GAMMA 5800 Els User Manual
5800 Els
STRINGING MACHINE
6 POINT MOUNTING
OWNER'S MANUAL
Issue 3 - January 2009
OWNER'S MANUAL
5800 Els
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 1................................................................................................ WARRANTY
PAGE 2................................................................................................. FEATURES
PAGE 3....................................................................... UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY
PAGE 8..................................................... POWER CONNECTION & CONTROLS
PAGE 10.................................................. TENSIONER & GRIPPER OPERATION
PAGE 11......................................................................... MOUNTING THE FRAME
PAGE 13.........................................................................STRINGING THE FRAME
PAGE 15................................................. STRING LENGTH METER OPERATION
PAGE 16.........................................................................ADDITIONAL FEATURES
PAGE 17...............................MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS & CALIBRATION
PAGE 19..................................................................... TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PAGE 20...................................................................................PATHFINDER AWL
PAGE 21..............................................................................................PARTS LIST
PAGE 22....................................................................................PARTS DRAWING
LIMITED WARRANTY
GAMMA SPORTS warrants to the original purchaser that the 5800 Els stringing machine ("EQUIPMENT") purchased is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase for mechanical parts (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. This warranty does not apply to any damage or
defect caused by negligence, abuse, misuse, unauthorized alteration, shipping, handling, or part wear and tear as a result of normal
use.
Routine maintenance, adjustment, and cleaning required to ensure proper operation are the responsibility of the purchaser and are not
covered under the terms of this warranty. These include, but are not limited to: String Clamp adjustment, as described on page 18,
Quick Action Clamp Base adjustment, as described on page 18, and the cleaning procedures listed on page 19.
GAMMA’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective EQUIPMENT, and no one is authorized to
promise any other liability. GAMMA shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
To return defective EQUIPMENT, a return authorization (RA#) must be obtained from a GAMMA customer service representative. 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 the original shipping carton and packing materials for any future shipments. GAMMA will not be
responsible for machines which are not sent in the original undamaged packaging.
An Extended Warranty is available through a GAMMA customer service representative, call 800.333.0337 for details.
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FEATURES
MACHINE FEATURES
Electric Constant Pull Tensioner w/ 11 lbs. to 89 lbs. Tension
Range
Digital Tension Setting Display
Professional Six Point “Quick Mount” Racquet Mounting
System- Accomodates All Racquets Without Adapters
Parallel Jaw Linear Gripper w/ Diamond Dust Coated
Gripping Surfaces
Professional Dual Action, Rotating, Diamond Dust Coated,
Fixed String Clamps
High Strength Extruded Aluminum Frame with Durable
Anodized Finish and 2-Convenient Padded Tool Trays
Unique Internal Drawer System for Storing Tools and Adap-
tors.
Convenient Foot Actuated Tensioner Switch
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5800 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 a smaller carton for the floor 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. The tools you will need to assemble the machine are
provided with the machine. Due to the weight of the tensioner unit, you may need the
assistance of someone to help lift the tensioner unit out of the carton.
Once the cartons are opened, remove all inner cartons and check to be sure that all parts
are present and accounted for.
Contents of Base & Leg Carton
(1) Lower Column
(1) Upper Column with Flange Plate
(4) Legs
(1) Locking Knob Screw
(4) M8 x 25 Flat Head Screws
(4) M8 x 30 Cap Screws
(8) M8 Nuts
(6) M6 x 20 Cap Screws
(1) M8 x 25 Cap Screws for Height Adjustment
(1) String Reel Holder (M8 Threaded Pin), (1) Knob, (10) Spacers, & (2) M8 Washers
Contents of Mounting System Carton
(1) Turntable Assembly w/ String Clamp Baes and Mounting Stands w/ Frame Support
Slide, Side Supports, and Adapters
(2) String Clamp
(1) 5mm T-Handle Allen Wrench
(1) Package of Spare plastic adapters for mounting system supports (contains 16 pcs)
Contents of Large Master Carton (including accessory cartons packed inside)
(1) Stringer Assembly Unit w/ Tensioner Module
(1) Power Cord
(1) Foot Pedal Tensioner Switch
(1) Tool Kit (contains side cutter, bent nose pliers, needle nose pliers, starting clamp)
(1) Straight Stringers Awl & (1) Pathfinder Specialty Awl
(1) Tools for assembly and maintenance
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Base Leg Assembly
The stringing machine uses a four leg floor
stand design. The legs must be assembled
to the lower column before use. Remove all
parts from the shipping carton to confirm that
contents match the list of parts on Page 3.
Base Leg Assembly (Cont.)
Align the holes in the leg flange with the
matching holes in the lower column. Secure
the leg with one M8 FLAT HEAD screw
through the upper hole, and one M8 SOCKET
HEAD cap screw through the bottom hole.
Install one 8mm nut on each screw. Repeat
this procedure for the three remaining legs.
“A”
Base Leg Assembly (Cont.)
To complete the floor stand, screw the height adjustment locking knob (“A”) into the side of the lower column.
The locking knob should not protrude beyond the inside
of the lower column at this time.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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. Be sure to
thread the screw completely into the upper
column so the head of the cap screw rests
in the notch of the lower column.
Stand Upper Post Installation
With the height adjustment cap screw on the
upper column facing the brake lever & string
length meter, align the six holes marked “X”
in the upper column flange with the threaded
holes in the slide brackets of the machine
base.
Floor Stand Upper Column Installation
(cont.)
Secure the flange to the base of the machine
with the six M6 cap screws packed with the
floor stand.
USE CAUTION WHEN SECURING SCREWS
TO SLIDE BRACKETS. CROSS THREADING OR OVER TIGHTENING MAY DAMAGE
THE THREADS IN THE SLIDE BRACKET OR
CAUSE THE THREADS TO STRIP OUT.
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STRING REEL HOLDER INSTALLA TION
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.
Using the M6 open end wrench positioned on
the flat surfaces, securely tighten the pin to
the lower column.
The string reel holder can hold up to 5 reels
of string (depending on the size of the string
reel). Before placing the first reel on the rod,
slide two M8 washers over the pin and slide
them to the boss on the lower column. After
the first reel is placed onto the rod, place two
spacers between each reel to provide
enough space between reels and allow
them to turn freely without rubbing against
one another. (To provide a smooth feed to
the String Length Meter, place the reels on
the rod so the string spools off the reel from
the underside of the reel.)
After the last reel is installed, place the
remaining spacer(s) on the pin and attach
the threaded knob to the end of the rod.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Turntable and Mounting System Installation
To install the turntable remove the four nuts
underneath holding the mounting bolts in
place. Position the turntable over the turntable pin and align the bolts with the holes in
the flange. Secure them with the included
allen wrench.
String Clamp Installation
The post of the string clamp and tube of the
string clamp base are treated with grease to
provide protection against corrosion during
shipping and while in storage. Remove any
excessive grease with a clean cloth prior to
use. The post and tube may also be cleaned
with isopropyl alcohol. After this type of
thorough cleaning, the post and tube should
be treated with a light coating of machine oil
to protect the surfaces against corrosion
and to ensure smooth operation.
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