Gundlach 400-CS Parts list manual

No. 400-CS
Junior Power Carpet Stretcher
GUNDLACH
No. KT-150
Deluxe Power Carpet Stretcher
This document contains productfeature information, guidelines
and tips for successful carpet installation, instructions for the
care and maintenance of your power stretcher, carpet
stretching techniques taken from the Carpet and Rug Institute’s
Standard for Installation of Residential Carpet—CRI 105 - 2002 ,
and parts lists for the No.400-CS Junior Power Carpet Stretcher
and No. KT-150 Deluxe Power Carpet Stretcher.
Straight
TransferTube
Assembly
Tail Block
with Pad, Casters
andTailTube

Gundlach No. 400-CS Junior Power Carpet Stretcher and
No. KT-150 Deluxe Power Carpet Stretcher
Almost every yard of conventional carpet installed today requires
the use of a power stretcher. This tool simplifies installation
techniques and helps ensure a trouble-free professional
installation.
The Gundlach Junior and Deluxe Power Stretchers are designed
withproductfeaturesthatprovideeaseofhandlingandadaptability.
These features are:
Driving Head
• Wide Head — It measures 14¹⁄₄ inches wide for greater load
distribution.
• Variable Pin Penetration — Single-knob (No. 400-CS) or
twoscrewsonadjustmentbar(No.KT-150)adjustthestretcher
to any carpet pile.
• Metal Pin Plate — Firmly holds all height stretcher pins for
nonslip work. (No.400-CS has 59 pins;No.KT-150 has 60 pins.)
• High-Strength Aluminum —Forlong lifeand lighter weight.
Handle andThrust Unit
• Bronze Bushings — Ensures long life atkeystress points.
• Alloy Holding Pins and Brackets — Maximum wear resis-
tance at handle and head.
SteelTubing Sections
• High-Yield Steel —Ensures maximum load capabilitywith-
out bending.
• Punched Adjustment Holes — Easy adjustment on the job.
Tubes adjust in 4-inch increments.No blind spots.
• Nickel-Chrome Plating — Provides a bright attractive finish
that resists corrosion.
• Versatility — Works with other stretchers except Taylor and
Roberts Senior model.
• Extension Adjustment — From 34¹⁄₂ to 266 inches with
four tubes.
Tail Block
• Non-Slip Non-Marking Rubber Pad — Provides sure grip
on the baseboard.
• 30° Pivot Each Side —Ensuresstretch-offpoint on anybase-
board with sure grip control.
• Casters — Provides fast movement of the tail block along
the wall.
StraightTransferTube Assembly
• No Voids — Connecting tube at the driving head adjusts in
2-inch increments.
Carrying Cases (see Parts List)
• Rugged Light-Weight Construction — No.400-CS case is
18 gauge steel; No.KT-150 case is plastic.
• Piano Hinge — Stability where it counts.
• Heavy-DutyHandleandClips— Made to takeeverydayuse.
• Extra Tube Storage — Equipped to hold six complete
extension tube sections. (No. 400-CS case has ‘snap-out’
feature for holding tubes in the lid.)
Tail Block
(with Pad, Casters
andTailTube)
Driving Head
Thrust Unit
StretcherTeeth
Pin Depth
Adjustment Bar
(2 screws)
Steel Tubing Sections
(4 supplied)
Handle
No. 400-CS
Junior Power Carpet Stretcher
Driving Head
Thrust Unit
StretcherTeeth
Handle
Height
Adjustment
Knob
Pin Depth
Adjustment Bar
No. KT-150
Deluxe Power
Carpet Stretcher
Straight
TransferTube
Assembly

Guidelines for a Successful Carpet Installation with
Gundlach Junior and Deluxe Power Stretchers
Assembly on the Job
1. From the‘stretch-off wall’, assemble the tube sectionsfrom
the tail block forward.
2. When attaching the stretcher head, allow approximately four
inches from the head to the ‘stretch-to wall’(Figure A).
Use ofVariable Pin Penetration Adjustment
Adjust pin depth prior to the first stretch (Figure B) .
Pinpenetrationshould extendinto the carpetbacking— notthrough .
When recommended, the pin adjustment can be made to adjust
with minimum penetration.
Stretching the Carpet
1. Position thestretcherheadat an angle towardthefirstcorner.
In a kneeling position, grasp the handle with one hand and
applydownwardpressure withshort strokes(Figure C).Upon
completion, the handle should be down in the locked position
(Figure D). If the handle will not lock comfortably, lift the
stretcherheadbygraspingthehandle,repositionthestretcher
head forward at a smaller angle. Tube adjustment may be
necessary.
Figure A.
Figure E.
Stretch-off Wall
Carpet Attachment at ‘Stretch-toWall’
Upon completion of a stretch, attach only approximately ²⁄₃ the
width of the stretcher head at one time.This enables the carpet to
be stretched evenly on the ‘stretch-to wall’.
Repositioning the Stretcher
Following a completed stretch and carpet attachment, lift the
stretcherhandletoautomaticallydisengagethepins.Pushoutward
onthe tubes and repositionthestretcher head. Repeat asneeded
(Figure E).
Short Strokes
Figure C. Figure D.
Locked Position
Pin Depth Adjustment—Use two screws on
PinDepthAdjustment Bar onNo.KT-150;use
Pin Adjustment Knob on No.400-CS.
Figure B.
Tips for a Successful Carpet Installation
1. Proper pin penetration is a must, and should be completed
before stretching the carpet.
2. Never work against yourself.When using the Gundlach Junior
or Deluxe Power Stretcher, work from the completed side to-
ward that side which is not completed.
3. Tail block position should always be down along the base-
board, not up on the wall.
4. Onlongstretcheswheretubedeflectionandbendingareprob-
lems, overlap the extension tube sections as much as pos-
sible. Carrying extra extension tubes is recommended.
Maintaining Gundlach Power Stretchers
Gundlach Junior and Deluxe Power Stretchers require little
maintenance.Every unit is tested and inspected at the factory.To
maintain a properly functioning tool and to ensure longer life, we
offer the following maintenance suggestions:
1. Always store your stretcher in the case after each use.
2. Frequently wipetubingsections with afine steel woolorcloth
to remove any accumulation of dirt or grime.
3. Periodically clean moving parts to minimize excessive wear.
4. Replace or repair worn parts.
4" to wall.
Stretch-to Wall
KT-150
400-CS