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Copyright December 17, 2018
Grace Company
(Reproduction Prohibited)
Version 3.4

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  • Page 1 Copyright December 17, 2018 Grace Company (Reproduction Prohibited) Version 3.4...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using (this machine). DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the cord from the Quilting Machine into a surge protector.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Q’nique 15R Instructions Technical Data Specifications And Overview ...................... 5 Parts Included Parts And Tools ......................7 Setup & Assembly Wheel Alignment ........................8 Encoder Assembly ........................10 Encoder Cables ........................12 Attaching Thread Mast ......................13 Connecting Front Display ......................14 Threading The Quilting Machine ....................15 Winding The Bobbin .........................19 Installing The Bobbin Case .......................21...

  • Page 5: Technical Data Specifications And Overview

    Specifications And Overview Technical Data Left Rear Front Right Height: 480 mm, 19” Width: 395 mm, 15.5” Length: 585 mm, 23” Weight: 42 Lbs / 19 Kg Quilting Arm Length: 15” W 8.5” H / 381mm W 215.9mm H Maximum SPM: 1800 Minimum SPM: 90 Input Voltage: 110-220 VAC Peak Power Consumption: 300 W...
  • Page 6 Specifications And Overview 1. Thread Mast Base 2. Bobbin Thread Guide 3. Bobbin Thread Tensioner 4. Bobbin Thread Cutter 5. Bobbin Wind Stand 6. Bobbin Sensor 7. Dual Thread Tension Guide 8. Small Thread Tensioner 9. Large Thread Tensioner 10. Thread Guides 11.

  • Page 7: Included Parts And Tools

    Included Parts And Tools Please make sure all pieces were included in your kit. OLED Screen Thread Mast Power Cord Encoder O-Ring (2) with Cable Lower Encoder Upper Encoder Short Encoder Long Encoder (Black Spring) (Silver Spring) Cable Cable Bobbin (3) Bobbin Case Timing Spacer Needle (10)

  • Page 8: Wheel Alignment

    Wheel Alignment Parts & Tools Needed: 3mm T-handle Allen Wrench Dual-Track Single Vertical Track M6 Set Screw M6 Set Screw Single Track Bracket Double Track Bracket 1. Using the 3mm Allen Wrench, loosen the Set Screws located above each of the Wheels on the machine.
  • Page 9 Parts & Tools Needed: 3mm T-handle Allen Wrench Dual Track Adaptor Double-Single Track Adaptor Height Spacer Single Vertical Track 1. Readjust the wheels as necessary while centering the machine between the left and right wheels. Tighten the Set Screws using the 3mm Allen Wrench.

  • Page 10: Encoder Assembly

    Encoder Assembly Parts & Tools Needed: Orientation Diagram Upper Encoder Lower Encoder (Silver Spring) (Black Spring) Right Front Rear Left 4mm T-Handle 2mm T-Handle Allen Wrench Allen Wrench The Encoders must be installed in the left rear position of the top and bottom carriages Lock Collar Shoulder Spacer...
  • Page 11 Lower Encoder (Black Spring) Upper Encoder (Silver Spring) Wheel Wheel Lower Encoder (Black Spring) Upper Encoder (Silver Spring) 1. Place one of the Wheels on to the Upper 2. Place the remaining Wheel in to the Lower Encoder and screw it into the left rear Encoder and screw it in to the rear left position on the Quilting Machine.

  • Page 12: Encoder Cables

    Encoder Cables Parts & Tools Needed: Short Encoder Long Encoder Zip Tie (2) Cable Cable Zip Tie Mount (2) Dual Wheel Single Wheel Long Encoder Short Encoder Cable Cable Zip Tie and Mount Long Encoder Short Encoder Cable Cable 1. Place the bottom plate onto the quilting frame. 2.

  • Page 13: Attaching Thread Mast

    Attaching Thread Mast Parts & Tools Needed: Thread Mast Guide Loops The Thread Mast acts as a guide for the thread, and makes it less likely to get snagged or looped around any object. Thread Mast Thread Mast Base Thread Stand 1.

  • Page 14: Connecting Front Display

    Connecting Front Display Parts & Tools Needed: OLED Screen with Cable Display Screen Display Display Ribbon Cable 1. Connect the Display Ribbon Cable from the Display to the Display Hub, and attach the Display by snapping it into the Display Hub.

  • Page 15: Threading The Quilting Machine

    Threading The Quilting Machine Front View Side View Shank 1. Thread 2. Thread Mast Shaft 3. Thread Guide 4. Thread Tensioner Groove 5. Large Thread Tensioner 6. Thread Guide Point Scarf 7. Right Thread Guide 8. Take up Lever Needle Diagram 9.
  • Page 16 Thread Cone Guide Loop Thread Thread Mast Stand 1. Place thread on the cone style Thread Stand. 2. Pull the thread straight up and through the (2) Guide Loops of the Thread Mast. Dual Thread Tension Guide Small Thread Tensioner 4.
  • Page 17 Large Check Thread Spring Tensioner Large Thread Tensioner Thread Guide 6. Feed thread through Thread Guide next to 5. Loop the thread down around the Large Large Thread Tensioner. Thread Tensioner and pull the thread through the Tensioner Disks and around the Check Spring.
  • Page 18 Left Thread Guide Bottom Thread Guide 10. Pull the thread down towards the Needle and 9. Feed thread into the Left Thread Guide below through the Bottom Thread Guide. the Take Up Lever. Eye of the Needle Needle Bar Eyelet 12.

  • Page 19: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding The Bobbin Parts & Tools Needed: Note: When the Bobbin is full it will automatically stop. Bobbin Thread Mast The Bobbin winds in a clockwise direction Adjust the cam so that the Bobbin does not over-fill Push Bobbin Winder Cam Make sure the thread is between the Tensioner Disks...
  • Page 20 Winding The Bobbin Guide Loop Thread Mast Bobbin Thread Guide 1. Pass the thread through the (2) Guide Loops 2. Pull the thread through both holes in the Bob- on the Thread Mast. bin Thread Guide. Thread Tensioner Bobbin Spring Hook Push Bobbin Winder Cam 3.

  • Page 21: Installing The Bobbin Case

    Installing The Bobbin Case Bobbin Bobbin Case Pull the Lever To Release The Bobbin Case *Note the direction the thread is coming off the Bobbin in relation to the Bobbin Case. 1. Remove the Bobbin Case. 2. Place a full Bobbin into the Bobbin Case. Do Not Use The Lever when Inserting The...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Thread Tension

    Adjusting Thread Tension When the thread is pulled The Bobbin will turn clockwise. Note: The Thread Tension will need to be adjusted anytime the thread is changed. Follow the process below to adjust the thread tension for the thread you have selected.

  • Page 23: Thread Tension

    Thread Tension Proper Tension Top Thread If the thread is properly Fabric tensioned. the top thread and the bobbin thread will Thread knot in the middle of the Knot fabric layers. Bottom Fabric Bobbin Thread Too Much Top Tension Decrease Tension If the bobbin thread is being pulled through the top layer of fabric.

  • Page 24: Plugging In The Cables

    Plugging In The Cables Power Adapter USB Connector Port » (Programming only) Quilt Motion Control » Encoder » Quilt Motion Tablet Encoder » (For optional Automation Accessory) Foot Pedal » (For sit down system) 1. Once all the components are connected, you can attach the Power Cord to the Quilting Machine, then connect the Power Cord to an outlet.

  • Page 25: Final Checklist

    Final Checklist Before you begin sewing make sure that: • The Mast Stand is attached and tightened securely • The Bobbin Winder is able to fill a Bobbin and stops when full • The Quilting Machine is threaded correctly • The Handle Bars are not loose •...

  • Page 26: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Menu Controls Sewing Controls Increase Start/ Speed Select Scroll Up Menu Stop Decrease Scroll Back Need Up/ Speed Down Needle Down 1. Menu - This button returns the user to the main menu screen from any other screen. 2.

  • Page 27: Main Menu

    Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to the different sewing methods and access the tools menu. Regulated Precise - In both regulated modes, the Quilting Machine will adjust its rate of stitching based on the speed at which the user moves the machine on the quilt frame, in order to maintain a constant stitch length.

  • Page 28: Sewing Modes

    Sewing Modes Over-speed Indicator - This will be green when the Quilting Machine is being moved within the speed limit for sewing. When the indicator turns red and beeps it means the Quilting Machine is being moved more quickly than the Quilting Machine can stitch, and will be unable to maintain the SPI setting.
  • Page 29 Sewing Modes Continued Large Stitch Size Setting The baste stitch can be set to small, medium, or large. MANUAL Speed Setting Indicator The Speed indicator shows current sewing speed as a percentage of the maximum 1800 stitches per minute. The minimum being 5% and the maximum of 100%.

  • Page 30: Tools Menu

    Tools Menu The tools menu allows access to information regarding the Quilting Machine. You can also enter the diagnostics menu to test different aspects of the machine to identify issues. HOURS 0:00 RESET RESET TOTAL TOTAL STITCH HOURS Stitch / Time This screen displays the number of stitches sewn and hours the machine has run.
  • Page 31 Tools Menu Continued SYSTEM INFORMATION Motor Control Firmware Version MAIN REV: Motor Control Number Firmware Version V#.#.# Date ##/##/## Display Control Firmware Version Display Control DISPLAY REV: Number Firmware Version V#.#.# Date ##/##/## System Information This screen will display the motor control firmware version and the display control firmware version. DIAGNOSTICS ENCODER TEST BUTTON TEST...
  • Page 32 Tools Menu Continued PREFERENCES DEFAULT CRUISE UNITS INCHES BASTE SMALL STITCH/INCH 10 OVER SPEED ON RIGHT HANDED Preferences This screen will be used to change defaults for various options as follows: Default: Precise/Cruise/Baste/Menu Units: Inches/Metric Inches/Baste: Small/Medium/Large Stitch/Inch: 4-16. Over Speed: On/Off Left Handed/ Right Handed: This will reverse the buttons for right or left handed users.

  • Page 33: Repair Kit

    Repair Kit This section contains direction for cleaning and maintaining the Quilting Machine, and instruction to repair simple issues. Every Quilting Machine includes a basic repair kit, which includes parts to make simple repairs to your machine. M3 Thumb Screw - 1 A replacement for the needle bar set screw.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Encoder Spring

    Replacing The Encoder Spring Parts & Tools Needed: Upper Encoder Lower Encoder 2mm T-handle 4mm T-handle Spring (Silver) Spring (Black) Allen Wrench Allen Wrench Long Spring Arm Lock Collar Encoder Base Wheel Encoder Short Spring Arm Spacer Spring Plastic Washer Stop 1.

  • Page 35: The Needle Plate

    The Needle Plate Parts & Tools Needed: Flat Head Screw Driver Needle Plate Screw Needle Plate Needle 1. Place your Needle Plate on your Quilting Machine and rotate Hand Wheel to lower Needle and ensure Needle Plate orientation. Ensure all screw holes are visible and Needle enters the middle of the Needle Plate without contacting the Needle Plate at any point.

  • Page 36: The Hook Holder

    The Hook Holder Tools Needed: 3mm T-Handle Allen Wrench Hook Assembly M5 X 10mm Hook Holder FHCS 1. Rotate your Hook Assembly so that the Positioning Guide is at the highest point during rotation. 2. Attach your Hook Holder to your Quilting Machine with a M5 X 10mm FHCS (don’t tighten the screw during this step) with the Hook Holder’s finger in the middle of the Hook Assembly’s Posi- tioning Guide.

  • Page 37: Hopping Foot

    Hopping Foot Tools Needed: 3mm T-Handle Hopping Foot Allen Wrench Height Gauge M3 Thumb Screw Press Bar Needle Plate Hopping Foot 1. Using the Hand Wheel in the back of your machine, rotate your machine until the Needle Bar is in the lowest position.
  • Page 38 1. Using the hole in the Needle Plate, align the Hopping Foot so that is centered. Hopping Foot Height Gauge 4. Place the Hopping Foot Height Gauge under the Hopping Foot and make sure the Hopping Foot is touching the Hopping Foot Height Gauge. Tighten the M3 Thumb Screw using the 3mm Allen Wrench.

  • Page 39: Timing The Machine

    Timing The Machine Tools Needed: Note: Consult with technical support before attempting to adjust the machine timing. 2mm T-Handle Timing Spacer Allen Wrench Needle 0.02-0.1mm Gap Needle Hook Scarf Screws Hook Assembly 1. Remove Needle Plate. 3. Rotate the Hand Wheel clockwise from the 2.
  • Page 40 2mm Allen Wrench Timing Hole Cut Out Timing Spacer 1. Bring the Needle so it rests on the top of Timing Spacer so the groove in the Needle aligns in the middle of the Hook on the Hook Assembly. The Needle should be as close as possible to the Hook Assembly without touching, roughly between 0.02mm and 0.075mm.

  • Page 41: Changing A Needle

    Changing A Needle *Be sure to install the Needle with the scarf (indent) toward Needle the throat of your machine. Thumb Screw Needle Needle Thumb Screw *The eye of the needle Needle faces the bobbin opening * Hand tighten Needle Thumb Screw only.

  • Page 42: Oiling The Machine

    Oiling The Machine Tools Needed: Oil Bottle Lint Brush Separate the Tension Disks and clear them of lint and debris 1. Remove thread. 2. Remove all lint and thread remnants. Note: You can use canned/compressed air to clean this area. Separate the Tension Disks and clear them of lint...
  • Page 43 Clean the Clean the area inside of the under the Bobbin Case Bobbin Thread Tension Arm Clean the area around the Hook Assembly Clean the inside of the Hook Assembly 1. Remove all lint and any cloth and thread rem- 2.

  • Page 44: Bobbin Winder

    Bobbin Winder Tools Needed: • 1.5mm Allen Wrench (not included) • 9mm Crescent Wrench (not included) Note: Production 1 has one thread arm. Production 2 has two thread arms.. Screw 1. Adjust the Bobbin Winder Cam to be centered to the Bobbin without touching it by loosening the Set Screw with the 1.5mm Allen Wrench, adjusting the Cam, and retightening the Set Screw.

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