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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 7 - june 2014 stringing machine 5800 els 6 point mounting.

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

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

  • 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 professional six point “quick mount” racquet mounting system- accommodates all racquets professional “quick action” dual action, rotating, meta...

  • Page 4: 5800 Els

    4 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

    5 floor stand leg assembly the stringing machine uses a four leg f oor stand design. The legs must be assembled to the lower column before use. Remove all parts from the shipping carton to conf rm that contents match the list of parts on page 4. Floor stand leg assembly (cont.) align the holes in th...

  • Page 6: Assembly  Instructions

    6 assembly instructions floor stand 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. ...

  • Page 7

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

  • 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 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 voltages for this ma- chine is between 100 v and 240 v @ 50 to 60 hz. If you have any questions regarding t...

  • 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 memor y button will scroll through the 9 memory settings in increasing order. To reverse the scrolling order, press the f5 button. The blue led will illuminat...

  • 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, f 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 of f. This function helps to compensate for tension loss caused by the slack portion of the string from th...

  • Page 17: Mounting  The  Frame

    17 mounting the frame frame shoulder support adjustment with the shoulder supports free to swivel in their mountings, simultaneously rotate the shoulder support adjustment knobs clockwise until both shoulder supports gently and squarely contact the frame. Tightening the frame supports tighten the fr...

  • 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 de- press the string clamp lever to secure the string. The clamping pres...

  • Page 19: Stringing  The  Frame

    19 stringing the mains follow the manufacturer ’s recommended stringing pattern for one or two piece stringing. To determine which end of the racquet to start installing the string count the number of grommet holes located in the throat bridge. If there are 2 or 6 holes start main strings at the cen...

  • 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 remaining f xed clamp. Repeat the proce- dure for all of the remaining main strings and tie off at the appropriate holes following the racquet manufacturers specif cations. This will determine the starting point for the cro...

  • Page 22

    22 when the end of the string exits through the hole on the right, press the enter button to “zero” the string length 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...

  • Page 23: Additional  Features

    23 additional features turntable brake the turntable may be locked in any position. Flip the lever to the right to lock the turntable brake and f ip the lever to the left to release the turntable brake. Storage drawers there are two storage drawers located in the base of the machine. The drawers ope...

  • 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, insert a 2.5mm hex wrench through the access hole on the back of the right gri...

  • Page 26

    26 adjusting the clamp base in the event the locking lever rotation is insuff cient to ensure smooth operation of the clamp base, very minor adjustments to the clamp base locking nut can be made with a 17mm socket. Tighten or loosen the locking nut in very small increments to provide more clamping p...

  • 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 14 washer- m10 106 stand brake knob 114 short leg 115 flat head screw- m8x25 121 leveling foot 144 shlder supp lock 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 2...

  • Page 29: Parts  Summary

    29 parts summary e86 371 210 211 212 144 115 297 106 6b 368 366 295 mqac12 277 276 278 288 265 287 298 121 114 293 299 6b 323 322 396 395 14 372 mdcsc 13 367 289 360 320 327 292 321 382 259 301 286 283 285 369 370 mfspp 13 mbmsp 11 364 365 mmspp 13 6a 270

  • 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-48 (mg58e-17).