Gamma+ Progression 200 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Issue 1A - December 2012
200
STRINGING MACHINE

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200
MP200-10 OWNER’S MANUAL
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
GAMMA Sports (GAMMA) warrants to the original purchaser that the Progression 200 stringing machine (“EQUIPMENT”)
purchased is free from defects in materials and workmanship for life of the EQUIPMENT. Should any defects develop under
normal use, GAMMAwill at its option, repair or replace the defective EQUIPMENT provided it is returned to GAMMAprepaid
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 4.
GAMMA’sobligationunderthiswarrantyislimitedtorepairorreplacementofdefectiveEQUIPMENT,andnooneisauthorized
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 GAMMAcustomer service represen-
tative by calling 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. GAMMAwill not be responsible for machines which are not sent in the original undamaged packaging.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY................................................................................................PAGE 2
FEATURES..................................................................................................PAGE 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................PAGE 4
MOUNTING THE FRAME...........................................................................PAGE 6
STRINGING THE FRAME...........................................................................PAGE 8
PATHFINDER AWL....................................................................................PAGE 10
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT............................................................PAGE 11
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS....................................................................PAGE 12
NOTES......................................................................................................PAGE 13
PARTS LIST............................................................................................. PAGE 14
PARTS DRAWING.....................................................................................PAGE 15

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FEATURES
MACHINE FEATURES
Drop Weight Tensioner w/ 9 to 90lb range and Permanently
Engraved Weight Scale
Patented Parallel Jaw Rotating Ratchet Gripper w/ Diamond Dust
Coated Gripping Surfaces
Two Point Racquet Mounting System- Accommodates All
Racquets
Two Advanced Composite Floating Clamps w/ Thumb Screw
Adjustment
Durable Polystyrene Base Cover w/ Convenient Padded Tool
Tray
Strong, Light Weight, Powder Coated MoldedAluminum
Construction Tray

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the Turntable
Inserttheturntablecenterpostintothebush-
ing assembly of the machine base.
Installing the Support Posts
Slide each support post onto the end of the
turntable bar. The posts should be oriented
so as to angle away from the turntable
center post.
Installing the Drop Weight
Removetheendcapfromthetensionbarand
slidethedropweightontothebar.Theweight
shouldbeorientedwiththeknobendclosest
to the string winder. Replace the end cap.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tension Bar Stop Screw
RaisetheTensionBar toanuprightposition.
Using the supplied 5MM wrench, securely
tighten the Stop Screw. This will prevent
the Tension bar from contacting the racquet
frame.

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Adjusting the Frame Support Posts
Placetheracquetframeoverthecenterposts
andontotheframesupportposts.Loosenthe
lockingscrewsononesupportpostandslide
the post in the appropriate direction until the
plasticadaptercontacts theframe.Securely
tightenthelockingscrews.Adjusttheopposite
post in the same manner.
Note: It is extremely important both plastic
adapters are in contact with the frame to
prevent racquet damage.
MOUNTING THE RACQUET
Installing the Racquet Support
Adapters
The machine is supplied with two styles of
Racquet Support Adapters. A thick profile
adapter for wide body racquets and a thin
profile adapter for conventional racquet
frames. TheAdapters are also tapered, use
the highest side of the adapter that does not
interfere with the string grommet holes.
Securing the Racquet
With the frame support posts properly ad-
justed, place the frame hold down clamps
overthecenterscrewsandtightentheclamp
bar knobs securely. Do not overtighten the
knobs as frame damage may occur.
Note: Inverted throat racquet frames may
require the throat clamp plate to be rotated
180 degrees to match the frame.

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STRINGING THE FRAME
Setting Tension
The drop weight is of a two piece design.
When assembled, it will accommodate ten-
sions from 20 to 90 lbs. For tensions from 8
to20lbs.,removethe5mmboltonthefaceof
the drop weight, and use the smaller portion
of the weight as described above.
Note:Tensionsabove77lbs.requireremoval
of the drop weight bar end cap.
To set the stringing tension, loosen the
locking knob on the side of the drop weight.
Slide the weight in the appropriate direction
until the face closest to the string gripper is
indexed with the desired tension mark on
the tension bar.
Starting the Main Strings
Tobeginstringingthemainstrings,countthe
number of holes at the throat of the frame,
which will determine the starting point. For
racquets with 4 or 8 holes at the throat,
the main strings will begin at the head. For
racquets with 2 or 6 holes at the throat, the
main strings will begin at the throat.
Thread the two ends of the string through
the two center grommet holes at the head
or throat as determined in the previous
step.Route the stringsthrough the opposite
center holes.

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STRINGING THE FRAME
Clamping the First Main String
Thread one end of the string through the
adjacent grommet hole and pull excess by
hand.Clampboththecenterandtheadjacent
stringtoeachotherontheinsideoftheframe.
Pulling Tension
Wrap the free string clockwise around the
gripper drum once and position between
the gripper jaw.
Gently turn the gripper clockwise while
squeezing the jaws together until all slack
in the string is removed.
Note: For proper operation, the string grip-
per jaw must be in the position shown. The
tension in the string provides the clamping
force to the jaws.
While holding the string gripper drum with
yourhand,liftthetensionbartoapproxmately
45 degree angle and let fall. If the tension
bardropsbelowhorizontal,repeattheabove
action until the bar comes to rest parallel to
the racquet. The set tension will be reached
when the bar rests horizontal.
If the bar comes to rest above horizontal,
release the string and re-pull tension.
Manually forcing the bar into the horizontal
position will greatly increase string tension
and may result in racquet damage.

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STRINGING THE FRAME
Clamping the String
Clamp the tensioned string to the next ad-
jacent string using the second string clamp.
Release the tensioned string by raising the
tension arm.
Repeattheprocedureforalloftheremaining
main strings and tie off following the racquet
manufacturers recommendations.
Finishing the String Job
Weave and tension the remaining cross
strings and tie off at the specified grommet
hole.
Removethestrungracquetfromthereverse
order of mounting.
Starting the Cross Strings
Follow the manufacturer's recommended
stringing pattern for one or two piece string-
ing. This will determine the starting point for
the cross strings. Weave the first two cross
strings and pull tension and clamp the cross
strings to each other.

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PATHFINDER AWL
Once the awl is inserted, pull the handle of
the awl outward while holding the tip section
in place. This leaves the outer sheath in the
grommet hole. Insert the end of the string
into the outer sheath.
Whileholdingthestring,slowlypullthesheath
outofthegrommetholetoleavethefreeend
of the string exposed.
The machine includes the pathfinder 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
thesamemannerasfortraditionalawls.The
Pathfinderawlmustbeintheclosedposition
before insertion.

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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Clamp Adjustment
The floating clamps provided with your ma-
chinewillneedminoradjustmentsaccording
to what string type, construction, and gauge
you are using.
If the strings slip through the jaws of the
clamp, tighten the clamp by turning the
thumb knob opposite of the handle, in the
clockwise direction. If the clamps leave
impressions or damages the string, they are
tootightandthethumbwheelmustbeturned
counterclockwise.
The clamp jaws must be clean and free
from dirt, oil, and any string coating for them to grip properly. Keep the clamp jaws clean with
isopropyl alcohol.
Adjustment
Knob
Turntable Bushing Adjustment
The turntable bushing is adjusted at the fac-
toryforoptimumperformance.Aftertimeand
use,the turntable bushingsmay needminor
adjustment.Anadjustmentisindicatedwhen
noticeable turntable looseness or wobble
occurs while stringing.
To adjust the fit between the turntable pin
andthebushings,tightenthesetscrewatthe
topofthe bushingusinga 3mmhexwrench.
Tighten until the turntable rotates smoothly
without excessive free play.

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CARE & 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. Periodic cleaning of the String Clamps and String
Gripper is recommended. Knife sharpening stones work well for cleaning the diamond coated
stringclampingsurfaces.Cleaningwithasolventsuchasisopropylalcoholandamildabrasive
tool such as a toothbrush also works well to remove oily or greasy build up.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
String slips in clamps - Adjust gap between clamp jaws
- Clean clamp jaws
String slips in gripper - Clean gripper jaws
- Make sure string is wrapped over top gripper
prior to inserting between gripper jaws
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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NOTES

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PARTS LIST
4A TURNTABLE BUSHING
5 RUBBER FOOT
6A CAP SCREW- M8x25
8A SET SCREW- M5x6
24 KNOB
25 TENSION BAR
26 TENSION BAR CAP
27 DROP WEIGHT KNOB
28 FRONT WEIGHT- BADMINTON
29 BACK WEIGHT
30 TENSION BAR DRUM
30A SET SCREW
31 STRING GRIPPER DRUM
47 FLOATING CLAMP KNOB
48 SWING BOLT
49 RETURN SPRING
50 PIVOT PIN
51 RETAINING RING
78 CLAMP PLATE
79 CLAMP PLATE PAD
82 FRAME SUPPORT SHORT
82A FRAME SUPPORT TALL
83A TENSION BAR STOP SCREW
92 TURNTABLE
93 SUPPORT POST
94 SUPPORT POST PIN
95 SUPPORT POST PAD
161 WINDER BEARING
162 GRIPPER PIVOT PIN
163 PIVOT PIN RETAINER COLLAR
257 LOWER WINDER STAND
258 UPPER WINDER STAND
316 BASE
350 BASE COVER
MPFC FLOATING CLAMP
MRSG ROTATIONAL GRIPPER
70 5MM T-HANDLE HEX WRENCH*
98 BOX WRENCH- 10MM*
108 UTILITY KNIFE*
109 NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS*
315 TURNTABLE RAISE RING
MA STRINGER’S AWL*
MPSA PATHFINDER AWL*
* (NOT SHOWN)
OPTIONAL TOOLS & ACCESS
PART # DESCRIPTION TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
MBFC BADM FLOATING CLAMP
MPMC MACHINE COVER
MPG STARTING CLAMP
MPS CLEANING STONE
SGSM STRINGER'S MAT

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PARTS DRAWING
316
MRSG
82A
5
350
4A
29
28
27
25
MPFC
31
49
51
47
50
48
94
82 92
95
93
24
79
78
26
30A
83A
30
8A
6A
162
163
161
258
257
315

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