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Accessory Idler Rail Assembly & Use
Copyright February 23, 2022
Grace Company
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  • Page 1 Accessory Idler Rail Assembly & Use Copyright February 23, 2022 Grace Company (Reproduction Prohibited) Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Idler Rail Configurations .......................2 Included Parts & Tools .........................3 8 Foot Frame ..........................4 10 Foot Frame ..........................9 12 Foot Frame .......................... 15 4 Foot ............................21 4 Foot ............................21 5 Foot ............................25 Setting the Rail Height ....................... 29 Installing the Fabric ........................

  • Page 3: Included Parts & Tools

    Included Parts & Tools Please make sure all pieces are included in your kit. Non-Ratcheting Rail Section 4 ft (x2) CII-09-14638 2 ft Rail Section (x2) Rail Coupler (x3) MET-04-11397 CNT-08-11865 Allen Wrench 4 mm Right Idler 3-Armed Knob (x2) Left Idler Rail Mount Rail Mount HDW-03-14608...

  • Page 4: Foot Frame

    8 Foot Frame Parts & Tools Needed: Non-ratcheting rail Section 4 ft (x2) Rail Coupler Allen Wrench 4 mm Shoulder Bolt Right Idler 3-Armed Knob (x2) Left Idler Rail Mount M6 (x2) Rail Mount...
  • Page 5 Idler Rail - 8 Foot Frame Instructions To assemble and install the idler rail on the 8 foot frame, take the following steps: Slide a rail coupler into one of the non-ratcheting rail sections. Line up the screws on the coupler with the holes on the rail.
  • Page 6 Idler Rail - 8 Foot Frame Align the holes with the coupler screws and turn the screws counter-clockwise with the 4 mm Allen wrench until they press firmly against the inside of the rail. Loosen the 3-armed knobs on the take up rail arms on both sides of the frame. Press in the levers on each of the take-up rail arms, then fully raise the take-up rail.
  • Page 7 Idler Rail - 8 Foot Frame The mount holding the idler rail is installed on two of the 3 holes on the take-up rail arm. Choose whether to install the mount on the top two or bottom two holes by considering the size of your machine.
  • Page 8 Idler Rail - 8 Foot Frame Push in on the mount and install the 3-armed knob. To remove the frame in the future, simply loosen the 3-armed knob and lift the rail out of the mounts. 3-Armed Knob 3-Armed Knob Set the rail height.

  • Page 9: Foot Frame

    10 Foot Frame Parts & Tools Needed: Non-ratcheting rail Section 4 ft (x2) Rail Coupler (x2) Allen Wrench 4 mm 2 ft Rail Section Shoulder Bolt Right Idler 3-Armed Knob (x2) Left Idler Rail Mount M6 (x2) Rail Mount...
  • Page 10 Idler Rail - 10 Foot Frame Instructions To assemble and install the idler rail on the 10 foot frame, take the following steps: Slide a rail coupler into one of the non-ratcheting rail sections. Line up the screws on the coupler with the holes on the rail.
  • Page 11 Idler Rail - 10 Foot Frame Align the holes with the coupler screws and turn the screws counter-clockwise with the 4 mm Allen wrench until they press firmly against the inside of the rail. Now insert a second coupler into the 2 ft rail section. Rail Coupler Once again, turn the screws counter-clockwise with the 4 mm Allen wrench until the rail and coupler are snug.
  • Page 12 Idler Rail - 10 Foot Frame Install the remaining non-ratcheting rail section onto the other side of the rail coupler. Use the 4 mm Allen wrench to turn the coupler screws counter-clockwise. Non-ratcheting rail Section Loosen the 3-armed knobs on the take up rail arms on both sides of the frame. Press in the levers on each of the take-up rail arms, then fully raise the take-up rail.
  • Page 13 Idler Rail - 10 Foot Frame The mount holding the idler rail is installed on two of the 3 holes on the take-up rail arm. Choose whether to install the mount on the top two or bottom two holes by considering the size of your machine.
  • Page 14 Idler Rail - 10 Foot Frame Push in on the mount and install the 3-armed knob. To remove the frame in the future, simply loosen the 3-armed knob and lift the rail out of the mounts. 3-Armed Knob 3-Armed Knob Set the rail height.

  • Page 15: Foot Frame

    12 Foot Frame Parts & Tools Needed: Non-ratcheting rail Section 4 ft (x2) Rail Coupler (x3) Allen Wrench 4 mm 2 ft Rail Section (x2) Shoulder Bolt Right Idler 3-Armed Knob (x2) Left Idler Rail Mount M6 (x2) Rail Mount...
  • Page 16 Idler Rail - 12 Foot Frame Instructions To assemble and install the idler rail on the 12 foot frame, take the following steps: Slide a rail coupler into one of the non-ratcheting rail sections. Line up the screws on the coupler with the holes on the rail.
  • Page 17 Idler Rail - 12 Foot Frame Align the holes with the coupler screws and turn the screws counter-clockwise with the 4 mm Allen wrench until they press firmly against the inside of the rail. Now insert a second coupler into the 2 ft rail section. Rail Coupler Once again, turn the screws counter-clockwise with the 4 mm Allen wrench until the rail and coupler are snug.
  • Page 18 Idler Rail - 12 Foot Frame Install a second 2 ft rail section onto the rail coupler. Turn the coupler screws counter-clockwise with the 4 mm Allen wrench to fix the rail section in place. 2 ft Rail Section Slide the third rail coupler into the free end of the 2 ft rail section. Use the 4 mm Allen wrench to turn the screws counter-clockwise until the rail coupler is held firmly in place.
  • Page 19 Idler Rail - 12 Foot Frame Loosen the 3-armed knobs on the take up rail arms on both sides of the frame. Press in the levers on each of the take-up rail arms, then fully raise the take-up rail. The mount holding the idler rail is installed on two of the 3 holes on the take-up rail arm. Choose whether to install the mount on the top two or bottom two holes by considering the size of your machine.
  • Page 20 Idler Rail - 12 Foot Frame Use the shoulder bolt and 4 mm Allen wrench to screw the idler rail mounts to each arm. Shoulder Bolt Shoulder Bolt Right Idler Rail Left Idler Rail Mount Mount Pass the idler rail through the throat of the machine and place each end into the mounts. Push in on the mount and install the 3-armed knob.

  • Page 21: Foot

    4 Foot 4 Foot Parts & Tools Needed: Parts & Tools Needed: Non-ratcheting rail Section 4 ft (x2) Non-ratcheting rail Section 4 ft (x2) Allen Wrench 4 mm Shoulder Bolt Right Idler 3-Armed Knob (x2) Left Idler Rail Mount M6 (x2) Rail Mount...
  • Page 22 Idler Rail - 4 Foot Frame Instructions To assemble and install the idler rail on the 4 foot crib setup, take the following steps: Use the 6 mm Allen wrench to loosen the M10 x 80 mm SBHCS screw on the non-ratcheting rail section.
  • Page 23 Idler Rail - 4 Foot Frame Loosen the 3-armed knobs on the take up rail arms on both sides of the frame. Press in the levers on each of the take-up rail arms, then fully raise the take-up rail. The mount holding the idler rail is installed on two of the 3 holes on the take-up rail arm. Choose whether to install the mount on the top two or bottom two holes by considering the size of your machine.
  • Page 24 Idler Rail - 4 Foot Frame Use the shoulder bolt and 4 mm Allen wrench to screw the idler rail mounts to each arm. Shoulder Bolt Shoulder Bolt Right Idler Rail Left Idler Rail Mount Mount Pass the idler rail through the throat of the machine and place each end into the mounts. Push in on the mount and install the 3-armed knob.

  • Page 25: Foot

    5 Foot Parts & Tools Needed: Non-ratcheting rail Section 4 ft (x2) Allen Wrench 4 mm Allen Wrench 6 mm Not included. See original frame tools. Rail Section 5 ft Not included. See original frame parts. Shoulder Bolt Right Idler 3-Armed Knob (x2) Left Idler Rail Mount M6 (x2)

  • Page 26: Foot

    Idler Rail - 5 Foot Frame Instructions To assemble and install the idler rail on the 5 foot crib setup, take the following steps: On both non-ratcheting rail sections: Use the 6 mm Allen wrench that came with your base frame to loosen the M10 x 80 mm SBHCS screw.
  • Page 27 Idler Rail - 5 Foot Frame Loosen the 3-armed knobs on the take up rail arms on both sides of the frame. Press in the levers on each of the take-up rail arms, then fully raise the take-up rail. The mount holding the idler rail is installed on two of the 3 holes on the take-up rail arm. Choose whether to install the mount on the top two or bottom two holes by considering the size of your machine.
  • Page 28 Idler Rail - 5 Foot Frame Use the shoulder bolt and 4 mm Allen wrench to screw the idler rail mounts to each arm. Shoulder Bolt Shoulder Bolt Right Idler Rail Left Idler Rail Mount Mount Pass the idler rail through the throat of the machine and place each end into the mounts. Push in on the mount and install the 3-armed knob.

  • Page 29: Setting The Rail Height

    Setting the Rail Height Instructions Setting the rail height correctly helps ensure smooth, continuous quilting. Loosen the 3-armed knobs on each of the take-up rail arms. Then push in the levers. Set the idler rail so it has about a finger’s It’s a good to double-check the position of width of space between it and the floor the batting rail as well.

  • Page 30: Installing The Fabric

    Installing the Fabric Instructions Once the rail has been installed on the frame, there are a few extra steps needed to prepare your quilt. Loosen the 3-armed knobs on each of the take-up rail arms and remove the idler rail. 3-Armed Knob 3-Armed Knob Swap the leader cloth on the take-up rail with the leader cloth on the batting rail.
  • Page 31 Idler Rail - Installing the Fabric Install the fabric as usual according to the instructions in the base frame manual. Twist the knobs on the two front rail arms to loosen the tension on the fabric. Re-install the idler rail into the idler mounts, over the top of the fabric. Idler Rail...
  • Page 32 Idler Rail - 5 Foot Frame Ratchet up the front rails to restore tension to the quilt. Take care not to over-tighten, or the fabric may bunch up around your stitches when removed from the frame. Check your rail height to make sure there is a finger’s width of space between the idler rail and the floor of the machine.
  • Page 33 The Grace Company 2225 South 3200 West Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Phone: 1-800-264-0644 Fax: 801-908-8888 www.graceframe.com...

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