GAMMA PROGRESSION ST User Manual
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Issue 2 / Version E - Oct. 28, 1997Issue 2 / Version E - Oct. 28, 1997
Issue 2 / Version E - Oct. 28, 1997
Issue 2 / Version E - Oct. 28, 1997Issue 2 / Version E - Oct. 28, 1997
Copyright 1997 GAMMA Sports - All Rights Reserved
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 1................................................................................................WARRANTY
PAGE 2 ................................................................................................. FEATURES
PAGE 3..................................................................... ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE 6........................................................................... MOUNTING THE FRAME
PAGE 7...........................................................................STRINGING THE FRAME
PAGE 10 ........................................................................................ MAINTENANCE
PAGE 13 .................................................................................. PATHFINDER AWL
PAGE 14 ..................................................................... TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PAGE 15 .............................................................................................. PARTS LIST
PAGE 16 ........................................................................ COMPONENT DRAWING
PAGE 17 .....................................................................MOUNTING STAND PARTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
GAMMA SPORTS ("GAMMA") warrants to the original purchaser that the GAMMA PROGRESSION ST 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 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. 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.
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 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 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.
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FEA TURES
Professional Six Point Mounting System - Accomodates All
Racquets Without Adapters
Parallel Jaw String Gripper w/ Diamond Dust Coated Gripping
Surfaces
Professional Dual Action, Diamond Dust Coated, Fixed String
Clamps
Durable Polystyrene Base Cover w/ Convenient Padded Tool
Tray
Strong, Light Weight, Powder Coated Molded Aluminum
Construction
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Machine Base Setup
Remove all parts from the shipping cartons.
Set the base with attached tensioner bar onto
a table or floor.
When purchased with the optional floor stand,
it is more convenient to attach the base to the
floor stand at this point. See instructions
provided with the optional floor stand.
Installing the Turntable
The turntable is located on top of the foam
packing in the the shipping carton.
Insert the center post of the turntable into the
bushing located in the top of the tensioner bar
post.
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. Replace the set
screw and washer into the end of the tensioner
bar.
Note: The tensioner bar is equipped with a
tensioner travel stop to limit travel of the
tensioner along the bar. See page 7 for more
details about this feature.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the Frame Support Posts
The Progression ST support post assemblies are precision aligned at the factory and
are marked for proper installation on the
turntable.
Install the support post with the dot on its
base to an identical dot on the turntable. Align
the threaded hole in the bottom of the frame
support post with the slot in the turntable.
Screw the lever lock bolt with washer into the
bottom of the support post and tighten
gently.Position the washer with the rounded
edge toward the turntable. Repeat procedure
on the opposite side of the turntable.
Fixed Clamp Installation
To install the clamps, remove the winged
lock knob to separate the knob from the lower
guide bushing. Be careful not to lose the
thrust bearing components located in the
center recess of the knob.
Align the clamp base with the clamp slot of
the turntable base. Insert the lower guide
bushing into the clamp from the bottom of the
turntable making sure to engage the guide
with the clamp slot.
Place the load bushing into the top of the
clamp base mating it to the lower guide
bushing. After checking that the thrust bearing is positioned correctly in the base of the
winged lock knob, screw the knob into the
base bushing until fully seated.
The post of the string clamp head and tube of
the string clamp base are treated with grease
to provide protection against corrosion during shipping. Remove any excessive grease
with a clean cloth prior to use. The post and
tube may also be cleaned with isopropyl
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.
alcohol. After this type of thorough cleaning,
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Locking the Turntable
The turntable may be locked in any position.
The turntable winged lock knob is packed
separately in the accessory polybag. Install
the lock knob into the threaded hole located
on the side of the tensioner bar post.
Rotate the knob clockwise to lock the turntable, and counter-clockwise to release the
turntable.
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