Flame
Stringing Machine Manual
Installation and Operation
Page 1: ...Flame Stringing Machine Manual Installation and Operation ...
Page 2: ...D TENSIONING THE STRING 4 5 BASE CLAMP ADJUSTMENTS 5 6 PREPARATION OF STRINGING 6 Description of Parts 1 Machine Base 8 Side Support Arm 2 Linear String Gripper 9 Angled Frame Support 3 Tension Bar Drum 10 String Clamp 4 Drop Weight Knob 11 Base Clamp 5 Drop Weight 12 Turn Table 6 Tension Bar 7 Tension Bar End Cap ...
Page 3: ...p weight 5 onto the tension bar 6 Step 3 Take the drop weight knob 4 and insert it into the hole of the drop weight 5 Step 5a For Badminton Make sure that you only use 1 part of the drop weight 5 You can split this into 2 using an Allen Key Use the piece which fits the drop weight knob 4 To set the desired tension position the drop weight 5 at the desired poundage See the example left to set the t...
Page 4: ...s to note 1 The tension is measured from the bottom of the drop weight 5 when on the tension bar 6 2 Do not tighten the drop weight knob 4 onto the sticker showing the tension otherwise you may damage it Make sure that you tighten it against the back of the tension bar 6 Step 6 Make sure the tension bar 6 is outstretched from the machine Take the 5mm Allen Key 14 and screw in the screw shown in th...
Page 5: ...ed frame supports 9 until they are firm finger tight Go back to the 12 and 6 o clock frame supports 11 and tighten them to finger tight also The fit should be snug but use caution NOTE Over tightening can cause stress on the frame Step 3 This manual does not explain how to string a racquet simply how to use the machine With the tension bar 6 upright place the string in the linear string gripper 2 ...
Page 6: ...ckside of the base clamp 13 Carefully pull it off Turn the base clamp 13 so that the outer port is aligned with the inner port Take the 3mm Allen Key 14 and insert it into the internal adjustment screw Turn clockwise to increase tension The ideal locking position for the lever should be down the center of the base clamp 13 ...
Page 7: ...sen it turn the dial counter clockwise NOTE Before stringing a racquet the tension on the string clamp 10 has to be adjusted in accordance with the type of string gauge being used If the string is of a thin gauge eg 16L 17 or 18 then the string clamp 10 may need to be tightened If the string gauge is thick eg 15 15L or 16 then the string clamp 10 may need to be loosened ...
