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H. Tyler
Directions for Hanging the Cast Steel Bell
Directions for hanging the C. S. Bell--
The frame should be fastened down at the bottom and well braced at the top to keep it firm
& steady--The strap in which the bell hangs is drawn through the bar or girt double and held
by a pin passing through the loop so as to bring the top of the bell within about an inch and a
half of the underside of said bar or girt--The Springs are to keep the hammer from resting on
the bell after it has Struck--the wheel is put on at the end of the roller and handle of the
hammer into the middle of the same, and the rope (size of a strong bed cord) is attached to
the wheel so as to give a reversed motion to the hammer, which rings the bell by Stricking it
on either Side--The rope should not be pulled or jerked with violence--it may be carried
down obliquely or horizontally over pullies or rollers, but is much better to have a straight
or perpendicular direction--It will be proper to employ a Mechanic to put the whole into
opperation
The C S. Bell has uniformly been found to improve in Sound by using a few months--Let
this have a fair trial--if not thought heavy enough, another will be furnished as much larger
as desired--
Shall be glad to hear from it-- H. Tyler Patentee
ADS, ViU:PP, 1p, with ASB docket "Directions for hanging the cast Steel Bell."
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