HQ Fusion Frame User Manual 12-15
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1. Long Bolt Ratchet Wheel and Hand Wheel Assembly Large Washer Long bolt ratchet wheel comes pre assembled Exploded diagram is included for reference 10 18 In same manner slide the long bolt ratchet wheel and hand wheel assembly into the open end of the remaining pole assembly and tighten the nut using the 13 17 mm wrench Check to be sure the hand wheel engages the ratchet wheel assembly and does not spin loosely shown in Fig 10 7 This completes the take up pole show in Fig 10 9 Visit http www HandiQuilter com Steps 11 amp 12 Pole to Frame Assembly Rubber End Cap Assembly Front of Frame Idler Pole Backing Pole S J Step 11 Pole to Frame Assembly Parts needed 1 Frame Assembly 1 Batting Storage Pole 1 Idler Pole 1 Quilt Top Pole 1 Backing Pole 1 Take up Pole 11 1 Place the poles on the frame as shown in Fig 11 1 Plastic Fingers Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com Take up Pole JS Quilt Top Pole A Note The poles will snap past the plastic fingers which are shown at left in Fig 11 2 Back of Frame Fig 11 1 Step 12 Rubber End Cap Assembly Parts needed 1 Frame Assembly 10 Rubber End Caps 12 1 Slide one 1 rubber end cap onto the end of each bolt sticking out of the pole ends as shown in Fig 12 1 If the poles are assembled properly there should be approximately 3 8 1 2 of metal threads showing beyond2. Measuring tape or ruler Not Provided Scissors Not Provided 15 1 Prepare to attach the Velcro to the quilt top pole backing pole and take up pole see Fig 10 1 by measuring in 3 from each end of the pole Peel the backing off the Velcro as you go and apply to all three poles starting at the 3 mark and ending at the opposite 3 mark Take care to stick the Velcro on straight This step will determine how well your quilts load in the future Use the Spring Coupler Snap Buttons as a guide when aligning the Velcro for best results Note Attach the Velcro next to the snap button not between Once the Velcro has been adhered from one end of the poles to the other it can be clipped where the poles meet at each pole coupler if poles need to be disassembled on the future Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com Steps 15 amp 16 Velcro on Pole Assemblies Attach Leaders Step 16 Attach Leaders Parts needed 1 Frame Assembly with Velcro applied to poles 3 HQ Leaders 16 1 Mark the center of the leaders on both the Velcro and the hemmed edge Mark the center of the quilt top pole backing pole and take up pole with a permanent marker 16 2 Beginning in the center align the marks and attach the leaders to the Velcro on backing pole and the quilt top pole so the marked sides of the leaders hang to the center between the poles Beginning in the center align the marks and attach the remaining
3. 5mm Allen Wrench Provided 3 1 Install two 2 leveling feet into the middle leg 3 2 Place the middle leg assembly over the joined table sections making sure the height adjustment levers are facing into the center of the frame as shown in Fig 3 1 3 3 Attach the middle leg using four 4 M8 x 16mm SBHCS Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com 3 4 While pushing down on the leg fully tighten the four 4 screws All middle leg screws should now be fully tightened 3 5 Repeat steps 3 1 through 3 4 to attach the remaining middle leg Be sure middle legs are set at the lowest settings This will facilitate height adjustment of the frame in step 17 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 7 Step 4 Attaching Frame Sides to Table Table Assembly Fig 4 1 Height Adjustment Lever Frame Side Coupler A Step 4 Attaching Frame Note Finger tighten screws only Sides to Table until all screws are in place They will be tightened after the table is up righted once again See step 4 9 Parts needed 1 Table Assembly 1 Right Leg Assembly 1 Left Leg Assembly 2 Frame Side Couplers 2 M8 x 35mm SBHCS 16 M8 x 16mm SBHCS Tools Required 5mm Allen wrench provided Spirit level not provided 4 1 In preparation for attaching the left and right leg assemblies to the table turn the table on its side as shown in Fig 4 1 8 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Visit http www HandiQuilter com amp Note Make
4. foot pole assembly as shown in Fig 10 4 Check that the pole end is inserted completely into the pole assembly 10 6 While holding pole end ass embly tightly into the pole completely tighten the nut using the 13 17mm wrench This will expand the outer pole end ensuring a tight fit in the pole 10 7 Repeat steps 10 5 and 10 6 to add one large pole end to the remaining three 3 large 12 foot poles 10 8 Repeat steps 10 5 and 10 6 to add final remaining large pole end to the open end of one large 12 foot pole Attach the two small pole ends to both ends of the small 12 foot pole assembly Inside Pole End Short Bolt Wedge Outside Pole End Fig 10 6 Short bolt ratchet assembly comes pre assembled Exploded diagram is for reference only Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com Pole End Ratchet Wheel Large Washer V Bearing Short Bolt poms Ratchet Wheel F I y gt Pole End vale a lt _ Small Washe yA a Hex Nut Fig 10 5 Set the large 12 foot pole assembly aside for use as the idler pole and the small 12 foot pole assembly aside for use as the batting storage pole See bottom pole in Fig 10 5 Prepare Short Bolt Ratchet Wheel for Insertion 10 9 Check the short bolt ratchet wheel assembly to ensure that it matches Fig 10 6 10 10 Loosen the nut at the end of the short bolt ratchet wheel assembly until it n
5. leader so it falls to the back of the take up pole Optional Accessory The HQ Super Leader is a 27 x 111 ft leader that can be purchased to use on the take up pole The extra width makes loading from the front easier Available from your HQ Rep or order at www HandiQuilter com HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 23 Step 17 Adjusting HQ Fusion Frame Height Step 17 Adjusting Frame A NOTE It is easier to raise the frame height than to lower the frame because the legs will ratchet up when lifted To lower the frame a second person will be needed to release the two latches on each leg while the other lifts the frame This is why the frame was assembled at the lowest height setting 17 1 The frame can be all the way down with no slots showing on the legs or raised in increments up to where nine sets of slots are showing Most quilters will have three to six sets of slots showing when the height is set comfortably for them 17 2 Adjust the frame height so that when standing at the front of the machine with your hands on the front handle bars your elbows are bent at a 90 degree angle It is recommended that you raise the frame one or two slots at a time until you reach your desired height setting as described in steps 17 3 and 17 4 17 3 Place a foot on the side leg bottom tube and lift the end of the frame up until the latches click once or twice making sure both latches are fully engaged and in the same heigh
6. leg as be on the outside shown in Fig 1 1 of the leg Fig 1 1 1 2 Attach the left frame side back onto the side leg with two 2 M8x16mm SBHCS screws into the back of the back leg Next install two 2 more M8 x 16mm SBHCS screws into the side of the back leg Finger tighten the screws only for now You will tighten the screws with an Allen wrench later in step 4 9 1 3 Attach the left frame side front onto the side leg using two 2 M8 x Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 5 Step 2 Table Assembly amp NOTE For this step a carpeted surface is recommended for the protection of your floor and frame If you are working on a hard surface such as tile hardwoods or concrete cover the surface with a blanket or rug a NOTE Remember to finger tighten all screws first Once all are in place then tighten using the 5mm Allen wrench provided as instructed Step 2 Table Assembly Parts needed 3 Table Sections 4 Table Splice Brace 24 M8 x 16mm SBHCS Tools Required 5mm Allen wrench Provided 2 1 First lay two table sections upside down on the floor end to end close to each other Join the sections together by placing a table splice brace onto the sections as shown in Fig 2 1 lining up the holes in the brace with 6 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly M8 x 16mm SBHCS Fig 2 1 those in the sections Make sure the flange portion of the brace is on top as shown
7. of the frame HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 13 6 3 Assemble the plugged hole pole bracket front the pole bracket coupler and the plugged hole pole bracket rear using five 5 M8 x 25mm SBHCS with five 5 M8 washers and five 5 M8 lock nuts as shown in Fig 6 1 on previous page Figure 6 1 shows the plugged hole pole bracket assembly as it would appear on the left side of the frame The screw heads should be on the outside and the washers and nuts should be on the inside when completed and held into position on the frame Finger tighten the screws for now They will be tightened later in step 7 2 6 4 To assemble the open hole pole bracket repeat step 7 3 The screw heads should be on the outside and the washers and nuts should be on the inside when completed and held into position on the frame Finger tighten the screws for now they will be tightened later in step 7 2 14 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Visit http www HandiQuilter com Use bottom set of holes on pole bracket M8 Lock Nut M8 Flat Washer of holes up on the frame mount M8 x 25mm SBHCS Frame Mount Plugged hole bracket show on left side of frame Step 7 Pole Bracket to Frame Assembly Parts needed 1 Table 1 Plugged Hole Pole Bracket Assembly 1 Open Hole Pole Bracket Assembly 8 M8 x 25mm SBHCS 8 M8 Flat Washers 8 M8 Lock Nut Tools Required 5mm Allen wrench 13 17mm wrench 7 1 Identify which end of the frame receives th
8. sure all height adjustable legs are at their shortest setting before proceeding with step 4 6 This will facilitate height adjustment of the frame in step 17 4 2 Slide the left leg assembly under the table assembly 4 3 Starting at the top left corner screw two 2 M8 x 16mm SBHCS down through the top corner Left Frame Side Front piece into the table as shown in Fig 4 2 finger tighten only 4 4 Align the Frame Side Coupler to the holes in the Left Frame Side Front and the Left Frame Side Back and screw four 4 screws through the Coupler the Frame Side and into the Table section as show in Fig 4 2 4 5 Repeat steps 4 2 through 4 4 for the Right Leg Assembly 4 6 With the help of a second person rotate the frame so it is standing in the upright position 4 7 Attach two 2 M8 x 16mm SBHCS each through the back side of the left and right leg assemblies and finger tighten only 4 8 Screw a long M8 x 35mm SBHCS through the thick metal plates and into the remaining hole on each end of the frame Fig 4 2 Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com Use M8 x 16mm 8 Fig 4 2 Frame Side Coupler HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 9 Step 4 Attaching Frame Sides to Table continued 4 9 Next ensure that the table assembly is down on top of the left and right leg assemblies at all four corners by applying the appropriate pressure or support there s
9. tracks at one end of the table Roll back and forth along the length of the table establishing the distance between the two tracks taking care to check that the wheels are engaging the track on both the front and the back of the carriage Move both tracks in tandem to the back of table as far as possible Slots in the tables allow this movement Double check that the back track is straight along the back edge of the table Fully tighten the screws in the BACK track only for now HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 11 5 6 Place the machine onto the carriage and again roll it the entire length of the frame working the tracks into the wheels as you go Lightly tighten the front track support screws as you move down the table Check the carriage to verify that it rolls smoothly and that both ends of the carriage are engaging the tracks If you find a section of track where the carriage rocks back and forth when moved all the way forward or back loosen the front track support screws and adjust the front track until the carriage rolls smoothly and does not rock then re tighten the front track screws 5 7 Finally fully tighten the front track to the table 12 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Track Support Visit http www HandiQuilter com Plugged Hole Shown Plugged Hole Pole Bracket Rear Outside Fig 6 1 Plugged hole bracket shown as used on left side of frame when the open hole bracket latches and hand w
10. End Assembly Step 10 Adding the Pole Ends Parts needed 4 Large Poles 1 Small Poles 5 Large Pole End 2 Small Pole End 2 Short Bolt Ratchet Wheel Assembly 1 Long Bolt Ratchet Wheel Assembly Tools Required Pole End Fig 10 1 13 17mm wrench Provided ole End Fig 10 10 mm nut Provided 10 4 Repeat steps 10 1 through A NOTE A single regular 10mm 10 3 to prepare the 5 large pole ends nut is provided as a tool to aid with and the 2 small pole ends for insertion pole end assembly if needed This nut can be used to tighten the pole ends into the poles then be removed and replaced with a lock nut Prepare Pole End For Insertion 10 1 Check one pole end to ensure that it matches Figs 10 1 and 10 3 10 2 Loosen the nut on the pole end l until it nearly reaches the end of the Inside Role End Short Bolt Wedge bolt Outside Pole End 10 3 Holding onto the outside pole end push the nut end of the Large Washer bolt towards the opposite end of the V Bearing assembly until the inside pole end Le BF consign short bolt wedge slides out Fig 10 A Lock Nut 2 This makes the outside diameter Ome of the pole end narrower and ready to be inserted into the end of the pole Fig 10 3 assembly Pole End assembly comes pre assembled Exploded diagram is for reference only 18 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Visit http www HandiQuilter com Fig 10 4 10 5 Slide one pole end into the end of one large 12
11. End Small Pole End 5 2 Ratchet Stop Ratchet Stop Bushing Holder 3 3 L OY M10 Regular Nut 1 See Note page 18 13 17 mm Wrench 1 Visit http www HandiQuilter com Step 1 Frame Side Assembly Left Frame Side Front Left Frame Side Back ee Me X 16 SBHCS X4 a Note Assembly is easiest if all connections are finger tightened first pale as instructed while assembling the a aa frame Tighten with the wrench when M8 x 16 SBHCS x p A aia instructed Why is this important If you tighten as you go you may have trouble dii getting all the parts to align properly O Step 1 Frame Side Assembly Note Make fe a 16mm SBHCS screws into the front sure both height ee Side Le g of the front leg Next install two 2 adjustable legs l 9 more M8 x 16mm SBHCS screws into are at their lowest 2 Right Frame Side Front the side of the front leg Finger setting before 1 Left Frame Side Front tighten the screws only for now You proceeding 1 Right Frame Side Back will tighten the screws with an Allen 1 Left Frame Side Back wrench later in step 4 9 This will facilitate 4 Leveling Foot height adjustment 16 M8X16mm SBHCS 1 4 Repeat steps 1 1 through 1 3 of the frame in to complete the right side leg step 17 Tools Required Remember that 5mm Allen wrench Provided the batting storage pole 1 1 Screw two 2 leveling feet into bracket needs to the bottom of the left side
12. Fig 2 1 2 2 Place four 4 M8 x 16mm SBHCS through the side and two 2 M8 x 16mm through the top of each splice brace and finger tighten them into the table sections 2 3 To complete the 12 table assembly assemble the third section by repeating steps 2 1 and 2 2 using the third table section 2 4 Pull the table sections as close together as possible to remove gap This will facilitate assembly of the middle legs in step 3 2 5 Using the 5mm Allen wrench tighten the four side screws on each table splice brace until the brace touches the side of the table frames and then loosen the screws 1 2 turn 2 6 Tighten fully the two 2 top screws on each table splice brace using the 5mm Allen wrench Now fully tighten the 4 screws on the side of each table splice brace with the 5mm Allen wrench All 24 screws should now be tightened Visit http www HandiQuilter com amp Note If instructions were carefully followed in Section 2 there should be minimal gap between the table sections where the sections meet The middle leg s should slide over the two table section end tubes easily Check to ensure that all table splice brace screws are tightened before tightening the four middle leg screws Step 3 Attaching Middle Leg To Table Middle Leg Step 3 Attaching Middle Leg To Table Parts needed 1 Table Assembly 2 Middle Legs 4 Leveling Feet 8 M8 x 16mm SBHCS Tools Required
13. HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Instructions Handi Ss Designed by a Quilter for Quilters HQ Fusion Frame Box Contents Box Parts See pages 2 amp 3 for descriptions and quantities 1 Table sections items listed in What s Included below 2 End leg components middle legs pole couplers 3 All other parts and hardware 4 Pole sections 5 Track supports wrapped not boxed What s Included Your HQ Fusion Frame is delivered in five separate boxes Upon opening please check immediately to see if you have received the items listed in the Parts and Hardware lists found on pages 3 and 4 In addition the following items will be found in Box 1 1 This Manual 2 3 HQ Marked Leaders 3 3 Velcro strips to attach leaders to poles If you find you are missing any items please contact your HQ Rep or Handi Quilter immediately at 1 877 697 8458 or Handi Quilter Inc 1 801 292 7988 or by emailing sales handiquilter com 445 N 700 W North Salt Lake Utah 84054 Handi Quilter 2010 Updated 12 15 10 Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 1 Table of Contents HQ Studio Frame Box Contents page 1 Parts List page 3 Hardware List page 4 Step 1 Frame Side Assembly page 5 Step 2 Table Assembly page 6 Step 3 Attaching Middle Leg to Table page 7 Step 4 Attaching Frame Sides to Table page 8 Step 5 Precision Glide Track Assembly page 11 Step 6 Pole Bracket Assembly page 13 Ste
14. e front of the open hole pole bracket assembly paying attention to the orientation of the ratchet stop latches Figs 8 1 and 8 2 Visit http www HandiQuilter com Pole Section e Pole Coupler Fig 9 1 Step 9 Pole Assembly Parts needed 12 Large Pole Sections 8 Large Pole Couplers 3 Small Pole Sections 2 Small Pole Couplers amp IMPORTANT Be careful when assembling poles to not pinch your hands between pole parts while sliding them together 9 1 Join two 2 4 foot large pole sections together by inserting a large pole coupler into the end of one pole section as shown in Fig 9 1 depressing the spring button as it slides in Continue sliding until the spring button pops out of the hole in the pole section Repeat to add the second 4 foot pole section to the first 9 2 In same manner add a third 4 foot pole section and coupler to section completed in step 9 1 to complete one 12 foot pole assembly 9 3 Using the remaining large pole couplers and large pole sections Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com Step 9 Pole Assembly repeat steps 9 1 and 9 2 to complete 3 more large pole assemblies for a total of 4 large pole assemblies 9 4 Using the two 2 small pole couplers and three 3 small pole sections repeat steps 9 1 and 9 2 to complete the small pole assembly The small pole assembly is the batting storage pole HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 17 Step 10 Adding the Pole Ends Pole
15. e hand wheel The open hole pole bracket assembly will be placed on that end Slide the plugged hole pole bracket assembly down over the two metal frame mounts on the remaining end of the table The pole bracket should straddle the two frame mounts Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com Step 7 Pole Bracket to Frame Assembly Table Assembly Left Pole Bracket Attach the plugged hole pole bracket assembly to the frame using four 4 M8 x 25mm SBHCS Thread the screws through the bottom set of screw holes on the pole bracket assembly and into the third set of holes from the bottom of the frame mount The screws should be threaded from the outside of the frame to the inside of the frame On the end of each screw slide a flat washer followed by a lock nut as shown in Fig 7 1 7 2 Fully tighten the four 4 screws with the 13 17mm wrench and the 5mm Allen wrench provided Next fully tighten the five 5 screws on the plugged hole pole bracket assembly that were finger tightend on from step 6 3 7 3 Repeat step 7 1 and step 7 2 to attach the open hole pole bracket assembly HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 15 Step 8 Ratchet Stop Assembly Ratchet Stop Mount Ratchet Stop Holder Ratchet Stop Bushing Ratchet Stop Latch ok Pole Bearing M6 x 45mm Connector Screw Shown with ratchet stop latches assembled on right pole bracket for handwheel on rN NOTE If setting frame up with hand w
16. early reaches the end of the bolt 10 11 Holding onto the outside pole end push the nut end of the bolt towards the opposite end of the assembly until the inside pole end short bolt wedge slides out in similar fashion to step 10 3 This makes the outside diameter of the outside pole end narrower and ready to be inserted into the end of a pole assembly HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 19 Ti Pole End Hand Wheel Assembly 10 12 Check the long bolt ratchet wheel assembly to ensure that it matches Fig 10 7 10 13 Add the hand wheel assembly to the long bolt ratchet wheel assembly as shown in Fig 10 7 aligning the three tabs on the hand wheel insert with the three notches on the outside pole end 10 14 Repeat step 10 11 to prepare the long bolt ratchet wheel and hand wheel assembly for insertion Ratchet Wheel and Hand Wheel Insertion 10 15 Insert one short bolt ratchet wheel assembly into the open end of a pole assembly as shown in Fig 10 8 10 16 Completely tighten the nut using the 13 17 mm wrench This will expand the outer pole end ensuring a tight fit in the pole This completes the backing pole 10 17 Repeat steps 10 14 and 10 15 to complete the quilt top pole Set both poles aside 20 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Take up Pole Long Bolt Ratchet Wheel and Hand Wheel Fig 10 9 Inside Pole End Long Bolt Wedge Outside Pole End Ratchet Wheel Hole Hand Wheel V Bearing
17. heel on the left side of frame reverse postition switch sides of pole brackets The ratchet stop latch assemblies will also need to be switched back to the inside necessary Loosen if Outside Fig 8 1 right side Ratchet Stop Latch Step 8 Ratchet Stop Assembly Parts needed 1 Open Hole Pole Bracket Assembly 3 M6 x 45mm Connector Screw 3 Ratchet Stop Latch 3 Ratchet Stop Bushing 3 Ratchet Stop Holder 3 Ratchet Stop Mount Tools Required 4mm Allen wrench Provided 8 1 Place one ratchet stop holder between the two metal pieces at the back of the open hole pole bracket assembly with the stop nub facing inside as shown in Fig 8 1 If the ratchet stop holder will not fit loosen the two bearing screws nearest the square hole Slide in the ratchet stop 16 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Assembled Ratchet Stop Shown Assembled Ratchet Stop Holders Shown Y holder and re tighten the bearing screws when finished 8 2 Following the parts order in Fig 8 1 thread one M6 x 45mm connector screw through a ratchet stop latch ratchet stop bushing pole bracket with ratchet stop holder inserted and finally into the ratchet stop mount Pay close attention to orientation of the ratchet stop Tighten with the 4mm Allen wrench until the ratchet stop holder nub holds the ratchet stop see Fig 8 2 8 3 In same manner attach the remaining ratchet stop latches and ratchet stop holders to th
18. heel are used on the right Step 6 Pole Bracket Assembly Parts needed 1 Open Hole Pole Bracket Front 1 Open Hole Pole Bracket Rear 1 Plugged Hole Pole Bracket Front 1 Plugged Hole Pole Bracket Rear 2 Pole Bracket Coupler 10 M8 x 25mm SBHCS 10 M8 washers 10 M8 lock nut Tools Required 5mm Allen wrench and 13mm wrench a NOTE You will find it best to tighten the screws in this step after mounting the pole bracket assemblies onto the frame mounts in step 7 2 6 1 Decide whether you want the ratchet stop latches and hand wheel Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com Step 6 Pole Bracket Assembly Pole Bracket Coupler Plugged Hole Pole Bracket Front Plugged Hole Shown to be on the left or the right side of the frame see Note below This will determine which direction the screws will be assembled through the open hole pole bracket assembly and the plugged hole pole bracket assembly The open hole pole bracket assembly is used for the hand wheel and latch side of the frame 6 2 Identify the open hole pole bracket front and rear pieces and the plugged hole pole bracket front and rear pieces amp NOTE Left Side Hand Wheel option If you prefer the hand wheel and ratchet stop latches on the left side of the frame you will need to assemble the open hole pole bracket assembly with the screws going left to right with the nuts on the inside of the pole bracket when it is positioned on the left side
19. hould be little to no gap between the bottom of the table assembly and the top of each leg Fig 4 3 Now using the 5mm Allen wrench fully tighten the four screws at each corner to the table assembly and the long screw through the heavy metal piece nine screws per end Also tighten the four screws at each frame side to each leg at this time eight more screws per end If necessary have a second person help check and hold this while tightening the screws 4 10 Make sure the end and middle legs are set to the same height Using a spirit level check and adjust the frame top to be level in the place where it will be used both front to back and side to side by adjusting the leveling feet Double check the table top frame to ensure it is flat at each splice brace and not sagging or high at the joints Fig 4 4 If no spirit level is available check the table with the machine on the carriage and the Precision Glide tracks after they are installed in Step 5 and adjust appropriately When the table is level the machine should stay where you put it and not roll forward back or side to side 10 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Table Assembly Little to no gap here on all four Leg corners Fig 4 3 View from Bottom of Table gt Ga gt Table Splice Brace Fig 4 4 Visit http www HandiQuilter com Step 5 Precision Glide Track Assembly a NOTE The extrusions have a
20. p 7 Pole Bracket to Frame Assembly page 15 Step 8 Ratchet Stop Assembly page 16 Step 9 Pole Assembly page 17 Step 10 Adding the Pole Ends page 18 Step 11 Pole to Frame Assembly page 21 Step 12 Rubber End Cap Assembly page 21 Step 13 Optional Velcro Assembly page 22 Step 14 Bungee Clamp Assembly page 22 Step 15 Velcro on Pole Assembly page 23 Step 16 Attach Leaders page 23 Step 17 Adjusting HQ Fusion Frame Height page 24 2 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Visit http www HandiQuilter com HQ Fusion Frame Parts List Bungee Clamp 6 Box 3 Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 3 HQ Fusion Frame Hardware List These parts found in Box 3 L L E End I M8 Lock M8 Flat Washer 10 M8 x 16mm Socket Nut 18 M8 x 25mm Button Head Cap 18 M8 x 35 Socket Button Screw SBHCS in i ee ieee r 64 total Ted ic crew 18 ay Screw SBHCS 2 M5 x 8mm Hand Wheel Insert 1 M6 x 12mm Socket Button May be preassembled Connector Screw Head Cap Screw with Hand Wheel 12 total SBHCS 24 total A Short Bolt Ratchet Long Bolt Ratchet Wheel Assembl Hand Wheel 2 y Wheel a 1 M6 x 45mm Mount Ratchet a Latch Connector 3 Screw 3 Q S Leveling Foot 5mm Allen 4mm Allen 8 Wrench Wrench 1 1 4 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Ratchet Stop 3mm Allen Wrench 1 Large Pole
21. t slot The end of the latch levers will be about 1 5 away from the leg when engaged properly and much closer if not fully engaged 24 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 17 4 Repeat step 17 3 on the other end of the frame and then lower the two middle legs to the same slot ensuring that the latches are fully engaged into the same slot on both side legs and the two middle legs You may need a second person to lift the middle of the table to engage the latches fully on the middle legs 17 5 Finally double check to make sure the frame is level The slots on the legs are for rough height adjustment and the levelers on each leg are for fine height adjustment and leveling of the frame See step 4 10 if needed for leveling review 17 6 Your HQ Studio Frame is now complete Refer to the DVD that came with your HQ quilting machine for instructions on loading the quilt on the frame To learn how to quilt check out the Longarm Basics DVD series from Quilter s Academy www theQuiltersAcademy com Optional Accessory Heavy duty casters are available for the HQ Fusion Frame new straight leg style only check with your HQ Rep or HQ Customer Relations 877 697 8458 to be sure Order from your HQ Rep or directly at www HandiQuilter com Visit http www HandiQuilter com
22. the ends of each pole Rubber End Cap HQ Fusion Frame Assembly 21 Steps 13 amp 14 Optional Velcro Attachment Bungee Clamp Assembly Fig 13 1 Step 13 Optional Velcro Attachment Assembly Parts needed 1 Frame Assembly 2 Velcro Strip amp Note Handi Quilter has provided the Velcro strips for use with clamps that have Velcro style straps such as those provided with the HQ Pro Frame Only Bungee style clamps have been provided with the HQ Studio Frame but the Velcro strips have been provided for use with other types of clamps 13 1 Start from one side of the Velcro strip and remove about 1 2 of the protective paper and then place the sticky side right below the bungee clamps and press the Velcro firmly to the frame Remove the remainder of the protective paper and press the Velcro down Fig 13 1 13 2 Follow step 13 1 for the other velcro strip 22 HQ Fusion Frame Assembly Step 14 Bungee Clamp Assembly Parts needed 1 Frame Assembly 6 Bungee Clamps 14 1 Thread the bungee cord from the inside of the frame through the bungee slot and then pull the cord in a downward movement to lock the bungee clamp in place Fig 14 1 14 2 Follow step 14 1 for the other five 5 bungee clamps Visit http www HandiQuilter com Step 15 Velcro on Pole Assemblies Parts needed 1 Quilt Top Pole 1 Backing Pole 1 Take up Pole 3 11 5 foot Velcro Strips Tools Required
23. wider shoulder on one edge of the track This shoulder is to be placed toward the inside of the table over the edge of the black plastic tabletop Fig 5 2 amp Fig 5 3 Step 5 Precision Glide Track Assembly Parts needed 2 12 Precision Glide Track Support 4 12 Plastic Tracks 12 M6 x 12mm SBHCS track support hold down screws Tools Required 4mm Allen wrench Provided 5 1 Insert a 12 plastic track completely into each side of the aluminum track support The plastic tracks should slide into the track support easily If a plastic track binds slightly try backing it out a little then try pushing it further If the plastic track binds badly check the track support for debris burrs or damage Fig 5 1 5 2 Repeat step 5 1 for the second track assembly 5 3 Attach Tracks Secure one assembled track to the back of the quilting frame Line up the track support by holding it tightly against the plastic tabletop as you secure it to Visit http www TheQuiltersAcademy com Wider shoulders to inside the frame using six 6 M6 x 12mm connector screws with wide shoulders to the inside as shown in Fig 5 2 amp Fig 5 3 Do not tighten screws at this time They need to be loose to accommodate adjustments in Step 5 6 5 4 In same manner attach the remaining track support to the front of the frame using six 6 M6 x 12mm connector screws 5 5 Align Tracks Place the carriage on the
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