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HANDI QUILTER

18-INCH LONGARM

USER

MANUAL

QM30239 • VERSION 3.1

Handi Quilter, Inc

501 N 400 W

North Salt Lake, UT 84054

1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458) • www.HandiQuilter.com

HQ Avanté

is part of the family of innovative quilting products from Handi Quilter

PRINTED 03 /20 /2015

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Page 1 HANDI QUILTER 18-INCH LONGARM Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters. ® USER MANUAL QM30239 • VERSION 3.1 Handi Quilter, Inc 501 N 400 W North Salt Lake, UT 84054 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458) • www.HandiQuilter.com HQ Avanté ® is part of the family of innovative quilting products from Handi Quilter ®...
Page 2: Package Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of the HQ Avanté from Handi Quilter! You haven’t just purchased a quilting machine, you’ve Remember, if you ever have questions, your local Rep joined the Handi Quilter family and we welcome you. can help you. If the Rep is not available, contact Handi Quilter directly at techsupport@HandiQuilter.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page Safety ..................4 Components (Front Side View) .
Page 4: Safety
Safety Section • Switch the machine to the symbol off, or 0, position to turn it off when making any This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. adjustments in the needle area, such as threading Operation is subject to the following two conditions: needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, changing hopping foot, and so forth.
Page 5: General Specifications
experience and knowledge if they have been given 3. Do not drop or bump the machine. supervision or instruction concerning use of the 4. Always consult the manual to replace or fix the machine in a safe way and understand the hazards hopping foot, needle or any other part of the involved.
Page 6 Handi Quilter representative or Handi Quilter technical support. Optional U.S. Grounding for Customers with 120 VAC Connections GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES TAB FOR METAL GROUNDING SCREW SCREW GROUNDING PIN ADAPTER This product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A above.
Page 7: Components (Front Side View)
HQ Avanté Components Front Side View Figure 1 1. Thread Mast 2. Thread Guide A 3. Three Hole Thread Guide B 4. Thread Guide C 5. Tension Assembly 6. Stirrup Thread Guide E 7. Take-Up Lever 8. Thread Guide F 9.
Page 8: Components (Back Side, Rear And Front Views)
Back Side View 12. Ruler Foot 13. Needle 14. Needle Bar Thread Guide 15. Needle Bar 16. Presser Bar 17. Handi Feet Mount 18. Needle Plate 19. LED Light Ring 20. Front Handlebar Connector 21. Ruler Base Position Guides 22. Front Wheel Base 23.
Page 9: Installation (Frames)
Installation (Studio Frame) 1. Place the carriage on the table rails, ensuring that the Carriage Encoder Assembly will be toward the back of the machine (the power cord side of the machine). The back side of the carriage has an encoder assembly attached to the rear cross-piece.
Page 10: Installation (Power Cord)
Installing Rear Handlebars Note: After the handles have been completely installed and plugged in, test them by turning the HQ Avanté Check that the HQ Avanté is unplugged from the on/off switch to “on”. You will not be able to turn on electrical outlet.
Page 11: Inserting Needle
Inserting (or changing) the Needle NOTE: Changing the needle is recommended for each new quilt loaded on the machine or any time the needle becomes bent, dull or burred. IMPORTANT: Check the needle to confirm that it is fully inserted. The needle bar has a stop/sight hole above the needle bar clamp screw –...
Page 12: Changing The Handi Feet
Changing the Handi Feet Your machine came with two Handi Feet: a ruler foot and an open-toe foot. Use the ruler foot for ruler work and everyday quilting, and the open-toe foot when you need greater stitch visibility (such as micro quilting). Other Handi Feet are available, such as the Handi Feet Couching Kit.
Page 13: Laser Stylus
Laser Stylus Safety and Use Guidelines The laser stylus projects a straight laser beam visible as a dot on surfaces it hits. The laser dot is used as a guide or stylus, allowing you to stitch the same pattern onto a quilt that is being traced with the laser dot.
Page 14: Installation (Thread Mast)
Installing the Laser Stylus on it. Remove the nut and washer, replace the nut onto the post and then place the washer under the nut and onto the machine painted surface. The washer protects the painted surface when the nut is tightened.
Page 15: Threading The Machine
Threading the Machine TAKE UP SPRING TENSION ASSEMBLY FRONT BACK DETAIL 2 Figure 13 1. Place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin. Pass the thread through the thread-mast eyelet from back to front, continuing to thread guide A. (Figure 13) 2.
Page 16 3. Thread continues through thread guide C, and then down to the tension assembly (see Figure 15). NOTE: It is important that the thread is “flossed” up between the two tension discs. If the thread is not firmly in place between the two tension discs, the thread rests on the outside of the tension discs (without tension) and looping on fabric or thread nests may occur.
Page 17: Horizontal Spool Pin
Optional Horizontal Spool Pin Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments Figure 16 Figure 17 1. An optional horizontal spool pin is available for metallic and specialty threads wound on a spool (not a cone). 2. The horizontal spool pin mounts on the laser stylus guide post on the top of the machine (see Figure 16).
Page 18: Touch Screen Displays
Drawing the Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt 1. After the machine is threaded, locate needle up/needle down button on the left handle. 2. While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread with the left hand, press the needle up/down button with right hand, bringing the needle back to the up position.
Page 19: Bobbin And Thread Tension Adjustments
Easy-Set Tension™ Adjustment IMPORTANT: Top tension should be adjusted only after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is made. Puckering, gathers and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too tight. Loops and thread nests occur on the back when the top thread tension is too loose.
Page 20 Using the Touch Screen Displays on the Handlebars Machine and Handlebar Menus The HQ Avanté has touch-screen displays on the front and rear handlebars. Settings may be changed at either of these locations. Main Screen Manual Mode Screen Button Functions: Pressing the “Regulated”...
Page 21 Bobbin Thread Indicator If you use the Low-Bobbin Estimator feature, The Bobbin Thread Indicator box (Figure 26) shows how much bobbin thread remains on the bobbin. The value counts down until it gets to zero, at which time the low-bobbin alarm alerts you that it is time to put Figure 26 in a new bobbin if the alarm is enabled.
Page 22 Basting Stitches There are four basting stitch settings controlled by the stitches per inch function. After the SPI reaches its lowest stitch setting of 4 stitches per inch, pressing the “-” button will activate the basting settings: • 0.5-inch baste (one stitch every half-inch movement of the machine) •...
Page 23 Cruise If “Cruise” mode is selected, when you press “Start” on the handles the machine will immediately begin stitching at the percent speed indicated below the “Cruise” button. The “Cruise” speed is the minimum speed the machine will stitch, regardless of how slow you are pushing the machine.
Page 24 Low Bobbin The HQ Avanté includes a low bobbin capability so you can estimate how soon your bobbin thread will run out. This Low Bobbin Capacity is based on an estimate of how much of a particular thread can fit on a bobbin, in combination with other quilting factors such as tension, stitches per inch, and how much bobbin thread you pull up when beginning and ending...
Page 25 Timers Timers There are two useful timers. The first (top) timer is a reminder timer. It enables you to set an alarm to go off after a specific period of time, similar to a kitchen timer. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to set the time duration.
Page 26 Lights The HQ Avanté comes equipped with six white (LED) lights, two UV lights (in the center row) on each side of the front handlebars (Figure 41), and an LED light ring around the needle bar. There are three open lighting positions on each side of the handlebars that provide room for two additional white lights and one UV light on each side in the center row.
Page 27: System Information
of prolonged exposure to UV lighting. System Information CAUTION: Users who have had cataract surgery should Serial Number HD108151976 not use the UV lighting unless they have had UV A/B Board Firmware Type blocking replacement lenses implanted as part of the C-Pod 2.00 3.04...
Page 28: Diagnostics Tests
Diagnostics Tests Diagnostics Motor Sensor Test Motor Sensor Test The “Motor” Sensor test can help you determine Rotate the hand wheel SLOWLY. whether they may be a problem with the HQ Avanté Passing Test: motor. Slowly rotating the handwheel should result in a pulsing audible “beep.”...
Page 29 Press the “Main” button to return to the “Regulated” or Diagnostics “Manual” menu screen or the “Back” button to return to Motor Speed Sensor Test the “More” menu screen. Remove bobbin case and top thread. Motor Speed Sensor Test Clear all objects from the needle area. The “Speed”...
Page 30 Press the “Main” button to return to the “Regulated” or “Manual” menu screen or the “Back” button to return to the “More” menu screen. Calibrate Tension The Tension button enables you to calibrate the tension device. You should only calibrate the tension device under the direction of Handi Quilter technical support.
Page 31: Hq Stitch Regulator Operation
HQ STITCH REGULATOR OPERATION Choose from Two Types of Stitch Regulation: Cruise or Precision In regulation mode the status box at the top left When you press the “Start/Stop” (or “Needle Up/ of the screen should say “Regulated”. If it says Down”)key to stop the machine, the indicator will “Manual”, simply press the “Regulated”...
Page 32: Getting Started Quilting
Getting Started Quilting Thread Requirements In Stitch Regulator Mode: Set the machine to desired Threads have a tendency to dry rot over a period stitch length. Begin moving the machine to become of time. Be sure to choose high quality threads accustomed to the resistance.
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Stitches are Skipping Corrective Measure The needle is damaged, dull, Replace the needle often, normally once or twice per day for continuous quilting or at least once   bent, or installed improperly per quilt. Use HQ Avanté recommended needles.
Page 34 Troubleshooting Tension is Poor Corrective Measure “Fuzz” caught under the If using short staple threads, inexpensive or industrial threads or coated threads, lint and other   tension spring in the bobbin material will build up under the tension leaf spring and begin to lift the spring, reducing the spring’s ability to compress against the thread.
Page 35 prong end is plugged into the power source. Uneven Quilt Design Corrective Measure Take-up rollers may be Make certain the fabric is not rolled too tight, causing the poles to bow. Check that poles are   bowed or bent inserted completely together with the push pin engaged so bowing won’t occur.
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Page 37: Warranty Information
501 N 400 W North Salt Lake, UT 84054 Phone: 801-292-7988; 877-697-8458 Fax: 801-294-3011 E-mail: sales@handiquilter.com www.HandiQuilter.com Warranty issues should, whenever possible, be first submitted to the Representative who completed your service/training certificate. These representatives have been selected for their dedication to customer satisfaction and superior service. They provide follow-up advice, training, service, accessories and other services.
Page 38 • Any use besides machine quilting applications using customary fabrics, threads and accessories. • Operator error in the customary use of the Product. • Internal adjustments, tampering or parts replacement done by anyone except authorized Representatives or customers specifically authorized by Handi Quilter Customer Support or warranty repair personnel on a case by case basis.
Page 39: Warranty Registration Card
Warranty Registration 11/01/14 Return this registration card within 30 days of purchase or if you prefer, register online at http://www.handiquilter.com/warranty MAIL TO: Handi Quilter, Inc. Warranty Registration 501 N 400 W North Salt Lake, Utah 84054 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD The HQ Quilting Machine warranty is 10 years manufacturer’s warranty on casting and machining of the case, 5 years mechanical, and 5 years electronic/electrical.
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Page 41: Installation And Training Checklist
HQ Quilting Machine New Owner and Training Checklist and Certificate You are entitled to a one-time free introductory training class on the use of your HQ quilting machine as well as free adjustments for 60 days and any repairs covered by the warranty.
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