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Gamma 8800 Els Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 6 POINT MOUNTING

Summary of 8800 Els

  • Page 1

    Owner's manual issue 2 - january 2009 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 lbs. To 89 lbs. 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 gripp...

  • 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 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

    Floor stand 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. Floor stand leg assembly align the holes in the leg flange w...

  • 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 is an 8 mm rod with threads on both ends, and flat surfaces machined on one end. Thread the end of the rod without the flat surfaces into the threaded boss on the right side of the lower column. Using the m6 open end wrench positioned on the f...

  • 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 and while in storage. Remove any excessive grease with a clean cloth prior to use. The post and tube may ...

  • Page 9: Warning!

    8 power connection & controls front panel features a - string gripper b - tension button c - control panel d - l.E.D. Tension display b c a d instructions for power connection and controls caution ! Before connecting to the power supply, check the voltage source that the machine is being connected t...

  • 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 12 button keypad - used to enter tension settings lbs/kgs button - changes tension display from lbs to kgs. Each press of the button toggles back and f...

  • 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

    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 designed to ro- tate and can be adjusted to provide maximum support to the racquet frame. Rotate the support so that the pads contact the frame squarely when the arms are closed against the racquet. Should the shoulder suppo...

  • 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 gripper plate spacing adjustment the parallel plates of the string gripper are adjust- able to accomodate varying string gauges and types of string. If the string slips through the gripper plates while pulling tension, rotate the gripper adjustment screw counter-clockwise. If the string is damage...

  • 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

    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. Knife sharpening stones work...

  • Page 22: Parts  List

    Part# 325 327 e16 e23 e77 mdcsc msac 98 109 110 171 221 251 ma mbfc mfspp mmspp mmssa mpg mps mpsa mgemc mdcsc mfsc mtc sgsm description diecast linear gripper turntable pin a/c power cord a/c adapter keypad / electronics fixed ten string clamp switch action cl base 10mm wrench needle nose pliers be...

  • Page 23: Parts  Drawing

    22 parts drawing 115 318 mfspp 106 6b 327 298 6b 210 211 212 297 295 293 274 306 mdcsc msac mmspp 285 283 286 304 292 288 278 265 277 287 299 307 mmspp mfspp 303 mmssa 289 321 320 322 323 sq sb t b e77 325 276 121 114.

  • 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.