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Copyright December 5, 2018
Grace Company
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Version 4.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual Copyright December 5, 2018 Grace Company (Reproduction Prohibited) Version 4.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Sure Stitch Table of Contents ........................................ii Parts Lists Parts List Sure Stitch ........................iii Carriages ............................ v G-Series Carriage Step 1: Bottom Carriage ......................1 Step 2: Top Carriage ........................3 Step 3: Control Box Installation ....................5 Operation Instructions .......................

  • Page 3: Parts Lists

    Parts List Sure Stitch Control Box (1) Display Console and Velcro Display Horizontal Attachment Strap(1) Encoder and Cable (2) Sewing Machine 1 Prong Control Cable (1) Power Display Sewing Machine 3 Prong Supply (1) Cable (1) Control Cable (1)
  • Page 4 Parts List Sure Stitch Zip Ties (8) Zip Tie Velcro (6) Mount (6) 2mm Allen Wrench (1) 2.5mm Allen Wrench (1) 4mm Allen Wrench (1)

  • Page 5: G-Series Carriage

    G-Series Carriage See pages 1-11 for the G-Series Carriage installation instructions. Dual Wheel Carriage See pages 12-22 for the Dual Wheel Carriage installation instructions. See pages 23-33 for the Pro Carriage Pro Carriage installation instructions.
  • Page 6 G-Series 2 Dual Wheel Carriage See pages 34-45 for the G-Series 2 Carriage Dual Wheel installation instructions. G-Series 2 Single Wheel Carriage See pages 46-57 for the G-Series 2 Carriage Single Wheel installation instructions.

  • Page 7: Step 1: Bottom Carriage

    G-Series Carriage Sure Stitch Step 1 - Bottom Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench Encoder M6 x 20mm Bolt SBHCS Wheel Set Screw M6 Spacer Lock Collar Sticker 1-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the left 1-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
  • Page 8 G-Series Carriage Sure Stitch Carriage M6 Spacer Lock Collar Set Screw Rear Left Wheel Encoder Encoder 1-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing 1-3 Install the Encoder with the Wheel and M6 Spacer onto the Carriage. upwards and tighten the Set Screw.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Top Carriage

    G-Series Carriage Sure Stitch Step 2 - Top Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench Encoder Wheel Bolt Set Screw Lock Collar M6 x 20mm Sticker SBHCS 2-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the 2-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
  • Page 10 G-Series Carriage Sure Stitch Top Carriage Top Carriage Wheel Lock Collar Encoder Set Screw Encoder 2-3 Install the Encoder and Wheel onto the Top 2-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing Carriage. upwards and tighten the Set Screw.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Control Box Installation

    G-Series Carriage Sure Stitch Step 3 - Control Box Installation Parts Needed: Control Box (1) Display Console (1) Power Supply (1) Display Cable (1) Sewing Machine Zip Tie (8) Zip Tie Mount (8) Velcro (6) Control Cable (1) Control Box...
  • Page 12 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
  • Page 13 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
  • Page 14 G-Series Carriage Sure Stitch Control Box Control Box Control Box Cover 3-4 Remove the film from the adhesive backing 3-3 Reinstall the cover on the Control Box. on the back of the Control Box and adhere the Control Box to the location you have determined to be the most convenient.
  • Page 15 G-Series Carriage Sure Stitch 3-6 Attach the Display Cable to the Display Console and the Control Box. Be sure the pins line up to avoid bending them. Secure the cable to the Carriage using the Velcro Straps. Wiring Diagram To Sewing Machine...

  • Page 16: Operation Instructions

    G-Series Carriage Sure Stitch Operation Instructions Note: When the Stitch Length Display Sure Stitch is in the “on” mode, Active (Green)/ the sewing machine Over-speed (Red) WILL BEGIN TO STITCH! Indicator When you stop moving the machine, it will continue...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    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 Sure Stitch using the following steps.

  • Page 18: Dual Wheel Carriage Step 1: Bottom Carriage

    Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch Step 1 - Bottom Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench M6 x 16mm SBHCS 1-1 Remove the M6 x 16mm SBHCS from the left rear Wheel of the Carriage.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Top Carriage

    Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch Carriage Carriage Track Encoder Encoder Lock Collar Set Screw 1-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing 1-5 Place the Carriage on the frame. Make sure upwards and tighten the Set Screw. the Encoder is springing against the Track and the...
  • Page 20 Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch Step 2 - Top Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench Encoder Wheel Bolt Set Screw M6 x 20mm SBHCS Lock Collar Sticker 2-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the 2-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
  • Page 21 Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch Top Carriage Wheel Encoder Lock Collar Encoder Set Screw 2-3 Install the Encoder with the Wheel onto the 2-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing Top Carriage. upwards and tighten the Set Screw.

  • Page 22: Step 3: Control Box Installation

    Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch Step 3 - Control Box Installation Parts Needed: Control Box (1) Display Console (1) Power Supply (1) Display Cable (1) Sewing Machine Zip Tie (8) Zip Tie Mount (8) Velcro (6) Control Cable (1) Control Box...
  • Page 23 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
  • Page 24 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
  • Page 25 Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch Control Box Control Box Control Box Cover 3-3 Reinstall the cover on the Control Box. 3-4 Remove the film from the adhesive backing on the back of the Control Box and adhere the Control Box to the location you have determined to be the most convenient.
  • Page 26 Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch 3-6 Attach the Display Cable to the Display Console and the Control Box. Be sure the pins line up to avoid bending them. Secure the cable to the Carriage using the Velcro Straps. Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 27: Operation Instructions

    Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch Operation Instructions Note: When the Stitch Length Display Sure Stitch is in the “on” mode, Active (Green)/ the sewing machine WILL Over-speed (Red) BEGIN TO STITCH! When Indicator you stop moving the machine, it will continue...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    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 Sure Stitch using the following steps.

  • Page 29: Pro Carriage Step 1: Bottom Carriage

    Pro Carriage Sure Stitch Step 1 - Bottom Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench 10mm Open End Wrench (Not Included) Encoder M6 x 20mm Bolt Wheel SBHCS M6 Hex Nut Set Screw Lock Collar...
  • Page 30 Pro Carriage Sure Stitch Carriage M6 Hex Nut Wheel Encoder Lock Collar Set Screw Encoder 1-3 Using the M6 Hex Nut and the Wheel install 1-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing the Encoder onto the Carriage.
  • Page 31 Pro Carriage Sure Stitch Step 2 - Top Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench 10mm Open End Wrench (Not Included) Encoder Spacer Wheel Bolt M6 x 20mm M6 Hex Nut SBHCS Set Screw...
  • Page 32 Pro Carriage Sure Stitch Top Carriage Lock Collar Encoder Wheel Spacer M6 Hex Nut Set Screw Encoder 2-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing 2-3 Using the M6 Hex Nut Spacer, and the Wheel upwards and tighten the Set Screw.

  • Page 33: Step 3: Control Box Installation

    Pro Carriage Sure Stitch Step 3 - Control Box Installation Parts Needed: Control Box (1) Display Console (1) Power Supply (1) Display Cable (1) Sewing Machine Zip Tie (8) Zip Tie Mount (8) Velcro (6) Control Cable (1) Control Box...
  • Page 34 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
  • Page 35 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
  • Page 36 Pro Carriage Sure Stitch Control Box Control Box Control Box Cover 3-3 Reinstall the cover on the Control Box. 3-4 Remove the film from the adhesive backing on the back of the Control Box and adhere the Control Box to the location you have determined to be the most convenient.
  • Page 37 Pro Carriage Sure Stitch 3-6 Attach the Display Cable to the Display Console and the Control Box. Be sure the pins line up to avoid bending them. Secure the cable to the Carriage using the Velcro Straps. Wiring Diagram To Sewing Machine...

  • Page 38: Operation Instructions

    Pro Carriage Sure Stitch Operation Instructions Note: When the Stitch Length Display Sure Stitch is in the “on” mode, Active (Green)/ the sewing machine WILL Over-speed (Red) BEGIN TO STITCH! When Indicator you stop moving the machine, it will continue...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    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 Sure Stitch using the following steps.

  • Page 40: Step 1: Bottom Carriage

    G-Series 2 Sure Stitch Step 1 - Bottom Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench M6 x 16mm SBHCS 1-1 Remove the M6 x 16mm SBHCS from the left rear Wheel of the Carriage.
  • Page 41 G-Series 2 Sure Stitch Carriage Carriage Track Encoder Encoder Lock Collar Set Screw 1-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing 1-5 Place the Carriage on the frame. Make sure upwards and tighten the Set Screw. the Encoder is springing against the Track and the...

  • Page 42: Step 2: Top Carriage

    G-Series 2 Sure Stitch Step 2 - Top Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench Encoder Wheel Bolt Set Screw M6 x 20mm SBHCS Lock Collar Sticker 2-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the 2-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
  • Page 43 Wheel Encoder Lock Collar Encoder Set Screw 2-3 Install the Encoder with the Wheel onto the 2-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing Top Carriage. upwards and tighten the Set Screw. Note: The pre-installed Encoder Cable is hidden Note: Be careful not to over tighten the Set to simplify image.

  • Page 44: Step 3: Control Box

    G-Series 2 Sure Stitch Step 3 - Control Box Parts Needed: Control Box (1) Jumpers Control Box Control Box Cover Jumpers 3-2 Move the control jumpers to the correct setup 3-1 Remove the cover from the Control Box. as shown on page the following page.
  • Page 45 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
  • Page 46 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.

  • Page 47: Step 4: Display Console Installation

    G-Series 2 Sure Stitch Step 4 - Display Console Installation Parts Needed: Display Horizontal Display Console (1) Display Cable (1) Velcro (6) Attachment (1) Sewing Machine Zip Tie (8)/ Zip Power Supply (1) Control Cable (1) Tie Mount (8) Tools Needed: 2.5mm Allen Wrench...
  • Page 48 G-Series 2 Sure Stitch Display Console M4 x 16mm SBHCS Display Console 4-3 Remove the m4 x 16mm SBHCS from the 4-4 Place the Display console on the crossbar Display Console. of the top Carriage and secure it with the m4 x 16mm SBHCS that was removed in the previous step.
  • Page 49 G-Series 2 Sure Stitch Wiring Diagram To Sewing Machine 3 Prong Plug Display Power Supply (Appearance may vary) Control Box Encoders 4-6 Attach the cables from each Encoder to the Control Box and secure with Zip Ties and Zip Tie Mounts.

  • Page 50: Operation Instructions

    Assembly & Setup Stitch Regulator Operation Instructions Note: When the Stitch Length Stitch Regulator is in Display the “on” mode, Active (Green)/ the sewing machine WILL Over-speed (Red) BEGIN TO STITCH! When Indicator you stop moving the Stitch Length machine, it will continue Buttons On/Off Button to stitch at the sewing...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems. T1-1: Turn the sewing machine off. T1-2: Unplug the power cord out of the Stitch Regulator control box. T1-3: Plug the power cord back into the Stitch Regulator control box. T1-4: Turn the 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.

  • Page 52: G-Series 2 Single

    G-Series 2 Single Sure Stitch Step 1 - Bottom Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench Encoder M6 x 20mm Bolt SBHCS Left rear Set Screw Wheel M6 Spacer Lock Collar Sticker 1-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the left 1-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
  • Page 53 G-Series 2 Single Sure Stitch Carriage M6 Spacer Lock Collar Set Screw Rear Left Wheel Encoder Encoder 1-3 Install the Encoder with the Wheel and M6 1-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing Spacer onto the Carriage.

  • Page 54: Step 2: Top Carriage

    G-Series 2 Single Sure Stitch Step 2 - Top Carriage Parts Needed: Encoder (1) Tools Needed: 4mm Allen Wrench 2mm Allen Wrench Encoder Wheel Bolt Set Screw M6 x 20mm SBHCS Lock Collar Sticker 2-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the 2-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
  • Page 55 G-Series 2 Single Sure Stitch Wheel Encoder Lock Collar Encoder Set Screw 2-3 Install the Encoder with the Wheel onto the 2-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing Top Carriage. upwards and tighten the Set Screw. Note: The pre-installed Encoder Cable is hidden Note: Be careful not to over tighten the Set to simplify image.

  • Page 56: Step 3: Control Box

    G-Series 2 Single Sure Stitch Step 3 - Control Box Parts Needed: Control Box (1) Jumpers Control Box Control Box Cover Jumpers 3-2 Move the control jumpers to the correct setup 3-1 Remove the cover from the Control Box. as shown on the following pages.
  • Page 57 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
  • Page 58 Control Box will look different than those shown below. If your 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 Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.

  • Page 59: Step 3: Display Console Installation

    G-Series 2 Single Sure Stitch Step 4 - Control Box Installation Parts Needed: Display Horizontal Display Console (1) Display Cable (1) Velcro (6) Attachment (1) Sewing Machine Zip Tie (8)/ Zip Power Supply (1) Control Cable (1) Tie Mount (8) Tools Needed: 2.5mm Allen Wrench...
  • Page 60 G-Series 2 Single Sure Stitch Display Console M4 x 16mm SBHCS Display Console 4-3 Remove the m4 x 16mm SBHCS from the 4-4 Place the Display console on the crossbar Display Console. of the top Carriage and secure it with the m4 x 16mm SBHCS that was removed in the previous step.
  • Page 61 G-Series 2 Single Sure Stitch Wiring Diagram To Sewing Machine 3 Prong Plug Display Power Supply (Appearance may vary) Control Box Encoders 4-6 Attach the cables from each Encoder to the Control Box and secure with Zip Ties and Zip Tie Mounts.

  • Page 62: Operation Instructions

    Assembly & Setup Stitch Regulator Operation Instructions Note: When the Stitch Length Stitch Regulator is in Display the “on” mode, Active (Green)/ the sewing machine WILL Over-speed (Red) BEGIN TO STITCH! When Indicator you stop moving the Stitch Length machine, it will continue Buttons On/Off Button to stitch at the sewing...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems. T1-1: Turn the sewing machine off. T1-2: Unplug the power cord out of the Stitch Regulator control box. T1-3: Plug the power cord back into the Stitch Regulator control box. T1-4: Turn the 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.

  • Page 64: Warranty Information

    Sure Stitch Limited 1 Year Warranty Sure Stitch Limited 1 Year Warranty The Grace Company, warrants to the original end user customer that the Sure Stitch is free from defects in material and workmanship. The Grace Company will, at its option, either repair or replace any part of the Sure Stitch system that proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials.
  • Page 65 Notes...
  • Page 66 The Grace Company 2225 South 3200 West Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Phone: 1-800-264-0644 www.graceframe.com...

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