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Gamma 5800 Els Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: 6 POINT SC MOUNTING

Summary of 5800 Els

  • Page 1

    Owner's manual issue 3 - january 2009 stringing machine 5800 els 6 point mounting.

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    1 limited warranty gamma sports warrants to the original purchaser that the 5800 els 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 electrical parts and stri...

  • Page 3: Machine Features

    2 electric constant pull tensioner w/ 11 lbs. To 89 lbs. Tension range digital tension setting display professional six point “quick mount” racquet mounting system- accomodates all racquets without adapters parallel jaw linear gripper w/ diamond dust coated gripping surfaces professional dual action...

  • Page 4: 5800 Els

    3 5800 els unpacking instructions & contents instructions for unpacking and preparing for assembly the stringing machine is shipped in three cartons, a large master carton for the stringing machine base with tensioner module and accessories, a medium carton for the turntable and mounting system and ...

  • Page 5: Assembly  Instructions

    Base leg assembly the stringing machine uses a four leg floor stand design. The legs must be assembled to the lower column before use. Remove all parts from the shipping carton to confirm that contents match the list of parts on page 3. Base leg assembly (cont.) align the holes in the leg flange wit...

  • Page 6: Assembly  Instructions

    Assembly instructions 5 height adjustment the height of the machine is adjustable from 39” to 46” in approximate 1” increments. To change the height, remove the socket head cap screw from its current position and place it in the appropriate hole to set the desired height of the machine. Be sure to t...

  • Page 7

    6 string reel holder installation the string reel holder pin is an 8 mm rod with threads on both ends, and flat surfaces machined on one end. Thread the end of the pin without the flat surfaces into the threaded boss on the right side of the lower column. Using the m6 open end wrench positioned on t...

  • Page 8: Assembly  Instructions

    7 assembly instructions string clamp installation the post of the string clamp and tube of the string clamp base are treated with grease to provide protection against corrosion during shipping and while in storage. Remove any excessive grease with a clean cloth prior to use. The post and tube may al...

  • Page 9: Warning!

    Instructions for power connection and controls caution ! Before connecting to the power supply, check the voltage source that the machine is being connected to. The acceptable range of input volt- ages for this machine is between 100 v and 240 v @ 50 to 60 hz. If you have any questions regarding the...

  • Page 10: Control  Panel  Functions

    9 control panel functions and features single digit (1-9) memory led display three digit (xx.X) tension setting display or string length led display lbs/kgs button - changes tension display from lbs to kgs. Each press of the button toggles back and forth between lbs and kgs. Speed button - changes p...

  • Page 11: Tensioner  Operation

    10 tensioning a string after wrapping the string around the roller guide and guiding it between the gripper jaws, while gently pulling the string perpen- dicular to the gripper plates, press the tensioning lever switch at the end of the gripper or press the foot pedal switch to activate the tensione...

  • Page 12: String  Clamps

    Adjusting the frame support posts loosen the lock bolts of the frame support posts and space them apart with the frame support slides separated by the approxi- mate length of the racquet head. Although it is not required, it is good practice to center the support posts on the turntable. Lock one of ...

  • Page 13: Mounting  The  Frame

    Mounting the frame frame shoulder support adjustment being sure the shoulder supports are free to swivel in their mountings, simultaneously rotate the shoulder support adjustment knobs clockwise until both shoulder supports gen- tly and squarely contact the frame. Tightening the frame supports tight...

  • Page 14: Stringing  The  Frame

    13 pulling tension to apply tension, wrap the string being tensioned clockwise around the roller guide and position the string between the gripper jaws. The string must pass over the roller guide before being placed between the gripper jaws to ensure that the proper tension is applied to the string....

  • Page 15: Stringing  The  Frame

    14 clamping the first main string secure the tensioned main string using the remaining fixed clamp. Repeat the proce- dure for all of the remaining main strings and tie off following the racquet manufacturers recommendations. Follow the manufacturer's recommended stringing pattern for one or two pie...

  • Page 16

    15 to enable the string length meter (slm) function, press the string length button on the keypad. When the string length button is pressed, one of the led indicators above “m” or “ft” will light up to indicate that the slm function is enabled. Pressing the string length button will toggle between “...

  • Page 17: Additional  Features

    16 storage drawers there are two storage drawers located in the base of the machine. The drawers open from the right side of the base and lock into the end cap with a spring loaded latch. To open the drawers depress that latch in the face of the drawer and slide it to the right. To close the drawer ...

  • Page 18: Pathfinder  Awl

    17 pathfinder awl once the awl is inserted, pull the handle of the awl outward while holding the tip section in place, leaving the outer sheath in the grommet hole. Insert the end of the string into the center of the sheath. While holding pressure on the string, slowly pull the sheath out of the gro...

  • Page 19

    18 maintenance & adjustments switching the buzzer off and on the stringing machine is equipped with a buzzer that sounds when any key or button is pressed, when the tensioner has pulled a string to the end of its travel and is not yet at tension, or when there is a problem with the some fucntion of ...

  • Page 20

    19 maintenance & adjustments 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 b...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting  Tips

    Mgemc mdcsc mfsc mtc sgsm 20 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 usi...

  • Page 22: Parts  List

    Description cap screw- m8 washer- m8 washer- m10 frame supp slide stand brake knob short leg flat head screw (m8x25) leveling foot frame supp slide knob mtng. Stand top plate mtng. Stand pad support arm- left support arm- right support lock knob arm adj. Knob & screw shoulder v-clamp shoulder v-clam...

  • Page 23: Parts  Summary

    22 parts summary e77 148r 21a 210 211 212 144 115 297 106 6b 274 141 140 295 142 mqac 277 276 278 288 265 270 287 298 121 114 293 299 6b 323 322 326 325 133 14 mdcsc 143 mfspp 289 mmspp 146a 282 9 6b 285 283 286 320 327 292 321 296 mfspp mmspp mmssa sq b t sb.

  • Page 24: 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 2009 gamma sports - all rights reserved.