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Gamma 8800 Els Owner's Manual
Summary of 8800 Els
Page 1
Owner's manual issue 1 - june 2006 stringing machine 8800 els 6 point mounting.
Page 2: Limited Warranty
1 limited warranty gamma sports warrants to the original purchaser that the 8800 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 machine features electric constant pull tensioner w/ 11 lb. To 89 lb. Tension range digital tension setting display professional six point self-centering “suspension mount” racquet mounting system - accomodates all racquets without adapters parallel jaw linear gripper w/ diamond dust coated grippi...
Page 4: 8800 Els
3 8800 els unpacking instructions & contents instructions for unpacking and preparing for assembly the stringing machine is shipped in three cartons, a large carton for the stringing machine and accessories, a medium carton for the turntable and mounting system and a smaller carton for the post and ...
Page 5: Assembly Instructions
Base leg assembly the stringing machine uses a four leg base design. The legs must be assembled to the support post before use. Remove the lower column support, the upper column support, four (4) legs, four (4) socket head cap screws and four (4) flat head cap screws from the small shipping carton. ...
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
Assembly instructions 5 height adjustment the height of the machine is adjustable from 39” to 46”. To change the height, remove the socket head cap screw from its current posi- tion and place it in the appropriate hole to set the desired height of the machine. Stand upper post installation (cont.) s...
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 support. Using the m6 open end wrench positio...
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 protec- tion against corrosion during shipping. Remove any excessive grease with a clean cloth prior to use. The post and tube may also be cleaned with ...
Page 9: Power Connection & Controls
8 power connection & controls front panel features a - string gripper b - tension button c - l.E.D. Tension display d - control panel back panel features a - 115 / 230 volt switch b - lighted power switch c - a/c power cord socket d - string length meter receptacle e - 2 amp fuse holder (w/ spare fu...
Page 10: Features
9 control panel functions and features single digit (0-4) memory led display three digit (xx.X) tension settings or string length led display keypad - used to enter tension settings release button - returns gripper to starting position and releases tension lbs/kgs button - changes tension display fr...
Page 11: Tensioner Operation
10 tensioning a string after wrapping the string around the grip- per jaws, press the tensioning button switch on the front panel of the machine, or press the foot pedal switch to activate the tensioner. Using the fast pulling speed (see section on control panel functions and features) the tensioner...
Page 12: String Clamps
11 string clamps string clamp operation the string c lamps are a dual action design where the string clamp and clamp base operate independently of one another. To clamp a string, lift the clamp head and place the string between the jaws and de- press the string clamp lever to secure the string. The ...
Page 13: Mounting The Frame
12 mounting the frame shoulder support adjustment the shoulder supports are adjustable to provide support to the racquet frame. Swivel the support so that the pads will contact the frame squarely when the arms are closed against the racquet. Should the shoulder supports block string holes, adjust th...
Page 14: Stringing The Frame
13 pulling tension to pull tension, wrap the free string clock- wise 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. Gently pull the string until all slack is re- moved. Stringing the f...
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 function key on the keypad. When the string length button is pressed, one of the red led indicators above “m” or “ft” will light up to indicate that the slm function is enabled. Pressing the string length button will toggle...
Page 17: Additional Features
16 to open the drawers, reach under the right side end caps to find the the spring loaded latch handle. Pull the latch handle toward the outside of the end cap to release latch from the end cap and slide the drawer out. To close the drawer simply slide the drawer back inside the base and the latch w...
Page 18: Maintenance And Adjustments
17 tension calibration procedure each stringing machine has been checked and calibrated at the factory using accurate load sensing devices to ensure that the machine pulls at the correct tension. The tension is then controlled by the pre-set factory set- tings of the electronics. However, if you sus...
Page 19: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance and 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 be...
Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips
19 troubleshooting tips fuse replacement to change the fuse, remove the power cord and pull the fuse holder straight out. Remove the old fuse from the holder and replace it with the supplied spare. Replace the fuse holder into the machine and check for proper operation. Care and cleaning with time a...
Page 21: Pathfinder Awl
20 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 22: Parts List
21 parts list part# 6b 101 102 103 106 114 115 121 131 199 203 210 211 212 259 265 274 275 276 277 278 282 283 285 286 287 288 289 292 293 294 295 297 298 299 description cap screw - m8 a/c power cord fuse holder 2a fuse stand brake knob short leg flat head screw (m8x25) leveling foot foot pedal swi...
Page 23: Parts Summary
22 parts summary 302 115 114 mfspp 303 275 106 6b 199 298 6b 210 211 212 297 295 293 274 289 306 mdcsc msac mmspp 285 283 286 304 292 288 278 265 276 277 287 299 307 mmspp mfspp 308 mmssa.