
Wear the watch for an extended period of time, or when taking off the watch, turn the crown to wind the main-
spring if the remaining power shown by the power reserve indicator is not sufficient for the next use.
Return the watch to a normal temperature so that it works accurately as usual, and then reset the time. The watch has been
adjusted so that it works accurately when it is worn on your wrist under a normal temperature range between 5℃ and 35℃ .
Correct this condition by moving and keeping the watch away from the magnetic source. If this action does not
correct the condition, contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
Reset the time. If the watch does not return to its normal accuracy after resetting the time, contact the retailer
from whom the watch was purchased.
Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
If the watch is left at a temperature below 0℃ , it may stop if the power reserve indicator is showing less than
one-sixth of the power reserve. In such a case, turn the crown to wind the mainspring.
It takes several seconds before the adjustment function starts working. Set the time after the second hand moves
for approximately 30 seconds to set the time correctly.
Advance the hour hands for 12 hours to correctly set the time and date.
Refer to "How to manually wind the mainspring by turning the crown" on page 61. Refer to "How to set the time" on page 64.
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