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ABM International, Inc.
V1.0
Model: (M) Series
User's Manual
Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only.
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No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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  • Page 1 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (M) Series Parts Diagram Basic Cleaning For Your INNOVA Figure 0.1- (M) 28 INNOVA on Pro-Frame with AutoPilot Mach 3 Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction ABM International would like to thank you for the purchase of an INNOVA Long Arm Quilting Machine. ABM is confident that this machine will meet or exceed your expectations. If at anytime you experience problems with your ABM machine, we ask that you contact us - 24 hours a day by calling our service department at (936) 441- 4401.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Section 2: Safety 1.0 Safety Introduction ABM is dedicated to assuring your safe operation of the INNOVA quilting machine. This section will alert you to many precautions that you can take to help avoid unnecessary accidents. Though ABM cannot anticipate all actions that may create an unsafe environment and we urge you to be aware, and extremely careful when operating the INNOVA quilting machine.
  • Page 5 Stop the INNOVA immediately at any sign of malfunction or danger. Never lean on the INNOVA Quilting machine. Do not use the INNOVA quilting machine as leverage to lift yourself off a chair. Do not crawl under or into the INNOVA for any reason during the operation of the machine.

  • Page 6: Machine Set-Up

    User’s Manual Section 3.0 – Machine Set-Up The INNOVA ships fully tested and ready to operate. As a result, this manual provides a section on machine setup so that you can install the machine. Please read this manual in its entirety and follow all ABM instructions, especially the inspections.
  • Page 7 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual INSPECTION #2: Will confirm that the electronics of the INNOVA long arm quilting machine are functioning properly. WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. NEVER ATTEMPT TO WORK ON OR OPERATE THE MACHINE WHILE THE ELECTRICAL COVERS ARE REMOVED.
  • Page 8 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Final Test: Inspect the front of the machine and ensure that the sewhead is free of obstructions. Step 1: Press and release the (Red) left hand button and the needle will move to the up position.

  • Page 9: Machine Operation

    Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Section 4.0 – Machine Operation This section will discuss how to properly use your INNOVA M Series machine to fulfill all your quilting needs. 4.1 Rotating the Sewing Head ABM has equipped the INNOVA with an industry “exclusive” rotating sewhead for ease of material, head, and roller removal, as well as ease of sewing machine maintenance.
  • Page 10 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 4.2 Rotating the Sewing Head Back Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Page 11 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 4.2 Rotating the Sewing Head Back(Cont.) Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Page 12 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 4.3 Installing the Extension Plate Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Page 13 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 4.4 Threading the Sewing Head 1. Pull thread from cone 2. Pass thread through upper thread guide on motor cover. MAKE SURE THE THREAD GUIDE IS POSITIONED DIRECTLY OVER THE CENTER OF THE CONE OF THREAD. 3.
  • Page 14 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 4.5 Changing the Bobbin Remove the old bobbin and press in the new bobbin. Inset the bobbin making sure it turns clockwise when the thread is pulled (viewed from the bobbin side). Pull the loose thread up and under the guide into the case.
  • Page 15 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 4.6 INSTALLING LEADERS Do not wash or steam iron these leaders. The canvas is not pre-shrunk. Find the edge of the leaders that isn’t hemmed. The hemmed edge is for pinning fabric or inserting Red Snappers™. Using the weld seam as a straight edge guide, tape the non-hemmed edge of the leaders to the bars along the entire length.
  • Page 16 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 4.7 LOADING THE FABRIC AND BATTING 1. Measure the quilt back and quilt top and prepare the batting. Batting and backing should be larger than the quilt top by 3 inches in every direction. 2.
  • Page 17 Pull the thread vertically above the bobbin case. The bobbin case should pull up and “stand” on its side but should not lift off your hand. 2. Adjust the INNOVA tension assembly by turning left to loosen or right to tighten until the correct balance is achieved.
  • Page 18 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 4.11 TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS FOR THREAD ISSUES 1. Clean out lint. 2. Re-thread machine. 3. Re-thread bobbin. 4. Change needles. 5. Loose the quilt fabric tension. 4.12 THREAD BREAKAGE 1. If there is thread breakage, loosen the bobbin a bit and then adjust the top to match.

  • Page 19: (M) Series Lightning Stitch User Manual

    SECTION 5.0 (M) SERIES LIGHTNING STITCH USER MANUAL INNOVA M SERIES Lightning Stitch Controller and User Interface The INNOVA M Series machines are equipped with a machine controller that handles all the electronic functions of the machine. The controller performs the following tasks: •...
  • Page 20 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual were to fail, the lightning stitch assembly would still function and operate based on its last parameter settings for stitches per inch and quilting mode. However, without a working interface, the settings would be unchangeable. The user interface allows the user to make choices to adjust the tasks and features to their specifications.
  • Page 21 Screen (Figure 2.0) will appear. Tapping on the Sleep screen will “wake up” the application software so the user can access the User Interface. If waking from the sleep screen during use of the INNOVA system, the last screen open will re-open.
  • Page 22 Figure 2.0- Sleep Screen Screen Selection Side Bar Located vertically down the left side of the INNOVA sewhead computer user interface, the Screen Selection Side Bar (Figure 3.0) allows you to select the desired screen. The blue dot indicates the current screen selection.
  • Page 23 Bobbin percentage, stitch time, and stitch count can be re-set and display current status. Buttons for the INNOVA laser and lights are in the lower right corner. The red X in the upper right corner is the exit button that will allow the user to exit out of the user interface software and access the computers operating software.
  • Page 24 Lightning Stitch eliminates the necessity of this feature for that purpose. ABM recommends use of the INNOVA stitch regulation without Cruise Control on. Use of Cruise Control creates smaller stitches than the set regulated stitch length when movement slows or ceases, thus creating inconsistent stitch length.
  • Page 25 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual The Thread Break Sensor will alarm when the thread break sensor registers the number of missed stitches as set. Right click to access keypad to set number of missed stitches. The set number will display below the button. Blue indicates the Thread Break Sensor is ON (Figure 8.0).
  • Page 26 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Manual stitch mode runs the INNOVA at a constant set speed. The movement of the INNOVA sewhead then dictates the stitch length. The speed can be set by right clicking the Manual Mode button to access the keypad entry.
  • Page 27 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual speed increase to hold the proper stitches per inch. (NOTE: Setting the Cruise too high may result in poor stitches per inch consistency). Press and release the right handle button again to stop stitch regulation (or left if you have programmed the controls to Start/Stop on the left handle button).
  • Page 28 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual TIE, JOG, and PICK UP are all action buttons (indicated by the green color) that will cause the needle to move. Take all necessary precautions to prevent accidental stitching. Click the TIE button (Figure 19.0) to make a tie off. Set the number of stitches for this function on the Settings Screen (see page 12).
  • Page 29 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Figure 20.0 Jog Button Pick Up Click the pick up button (figure 21.0) to cycle the needle one rotation for easy pick up of the bobbin thread. Figure 21.0 Pick Up Button Bobbin Counter The bobbin counter (figure 22) displays the percentage of bobbin thread length remaining.
  • Page 30 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Figure 22.0 Bobbin Counter Timer The Timer (figure 23.0) displays the time (hours and minutes) your machine has been running. This can be used to track run time for an individual quilt. Click the Timer to reset to zero.
  • Page 31 Figure 26.0 LED Light Control Icons Settings Screen The Settings screen (figure 27.0) allows you to set the sensitivity level of the INNOVA stitch regulation, enter the tie off stitch number, and program the INNOVA sewhead handle button controls. Figure 27.0 Settings Screen...
  • Page 32 Technician Screen The Technician screen (figure 28.0) is where you will find information an INNOVA technician may ask you for during a service call. This is where you set the home position of the needle relative to the motor. Additionally, there is a total machine stitch count for the life of your machine, and the version number of the installed Lightning Stitch software.
  • Page 33 INNOVA technician. Indicator Lights The indicator lights allow the INNOVA technician to verify the status of electrical components. Pressing and holding the button will change the color of the specified lamp. Releasing the button will return the lamp back to its original color.
  • Page 34 Password The Password field is where you will enter a password given to you by an INNOVA technician to gain access to adjust the needle UP position (or home the needle position relative to the motor). Once accessed, the START, JOG, and DONE buttons will turn green when they are available options.
  • Page 35 AutoPilot Mach 3 Screens The AutoPilot Mach 3 Screens are only available if an AutoPilot Mach 3 system is connected to the INNOVA. The screens and available options change depending on actions taken by the user. These duplicate the options available on the AutoPilot computer interface.
  • Page 36 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Fault Screen In addition to the standard screens, Lightning Stitch contains fault screens that will help to inform the user and ABM technicians of problems that the machine might encounter (See Figure 30). The fault screen displays a list of descriptions proceeded by a fault code number and a white check box.
  • Page 37 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Figure 30.0 Needle Fault Screen Quick Reference See page 13 for variations and options for INNOVA sewhead handle button programming (Program Controls). Changing the program controls will change the following steps accordingly. Operating in Manual Mode –...

  • Page 38: (M) Series Service Manual

    ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Step 4: Press and hold the left-hand button and the sewhead will decrease sewing speed. Step 5: Press and release the right-hand button again and the sewhead will stop. Operating in Stitch Regulated Mode – Step 1: Quickly pressing and releasing the left-hand button will toggle the machine between needle up and down.
  • Page 39 • Tape Measure INSTALLING A NEEDLE IN THE INNOVA The INNOVA longarm quilting machine is capable of sewing with various needle types and sizes. ABM recommends the use of Groz Beckert, 134SAN11 needles in either a size 16 or 18.
  • Page 40 As a rule of thumb, ABM recommends using size 18 needles in the INNOVA. The single largest service issue ABM has faced with the INNOVA is incorrect installation of the needle in the needle bar. In most cases, the needle is installed facing the wrong direction.
  • Page 41 Sewing machines will only sew with the needle installed in the correct direction. However, round shank needles, like the ones on most quilters can easily be installed incorrectly. In an INNOVA, the scarf of the needle must face toward the machine foot. When the needle is installed correctly, the thread groove should face directly toward the top fabric and liner rollers.
  • Page 42 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual In some instances, the needle has not been inserted into the needle bar completely. Upon close inspection, a portion of a hole can be seen just above the needle bar thread guide. When inserted completely, the needle will contact the top of this hole.
  • Page 43 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Threading the Sewing Head 1. Pull thread from cone 2. Pass thread through upper thread guide on motor cover. MAKE SURE THE THREAD GUIDE IS POSITIONED DIRECTLY OVER THE CENTER OF THE CONE OF THREAD. 3.
  • Page 44 #8 should move and thread should pull from the cone #1. OILING THE INNOVA Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without the prior written permission of...
  • Page 45 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 1. Remove the bobbin case and apply 4-5 drops of oil to the inside of the hook basket every bobbin change. NOTE: Oiling the hook is required. Failure to do so will cause poor stitching, thread breakage, noisy operation and premature hook failure.
  • Page 46 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without the prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Page 47 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual ROTARY THREAD TENSION ASSEMBLY Removal 1. Loosen set screw located in the front of the sewing head. Use a 4mm or 5/32 Allen wrench. 2. Pull firmly on tension assembly. Adjustment of Check Spring 1.
  • Page 48 USING THE TIMING TOOL KIT The following instructions are used to set the needle hook timing of all INNOVA Quilting Machines with the Timing Tool Kit, which is available at a dealer near you or in our online store. This kit includes: Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
  • Page 49 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 1. Remove the bobbin case from the hook. 2. Remove any thread from the needle. 3. Remove the face plate. Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without the prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Page 50 8. Tighten the locking screw on the top of the head. 9. Remove the needle plate. 10. An INNOVA longarm quilting machine can be rotated forward or backward manually by using the hand wheel located on the right side of the upper beam.
  • Page 51 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Familiarize yourself with the correct direction to turn the hand wheel so that the machine is turning in the direction of sewing. When you turn the hand wheel, the hook must turn counterclockwise- this is the direction of sewing.
  • Page 52 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 11. Rotate the hand wheel in the direction of sewing so that the needle bar is at the lowest position. You will know you are at the lowest position when the needle bar only moves UP when you turn the hand wheel in either direction.
  • Page 53 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 14. Allow the needle point to rest on the plug gauge. Do not force down on the needle bar. 15. Tighten the needle bar clamp screw making sure that the needle set screw points directly to the right.
  • Page 54 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 20. Loosen, but do not remove the hook set screws. There may be two or three hook set screws depending on the style of hook you have. NOTE: Depending on the hook, the set screws will require either a flat blade screwdriver or a 3mm hex key.
  • Page 55 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 22. Turn the hook by hand so that the hook point is at 3 o’clock. 23. While holding the hook with one hand, turn the hook basket with the other so that the hook basket notch is pointing down at 6 o’clock. 24.
  • Page 56 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 31. While maintaining the position of the hook point in the notch, tighten the set screws of the hook. 32. Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the timing tool. 33. Rotate the hook basket so that the basket notch is facing up at 12 o’clock.
  • Page 57 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 35. Move the position finger in or out so that the nub on the finger is even with the basket groove on the left side of the notch. See the illustrations below and on the following page for examples of the position finger installed correctly and incorrectly.
  • Page 58 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 36. Install a needle into the needle bar making sure the scarf faces toward the foot- see the diagram below. Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without the prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Page 59 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 37. Confirm that the machine can rotate in a complete revolution without the needle contacting the hook. 38. Re-install the needle plate. 39. Make sure the needle is clear of the needle plate and rotate the head. 40.
  • Page 60 ADJUSTING AND UNDERSTANDING THE BOBBIN CASE BACKLASH SPRING Because the speed of the INNOVA reaches upwards of 3000 SPI and the inherent starting and stopping of the quilt, there is a rapid speed build up and slow down as the quilting process unfolds. When you rapidly make a loop, the bobbin spins fast and then will stop at a certain point.
  • Page 61 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual POSSIBLE ISSUES CAUSED BY MISADJUSTED BOBBIN: Sometimes you will see top thread pulled to the bottom in a clump, while other times the top thread will be pulled to the bottom in just a group of top thread stitches.
  • Page 62 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual You will need to bend the spring in two places so that the spring will be even against the bobbin as shown. Re-insert the spring and re-check your adjustment. Try to make the elevation of the red bobbin even all the way around the bobbin case.
  • Page 63 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual SETTING THE HOOK TIMING 1. Remove the (2) screws that hold the needle plate. 2. Remove the needle plate 3. Loosen the (2) screws located on the back of the hook. NOTE: Some hooks have (3) screws.
  • Page 64 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual 5. Tighten the (2) screws on the hook. 6. Set the positioning finger distance so that the post of the finger is even with the outer edge of the groove in the basket. NOTE: The finger must still be in notch of basket to keep it from rotating and damaging the hook.
  • Page 65 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual ADJUSTING THE HOOK POSITIONING FINGER 1. Remove the needle plate. 2. Loosen the hook position finger screw. 3. Set the positioning finger distance so that the post of the finger is even with the outer edge of the groove in the basket.
  • Page 66 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT HEIGHT Foot height should be no less than 0.073”. NOTE: You may use (1) dime OR (1) nickel as a gauge to check height. Thicker materials may require the foot to be set higher.
  • Page 67 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR 1. To adjust the whole handlebar, loosen the screw on the top of the front handlebar mount. 2. Rotate the handlebar to desired position. NOTE: DO NOT ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR BY MOVING THE MICROFLEX HANDLES.
  • Page 68 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual REPLACEMENT OF HANDLEBAR BUTTON 1. Gently push foam grip button down the handlebar away from the button. 2.With firm but gentle pressure, pull button from handlebar. 3. Identify wire location on button. 4.
  • Page 69 V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF INNOVA PARTS Removal of Needle Bar- Rotate the sewhead 90 degrees, so that the needle bar is horizontal. Loosen the needle bar clamp screw using a standard flat head screwdriver.

  • Page 70: (M) Series Parts Diagram

    Model: (M) Series User’s Manual SECTION 7: (M) SERIES PARTS DIAGRAM INNOVA (M) Series parts diagrams are included on the thumb drive located inside of your starter kit box. To view these files, please follow the instructions below. Installing eDrawings To View Parts Diagrams 1.
  • Page 71 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual Tips For Using The eDrawings Program 1. To move the diagram, hold down the wheel of the mouse to rotate the diagram 360 degrees. Roll the mouse wheel forward to zoom out and backwards to zoom in.
  • Page 72 SECTION 8: BASIC CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR YOUR INNOVA It is very pertinent that you properly clean your INNOVA every day after each use. Regular cleaning is required to insure the longevity of your machine and its components. You can never perform too much cleaning;...
  • Page 73 ABM International, Inc. V1.0 Model: (M) Series User’s Manual • Properly lubricate the hook with light sewing machine oil. Be certain to get oil into the raceway and rotate the handwheel to spread the oil throughout the hook. Needle Bar Cleaning: •...

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