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Copyright 09/17/2021
Version 1.0
The Grace Company

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  • Page 1 Instructions Assembly Instructions Copyright 09/17/2021 Version 1.0 The Grace Company...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite Contents Included Parts & Tools ..........3 Start Here: Choose Your Carriage ......6 Cutie Carriage & Top Plate ..........8 Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate ......19 Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate ......30 G-Series Carriage &...

  • Page 3: Included Parts & Tools

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite Included Parts & Tools Please check that all of the following parts are included in your kit. SureStitch Elite SureStitch Elite Control Box Screen SSE-09-20020 SSE-09-20021 Lower Upper Encoder V5 Encoder V5 SSE-09-20026 SMP-09-15700 Power Foot Pedal “A”...
  • Page 4 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Foot Pedal “B” Foot Pedal “C” Cable Cable SSE-02-14989 SSE-02-14995 Foot Pedal “E” Foot Pedal “D” Cable Cable SSE-02-14991 SSE-02-14990 Screen Thread Cutter Cable Cable SSE-02-14988 SSE-02-14992...
  • Page 5 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Allen Wrench Allen Wrench 2.5 mm 4 mm HDW-03-10167 QTT-03-10165 Plastic Cable Wire Ties (x4) Wrap MIS-08-10806 MIS-08-10804 Zip Tie Velcro Mounts (x2) Straps SSE-08-15000 MIS-08-10805...

  • Page 6: Start Here: Choose Your Carriage

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite Start Here: Choose Your Carriage Cutie Bottom Carriage Small double wheels Continuum Bottom Carriage Large double wheels G-Series Bottom Carriage Metal Single wheels Pro Bottom Carriage Plastic Single wheels...
  • Page 7 Assembly - SureStitch Elite ...And Select Your Top Plate Cutie Bottom Carriage & Top Plate Go to page 8 G-Series Top Plate G-Series 2 Top Plate Go to page 19 Go to page 30 G-Series Top Plate G-Series 2 Top Plate...

  • Page 8: Cutie Carriage & Top Plate

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate Step One - Installing the Lower Encoder The lower encoder tracks the movement of the bottom carriage across the frame. This helps SureStitch calculate the length of each stitch as you quilt.
  • Page 9 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) Install the bottom carriage onto the frame if it is not already installed. With the 4 mm Allen wrench, screw the lower encoder into the encoder bracket so the O-Ring is to the left of the bracket.
  • Page 10 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) Step Two - Installing the Upper Encoder The upper encoder tracks the machine movement across the bottom carriage. Parts & Tools: Allen Wrench Allen Wrench Upper Encoder V5 2.5 mm...
  • Page 11 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) Place the top plate on the bottom carriage if this is not already done. Turn the lock collar to point up (12 o’clock) and tighten the lock collar screw with the 2.5 mm Allen wrench.
  • Page 12 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) Step Three - Install the Display & Control Box The display interfaces with the control box so you are able to select your stitch length or motor speed. Parts & Tools...
  • Page 13 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) Instructions: Open the display clip and place the screen onto the top plate handles. Screen Display Clip Close the clip around the handlebar. Tighten it in place by screwing on the M5 knob.
  • Page 14 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) When you know where to attach the control box, remove the sticker covering the adhesive side of the velcro. Firmly press the control box onto the machine. Adhesive Cover Sticker...
  • Page 15 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) Plug the encoder with the purple sticker into the purple encoder port. Plug the encoder with the green sticker into the green encoder port. Plug SureStitch into your sewing machine’s foot pedal port using the foot pedal cable that matches your machine.
  • Page 16 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) If your sewing machine has a port for its thread cutter, plug SureStitch into this as well with the thread cutter cable. Thread Cutter Port Thread Cutter Cable Note: Thread cutter port not available on all machines.
  • Page 17 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) Step Four - Calibrating SureStitch for Your Machine Take the steps below to set up SureStitch to work with your brand and model of sewing machine. Damage to sewing machine may occur if your machine is powered on and connected to SureStitch before SureStitch has been set up to work with your machine.
  • Page 18 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Cutie Carriage & Top Plate (Continued) Turn on your sewing Swap out the presser machine. You may hear foot on your machine for a free-motion or the motors in your embroidery foot. machine engage briefly. Free-motion...

  • Page 19: Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate Step One - Installing the Lower Encoder The lower encoder tracks the movement of the bottom carriage across the frame. This helps SureStitch calculate the length of each stitch as you quilt.
  • Page 20 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Find the left-rear Screw the encoder and corner of the bottom wheel back into the carriage so that the carriage. encoder O-ring is to the left of the wheel.
  • Page 21 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Step Two - Installing the Upper Encoder The upper encoder tracks the movement of the top plate across the bottom carriage. Parts & Tools: Allen Wrench Allen Wrench Upper Encoder V5 2.5 mm...
  • Page 22 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Place the bottom carriage wheel onto the encoder screw so the wheel hub faces away from the encoder. Wheel Install the wheel and encoder onto the top plate. The encoder O-ring should lay between the right front and rear wheels.
  • Page 23 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Step Three - Install the Display & Control Box The display interfaces with the control box so you are able to select your stitch length or motor speed. Parts & Tools...
  • Page 24 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Instructions: Open the display clip and place the display onto the front of the top plate handles. Display Display Clip Close the clip around the handlebar. Tighten it in place by screwing on the M5 knob.
  • Page 25 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) When you know where to attach the control box, remove the sticker covering the adhesive side of the velcro. Firmly press the control box onto the machine. Adhesive Cover...
  • Page 26 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Plug the encoder with the purple sticker into the purple encoder port. Plug the encoder with the green sticker into the green encoder port. Plug SureStitch into your sewing machine’s foot pedal port using the foot pedal cable that matches your machine.
  • Page 27 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) If your sewing machine has a port for its thread cutter, plug SureStitch into this as well with the thread cutter cable. Thread Cutter Port Thread Cutter Cable Note: Thread cutter port not available on all machines.
  • Page 28 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Step Four - Calibrating SureStitch for Your Machine Take the steps below to set up SureStitch to work with your brand and model of sewing machine. Damage to sewing...
  • Page 29 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Turn on your sewing Swap out the presser machine. You may hear foot on your machine for a free-motion or the motors in your embroidery foot. machine engage briefly.

  • Page 30: Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate Step One - Installing the Lower Encoder The lower encoder tracks the movement of the bottom carriage across the frame. This helps SureStitch calculate the length of each stitch as you quilt.
  • Page 31 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Find the left-rear Screw the encoder and corner of the bottom wheel back into the carriage so that the carriage. encoder O-ring is to the left of the wheel.
  • Page 32 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Step Two - Installing the Upper Encoder The upper encoder tracks the movement of the top plate across the bottom carriage. Parts & Tools: Allen Wrench Allen Wrench Upper Encoder V5 2.5 mm...
  • Page 33 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Place the bottom carriage wheel onto the encoder screw so the wheel hub faces away from the encoder. Wheel Install the wheel and encoder onto the top plate. The encoder O-Ring should lay between the front and rear wheels.
  • Page 34 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Step Three - Install the Display & Control Box The display interfaces with the control box so you are able to select your stitch length or motor speed.
  • Page 35 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Instructions: Open the display clip and place the display onto the front of the top plate handles. Display Display Clip Close the clip around the handlebar. Tighten it in place by screwing on the M5 knob.
  • Page 36 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) When you know where to attach the control box, remove the sticker covering the adhesive side of the velcro. Firmly press the control box onto the machine. Adhesive Cover...
  • Page 37 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Plug the encoder with the purple sticker into the purple encoder port. Plug the encoder with the green sticker into the green encoder port. Plug SureStitch into your sewing machine’s foot pedal port using the foot pedal cable that matches your machine.
  • Page 38 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) If your sewing machine has a port for its thread cutter, plug SureStitch into this as well with the thread cutter cable. Thread Cutter Port Thread Cutter Cable Note: Thread cutter port not available on all machines.
  • Page 39 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Step Four - Calibrating SureStitch for Your Machine Take the steps below to set up SureStitch to work with your brand and model of sewing machine. Damage to sewing...
  • Page 40 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Continuum Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Turn on your sewing Swap out the presser machine. You may hear foot on your machine for a free-motion or the motors in your embroidery foot. machine engage briefly.

  • Page 41: G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate Step One - Installing the Lower Encoder The lower encoder tracks the movement of the bottom carriage across the frame. This helps SureStitch calculate the length of each stitch as you quilt.
  • Page 42 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) With the 4 mm Allen wrench, remove the left-rear wheel, spacer, and screw from the carriage. Wheel Spacer Wheel Screw Left-rear Wheel Place the bottom carriage wheel onto the encoder screw, followed by the wheel spacer.
  • Page 43 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) If the bottom carriage is not already on the frame, place it now. Note: Frame may differ from type shown. Turn the encoder lock collar upwards, and tighten the lock collar screw with the 2.5 mm Allen wrench.
  • Page 44 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Step Two - Installing the Upper Encoder The upper encoder tracks the movement of the top plate across the bottom carriage. Parts & Tools: Allen Wrench Allen Wrench Upper Encoder V5 2.5 mm...
  • Page 45 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Place the bottom carriage wheel onto the encoder screw so the wheel hub faces away from the encoder. Wheel Install the wheel and encoder onto the top plate. The encoder O-ring should lay between the right front and rear wheels.
  • Page 46 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Step Three - Install the Display & Control Box The display interfaces with the control box so you are able to select your stitch length or motor speed. Parts & Tools...
  • Page 47 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Instructions: Open the display clip and place the display onto the front of the top plate handles. Display Close the clip around the handlebar. Tighten it in place by screwing on the M5 knob.
  • Page 48 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) When you know where to attach the control box, remove the sticker covering the adhesive side of the velcro. Firmly press the control box onto the machine. Adhesive Cover...
  • Page 49 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Plug the encoder with the purple sticker into the purple encoder port. Plug the encoder with the green sticker into the green encoder port. Plug SureStitch into your sewing machine’s foot pedal port using the foot pedal cable that matches your machine.
  • Page 50 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) If your sewing machine has a port for its thread cutter, plug SureStitch into this as well with the thread cutter cable. Thread Cutter Port Thread Cutter Cable Note: Thread cutter port not available on all machines.
  • Page 51 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Step Four - Calibrating SureStitch for Your Machine Take the steps below to set up SureStitch to work with your brand and model of sewing machine. Damage to sewing...
  • Page 52 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series Top Plate (Continued) Turn on your sewing Swap out the presser machine. You may hear foot on your machine for a free-motion or the motors in your embroidery foot. machine engage briefly.

  • Page 53: G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate Step One - Installing the Lower Encoder The lower encoder tracks the movement of the bottom carriage across the frame. This helps SureStitch calculate the length of each stitch as you quilt.
  • Page 54 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) With the 4 mm Allen wrench, remove the left-rear wheel, spacer, and screw from the carriage. Wheel Spacer Wheel Screw Left-rear Wheel Place the bottom carriage wheel onto the encoder screw, followed by the wheel spacer.
  • Page 55 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) If the bottom carriage is not already on the frame, place it now. Note: Frame may differ from type shown. Turn the encoder lock collar upwards, and tighten the lock collar screw with the 2.5 mm Allen wrench.
  • Page 56 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Step Two - Installing the Upper Encoder The upper encoder tracks the movement of the top plate across the bottom carriage. Parts & Tools: Allen Wrench Allen Wrench Upper Encoder V5 2.5 mm...
  • Page 57 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Place the bottom carriage wheel onto the encoder screw so the wheel hub faces away from the encoder. Wheel Install the wheel and encoder onto the top plate. The encoder O-Ring should lay between the front and rear wheels.
  • Page 58 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Step Three - Install the Display & Control Box The display interfaces with the control box so you are able to select your stitch length or motor speed.
  • Page 59 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Instructions: Open the display clip and place the display onto the front of the top plate handles. Display Display Clip Close the clip around the handlebar. Tighten it in place by screwing on the M5 knob.
  • Page 60 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) When you know where to attach the control box, remove the sticker covering the adhesive side of the velcro. Firmly press the control box onto the machine. Control...
  • Page 61 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Plug the encoder with the purple sticker into the purple encoder port. Plug the encoder with the green sticker into the green encoder port. Plug SureStitch into your sewing machine’s foot pedal port using the foot pedal cable that matches your machine.
  • Page 62 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) If your sewing machine has a port for its thread cutter, plug SureStitch into this as well with the thread cutter cable. Thread Cutter Port Thread Cutter Cable Note: Thread cutter port not available on all machines.
  • Page 63 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Step Four - Calibrating SureStitch for Your Machine Take the steps below to set up SureStitch to work with your brand and model of sewing machine. Damage to sewing...
  • Page 64 Assembly - SureStitch Elite G-Series Carriage & G-Series 2 Top Plate (Continued) Turn on your sewing Swap out the presser machine. You may hear foot on your machine for a free-motion or the motors in your embroidery foot. machine engage briefly.

  • Page 65: Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate Step One - Installing the Lower Encoder The lower encoder tracks the movement of the bottom carriage across the frame. This helps SureStitch calculate the length of each stitch as you quilt.
  • Page 66 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Instructions: Use the 2.5 mm Allen wrench to loosen the encoder lock collar screw without removing it. Lock Collar Screw Choose a side of the bottom carriage to be the front and a side to be the back.
  • Page 67 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Place the bottom carriage wheel onto the encoder screw. Screw the encoder into the carriage with the 4 mm Allen wrench, nut, and 10 mm wrench. The encoder O-ring should lay between the two rear wheels.
  • Page 68 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Step Two - Installing the Upper Encoder The upper encoder tracks the movement of the top plate across the bottom carriage. Parts & Tools: Allen Wrench Allen Wrench Upper Encoder V5 2.5 mm...
  • Page 69 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Place the top plate wheel onto the encoder, followed by the M6 washer. Washer M6 Install the wheel and encoder onto the top plate. The encoder O-Ring should lay between the front and rear wheels.
  • Page 70 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Step Three - Install the Display & Control Box The display interfaces with the control box so you are able to select your stitch length or motor speed. Parts & Tools...
  • Page 71 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Instructions: Open the display clip and place the display onto the front of the top plate handles. Close the clip around the handlebar. Tighten it in place by screwing on the M5 knob.
  • Page 72 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) When you know where to attach the control box, remove the sticker covering the adhesive side of the velcro. Firmly press the control box onto the machine. Control Adhesive Cover Sticker Plug the screen cable into the display and control box.
  • Page 73 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Plug the encoder with the green sticker into the green encoder port. Plug SureStitch into your sewing machine’s foot pedal port using the foot pedal cable that matches your machine.
  • Page 74 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Plug SureStitch into a power outlet with the power cable. SureStitch will turn on automatically. Do not power on your sewing machine at this time. Power Cable...
  • Page 75 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Step Four - Calibrating SureStitch for Your Machine Take the steps below to set up SureStitch to work with your brand and model of sewing machine. Damage to sewing...
  • Page 76 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Pro Carriage & Pro Top Plate (Continued) Turn on your sewing Swap out the presser machine. You may hear foot on your machine for a free-motion or the motors in your embroidery foot. machine engage briefly.

  • Page 77: Managing The Cables

    Assembly - SureStitch Elite Managing the Cables Cables can get caught on the carriages or frame, causing mistakes and interruptions. Try these tips to help. Parts & Tools Quilt Motion Cable Velcro Zip Tie Wrap Straps (x4) Zip Tie Mount (x2)
  • Page 78 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Managing the Cables (Continued) Your kit comes with the following parts to assist with cable management: Quilt Motion Cable Wrap Wrap multiple cables together so you only have a single strand of cables to deal with.
  • Page 79 Assembly - SureStitch Elite Managing the Cables (Continued) Tip: Cables can also be tucked between the machine and the clamps on the top plate. Top Plate Clamps When finished, test the movement of your top plate again. Make sure that the cables do not catch on anything, and that they do not restrict the movement available for your machine.
  • Page 80 The Grace Company Phone: 1-800-264-0644 www.graceframe.com...

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