Ektelon model H owner's manual

jrb6060

New User
I have copies of the following PDF files if they would be of use to anybody:

1) Ektelon Model H owners manual (1987) - 25 pages
2) Ektelon clamp instructions (1988) - 3 pages
3) Ektelon Widebody guide and parts list (1989) - 8 pages
4) Ektelon NEOS manual (1994) - 21 pages

I started stringing at a tennis club in NC in 1974 at age 12 on an Ektelon Model D, moved to the Model H in the 80s, and bought my own brand new Model H in 1989, which still performs perfectly.

Jeff
jrb6060@yahoo.com
 

mattimag

Rookie
I have copies of the following PDF files if they would be of use to anybody:

1) Ektelon Model H owners manual (1987) - 25 pages
2) Ektelon clamp instructions (1988) - 3 pages
3) Ektelon Widebody guide and parts list (1989) - 8 pages
4) Ektelon NEOS manual (1994) - 21 pages

I started stringing at a tennis club in NC in 1974 at age 12 on an Ektelon Model D, moved to the Model H in the 80s, and bought my own brand new Model H in 1989, which still performs perfectly.

Jeff
jrb6060@yahoo.com

hello Jeff, may a have those manuals please? (my email is invio1@protonmail.com) thank you!

also can someone tell me what model is this Ektelon machine?
thanks!!


 

mattimag

Rookie
Got the machine today and after checking and mounting all the parts I tried stringing a racket. I chose an old Wilson Pro staff classic 95 I used to play with 20 years ago...
I followed the manual for mounting and fixing the racket and started stringing the mains at low tension (around 50 pounds). After completing the mains I stopped because something seemed wrong. I unmounted the racket and noticed it was quiet deformed. It was wider and shorter. is it normal? would the racket have returned to normal shape if I had strung the crosses? is it common for a 2 point mounting stringing machine? how can I solve this?
 

struggle

Legend
Got the machine today and after checking and mounting all the parts I tried stringing a racket. I chose an old Wilson Pro staff classic 95 I used to play with 20 years ago...
I followed the manual for mounting and fixing the racket and started stringing the mains at low tension (around 50 pounds). After completing the mains I stopped because something seemed wrong. I unmounted the racket and noticed it was quiet deformed. It was wider and shorter. is it normal? would the racket have returned to normal shape if I had strung the crosses? is it common for a 2 point mounting stringing machine? how can I solve this?

NEVER take a racquet off the machine unless not strung at all, or fully strung.

Now, you may have had it mounted incorrectly, but you compounded the problem by removing it with only mains strung.

Without pics or a video, we here would likely never know, BUT we do know that removing it 1/2 strung was a BIG no no.
 

mattimag

Rookie
NEVER take a racquet off the machine unless not strung at all, or fully strung.

Now, you may have had it mounted incorrectly, but you compounded the problem by removing it with only mains strung.

Without pics or a video, we here would likely never know, BUT we do know that removing it 1/2 strung was a BIG no no.

Ok I didn't do this was a big problem, thank you very much! Fortunately I used my old Pro staff which has lots of damages

I think the problem was that the parts that fix the rackets were a bit loose. I tightened the bolts and now the racket is much more stable when mounted. I will try again and see what happens
 

esgee48

G.O.A.T.
Tennismachines.com will have parts for the Neos, so just go online or call them. They are an authorized dealer/repair facility.
 

MAX PLY

Hall of Fame
Another question here...

Does anybody know what metal are these parts made of? The part with the hole for the bolt is broken and I would like to know if I can weld it.
Or do you know if these spare parts can be purchased alone?
Agree with esgee48 but I suggest you actually call them for that part--they may have some additional recommendations (plus parts like that are not listed on the website but I suspect JC has them in his workshop). I think you have the Manual and the part number is 97 (clamp-self tightening assembly)--I think it's the same part number for the Neos. You might grab a new spring while you're at it. Good luck.
 

mattimag

Rookie
I ended up welding it and it all went good. I am not a native english speaker a phone call to the Us could have been embarrassing

Thanks everyone!
 

Del Keeney

New User
I would appreciate both the Model H and Neos manuals. I actually have a paper copy of the H manual (bought back in 1996 when I acquired my used Model H). But I have several of the newer black clamps, so reference to those might be helpful. I'll welcome PDFs from anyone. Thanks. - Del K.
 
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