User Manual - The Grace Company
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1. 05 Pg 12 Troubleshooting 2 i264 saaaa aana Pg 13 Operating the SureStitch Pg 14 Limited 1 Year Warranty Pg 14 Jumper SettingS i 0 a4 lt 2 048 dewewds Pg 15 a On Off Parts I ncluded O n i 1 Display Console etch Length Pulso 1 Control Box Oz O S 2 Encoder Wires attached Not Shown is Sy Power Supply Display Console Control Box Display Cable Sewing Machine Control Cable Velcro Cable Ties Self Adhesive Tie Mount Zip Tie KAI OF te ee ee Encoder ace SureStitch Assembly Display Console Attachment Step 1 Secure the Display Console to your quilting frame with the included velcro strap Place the Display Console so that it s controls will be easily accessible while you are quilting NOTE Wait to attach all wires until Step 5 Step 1 Display Console Step 3 Step 2 Top Plate Encoder Step 3 Bottom Plate Encoder Step 4 Controller Top Plate Encoder Attachment Step 2 1 If your sewing machine is in place on the carriage remove it before continuing You will also need to turn the top plate up side down to be able to access the supporting hardware 2 2 Remove one of the front wheels from the top plate before attaching the encoder Attach this encoder to the same side of the carriage that you will attach the Controller in St2. Viking PFAFF Janomi 1600 Power Supply Appearance may vary i N a i 1 Prong Plug All other compatible Sewing Machines Note You will recieve one 1 of the cords shown above depending on the model of sewing machine that your have Fig 5 2 5 3 Connect the sewing machine control wire to the Controller and also to the location on your sewing machine where the foot pedal attaches 5 4 Plug your sewing machine into an available power outlet but do not turn on your sewing machine Connect the 5 volt power supply to the Controller Plug the 5 volt power supply into an available power outlet The power supply needs to be connected to a cord that is long enough to allow the carriage to travel the entire length of the quilting frame Itis OK to leave the SureStitch connected to a power source when not in use If you do disconnect the SureStitch from power be sure to re attach the unit to power before turning on your sewing machine 5 5 Verify that all wires are correctly attached When the SureStitch is first connected to power the LED panel on the display should show a number 5 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems T 1 Turn the sewing machine off T 2 Pull power cord out of SureStitch control box T 3 Plug power cord back into SureStitch T 4 Turn sewing machine on Because of your sewing machine s built in safety features sometimes the machine will not respond to your movement of the carriag
3. Pulse Button When the Pulse button is pushed your sewing machine will sew at a constant speed until you release the button Use the Pulse button to tie off a stitch or to sew at a constant non regulated speed Stitch Length Buttons Use the Stitch Length buttons to adjust how long your stitches will be while using the regulated mode The LED display directly above the Stitch Length buttons displays your current Stitch Length setting You can set the Stitch Length from 1 to 10 indicated by 0 the stitch length setting does not indicate Stitches per inch but will be consistent based on your sewing machine The Stitch Length setting will be set to 5 every time you turn on the SureStitch amp WARNING To avoid injury always turn off your sewing machine before threading your needle or changing your bobbin Caution When the SureStitch is in the on mode your sewing machine WILL BEGIN TO STITCH This helps prevent your needles from breaking and helps your stitch be more consistent SureStitch Limited 1 Year Warranty SureStitch Limited 1 Year Warranty The Grace Company warrants to the original end user customer that the SureStitch is free from defects in material and workmanship The Grace Company will at its option either repair or replace any part of the SureStitch system that proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by The G
4. Fig 2 Now attach the encoder to the Universal Encoder Arm To do this place the encoder posts through the holes in the Encoder Arm as shown See Fig 3 Then Slide the encoder into the notches The spring isn t required to hold the encoder in place but may be put on if you prefer or have problems with the encoder coming off of the Encoder arm Edge of Angle Bracket When you attach the Angle Bracket to the Bottom Plate be sure to attach it low enough for the Top Plate to pass over it without hitting Bottom edge of Top Plate Figure 5 shows how to attach the Angle Bracket to the Bottom Plate The Angle Bracket is required in this situation it gives the encoder attached to the top plate a place to roll N Fig 5 Attach Angle Bracket to side of Bottom Plate Pg 17 Assemble the Top Plate encoder as shown in Fig 6 NOTE It is critical that you have the Top Plate in it s furthest back position with the sewing machine in place and the take up gt rail in place before attaching the encoder Attention Do not tighten Nylock nut completely Encoder Arm needs to pivot freely Top Plate Encoder Assemble the Encoder for the Bottom Plate as shown in Fig 8 Attention Do not tighten Nylock nut completely Encoder Arm needs to pivot freely Attach the encoder
5. Turn sewing machine off 2 Unplug sewing machine from the wall wait 5 seconds and plug back in 3 Pull power cord out of SureStitch control box 4 Plug power cord back into SureStitch 5 Turn sewing machine back on Pg 13 SureStitch Operation I nstructions All of the SureStitches Stitch Length Display 7 x controls are conveniently located lens hae on the Display Console Reine iia On Off On Off Button The On Indicator Off button activates disables Stitch Length T OL On Off Button the regulated stitch feature Buttons Stitch Length pulse of the SureStitch When regulated stitch is active J O the green LED light directly J Pulse Button above the button will be lit Ke J In regulated mode your sewing machine will automatically adjust the speed that it stitches based on how fast you move your sewing machine around on the quilting machine If you move your sewing machine too fast it will reach it s maximum stitch speed and no longer be able to stitch fast enough to keep a constant stitch size The green LED above the On Off button will turn red when your sewing machine has reached it s maximum stitch speed When the LED above the On Off button is lit red your stitches will be longer than your desired size Pulse Button When the Pulse button is pushed your sewing machine will sew at a constant speed until you release the button Use the Pulse button to tie off a st
6. that when your sewing machine is turned on and accept the SureStitch as it s speed control e Leave a little slack in the wires near the wire connectors to prevent the connector from being pulled out or damaged e Secure wires to carriage with the included velcro straps tie mounts TAON and zip ties Keep wires taut between the velcro straps and keep the gt wires neat e When there is more wire than you need coil up the extra wire Display Wire Connector and secure it to the carriage out of the way Fig 5 1 Step 5 1 Attach the Display wire See Fig 5 1 and Fig 5 2 to the Display Console and to the Controller Be sure to line up the pins in the connectors to prevent bending them Secure the wire to the carriage to keep the wire neat 5 2 Attach the wires from each of the encoders to the controller It doesn t matter which wire goes into either of the Telephone Type connectors Secure the encoder wires to the carriage using Tie Mounts and Zip Ties to keep the wires neat NOTE When securing the wires for the bottom plate encoder be sure to include enough slack to allow your top plate to travel it s entire available distance This will prevent damage to the encoder wire Also use a tie mount to secure the encoder wire to the bottom plate to prevent the wire from rubbing on the quilting machine table when the carriage is being moved Pg 5 Wiring Diagram To Sewing Machine 3 Prong Plug Display
7. with the shorter bolt through the wheel 25mm 2 4 Place the exposed end of the bolt on the Encoder through the hole that the wheel that you just removed was in 2 5 Apply the Washer and 6mm nut back onto the bolt Tighten the nut securely When you tighten the nut make sure that the encoders moving parts don t contact any part of the carriage When the top plate is sitting upright the encoder should be angled up slightly so that the encoder s wheel doesn t touch the track on the Bottom Plate See Fig 1 Washer 6mm Hex nut Pg 3 Bottom Plate Encoder Attachment NOTE THE WHEELS ON ONE END OF THE BOTTOM PLATE ARE ATTACHED AS SHOWN IN Fig 3 1 REMOVE ONE OF THESE WHEELS IN STEP 3 1 The wheels attached to the other end of the Bottom Plate can t be used to attach an encoder Step 3 1 Remove one of the wheels from the bottom plate before attaching the encoder Attach this encoder to the opposite side of the carriage as you attached the encoder on the top plate 3 2 Remove the 6mm Hex nut and the first washer from the remaining encoder This encoder should have the longer bolt through the wheel 40mm 6mm Hex Nut Washer 3 3 Place the exposed end of the bolt on the Encoder with 40mm bolt Encoder through the hole that the wheel that you just removed was in Fig 3 2 3 4 Apply the Washer and 6mm nut back onto the bolt Tighten the nut securely When you tighten the nut make sure that the e
8. you will need a different model of the SureStitch If you sewing machine model is not listed please call The Grace Company at 1 800 264 0644 to see if there is a model of the SureStitch that will work with your machine Janome 1600 1 Pfaff Grand Quilter 2 Janome 6500 6600 Viking Mega Quilter Elna 7200 NS NS CJ J lo JP2 JP2 JP1 JP1 JP1 z J J 3 JukiTL98E 4 Juki TL98Q TL98QE JP1 Pg 8 es WE O User Manual Si Instructions for installing the SureStitch on the Pinnacle Professional Series Quilting Frame D and the Mini Pinni FA ral MA Company Fi z n es ine Quilting Frams The Table of Contents Display Console Attachment Pg 10 Top Plate Encoder Attachment Pg 10 Bottom Plate Encoder Attachment Pg 11 Encoder Wheel Attachment Pg 11 Controller Attachment Pg 12 Wire Attachment
9. To Sewing Machine Power Supply Appearance may vary j iD J i T Control Box ne Il NW gi I 5 3 Connect the sewing machine control wire to the Controller and also to the location on your sewing machine where the foot pedal attaches 5 4 Plug your sewing machine into an available power outlet but do not turn on your sewing machine Connect the 5 volt power supply to the Controller Plug the 5 volt power supply into an available power outlet The power supply needs to be connected to a cord that is long enough to allow the carriage to travel the entire length of the quilting frame Itis OK to leave the SureStitch connected to a power source If you do disconnect the SureStitch from power be sure to re attach the unit to power before turning on your sewing machine 5 5 Verify that all wires are correctly attached When the SureStitch is first connected to power the LED panel on the display should show a number 5 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems T 1 Turn the sewing machine off T 2 Pull power cord out of SureStitch control box T 3 Plug power cord back into SureStitch T 4 Turn sewing machine on Because of your sewing machine s built in safety features sometimes the machine will not respond to your movement of the carriage and needs to be reset If your machine is running at an unusually slow speed reset your machine and SureStitch using the following steps T2 1
10. but continue using the Sure Stitch manual for all of the remaining steps Hardware 2 Universal Bracket 2 Encoder Arm Angle Bracket M5 Socket Head Screw 1 2 2 M5 Hex Nut 2 Universal Bracket N J 1 Angle Bracket mum 2 Encoder Arm 2 10 Socket Head Screw 2 10 Nylock Nut Keep the following guidelines in mind when determining where to attach your encoders Each encoder measures the movement from the Top Bottom Plate that it is attached to The encoders tell the controller how fast your sewing machine needs to stitch See Fig 1 The encoder attached to the top plate needs to roll from front to back The encoder attached to the bottom plate needs to be able to roll from side to side for the entire length of your quilting frame The Angle Bracket is provided for quilting frames that do not have a place for the encoder wheel to roll to give the encoder attached to the top plate a place to roll on Origional GMQ Origional Little Gracie See Fig 2 Bottom Plate remove the encoder from the standard encoder bracket Remove the hardware as shown Right You may need to lift the encoder up slightly to remove the wheel After the wheel is removed the encoder should now easily slide down and off of the bracket You should place the wheel and other hardware back onto the bracket for safe keeping Before you can attach an encoder to the Universal Bracket you need to i AAR
11. e and needs to be reset If your machine is running at an unusually slow speed reset your machine and SureStitch using the following steps T2 1 Turn sewing machine off T2 2 Unplug sewing machine from the wall wait 5 seconds and plug back in T2 3 Pull power cord out of SureStitch control box T2 4 Plug power cord back into SureStitch T2 5 Turn sewing machine back on Pg 6 SureStitch Operation I nstructions All of the SureStitches Stitch Length Display F controls are n3 conveniently located leone PEE on the Display Console a nye On OFF On Off Button The On Indicator Off button activates disables Stitch Length T O On Off Button the regulated stitch feature Buttons Stitch Length Pulse of the SureStitch When regulated stitch is active ul Cyl the green LED light directly K J Pulse Button above the button will be lit g J In regulated mode your sewing machine will automatically adjust the speed that it stitches based on how fast you move your sewing machine around on the quilting machine If you move your sewing machine too fast it will reach it s maximum stitch speed and no longer be able to stitch fast enough to keep a constant stitch size The green LED above the On Off button will turn red when your sewing machine has reached it s maximum stitch speed When the LED above the On Off button is lit red your stitches will be longer than your desired size
12. ep 4 to keep the wires more organized 2 3 Remove the 6mm Hex nut and the first washer from the encoder with the shorter bolt through the wheel 25mm 2 4 Place the exposed end of the bolt on the Encoder through the hole that the wheel that you just removed was in 2 5 Apply the Washer and 6mm nut back onto the bolt Tighten the nut securely When you tighten the nut make sure that the encoders moving parts don t contact any part of the carriage When the top plate is sitting upright the encoder should be angled up slightly so that the encoder s wheel doesn t touch the track on the Bottom Plate See Fig 1 Encoder with 25mm bolt Washer 6mm Hex nut D Fig 2 Pg 10 Bottom Plate Encoder Attachment Step 3 1 Remove one of the wheels from the bottom plate before attaching the encoder Attach this encoder to the opposite side of the carriage as you attached the encoder on the top plate 3 2 Remove the 6mm Hex nut and the first washer from the remaining encoder This encoder should have the longer bolt through the wheel 40mm 3 3 Place the exposed end of the bolt on the Encoder through the hole that the wheel that you just removed was in Fig 3 1 3 4 Apply the Washer and 6mm nut back onto the bolt Tighten the nut securely When you tighten the nut make sure that the encoders moving parts don t contact any part of the carriage When the bottom plate is sitting upright the encod
13. er should be angled up Slightly so that the encoder wheel won t touch the Track Encoder Wheel Attachment This section is provided so you can properly attach a wheel to your encoder if you ever need to puta wheel onto the encoder The process is identical for any bolt used Slide Encoder up to allow Encoder Wheel to fit into Carriage Wheel Place encoder on one of the wheels with bearings on the inside carriage edge 6mm Hex Nut Encoder with 40mm bolt Tie Mount can be places on bottem edge Pg 11 Controller Attachment Step 4 1 Place your bottom and top plates back onto your quilting machine Also Place your sewing machine back onto the carriage NOTE One end of all SureStitch wires are attached to the Controller Determine a place to mount the Controller where it or the wires attached to it do not obstruct other features on your quilting frame or sewing machine Ideal locations to mount the Controller are on the lower portion of one of the carriage handles see Fig 4 or directly to the back of your sewing machine other locations may also work better for you 4 2 Remove the backing from the adhesive on the back of the Controller 4 3 Adhere the Controller to the location that you have determined to be the most convenient Controller Wire Attachment NOTE e When wiring the SureStitch make sure that your sewing machine is turned off and unplugged from power this wi
14. itch or to sew at a constant non regulated speed Stitch Length Buttons Use the Stitch Length buttons to adjust how long your stitches will be while using the regulated mode The LED display directly above the Stitch Length buttons displays your current Stitch Length setting You can set the Stitch Length from 1 to 10 indicated by 0 the stitch length setting does not indicate Stitches per inch but will be consistent based on your sewing machine The Stitch Length setting will be set to 5 every time you turn on the SureStitch WARNING To avoid injury always turn off your sewing machine before threading your needle or changing your bobbin Caution When the SureStitch is in the on mode your sewing machine WILL BEGIN TO STITCH This helps prevent your needles from breaking and helps your stitch be more consistent SureStitch Limited 1 Year Warranty SureStitch Limited 1 Year Warranty The Grace Company warrants to the original end user customer that the SureStitch is free from defects in material and workmanship The Grace Company will at its option either repair or replace any part of the SureStitch system that proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by The Grace Company on an exchange basis and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new If The Grace Company is unable to repair or replace the p
15. ll ensure that when your sewing machine is turned on it will accept the SureStitch as it s speed control Bottom Plate Encoder Wire e Leave a little slack in the wires near the wire connectors to prevent the connector from being pulled out or damaged e Secure wires to carriage with the included velcro straps tie mounts and zip ties Keep wires taut between the velcro straps and keep the wires neat e When there is more wire than you need coil up the extra wire and secure it to the carriage out of the way Step 5 1 Attach the Display wire See Fig 5 1 and Fig 5 2 to the Display Console and to the Controller Be sure to line up the pins in the connectors to prevent bending them Secure the wire to the carriage to keep the wire neat 5 2 Attach the wires from each of the encoders to the controller 0 a It doesn t matter which wire goes into either of the Telephone Type connectors Secure the encoder wires to the carriage using Tie l Mounts and Zip Ties to keep the wires neat gt L Display Wire Connector NOTE When securing the wires for the bottom plate encoder be Fig 5 1 sure to include enough slack to allow your top plate to travel it s entire available distance This will prevent damage to the encoder wire Also use a tie mount to secure the encoder wire to the bottom plate to prevent the wire from rubbing on the quilting machine table when the carriage is being moved Pg 12 Wiring Diagram
16. model of the SureStitch that will work with your machine Janome 1600 1 Pfaff Grand Quilter 2 Janome 6500 6600 Viking Mega Quilter Elna 7200 IS Ss I g TE flo IEF flo JP2 ppp JP2 og f j JP1 JP1 JP1 JP1 y 3 JukiTL98E 4 JukiTL98Q TL98QE E E p al JP2 JP1 viy i P1 JP1 Pg 15 Sure Stitch Universal Adaptor Before you begin Take a look at the sure stitch instructions to determine if any of your encoders can be attached with out the universal adaptor brackets Steps 2 and 3 of the Sure Stitch manual show how the encoders are typically installed Also note that you will need the Sure Stitch manual to complete the Sure Stitch installation The Universal Adaptor is simply another method to attach the Sure Stitch encod ers to the vast majority of Grace Company and Non Grace quilting frames currently available Re place Steps 2 and 3 in the Sure Stitch manual with this manual
17. ncoders moving parts don t contact any part of the carriage When the bottom plate is sitting upright the encoder should be angled up Slightly so that the encoder wheel won t touch the Table Track Encoder Wheel Attachment Slide Encoder up to allow This section is provided so you can Encoder Wheel to fit into properly attach a wheel to your Carriage Wheel encoder if you ever need to put a wheel onto the encoder The process is identical for any bolt used CalepeMined R Washer Pg 4 Controller Attachment Step 4 1 Place your bottom and top plates back onto your quilting machine Also Place your sewing machine back onto the carriage NOTE One end of all SureStitch wires are attached to the Controller Determine a place to mount the Controller where it or the wires attached to it do not obstruct other features on your quilting frame or sewing machine Ideal locations to mount the Controller are on the lower portion of one of the carriage handles see Fig 4 or directly to the back of your sewing machine other locations may also work better for you 4 2 Remove the backing from the adhesive on the back of the Controller 4 3 Adhere the Controller to the location that Control you have determined to be the most convenient omens Bottom Plate Encoder Wire Wire Attachment NOTE e When wiring the SureStitch make sure that your sewing machine is turned off and unplugged from power this will ensure
18. race Company on an exchange basis and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new If The Grace Company is unable to repair or replace the product it will refund the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made This limited warranty does not cover any damage to this product that results from improper installation accident abuse misuse natural disaster insufficient or excessive electrical supply abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions or any unauthorized disassembly repair or modification This limited warranty covers only repair replacement or refund for defective SureStitch devices as provided above The Grace Company is not liable for and does not cover under warranty any damage caused to machinery attached to the SureStitch In the event of a claim The Grace Company s sole obligation shall be replacement of the SureStitch hardware Warranty Registration Warranty registration must be postmarked within 30 days of purchace Please complete the included warranty registration card and mail it along with a copy of your sales recipt to The Grace Company P O Box 27823 Salt Lake City UT 84127 Pg 7 Your SureStitch has been preset to configuration 1 if you have a sewing machine other than those listed for the 1 configuration place jumpers in the indicated locations for the configuration that lists your sewing machine model If you own a Brother 1500 or Baby Lock QC Pro
19. re User Manual Table of Contents Wooden Quilting Frames Display Console Attachment Pg 3 Top Plate Encoder Attachment PQ Bottom Plate Encoder Attachment Pg 4 Encoder Wheel Attachment Pg 4 Controller Attachment 62 disci ea ees Pg 5 Wire Attachment 1400040 aad aud a4 Pg 5 WOGDIESNOCUNG ins sissies arinena es Pg 6 Operating the SureStitch Pg 7 Limited 1 Year Warranty Pg 7 Jumper Settings iu ina ek co eee es Pg 8 Pinnacle Quilting Frames Display Console Attachment Pg 10 Top Plate Encoder Attachment Pg 10 Bottom Plate Encoder Attachment Pg 11 Encoder Wheel Attachment Pg 11 Controller Attachment Pg 12 Wire Attachment Pg 12 Troubleshooting sanaaa anaa Pg 13 Operating the SureStitch Pg 14 Limited 1 Year Warranty Pg 14 Jumper Settings occ eee dane ees Pg 15 Accessory for other quilting frames Uiversal Adaptor 00008 Pg 16 19 Sune O lt User Manual for installation Si on Wooden Quilting Frames Table of Contents Display Console Attachment Pg 3 Top Plate Encoder Attachment Pg 3 Bottom Plate Encoder Attachment Pg 4 Encoder Wheel Attachment Pg 4 Controller Attachment Pg 5 Wire Attachment Pg 5 Troubleshooting anaua aaa aaaea Pg 6 Operating the SureS
20. roduct it will refund the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made This limited warranty does not cover any damage to this product that results from improper installation accident abuse misuse natural disaster insufficient or excessive electrical supply abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions or any unauthorized disassembly repair or modification This limited warranty covers only repair replacement or refund for defective SureStitch devices as provided above The Grace Company is not liable for and does not cover under warranty any damage caused to machinery attached to the SureStitch In the event of a claim The Grace Company s sole obligation shall be replacement of the SureStitch hardware Warranty Registration Warranty registration must be postmarked within 30 days of purchace Please complete the included warranty registration card and mail it along with a copy of your sales recipt to The Grace Company P O Box 27823 Salt Lake City UT 84127 Pg 14 Your SureStitch has been preset to configuration 1 if you have a sewing machine other than those listed for the 1 configuration place jumpers in the indicated locations for the configuration that lists your sewing machine model If you own a Brother 1500 or Baby Lock QC Pro you will need a different model of the SureStitch If you sewing machine model is not listed please call The Grace Company at 1 800 264 0644 to see if there is a
21. titch Pg 7 Limited 1 Year Warranty Pg 7 Jumper Settings 20d eeeye ten od Pg 8 Parts I ncluded 1 Display Console O On Off 1 Control Box i S Os 2 Encoder Wires attached DT Not Shown Ot O A 1 5v Power Supply f N N 1 Display Cable Q O P 1 Sewing Machine Control Cable LW 6 Velcro Cable Ties Display Console 2 Self Adhesive Tie Mount 2 Zip Tie Encoder Pg 2 SureStitch Assembly Display Console Attachment Step 1 Secure the Display Console to your quilting frame with the included velcro strap Place the Display Console so that it s controls will be easily accessible while you are quilting NOTE Wait to attach all wires until Step 5 Step 1 Step 1 Display Console Step 2 Top Plate Encoder Step 3 Bottom Plate Encoder Step 4 Controller Top Plate Encoder Attachment Step 2 1 If your sewing machine is in place on the carriage remove it before continuing You will also need to turn the top plate up side down to be able to access the supporting hardware 2 2 Remove one of the front wheels from the top plate before attaching the encoder Attach this encoder to the same side of the carriage that you will attach the Controller in Step 4 to keep wires more organized 2 3 Remove the 6mm Hex nut and the first washer from the encoder
22. to the Bottom plate so that it rolls on the track that the Carriage rolls on Pg 18 There are many other possible ways to attach the Sure Stitch to a quilting frame If you don t see a picture matching your type of Frame in this manual there is still very likely a way to attach the encoders See Right Quilting Frame with continous Table Pg 19
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