Gamma 5003 Owner's Manual - 5003

Manual is about: 2 POINT SC MOUNTING

Summary of 5003

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    O o o o owner's manu wner's manu wner's manu wner's manu wner's manual al al al al issue 3 - december 14, 2000 copyright 2000 gamma sports - all rights reserved stringing machine 5003.

  • Page 2: Owner’S Manual

    1 limited warranty gamma sports ("gamma") warrants to the original purchaser that the gamma 5003 stringing machine ("equipment") purchased is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase for mechanical parts (excluding string clamps...

  • Page 3: Features

    2 features 1- diamond coated “quick action” composite string clamps 2 - manual spring tensioner 3 - diamond coated linear string gripper 4 - tension range: 11lbs. - 89lbs. 5 - 6 point mounting system 6 - full 360 degree turntable rotation 7 - large convenient 141 sq. In. Tool tray 8 - height adjusta...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    3 carton contents : (1) upper support post (1) lower support post w/ plate (1) long leg w/ adjustment foot (3) short legs w/ adjustment feet (4) m8 x 30 cap screws (4) m8 washers (4) m8 x 25 flat head screws (1) bellows set (1) tool tray w/ pad (1) tensioner assembly (1) tensioner track (1) turntabl...

  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    4 assembly instructions base leg assembly the gamma 5003 stringing machine uses a four leg base design. The legs must be assembled to the support post before use. Remove the lower column support from the carton. This is the larger of the two posts and has the gamma label. Note: for illustration purp...

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    5 bellows installation the bellows assembly is supplied in two pieces and should be assembled as follows. Place the bellows section with the flange over the upper support column with the flange on the top. Place the remaining bellows over the upper support column and mate it with the flange on the l...

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    6 assembly instructions installing the frame support posts the gamma 5003 support post assemblies are preci- sion aligned at the factory and are marked for proper installation on the turntable. Install the support post with the dot on its base to an identical dot on the turntable. Align the threaded...

  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions installing the tensioner remove the button head screw and washer located at the end of the tensioner bar with the 3 mm hex wrench provided. Slide the tensioner onto the bar, being careful to align the bar with all of the bearings and the drive gear with the gear track. Replace ...

  • Page 9: Mounting The Frame

    8 mounting the frame adjusting the frame support posts place the racquet frame over the center posts and onto the frame support. Loosen the lever lock bolt on one support post. Slide the post outward until the center support of the racquet support slide is positioned near the inside surface of the r...

  • Page 10: Stringing The Frame

    9 setting tension the gamma 5003 utilizes a rotary adjusting knob along with a linear tension scale to indicate the tension setting. The scale is divided into 3 lb increments and each 1/3 turn of the tension knob changes tension by 1 lb. To set the desired tension, rotate the tension knob and align ...

  • Page 11: Stringing The Frame

    10 stringing the frame pulling tension wrap the loose section of string once around the roller guide and insert the string between the diamoind dust coated string gripper plates. Pull the string perpendicu- lar to the gripper plates while slowly rotating the tensioner crank clockwise until the brake...

  • Page 12: Stringing The Frame

    Stringing the frame weaving the cross strings weave the cross strings over and under the main strings being careful to alternate the weave direction of each consecutive cross string so as to be opposite of the previously installed cross string. Once the final cross string is tensioned and clamped, t...

  • Page 13: Tension Calibration

    12 tension calibration step 2 loosen the 1.5 mm locking set screw (a) located on the side of the latching block as shown. The set screw is used to hold the adjustment screw in place. Step 3 if the lever releases before 60 lbs., using the supplied l- shaped hex wrench, turn the adjustment screw (b) l...

  • Page 14: Disk Brake Adjustment

    13 a - cover screws b - lock bolt a b a adjusting the tensioner brake step 1 after stringing many racquets, the brake of the tensioner may need to be adjusted. The brake adjustment bolt can be accessed through the hole in the face of the tensioner cover, which does not need to be removed for adjustm...

  • Page 15: Pathfinder Awl Operation

    Pathfinder awl operation the gamma 5003 includes the new pathfinder stringing awl which creates a pathway between or around strings and through tight grommets. Insert the awl through the grommet hole in the same manner as for traditional awls. The pathfinder awl must be closed before insertion. Once...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Tips

    15 troubleshooting tips problem solution string slips in clamps string slips in gripper string tension too tight or too loose for additional assistance, contact gamma sports customer service at 1-800-333-0337 - adjust gap between jaws - clean clamp jaws - clean gripper jaws - adjust gripper jaw stop...

  • Page 17: 5003

    16 5003 mounting stand parts 143 140 141 145 144 part # 9 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 140 description washer - m8 post locking lever washer - m10 support post frame support slide badminton adapter tennis adapter support slide knob mtng. Stand top plate part # 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 description mtn...

  • Page 18: Machine Parts

    17 machine parts 121 116a 112 104 111 120a 106 117 119 172 105 114 115 113 9 6b 174 176 178 180 5003.

  • Page 19: Parts Listing

    18 parts listing part # 6b 9 104 105 106 111 112 113 114 115 116a 117 119 120a 121 description cap screw - m8 x 30 washer - m8 tensioner assembly retainer screw table brake knob tensioner track tool tray long leg short leg flat head screw - m8 lower column supp. Tensioner cover bellows upper column ...