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Gamma 5003 Owner's Manual - Mounting The Frame

Manual is about: 2 POINT SC MOUNTING

Summary of 5003

  • Page 1

    Owner’s manual issue 3 - august 2010 stringing machine 5003 2 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 two point self-centering racquet mounting sys- tem- accommodates all racquets...

  • 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 adjusting the inner racquet supports the white racquet supports are adjustable to accommodate all racquets and provide maximum support to the racquet frame. Screw the pads up or down so they contact the frame at a maximum height without blocking the grommet holes. Special throat...

  • Page 9: Mounting  The  Frame

    9 mounting the frame mounting post adjustment place the racquet frame over the white racquet supports. Screw the post outward until the racquet supports are positioned on the inside surface of the racquet frame. Installing the racquet hold down with the lever in the up position, insert the racquet h...

  • Page 10: Stringing  The  Frame

    10 stringing the frame 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. ...

  • 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 adjust- ments according to what string type, con- struction, 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 stri...

  • 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 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 165 set screw- m8x10 203 tt screws* 283 tt end cap 285 tt end cap- right 2...

  • Page 19: Parts Drawing

    19 parts drawing 121 115 114 113 320 112 119 337 327 104 336 6b 165 283 286 285 289 304 308 313 105 116a 120a 165 mmsc mqac 312 310 309 311.

  • 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.