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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 8b - march 2014 stringing machine 8800 els 6 point sc mounting.

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    2 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 fi ve (5) years from the date of original purchase for mechanical parts (excluding electrical parts and str...

  • Page 3: Machine Features

    3 machine features electric constant pull tensioner with 11.0 to 90.0 lbs tension range digital tension setting with lcd display parallel jaw linear gripper with diamond dust coated gripping surfaces professional six point “self-centering suspension mount” racquet mounting system- accommodat...

  • Page 4: 8800 Els

    4 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

    5 floor stand base assembly the stringing machine uses a pedestal floor stand design that can be set up to orient the machine perpendicular to the operator or to position the machine on an angle. The base plate must be assembled to the lower column before use. Remove all parts from the shipping cart...

  • Page 6: Assembly  Instructions

    6 floor stand upper column instal- lation with the height adjustment cap screw on the upper column facing the brake lever & string length meter, align the holes marked “x” in the upper column fl ange with the threaded holes in the slide brackets of the machine base. Floor stand height adjustment the...

  • Page 7

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

  • Page 8: Assembly  Instructions

    8 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!

    9 back panel features a - lighted power switch b - a/c power cord socket c - foot pedal switch receptacle d - string length meter receptacle instructions for power connection and controls caution ! Before connecting to the power supply, check the voltage source that the machine is being connected to...

  • Page 10: Control  Panel  Features

    10 control panel features esc button - press to return to the stringing screen from the settings screen, string length meter screen or to cancel a change being made to one of the functional settings. Knot button - press once to enable and display the knot icon - press again and hold while the knot i...

  • Page 11: Display Screens

    11 settings screen pressing the f1 button will open the settings screen to view all current machine settings on the same screen and to quickly make changes to any of the settings. If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds the settings screen will revert to the stringing screen. Stringing screen th...

  • Page 12: Machine  Functions

    12 setting tension to change the tension setting press f2 to increase the tension setting in the tens place, f3 to increase the tension setting in the units place and f4 to increase the tension setting in the tenths place. To decrease the tension setting press f6 to decrease the tension setting in t...

  • Page 13: Machine  Functions

    13 permanent memory settings there are 9 permanent memory settings that can be used to store 9 combinations of machine settings. Pressing the memory button will scroll through the 9 memory settings in increasing order. To reverse the scrolling order, press the f5 button. The blue led will illuminate...

  • Page 14: Machine  Functions

    14 machine functions setting the pulling speed from the stringing screen to change the pulling speed setting while in the stringing screen, fi rst press the pulling speed button to display the pull- ing speed icon and pulling speed setting on the display. Then press and hold the pulling speed button...

  • Page 15: Machine  Functions

    15 machine functions pre-stretch function the pre-stretch function is used to pre- stretch strings by increasing the applied tension by a set percentage over the tension setting before releasing the string and re- pulling to the desired tension. This function helps to reduce the amount of tension lo...

  • Page 16: Machine  Functions

    16 knot string function the knot string function is used to increase the applied tension by a set percentage over the tension setting on the last main string or cross string pulled before tying off. This function helps to compensate for tension loss caused by the slack portion of the string from the...

  • Page 17: Mounting  The  Frame

    17 adjusting the frame support slide center the racquet over the mounting stands. Press the quick release button on the mounting stand, located below the shoulder support knob, and lock the frame support slide into one of the three positions depending on the shape and head size of the racquet. For l...

  • Page 18: Mounting  The  Frame

    18 string clamp operation the string clamps are a dual action design where the string clamp and clamp base operate independently of one another. To clamp a string, lift the string clamp and place the string between the jaws and depress the string clamp lever to secure the string. The clamping pressu...

  • Page 19: Stringing  The  Frame

    19 stringing the frame caution: never tension a string with your fingers between the string and the string guide as serious injury could re- sult if your finger is caught between the string and string guide during tensioning. Push any button in case of emergency. Stringing the mains follow the manuf...

  • Page 20: Stringing  The  Frame

    20 apply tension to the string by pressing the ten- sion lever switch or the foot pedal switch. The string gripper will move to the right, away from the racquet, and gradually apply tension to the string. Stringing the frame tension lever switch as tension is applied to the string, the 4 tension ind...

  • Page 21: Stringing  The  Frame

    21 clamping the first main string secure the tensioned main string using the other string clamp. Repeat the procedure 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 piece st...

  • Page 22

    22 when the end of the string exits through the hole on the right, press the enter button to “zero” the meter, and the length of string will be measured from the point on the string located at the edge of the exit hole. Pull the end of the string at a slow steady rate and the slm will begin measurin...

  • Page 23: Additional  Features

    23 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 24: Pathfinder  Awl

    24 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 25

    25 gripper plate spacing adjustment the gripper plates of the string gripper are ad- justable to accommodate various string gauges and types of string. If the string slips through the gripper plates while pulling tension, rotate the gripper adjustment screw counter-clockwise to increase the compress...

  • Page 26

    26 switch action clamp base adjustment if the clamp bases slip on the turntable, the base locking levers may need adjusted. Turn the cap screw located on the end of the clamp base clock- wise to tighten the clamp and counterclockwise to loosen it. If frequent adjustment is needed, try loosening the ...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting  Tips

    27 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. The supplied cleaning stone o...

  • Page 28: Parts  List

    28 parts list 6b cap screw - m8x30 106 stand brake knob 140 mtng stand top plate 144 shlder supp lock knob 146a mtng arm adjust knob 203 tt screws* 210 string reel holder bolt 211 string reel holder spacer 212 string reel holder knob 259 slide bracket 265 left drawer end cap 276 right drawer end cap...

  • Page 29: Parts  Summary

    29 parts summary e86 210 211 212 378 376 379 295 msac11 277 276 278 288 265 287 377 380 293 299 6b 323 322 394 375 mdcsc13 289 mmspp13 146a 361 320 327 292 321 mfspp13 mbmsp11 259 301 340 140 371 144 386 341 283 286 285 304 106 385 383 384.

  • Page 30: Notes

    30 notes.

  • Page 31: Notes

    31 notes.

  • Page 32: 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 2014 gamma sports - all rights reserved mman-42 (mg88e-17).