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Gamma 5003 Owner's Manual
Summary of 5003
Page 1
Owner’s manual issue 1 - april 2010 stringing machine 5003 6 point sc mounting.
Page 2: 5003
2 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 and for a period of one ...
Page 3: Features
3 features machine features manual spring tension winder w/ 11 to 89 lbs tension range patented roller guide for maximum accuracy and consistency parallel jaw gripper w/ diamond dust coated gripping sur- faces professional six point self-centering “ quick mount ” racquet mounting system- accommodate...
Page 4: 5003
4 5003 unpacking instructions & contents instructions for unpacking and preparing for assembly the stringing machine is shipped in two cartons, a master carton has the stringing machine floor stand, base legs, tensioner and accessories. The mounting system carton has the turntable, clamps and mounti...
Page 5: Assembly Instructions
5 assembly instructions base leg assembly the stringing machine uses a four leg base design. The legs must be assembled to the lower column support before use. This is the larger of the two posts with the gamma label. Note: for illustration purposes, the support column has been painted white for the...
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
6 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
7 assembly instructions turntable and mounting system installation to install the turntable remove the four nuts holding the mounting bolts in place during shipment. Position the turntable over the turntable pin and align the bolts with the holes in the flange. Secure them with the included allen wr...
Page 8: Mounting The Frame
8 mounting the frame tightening the frame supports tighten the frame support slides by turning the adjustment knob clockwise until snug against the racquet frame and slight resistance is felt. Caution: overtightening the center supports will stretch the head of the racquet and could cause racquet da...
Page 9: Mounting The Frame
9 mounting the frame adjusting the frame shoulder sup- ports being sure the shoulder supports are free to swivel in their mountings, simultaneously rotate the shoulder support adjustment knobs clockwise until both shoulder supports gently and squarely contact the frame. Securing the frame lock the s...
Page 10: Stringing The Frame
10 string clamp operation the string clamps are a dual action design where the string clamp and clamp base oper- ate independently of one another. To clamp a string, lift the string clamp, place the string between the jaws and depress the string clamp lever to secure the string. The clamping pressur...
Page 11: Stringing The Frame
11 setting tension the tensioner 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 ten- sion knob changes tension by 1 lb. To set the desired tension, rotate the tension knob and ali...
Page 12: Stringing The Frame
12 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...
Page 13: Pathfinder Awl
13 pathfinder awl once the awl is inserted, pull the handle of the awl outward while holding the tip section in place. This leaves the outer sheath in the grommet hole. Insert the end of the string into the outer sheath. While holding the string, slowly pull the sheath out of the grommet hole to lea...
Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment
14 if the lever releases before 60 lbs., using the supplied l-shaped hex wrench, turn the adjustment screw (b) located on the left side of the latch block counter-clockwise to increase the engagement of the brake release latch with the brake lever. Repeat step 1 and adjust until the correct tension ...
Page 15: Maintenance & Adjustments
15 maintenance & adjustments adjusting the tensioner brake after stringing many racquets, the brake of the tensioner may need to be adjusted. With the brake lever engaged in the latch, insert the 5mm allen wrench into the bolt (a) located at the base of the brake lever. It can be accessed through th...
Page 16: Maintenance & Adjustment
16 adjusting the string clamp jaw spacing the string clamps will need minor adjustments according to what string type, construction, and gauge you are using. To adjust the gap (clamping pressure) between the clamp jaws, insert the string through the racquet as if you were beginning the main strings....
Page 17: Troubleshooting Tips
17 troubleshooting tips care & cleaning with time and use, the clamping surfaces of your machine may become oily or dirty and result in string or clamp slippage while stringing. Periodic cleaning of the string clamps, string clamp base and string gripper is recommended. Knife sharpening stones work ...
Page 18: Parts List
18 parts list 6b cap screw- m8x30 21a frame support slide 104 tensioner assembly 105 retainer screw 112 tool tray 113 long leg 114 short leg 115 flat head screw- m8x25 116a lower column support 119 bellows 120a upper column support 121 leveling foot 133 frame supp slide screw 140 mtng stand top plat...
Page 19: Parts Drawing
19 mmsc mqac parts drawing 121 115 114 113 320 112 119 337 327 104 336 6b 165 141 283 286 285 289 304 308 338 21a 105 116a 148r 148l 120a 165 mfspp 144 140 146 142 133 143 sb t b sq mbmsp mmspp.
Page 20: Gamma Sports
Gamma sports 200 waterfront drive pittsburgh, pennsylvania 15222 phone: 800.333.0337 fax: 412.323.0317 visit our website at www.Gammasports.Com copyright 2010 gamma sports - all rights reserved.