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Gamma 8800 Els Owner's Manual

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8800 Els
STRINGING MACHINE
6 POINT MOUNTING
OWNER'S MANUAL
Issue 1 - June 2006

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  • Page 1 8800 Els STRINGING MACHINE 6 POINT MOUNTING OWNER'S MANUAL Issue 1 - June 2006...
  • Page 2 (excluding electrical parts and string clamps), and for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase for all electrical parts and string clamps. Should any defects develop under normal use within the specified time periods, GAMMA will at its option, repair or replace the defective EQUIPMENT provided it is returned to GAMMA prepaid at the purchaser's expense.

  • Page 3: Features

    GAMMA 8800 Els FEATURES 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 Gripping...
  • Page 4 Please save the cartons and packing materials for possible shipments in the future. Gamma Sports cannot be responsible for machines that are not returned, shipped in their original, undamaged packaging. The tools you will need to assemble the machine are provided with the machine.
  • 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 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 With the height adjustment cap screw on the upper post facing the brake lever &...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Turntable and Mounting System In- stallation To install the turntable remove the four nuts underneath holding the mounting bolts in place. Align the bolts with the holes in the turntable pin. Secure them with the included allen wrech. NOTE: Apply the turntable brake and it will be easier to align the bolts and holes.

  • Page 9: Power Connection & Controls

    POWER CONNECTION & CONTROLS Front Panel Features A - String Gripper B - Tension Button C - L.E.D. Tension Display D - Control Panel Back Panel Features 115 / 230 Volt Switch Lighted Power Switch A/C Power Cord Socket String Length Meter Receptacle 2 Amp Fuse Holder (w/ spare fuse) 2 Pin Foot Pedal Switch Receptacle Instructions for Power Connection and Controls...
  • Page 10 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES Keypad - Used to enter Single Digit (0-4) Three Digit (XX.X) Tension Settings or tension settings Memory LED Display String Length LED Display Release Button - Returns gripper to starting position and releases tension Tension Index Buttons - Changes Memory Button - Indexes from 4 preset tension setting in +/- 1.0 or 0.1 Lb or Kg tension settings that can be stored in...
  • Page 11 STRING GRIPPER OPERATION String Gripper Operation To insert a string into the linear string gripper, wrap the free end of the string clockwise around the roller guide and insert the string between the diamond dust coated string gripper plates. Excessive slack in the string should be removed before applying tension.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Frame

    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.
  • Page 13 MOUNTING THE FRAME Securing the Shoulder Supports Secure the racquet frame with the shoulder supports by rotating the large adjustment knobs on the outside of the support post assemblies clockwise. Adjust the supports until firm contact is made between the shoul- der supports and the frame.

  • Page 14: Stringing The Frame

    STRINGING THE FRAME Getting Started To begin stringing the main strings, thread the two ends of the string through the two center holes at the appropriate end of the frame and continue through the opposite center holes. Thread one end of the string through the adjacent grommet hole and pull excess by hand.
  • Page 15 STRINGING THE FRAME 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 piece string- ing.

  • Page 16: String Length Meter Operation

    STRING LENGTH METER OPERATION 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.

  • Page 17: Additional Features

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES Storage Drawers There are two storage drawers located in the base of the machine. The drawers open from the right end of the base and lock into the end cap with a spring loaded latch. To open the drawers, reach under the right side end caps to find the the spring loaded latch handle.
  • Page 18 (call GAMMA for this procedure). If the tension is off by the same amount at the low and high tensions adjust the offset (it can only be adjusted a maximum of 5 lbs up or down.) Offset Instructions While the calibrator is attached to the machine pull tension and release it.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE and ADJUSTMENTS Switching the Buzzer Off and On The stringing machine is equipped with a buzzer function that sounds when any key or button is pressed; it also sounds an intermittent warning when the tensioner has pulled a string to the end of its travel and is not yet at tension, or if there is an internal error in the machine.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips

    TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM SOLUTION String slips in clamps. - Adjust gap between jaws. - Clean clamp jaws. String slips in gripper. - Clean gripper jaws. - Make sure string is wrapped over top jaw of gripper prior to inserting between gripper jaws. String clamp base slips on turntable.

  • Page 21: Pathfinder Awl

    PATHFINDER AWL The machine includes the Pathfinder string- ing awl which creates a pathway between or around strings to make inserting a string through tight grommets easier and quicker. Insert the awl through the grommet hole in the same manner as for traditional awls. The Pathfinder awl must be in the closed position before insertion.

  • Page 22: Parts List

    PARTS LIST PART# DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART# CAP SCREW - M8 RUBBER FOOT A/C POWER CORD TENSIONER FUSE HOLDER KEYPAD STICKER 2A FUSE SC TT KNOB STAND BRAKE KNOB SC 6PT MOUNT. ARM SHORT LEG SC 6PT MA STICKER FLAT HEAD SCREW (M8X25) FRAME SUPPORT SLIDE LEVELING FOOT SC TT...
  • Page 23 PARTS SUMMARY MMSPP MDCSC MFSPP MSAC MMSSA MMSPP MFSPP...

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