GAMMA 5800 Els STRINGING MACHINE 2 POINT SC MOUNTING (Issue 1 - June 2006) - Manual (Page 20)

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
FUSE REPLACEMENT
To change the fuse, remove the power cord and pull the fuse holder straight out. Remove
the old fuse from the holder and replace it with the supplied spare. Replace the fuse holder
into the machine and check for proper operation.
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. Periodic cleaning of the String Clamps,
String Clamp Base, and String Gripper is recommended using a cleaning solvent such as
isoproyl alcohol and a mild abrasive tool such as a toothbrush.
String tension too tight or too loose. - Check tension using a tension
calibrator and adjust machine calibra-
tion if necessary
Electrical system does not function. - Check power source.
- Check power cord connection.
- Check stringing machine fuse.
String clamp base slips on turntable. - Adjust Clamp Base Locking Nut.
String slips in gripper. - Clean gripper jaws.
- Make sure string is wrapped over top
jaw of gripper prior to inserting between
gripper jaws.
String slips in clamps. - Adjust gap between jaws.
- Clean clamp jaws.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
SELF DIAGNOSTICS
The electronics of the machine are designed to provide self diagnostic trouble shooting
information, if parts of the machine do not function normally. When this occurs, error
codes will appear on the display. When an error code appears, contact customer service
for advice. Descriptions of several error codes follows:
Code Corrective Action
C01 • Check wiring to & from the return microswitch
C03 • Check wiring & microswitches at end and return
C04 • Check wiring & microswitch at end of pull