Gamma 8800 Els Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 8800 Els STRINGING MACHINE 6 POINT SC MOUNTING OWNER’S MANUAL Issue 8B - March 2014...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(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 specifi ed 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
FEATURES 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- Accommodates All Racquets ... -
Page 4: Unpacking & Assembly Instructions
fl oor stand post and base legs. 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. - Page 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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 carton to confi...
- Page 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 STRING REEL HOLDER 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.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Turntable and Mounting System Installation To install the Turntable remove the four nuts holding the mounting bolts in place during shipment. Position the Turntable over the Turntable Pin and align the bolts with the holes in the fl ange. Secure them with the included hex wrench.
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Page 9: Power Connection & Controls
POWER CONNECTION & CONTROLS Front Panel Features A - String Gripper B - Tension Lever Switch C - LCD Display and Control Panel Back Panel Features Lighted Power Switch A/C Power Cord Socket Foot Pedal Switch Receptacle 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
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES ESC Button - Press to return to the ENTER Button - Press to confi rm and Stringing Screen from the Settings save changes to any machine settings Screen, String Length Meter Screen or and to zero the String Length Meter. to cancel a change being made to one of the functional settings. -
Page 11: Display Screens
DISPLAY SCREENS Language Selection Screen At start-up, if a language other than English is desired, press any one of the F6-F8 but- tons when the Start-up Screen appears to change to the Language Selection Screen. Pressing any one of the F2-F8 buttons will scroll through the available languages. -
Page 12: Machine Functions
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 Tension Setting in the tens place, F7 to decrease the Tension Setting... - Page 13 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 LED will illuminate and the scrolling order will be in decreasing order.
- Page 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 again until the Pulling Speed Setting is highlighted above the Pulling Speed Icon.
- Page 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 loss in the strings over time.
- Page 16 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 the string from the string clamp to the tie-off knot.
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Page 17: Mounting The Frame
MOUNTING THE FRAME Mounting Stand Adjustment To adjust the spacing between the Mount- ing Stands, turn one of the knobs located at either end of the Turntable. There is an arrow on the face of each knob indicating the turning direction that will “Tighten” the mounting points and move the Mounting Stands further apart to bring the posts of the Frame Support Slides closer to the inside... -
Page 18: Stringing The Frame
MOUNTING THE FRAME Securing the Shoulder Supports To secure the racquet frame with the Shoul- der Supports, rotate the large Adjustment Knobs on the outside of the Mounting Stands clockwise to bring the mounting arms together. Adjust until fi rm contact is made between the Shoulder Supports and the frame. - Page 19 STRINGING THE FRAME 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 install- ing 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 center 2 holes of the throat bridge.
- Page 20 STRINGING THE FRAME Apply tension to the string by pressing the Ten- sion Lever Switch or the Foot Pedal Switch. The Tension Lever Switch String Gripper will move to the right, away from the racquet, and gradually apply tension to the string. As tension is applied to the string, the 4 Tension Indicator LEDs on the Control Panel will progres- sively fl...
- Page 21 STRINGING THE FRAME 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 stringing.
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Page 22: String Length Meter
STRING LENGTH METER OPERATION String Length Meter Press the String Length Meter (SLM) button to enable the SLM function and display the SLM screen. To change the measurement units from Feet (FT) and meters (M) press the SLM button to toggle between FT and M. 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... -
Page 23: Additional Features
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Turntable Brake The Turntable may be locked in any position. Flip the lever to the right to lock the Turntable Brake and fl 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. -
Page 24: Pathfinder Awl
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... -
Page 25: Maintenance & Adjustments
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Tension Calibration Procedure During power up press both ESC and EN- TER buttons to enable the calibration mode. The display will show 22 lbs or 10 kgs. KG/ LBS can be changed at any time by pressing the LB/KG Button. - Page 26 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 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.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting Tips
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 base locking nut String tension too tight or too loose... -
Page 28: Parts List
PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION CAP SCREW - M8X30 MMU2-72 LEVELING FOOT A500 SUPPORT ARM - LEFT STAND BRAKE KNOB A500 SUPPORT ARM - RIGHT MTNG STAND TOP PLATE A500 MNTG STAND (BLK) SHLDER SUPP LOCK KNOB A500 FRAME SUPPORT (HEX) 146A MTNG ARM ADJUST KNOB... -
Page 29: Parts Drawing
PARTS SUMMARY MDCSC13 MSAC11 146A MMSPP13 MFSPP13 MBMSP11... - Page 30 NOTES...
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