Gamma 9900 Els Owner's Manual - Limited Warranty

Manual is about: 2 PT SC MOUNTING

Summary of 9900 Els

  • Page 1

    Owner’s manual issue 1 - june 2015 stringing machine 9900 els 2 pt sc mounting.

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    2 limited warranty gamma sports warrants to the original purchaser that the 9900 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 auto start quick closing linear string gripper professional two point self centering racquet mounting system- accommodates all racquets auto-release cam-lock swi...

  • Page 4: 9900 Els

    4 9900 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 fl oor stand design. The legs must be assembled to the lower column before use. Remove all parts from the shipping carton to confi rm that contents match the parts list. Align the holes in the leg flange with the matching holes in the ...

  • Page 6: Assembly  Instructions

    6 assembly instructions floor stand power connection plug the floor stand power cord from bottom left side of the tensioner housing into the socket on the floor stand column. Floor stand height adjustment the electric fl oor stand permits height adjust- ments from 39” to 49”. The machine height can ...

  • Page 7: Assembly  Instructions

    7 ac power adapter storage shelf the ac power adapter storage shelf pro- vides a means to secure and protect the power adapter by storing it safely under the machine base. This will reduce a potential tripping hazard as well as eliminate potential damage to the ac power supply if laying on the fl oo...

  • Page 8: Assembly  Instructions

    8 assembly instructions string reel installation 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...

  • Page 9: Assembly  Instructions

    9 assembly instructions turntable and mounting system installation to install the turntable position the turntable over the turntable pin and align the holes in the turntable with the holes in the turntable pin. Insert the bolts through the holes in the turntable and turntable pin and tighten with a...

  • Page 10

    10 warning! For indoor use only. Never open unit with power connected. Children should never be permitted to operate this machine without adult supervision. Instructions for power connection and controls caution ! Before connecting to the power supply, check the voltage source that the machine is be...

  • Page 11: Control  Panel  Features

    11 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. Enter button - press to confi rm and save changes to any machine settings and to zero the string len...

  • Page 12: Display Screens

    12 display screens language selection screen at start-up, if a language other than english is desired, press any one of the f6-f8 buttons when the start-up screen appears to change to the language selection screen. Press- ing any one of the f2-f8 buttons will scroll through the available languages. ...

  • Page 13: Machine  Functions

    13 machine functions 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 te...

  • Page 14: Machine  Functions

    14 machine functions 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 l...

  • Page 15: Machine  Functions

    15 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 16: Machine  Functions

    16 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 17: Machine  Functions

    17 machine functions 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 t...

  • Page 18: String Gripper Operation

    18 auto-start quick closing string grip- per operation the quick closing gripper will automatically tension string without the need to press a ten- sion lever or button. To tension a string, wrap the string clockwise around the string guide and insert the string between the string gripper plates. Ex...

  • Page 19: Mounting  The  Frame

    19 mounting the frame mounting stand adjustment when mounting a racquet, adjust the mounting stands so that the white racquet supports on top of the mounting stands fi t inside the hoop of the racquet. Lower the racquet over the racquet supports and adjust the mounting stands until the sup- ports ju...

  • Page 20: Mounting  The  Frame

    20 mounting the frame special throat mounting racquets with a bridge that is thinner than the rest of the frame or are tapered from head to throat require special mounting to ensure the frame is not damaged. The white support pads need to be moved from the inside of the racquet bridge to the throat ...

  • Page 21: Stringing  The  Frame

    21 insert the string between the auto-start grip- per plates and apply tension to the string. Pull the string towards you at a slight angle to engage the sensor in the front of the gripper to automatically tension the string. As the grip- per plates slide to the left, they close and will grip the st...

  • Page 22: Stringing  The  Frame

    22 stringing the frame as tension is applied to the string, the 4 tension indicator leds on the control panel will progres- sively fl ash until all 4 are lit indicating that the set tension has been reached. The 4 leds will remain lit and the gripper will continue to pull to maintain the set tension...

  • Page 23: Stringing  The  Frame

    23 stringing the frame clamping the first main string secure the tensioned main string using the remaining fi xed clamp. Repeat the procedure for all of the remaining main strings and tie off at the appropriate holes following the racquet manufacturers specifi cations. This will determine the starti...

  • Page 24

    24 string length meter operation to measure a length of string from a reel or set of string, insert the end of the string through the loop from the backside of the string guide attached to the front of the slm. Lift the clamp pad and insert the string through the entry hole on the face plate of the ...

  • Page 25: Additional  Features

    25 additional features turntable brake the turntable may be locked in any position. To lock the turntable brake pull the brake lock pin out. To release the turntable brake push the brake lock pin in. Turntable clutch to adjust the free rotation of the turntable, turn the turntable clutch bolt locate...

  • Page 26: Pathfinder  Awl

    26 pathfinder awl the machine includes the pathfi nder string- ing awl which creates a pathway between or around strings to make inserting a string through blocked grommets easier and quicker. Insert the awl through the grommet hole in the same manner as for traditional awls. The pathfi nder awl mus...

  • Page 27

    27 maintenance & adjustments 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...

  • Page 28

    28 maintenance & adjustments clamp base removal clamp bases can be removed from the turntable for maintenance or cleaning by removing the clamp stop located at the end of the slot in the turntable. To remove the clamp stop, remove the two screws holding the clamp stop in place from the underside of ...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting  Tips

    29 troubleshooting tips problem solution string slips in clamps - adjust gap between clamp jaws - clean clamp jaws string slips in gripper - adjust gripper jaw stop screw - clean gripper jaws string clamp base slips on turntable - clean bottom of clamp & top of turntable with alcohol - adjust clamp ...

  • Page 30: Parts  List

    30 parts list 121 leveling foot 203 tt bolts* 210 string reel hold bolt 211 string reel hold spacer 283 end cap 285 tt end cap- right 286 tt end cap- left 289 tt handles 299 string length meter 304 sc tt knob 309 2 pt pad 310 2 pt hold down 311 2 pt rqt supports 312 2 pt lever 313 2 pt mounting stan...

  • Page 31: Parts Drawing

    31 parts drawing e89 398 406 401 315 399 121 410 411 362 320 289 400 412 403 327 414 299 389 311 405 mmsc13 313 314 312 310 285 283 286 309 304 marc10 409 211 210 402 404 194 407 413 390

  • 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 2015 gamma sports - all rights reserved mman-53 (mg992-10).