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Gamma 5003 Owner's Manual

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5003
STRINGING MACHINE
6 POINT MOUNTING
OWNER'S MANUAL
Issue 6 - March 2007

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  • Page 1 5003 STRINGING MACHINE 6 POINT MOUNTING OWNER'S MANUAL Issue 6 - March 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (excluding string clamps), and for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase for 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

    FEATURES 1 - Diamond Coated “Quick Action” Metal 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

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Your GAMMA 5003 is shipped in two cartons 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

    The legs must be assembled to the support post before use. Remove the lower column support from the carton. This is the larger of the two posts and has the GAMMA label. Note: For illustration purposes, the support column has been painted white for these instructions.
  • 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 bel- lows over the upper support column and mate it with the flange on the lower bellows.
  • Page 7 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: Applying the turntable brake will make it easier to align the bolts and holes.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Frame

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Setting the Gripper Jaw Spacing The gripper jaws of the tensioner are adjust- able to accomodate varying string gauges. If the string slips through the gripper jaws while pulling tension, rotate the gripper jaw adjustment screw counter-clockwise. If the string is damaged while pulling tension, rotate the gripper jaw adjustment screw clockwise.
  • Page 9 MOUNTING THE FRAME Adjusting the Frame Shoulder Sup- ports Being sure the shoulder supports are free to swivel in their mountings, simultaneously rotate the shoulder support adjustment knobs clockwise until both shoulder supports gen- tly and squarely contact the frame. Securing the Frame Lock the shoulder supports in position by turning the knob at the base clockwise.

  • Page 10: Stringing The Frame

    90 de- grees. Travel Stop Clamp Head Operation GAMMA “Quick Action” Clamps are of a dual action design where as the clamp head and clamp base operate independently of one another. To clamp a string, lift the clamp head and...
  • 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.

  • Page 12: String Clamp Adjustment

    The clamp jaws should be cleaned periodically to be free from dirt, oil, and any string coating for them to grip properly. 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 machine includes the Pathfinder string- ing awl which creates a pathway between or around strings and through tight grom- mets. Insert the awl through the grommet hole in the same manner as for traditional awls. The Pathfinder awl must be closed before inser- tion.

  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning

    - Check tension using a tension calibrator and adjust 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

    MOUNTING STAND PARTS MMSSA MFSPP MMSPP MFSPP PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION M8 BOLT SUPPORT SLIDE KNOB FRAME SUPPORT SLIDE SUPPORT POST MTNG. STAND TOP PLATE MFSPP FRAME SUPP PADS (LtoR) MTNG. STAND PAD SQUASH SUPPORT ARM - LEFT SHORT BADMINTON SUPPORT ARM - RIGHT TENNIS...

  • Page 18: Machine Parts

    MACHINE PARTS MDCSC MQAC 120A 116A...

  • Page 19: Parts Listing

    PARTS LISTING TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES PART # DESCRIPTION MPSA PATHFINDER AWL CAP SCREW - M8 X 30 STRINGERS AWL TENSIONER ASSEMBLY BOX WRENCH - 10MM RETAINER SCREW UTILITY KNIFE TABLE BRAKE KNOB NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS TENSIONER TRACK 17MM SOCKET TOOL TRAY 9 PC.
  • Page 20 GAMMA SPORTS 200 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 Phone : 800-333-0337 Fax : 412-323-0317 Visit our website at www.gammasports.com...

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