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Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 2
Dual Track Quilting Frames
Encoder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Box Attachment . . . . . . . . . . .
Wooden Carriage Quilting Frames
Bottom Plate Encoder Attachment . . . .
Encoder Wheel Attachment . . . . . . . . .
Controller Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metal Carriage Quilting Frames
Display Console Attachment. . . . . . . . .
Top Plate Encoder Attachment . . . . . . .
Encoder Wheel Attachment . . . . . . . . .
Controller Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wire Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the SureStitch . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited 1 Year Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . .
Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Adaptor
Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Encoder Arm Assembly . . . . .
Angle Bracket Attachment . . . . . . . . . .
Encoder Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GraceWood, Inc
(Reproduction Prohibited)
Version 2.1
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ....Pg. 11 Operating the SureStitch ... Pg. 12 Limited 1 Year Warranty... .
  • Page 2: Parts List

    Parts List Control Box Display Console Encoder Parts Included: 1: Display Console 1: Control Box 2: Encoder (Wires attached) 2: Steel Dual Track Bracket (Not Shown) 1: 5v Power Supply Steel Dual Track Bracket 1: Display Cable 1: Sewing Machine Control Cable 6: Velcro - Cable Ties 2: Self Adhesive - Tie Mount 2: Zip Tie...
  • Page 3: Display Console Attachment

    Instructions for installing SureStitch on Dual Track Frames Fig. 1-1 Step 1 - Encoder Assembly Step 1-1: For each Encoder Assembly remove Encoder the pre-assembled Plastic Bracket in order to Plastic attach the Steel Dual Track Bracket. This is Washers...
  • Page 4: Top Plate Encoder Attachment

    Step 3 - Top Plate Encoder Attachment Step 3-1: Remove your sewing machine from the carriage before continuing. You will also need to turn the top plate up-side down, to be able to access the supporting hardware. 3-2: Unscrew the Socket Head Screw and remove the back wheel on the Fig.
  • Page 5 Step 5 - Control Box Attachment Step 5-1: Place your bottom and top plates back onto your quilting machine. Also, place your sewing machine back onto the carriage. NOTE: One end of all of the SureStitch Fig. 5-1 wires are attached to the Control Box.
  • Page 6 Step 2 - Encoder Wheel Attachment Slide the Encoder up, Step 2-1:This section is provided so to allow the Encoder you can properly attach a wheel to Wheel to fit into the your encoder. The process is identical Carriage Wheel for any bolt used.
  • Page 7: Control Box Attachment

    Step 5-1: Place your bottom and top plates back onto your quilting frame. Also, place your sewing machine back onto the carriage. NOTE: One end of all the SureStitch wires are attached to the Control Box. Determine a place to mount the Control Box where it, or the wires attached to it do not obstruct other features on your quilting frame, or sewing machine.
  • Page 8: Display Console Attachment

    Instructions for installing the SureStitch on the Pinnacle, Mini-Pinni, and the Professional Series Carriage Upgrade SureStitch - Assembly Display Console Attachment Step 1: Secure the Display Console to the handle of your carriage with the included velcro strap. Place the Display Console so that it’s controls will be easily accessible while you are quilting.
  • Page 9: Bottom Plate Encoder Attachment

    Also, Place your 40mm Bolt sewing machine back onto the carriage. NOTE: One end of all SureStitch wires are attached to the Control Box. Determine a place to mount the Control Box where it, or the wires attached to it do not obstruct other features on your quilting frame, or sewing machine.
  • Page 10: Operating Surestitch

    Wire Attachment NOTE: • When wiring the SureStitch make sure that your sewing machine is turned off, and unplugged from power, (this will ensure that when your sewing machine is turned on, it will accept the SureStitch as it’s speed control).
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    6-5: Check to ensure that all of the wires are attached correctly. When the SureStitch is first connected to power, the LED panel on the display should show a number 5.
  • Page 12: Limited 1 Year Warranty

    This limited warranty covers only repair, replacement or refund for defective SureStitch devices, as provided above. The Grace Company is not liable for, and does not cover under warranty, any damage caused to machinery attached to the SureStitch. In the event of a claim, The Grace Company’s sole obligation shall be replacement of the SureStitch hardware.
  • Page 13 Your SureStitch has been preset to a configuration, if you have a sewing machine other than those listed for the configuration, place jumpers in the indicated locations for the configuration that lists your sewing machine model. If you own a Brother 1500, or Baby Lock QC Pro your Control Box will look different than those shown below.
  • Page 14 Stitch installation. The Universal Adaptor is simply another method to attach the Sure-Stitch encod- ers to the vast majority of “Grace Company” and Non-Grace quilting frames currently available. Re- place Steps 2, and 3 in the Sure-Stitch manual with this manual, but continue using the Sure-Stitch manual for all of the remaining steps.
  • Page 15 Before you can attach an encoder to the Universal Bracket you need to remove the encoder from the standard encoder bracket. Remove Encoder the hardware as shown (Right). You may need to lift the encoder up slightly to remove the wheel. After the wheel is removed the encoder should now easily slide down and off of the bracket.
  • Page 16 Assemble the Top Plate encoder as shown in Fig. 6. Universal NOTE: It is critical that you have the Top Plate in it’s furthest back Bracket position, with the sewing machine in place, and the take-up rail in place (before attaching the encoder). M5 Socket Head Screw Universal Encoder Arm M5 Nylock...

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