Gamma 5003 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 5003 STRINGING MACHINE O O O O O WNER'S MANU WNER'S MANU WNER'S MANU WNER'S MANU WNER'S MANUAL Issue 3 - December 14, 2000 Copyright 2000 GAMMA Sports - All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To return defective EQUIPMENT, a return authorization (RA#) must be obtained from a GAMMA customer service representative by calling 1-800-333-0337. The RA# must be marked on the outside of the shipping carton being returned. All returns must be shipped prepaid by the customer to GAMMA. Please retain... -
Page 3: Features
5003 FEATURES 1- Diamond Coated “Quick Action” Composite String Clamps 2 - Manual Spring Tensioner 3 - Diamond Coated Linear String Gripper 4 - Tension Range: 11lbs. - 89lbs. 5 - 6 Point Mounting System 6 - Full 360 Degree Turntable Rotation 7 - Large Convenient 141 sq. -
Page 4: Package Contents
5003 PACKAGE CONTENTS Your GAMMA 5003 is shipped in one large carton containing several smaller cartons. Open all cartons and inventory the parts to be sure that the shipment is complete. Save the cartons and packing materials for possible future shipments. GAMMA Sports can not be responsible for machines which are not shipped in original, undamaged packaging. -
Page 5: Assembly Instructions
SOCKET HEAD cap screw through the bottom hole. Repeat this procedure for the three remaining legs. Base Foot Height Adjustment Each foot of the GAMMA 5003 Base Stand can be ad- justed to compensate for uneven surfaces. Upper Column Support Assembly Insert the upper column support into the lower column support / base leg assembly. - Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Bellows Installation The bellows assembly is supplied in two pieces and should be assembled as follows. Place the bellows section with the flange over the upper support column with the flange on the top. Place the remaining bellows over the upper support column and mate it with the flange on the lower bellows.
- Page 7 Insert the center post of the turntable into the bushing located in the top of the tensioner bar post. Installing the Frame Support Posts The GAMMA 5003 support post assemblies are preci- sion aligned at the factory and are marked for proper installation on the turntable.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Tensioner Remove the button head screw and washer located at the end of the tensioner bar with the 3 mm hex wrench provided. Slide the tensioner onto the bar, being careful to align the bar with all of the bearings and the drive gear with the gear track.
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Page 9: Mounting The Frame
MOUNTING THE FRAME Adjusting the Frame Support Posts Place the racquet frame over the center posts and onto the frame support. Loosen the lever lock bolt on one support post. Slide the post outward until the center support of the racquet support slide is positioned near the inside surface of the racquet frame. -
Page 10: Stringing The Frame
STRINGING THE FRAME Setting Tension The GAMMA 5003 utilizes a rotary adjusting knob along with a linear tension scale to indicate the tension setting. The scale is divided into 3 lb increments and each 1/3 turn of the tension knob changes tension by 1 lb. To set... - Page 11 STRINGING THE FRAME Clamp Base Operation Rotate the Base Locking Lever clockwise to secure the clamp base to the turntable. Reverse the clamping procedure to unlock the string clamp. The Locking Lever is spring loaded to assist the unlocking of the clamp base. The Locking Lever should be tightened enough to pre- vent clamp base slippage on the turntable, when the desired tension is placed on the string.
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Page 12: String Clamp Adjustment
Note: The string clamps supplied with your Gamma stringing machine can accomodate tight string patterns such as badminton. Depending on the string pattern, the clamp may spread the strings slightly which will not compromise the quality of the string job. -
Page 13: Tension Calibration
TENSION CALIBRATION Tension Calibration Procedure Step 1 Set the tension to 60 lbs. as indicated by the linear scale and rotary knob. Place the string on one end of a tension calibrator into a string clamp and secure. Place string located on the other end of the calibrator into the string tensioner and apply tension. -
Page 14: Disk Brake Adjustment
DISK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the Tensioner Brake Step 1 After stringing many racquets, the brake of the tensioner may need to be adjusted. The Brake Adjustment Bolt can be accessed through the hole in the face of the tensioner cover, which does not need to be removed for adjustment. -
Page 15: Pathfinder Awl Operation
PATHFINDER AWL OPERATION The GAMMA 5003 includes the new Pathfinder stringing awl which creates a pathway between or around strings and through tight grommets. Insert the awl through the grommet hole in the same manner as for traditional awls. The Pathfinder awl must be closed before insertion. -
Page 16: Care And Cleaning
- Check tension using a tension calibrator and adjust machine calibration if necessary For additional assistance, contact Gamma Sports Customer Service at 1-800-333-0337 CARE and 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. -
Page 17: Mounting Stand Parts
5003 MOUNTING STAND PARTS PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION WASHER - M8 MTNG. STAND PAD POST LOCKING LEVER SUPPORT ARM - LEFT WASHER - M10 SUPPORT ARM - RIGHT SUPPORT POST SHOULDER SUPP. LOCK KNOB FRAME SUPPORT SLIDE SUPP. ARM RETURN SPRING... -
Page 18: Machine Parts
5003 MACHINE PARTS 120A 116A... -
Page 19: Parts Listing
5003 PARTS LISTING PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION CAP SCREW - M8 X 30 2020-25 TURNTABLE WASHER - M8 QA CLMP TALL w/GLIDE TENSIONER ASSEMBLY QA CLMP BASE TALL RETAINER SCREW GLIDE BAR SST TABLE BRAKE KNOB COMP. FIXED CLAMP (THIN)