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The GMQ Pro
Home Machine Quilting System
Parts List
Part List A ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Part List B ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Part List C ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Care of Your Frame ....................................................................................................................... 6
Assembly Steps:
Step 1: Leveling Foot Assembly................................................................................................... 7
Step 2: Outer Leg Brace "A" Assembly ....................................................................................... 8
Step 3: Side Leg Brace "B" Assembly ......................................................................................... 9
Step 4: Table Assembly .............................................................................................................. 10
Step 5: Middle Leg Spacer Assembly......................................................................................... 12
Step 6: Table Splice to Table Assembly ..................................................................................... 13
Step 7: Frame End Hardware Assembly..................................................................................... 14
Step 8: Track Installation ............................................................................................................ 14
Step 9: Frame End Assembly to Table Assembly ...................................................................... 15
Step 10: Side Leg to Table Assembly......................................................................................... 15
Step 11: Middle Leg Installation................................................................................................. 16
Step 12: Middle Leg Assembly................................................................................................... 17
Step 13: Take Up Sides Assembly.............................................................................................. 18
Step 14: Take Up Sides to Table Assembly................................................................................ 18
Step 15: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly............................................................................. 19
Step 16: Take Up Rail Mount End to Table Assembly .............................................................. 19
Step 17: Three Rail Side to Table Assembly .............................................................................. 20
Step 18: Pivot End to Fabric Layer Rail Mount End .................................................................. 20
Step 19: Pivot End/ Fabric Layer Rail Mount End to Table Assembly...................................... 21
Step 20: Batting Rail Mount End Assembly............................................................................... 21
Step 21: Top Fabric Rail Mount End to Table Assembly........................................................... 22
Step 22: Rail Assembly............................................................................................................... 22
Step 23: Rails to Frame Assembly.............................................................................................. 24
Step 24: Ratchet Stop Assembly................................................................................................. 25
Step 25: Carriage Handle Assembly ........................................................................................... 26
Step 26: Cross Brace Assembly.................................................................................................. 26
Step 27: Front Handle Brace Assembly...................................................................................... 26
Step 28: Front Handle Slide Assembly....................................................................................... 27
Step 29: Front Handle Slide to Front Handle Assembly............................................................. 27
Step 30: Front Handles to Top Carriage Assembly .................................................................... 28
Step 31: Cone Thread Holder Assembly .................................................................................... 28
Step 32: Cone Thread Guide Assembly...................................................................................... 28
Step 33: Pedal Platform Assembly ............................................................................................. 29
Step 34: Carriage to Frame Assembly ........................................................................................ 29
Step 35: Stylus Clamp Base Assembly....................................................................................... 30
Step 36: Stylus Clamp Assembly................................................................................................ 30
Step 37: Stylus Assembly ........................................................................................................... 30
Step 38: Stylus to Carriage Assembly ........................................................................................ 31
Step 39: Carriage Stop Assembly ............................................................................................... 31
Fabric Installation...................................................................................................................... 32
Making Cloth Leaders.................................................................................................................. 33
Installing Your Fabric Layers to the Rails................................................................................... 34
Step 1: Quilt Backing to Second Rail ......................................................................................... 34
Step 2: Quilt Top to 3rd Rail....................................................................................................... 34
Step 3: Batting............................................................................................................................. 34
Step 4: Attaching Layers to the Take-Up Rail............................................................................ 35
Rolling Your Fabric ..................................................................................................................... 36
The Four-Inch Principle............................................................................................................... 36
Bungee Clamp Assembly............................................................................................................. 36
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
The GMQ Pro Home Machine Quilting System Parts List Part List A ............................2 Part List B ............................3 Part List C ............................4 Care of Your Frame ........................6 Assembly Steps: Step 1: Leveling Foot Assembly....................7 Step 2: Outer Leg Brace “A” Assembly ..................8 Step 3: Side Leg Brace “B”... - Page 2 GMQ Pro Parts List A (1) Left Frame End (1) Left (1) Right Frame End (1) Right Pivot End Pivot End (2) Carriage (2) Carriage Stop Base Stop Clamp (1) Left Fabric (1) Right Fabric Layers Pole Layers Pole Mount End...
- Page 3 GMQ Pro Parts List B (1) Table #1 (1) Table #2 Table #3 (1) Pedal (1) Pedal (3) Cone Clamp Spacer Clamp Wheel Thread Disk (1) Back (1) Middle (1)Front Lever Linkage Lever Lever Linkage Table #4 (1) Top Stylus...
- Page 4 GMQ Pro Parts List C (1) Crib Back Track Support (1) Crib Front Track Support (1) Queen Back Track Support (1) Queen Front Track Support (1) King Back Track Support (1) King Front Track Support (4) 70" Rail (8) Rail (4) 34"...
- Page 5 GMQ Pro Parts List D (4 ) 1/4" X 3" (6) 1/4" X 2-1/4" (24) 1/4" X 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt Carriage Bolt Carriage Bolt (4 ) 1/4" X 30mm (17) 1/4" X 45mm (3 ) 1/4" X 35 mm (2) 1/4" X 40mm...
- Page 6 CARE OF YOUR GMQ PRO Your GMQ Pro frame is a machine quilting system that can be used finished or unfinished. Most use it unfinished with no problem, and doing so does not adversely affect warranty coverage. However, for extra protection, or to give it a finished look, you may seal, stain and/or finish the frame using a number of different applications.
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Page 7: Step 1: Leveling Foot Assembly
6) This is a new product! We welcome your feedback on this product or these instructions. If you encounter a problem during assembly or use of the GMQ Pro, and you can’t seem to overcome it, call us before frustration sets Tools Needed: 7/16”... -
Page 8: Step 2: Outer Leg Brace "A" Assembly
Step 2: Outer Leg Brace “A” Assembly Parts Needed: 2- Outer Leg Brace “A” 1- Right Front Leg 1- Left Back Leg 2- 1/4” X 45mm Connector Bolt 2- 1/4” Rectangle Nut (threaded) 1/4" X 45mm Connector Bolt Outer Leg Brace "A" 1/4"... - Page 9 Step 3: Outer Leg Brace “B” Assembly Parts Needed: 2- Outer Leg Brace “B” 1- Right Back Leg 1- Left Front Leg 2- 1/4” X 45mm Connector Bolt 2- 1/4” Rectangle Nut (threaded) Outer Leg Brace "B" 1/4" X 45mm Connector Bolt •...
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Page 10: Step 4: Table Assembly
Step 5: Table Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Table #1 1- Table #2 1*- Table #3 1**- Table #4 1- Front Crib and *Queen and **King Table Aluminum Track Support 1- Back Crib and *Queen and **King Table Aluminum Track Support 12 or 18* or 24**- 1/4”... - Page 11 QUEEN ASSEMBLY: • Place the Table #3 on the front queen table aluminum track support (as pictured left). IMPORTANT! Again, carefully identify your Front and Back 1/4" X 3/4" Phillips Pan Head Screw Crib Track Supports based on the position of the holes. Mount the Crib Back Track Support to the “slotted side”...
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Page 12: Step 5: Middle Leg Spacer Assembly
Step 6: Middle Leg Spacer Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Crib Table (assembled) 1*- Queen Table (assembled) 1**- King Table (assembled) 2- Middle Leg Spacer 1/4" X 2" Phillips 1* or 2**- Track Support Spacers A Pan Head Screw 1* or 2**- Track Support Spacers B 4 or 8* or 12**- 1/4”... -
Page 13: Step 6: Table Splice To Table Assembly
• The 1/4 X 3/4” phillips 1/4" Jam Nut pan head screws will go 1/4" X 3/4" Phillips Pan Head Screw through the end two holes 3/16" Flat Washer with a washer and jam nut 1/4" X 2" Phillips on the end. Pan Head Screw •... -
Page 14: Step 7: Frame End Hardware Assembly
Step 8: Frame End Hardware Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Frame End 12- 1/4 Jam Nut 12- 1/4” Flat Washer 12- 1/4 x 1-1/2” Carriage Bolt • Place an 1-1/2” carriage bolts through each of the holes, except for the two on each end, on the Right Frame End, making sure the head 1/4"... -
Page 15: Step 9: Frame End Assembly To Table Assembly
Step 10: Frame End Assembly to Table Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Table Assembled (Crib or Queen or King) 1- Right and Left Frame End Assembly 8- 1/4 x 1” Phillips Pan Head Screw 1/4" X 1" Phillips • Pan Head Screw Attach the Left Frame End to Table #1, as pictured below, with the bolts facing away from... -
Page 16: Step 11: Middle Leg Installation
Step 12: Middle Leg Installation NOTE: This illustration shows the Middle Leg Parts Needed: 1 or 2* or 3**- Middle Leg (assembled) Brace assembled to the Middle Legs. Do this AFTER you have installed you Middle Legs to 2 or 4* or 6**- 1/4” Plastic Knob the frame (Step 13). -
Page 17: Step 12: Middle Leg Assembly
Step 13: Middle Leg Assembly Parts Needed: 1 or 2* or 3**- “A” Middle Leg 1 or 2* or 3**- “B” Middle Leg 1 or 2* or 3**- Middle Leg Brace 2 or 4* 6**- 1/4 X 45mm Connector Bolt 2 or 4* or 6**- 1/4 Rectangle Nut (threaded) * Queen assembly ONLY ** King assembly ONLY... -
Page 18: Step 13: Take Up Sides Assembly
Step 14: Take Up Sides Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Take Up Side 4- 1/4” Jam Nut 4- 3/16” Flat Washers 4- 1/4” x 1-1/2” Carriage Bolt • Place one of the carriage bolts through each of the holes on the Left Take Up Side, making sure the head of the 3/16"... -
Page 19: Step 15: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly
Step 16: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly 3/16" Flat 1/4" jam Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Take Up Rail Mount End Washer 4- 1/4” Jam Nut 4- 3/16” Flat Washer 4- 1/4” X 1-1/2” Carriage Bolt • Place one of the carriage bolts through each of the holes on the Left Take Up Rail Mount End, making sure the head of the bolt is on the side with the L. -
Page 20: Step 17: Three Rail Side To Table Assembly
Step 18: Three Rail Side to Table Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Three Rail Side 2- 1-1/4” Fender Washer 1/4" Flat Washer 2- 1/4” Plastic Knob Left 3 Rail Side 1/4" Nylock Nut 2- 1/4” Nylock Nut 2- 1/4” Flat Washer 1-1/4"... -
Page 21: Step 19: Pivot End/ Fabric Layer Rail Mount End To Table Assembly
Step 20: Pivot End/ Fabric Layer Rail Mount End to Table Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Pivot End/ Fabric Layer Rail Mount End Assembly 2- 1/4” Plastic Knob Right Fabric Layers Rail Mount End Assembly 2- 1-1/4” Fender Washer 1-1/4"... -
Page 22: Step 21: Top Fabric Rail Mount End To Table Assembly
Step 22: Top Fabric Rail Mount End to Table Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Right and Left Top Fabric Rail Mount End 2- 1/4” Nylock Nut Left Batting Rail 2- 1/4” Flat Washer Mount End Assembly 2- 1/4” Plastic Knob 2- 1-1/4” Fender Washer 1/4"... - Page 23 Round End Cap #10 Square Nut • Next, insert a #10 socket head #10 Socket Head Screw screw through the hole and into the square nut of the end cap. • Follow the above instructions to put the rest of the suqare end caps on the 70”...
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Page 24: Step 23: Rails To Frame Assembly
• If you are setting up your frame in king size, follow the same previous steps to attach an additional coupler onto the 34” and 24” rails. • When you have the two rails attached you will put the round end caps in the end of the 24” Rail in the same manner as you did the square end caps. -
Page 25: Step 24: Ratchet Stop Assembly
• You will want to put and end cap shoulder on each end of the rail, leaving them loose just as you did on the first rail. • Put the last two rails on the same you you did the last one, except YOU WILL WANT THE TEETH ON THE RATCHET WHEELS GOING TOWARDS THE FRAME. -
Page 26: Step 25: Carriage Handle Assembly
Step 26: Carriage Handle Assembly Right Handle Parts Needed: 1- Top Carriage (preassembled) Left Handle 1- Right and Left Handle Base 4- 1/4” X 30 mm Connector Bolt 4- 1/4” Jamb Nut Top Carriage • Put a 30 mm connector bolt through both holes on the bottom of 1/4"... -
Page 27: Step 32: Cone Thread Guide Assembly
Step 29: Cone Thread Guide Assembly Parts Needed: 2- #10 X 3” Eye Bolt #10 Jam Nut 4- #10 Hex Nut 4- 3/16” Flat Washer • Tighten one of the jam nuts so it is almost to the end of the threads, by the eye. 3/16"... - Page 28 **You have the option of having the handles on the Left or Right side. You will want to decide the side you want them on before you get started on the rest of the steps.** • Slide a 1/4” washer on the end of a bolt and then thread the bolt through the hole that is the farthest away from the end of the Front Lever, as shown above.
- Page 29 1/4" X 35mm Connector Bolt 1/4" Flat Washer Back Lever Linkage 3/16" Flat Washer 1/4" Nylock Nut Front Lever Linkage 1/4" X 40mm Connector Bolt • On the end of the bolt sticking out of your Middle Lever you will place a 1/4” washer and then slide the bolt through the hole on your Front Lever Linkage.
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Page 30: Step 34: Carriage To Frame Assembly
Step 32: Pedal Clamp to Handle Assembly 1-1/4" Fender Washer 1/4" Plastic Knob 1/4" Jamb Nut Parts Needed: 1- Pedal Clamp Pedal 3/16" Flat Washer Clamp 1- Pedal Wheel Pedal Clamp Spacer 3- Pedal Clamp Spacer 1- 1/4” x 3” Carriage Bolt 1/4"... -
Page 31: Step 35: Stylus Clamp Base Assembly
Step 34: Stylus Clamp Base Assembly 1/4" X 3" Stylus Clamp Carriage Bolt Parts Needed: 1- Stylus Clamp Base Base 2- 1/4” X 3” Carriage Bolt 2- 1/4” Jam Nuts 2- 3/16” Flat Washer • Place one bolt through each hole in your Stylus Clamp Base. •... -
Page 32: Step 38: Stylus To Carriage Assembly
Step 37: Stylus to Carriage Assembly Parts Needed: 1- Stylus (assembled) 1- Top Carriage (assembled) • Choose which side you want your stylus on and then you will loosen the back knob. • Slide the stylus onto the handles, as pictured right, and then tighten the knob back up. -
Page 33: Fabric Installation
All that remains is to install your fabric and begin quilting! With the specially designed Fabri-Fast rails, installing your fabric is easier on the GMQ Pro than on any other frame. Each rail has a Fabri-Fast slot and accompanying tubing. These work together to make your fabric installation much easier and faster than using tape, tacks or Velcro®. -
Page 34: Making Cloth Leaders
MAKING CLOTH LEADERS Ø First, select your cloth leader material. We recommend using a good quality muslin or similar fabric that has a good thread count. Be aware, however, that if the fabric is too thick, it may prove to be difficult installing it into the rail slot. -
Page 35: Installing Your Fabric Layers To The Rails
INSTALLING YOUR FABRIC LAYERS Take Up Leader TO THE RAILS Backing STEP 1: QUILT BACKING TO SECOND RAIL Ø To begin, determine which will the front and Top Fabric back edges of your quilt BACKING (be sure it will fit within the width of your frame set- up). - Page 36 Ø Center the batting on the 4 rail and attach one end of the batting using the fabric fast tubing. (NOTE: Fabri-Fast Quilt Top tubing will work with most batts, however, if the batting is too thick to squeeze into the slot, you may tape the Quilt Backing batting to the rail to keep it in place).
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Page 37: Rolling Your Fabric
Rolling your fabric Ø When you have completed your work area and are ready to roll to the next, simply take the stops off the 2 and 3 rails, allowing them to roll freely. Then, with one or both hands, roll the 1 rail forward, rolling the completed work area onto that rail.
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