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ELLIE HALO
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  • Page 1 Rev.01.23.24 ELLIE HALO ASSEMBLY MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Welcome To The Apqs Family

    Welcome to The APQS Family! Thank you for selecting APQS as your longarm quilting company! As a family-owned company, we work hard to make our “new” family members feel welcome, and we provide lifetime customer support. We are honored to serve you.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents WELCOME TO THE APQS FAMILY! ................................3 APQS .......................................... 3 800-426-7233 ......................................3 HALO TABLE PARTS LIST ................................... 6 1 ..........................................6 2 ..........................................6 3 ..........................................6 ........................................7 ........................................8 ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED ..................................8 DETERMINE TABLE ORIENTATION ................................9 TABLE ASSEMBLY ....................................
  • Page 5 ....................................55 OBBIN RAKE PRING (“L” “M” B ) ..........................56 NSERTING OBBIN INTO YOUR ONGARM OBBIN QUILTING BASICS ....................................57 APQS......................................61 OTES FROM INDEX: ........................................62 APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 6: Halo Table Parts List

    D (x1) PP (x1) E (x2) F (x2) G (x2) Box 2 K (x2) L (x2) M (x1) N (x1) O (x4) P (x8) Q (x1) R (x1) Box 3 H (x1) (x1) J (x1) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 7: Box 3 Cont

    X (x2) Y (x4) Z (x10) AA (x2) BB (x4) CC (x4) DD (x2) EE (x4) FF (x2) GG (x2) HH (x2) (x2) JJ (x8) KK (x4) LL (x20) MM (x4) 00 (x6) QQ (x1) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 8: Box 3 Cont

    WW (x1) XX (x1) YY (x1) 2 FT. ZZ (x1) AAA (x1) BBB (x1) Additional Tools Needed Rubber Mallet Level Tape Measure 10mm 3/16” Scissors 3/16” Allen Wrench 10mm Wrench 8mm Wrench Phillips Screwdriver APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 9: Determine Table Orientation

    With the machine oriented as shown below, the rear of the table can be against a wall if desired. Plan on another 2 feet on the remaining sides of the quilting system for comfort. Top View REAR Pantograph (table) side 3’8” FRONT 5’6” Freehand (needle) side Side View FRONT REAR Freehand (needle) side Pantograph (table) side APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 10: Step 1 - Leg Assembly

    Lay the cross bar (C) on the lifting column flanges. Make sure the access holes are offset towards the top of the lifting column. Attach the cross bar to the column flanges with 4 screws (O). O (x4) C (x1) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 11: Step 2- Install Optional Casters

    YES - Follow the instructions provided with the optional casters. After installing the casters, return here to proceed with Step 3. Step 2 (b) Turn the assembly over so the lifting columns are facing downwards as shown below. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 12: Step 3 - Install The Feet

    Step 3(a) – Install the Feet P (x8) (x2) Step 3(b) Rear Front APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 13: Step 4 - Install The Crank For Table Lift

    (N) can be used to rotate the column gearbox. Be sure to only rotate the column gearbox enough to slide the shaft in. Failure to do so could result in an uneven table. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 14 Press down on the table mounts so they are lying flat on the cross bar. S (x4) Tighten the screws (S). H (x1) (x1) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 15 (Shown on right side below) N (x1) Step 4(f) Insert screws (T) through the crank bracket and table flange. Secure with nuts (Y). T (x4) Y (x4) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 16: Step 5 - Install Rail Supports

    Re-tighten the set screw. Step 5 – Install Rail Supports Slide bolts (V) through rail support (J), spacers (AA), and cross bar. Secure bolts 10mm with nuts (Z). Z (x2) AA (x2) V (x2) J (x1) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 17: Step 6 - Install The Rails

    Step 6(b) Attach the front rail (F) to the table assembly. The rail flange should be facing towards the inside of the table. Do not fully tighten screws yet. U (x2) 10mm Z (x2) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 18 Step 6(d) PP (x1) Place the spacing jig (PP) between the table rails about 6” in from the left side of the table. Lightly press table rails together so they touch the jig. Tighten screws. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 19: Step 7 - Install The Side Arms

    (Z), but do not fully tighten yet. S (x4) 10mm Z (x4) (x2) Step 7(b) Lightly press the end arms down so they are resting on top of the front table rail. Fully tighten the screws. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 20 Step 7(c) CC (x4) Tap the square plugs (CC) into the table rail ends. Step 7(d) Snap the panel plugs into the 4 access holes on the table rails. BB (x4) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 21: Step 8 - Install The Tabletop (Pantograph Kit Only )

    Remove the backing from the adhesive bumpers (EE). Place 2 bumpers at each end of the table as shown below. EE (x4) Step 8(b) GG (x2) If you ordered the Pantograph Kit, place the 2 tabletop (GG) pieces onto the table assembly. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 22: Step 9 - Install The Tubes

    The block of wood prevents “flaring” the end of the tube. Repeat for other side. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 23 Attach with screws (U). Repeat for other side. Step 9(d) DD (x2) Tap a square plug (DD) into the end of a side tube. Repeat for other side. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 24: Step 10 - Prep Take -U P Tube

    (A). A (x1) Move the T-nut so the curved edge is positioned 3/16” from the edge of the tube. Tighten the screw. Repeat at the other end of tube. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 25 D (x1) Step 10(c) Flip the tube over and use the remaining rubber insert for the other side. This time the rubber insert can go all the way to both ends. Cut the excess. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 26: Step 11 - Install The Fabric Clamps

    When in use the fabric clamps are wrapped up around the outside tube and along the top to tension the fabric (shown above). When the fabric clamps are not in use, they can be stored on the end arms (shown right). APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 27: Step 12 - Level The Table

    (a wooden block placed under the column may make this step easier). Thread the feet in or out until the table is reading level front to back. Repeat for the other column. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 28 (a wooden block placed under the column may make this step easier). Thread the feet in or out until the table is reading level side to side. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 29: Head Installation

    Step 2a – Adjust Carriage Slide the carriage back and forth along the entirety of the table. Make sure the carriage moves freely and does not bind or become too loose. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 30 If the carriage encoder is not turning while moving the carriage, loosen the phillips head screws and slide the Be sure the encoder wheel engages with the table rail encoder assembly inwards. Re-tighten the screws. along the entire length of the table. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 31: Step 3 - Unbox The Head

    Slide the handles (WW) onto the handle mount. The 2 1/8” holes on the handle should align with the 2 pins on the handle mount. Secure in place with screw (BBB). WW (x1) BBB (x1) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 32: Step 5 - Install The Thread Stand

    Loosen the 2 phillips head screws on the right side of the machine, but do not remove. Slide the thread stand (XX) over the screws and down onto the smaller slots. Tighten the 2 screws. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 33: Step 6 - Install The Head

    Step 6(b) Slide the head and carriage to one side of the table. Engage the channel lock by rotating the knob to lower the red bumper onto the carriage. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 34: Step 7 - Install The Take -U P Tube

    Slide the take-up tube assembly through the throat of the quilting head. Slide the take-up tube into the slots on the end arms. Be sure the T-nuts are aligned with the rectangular cutouts on the end arms. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 35 Step 7(c) The T-nuts should “click” into the locking tabs when aligned correctly. Click! Tighten both knobs on the take-up tube. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 36: Step 8 - Encoder Connections

    Slide a zip tie (QQ) through the hole on the right The cable should still be able to slide back and side of the rear axle (viewed from the back). forth. Cut the zip tie excess. QQ (x1) APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 37 Plug the power cord (AAA into the jack on the top cover of the quilting head. Step 9(b) Lightly pull the clips open on the side of the quilting head. Slide the power cord into the clips. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 38: Machine Operation Of Ellie

    “UP” position. The needle will stop in the same position as you start (if you start sewing with the needle in the “DOWN” position, when you stop sewing the needle will be in the “DOWN” position. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 39: Single Stitch Tips And Securing Your Threads

    – without slowing down or speeding up o In Manual mode, the machine will start stitching immediately after you press the GREEN button. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 40 GREEN button on any handle to stop the sewing motor completely. NOTE: You can change this setting as you sew; you will not have to stop the sewing motor to adjust your stitch length. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 41: Manual Mode

    GREEN button to start the sewing motor. Turn the rotary dial clockwise to a setting above the turtle. Set the approximate manual motor speed you desire BEFORE starting the sewing motor to avoid confusion. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 42 3. At the 3-hole thread guide in the center of the machine, place thread in any hole to pass through once. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 43 If your stitch quality appears to have changed, such as loops of thread on the quilt surface, this is one of the first places to check. The thread must be completely seated between the two tension disks for proper operation. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 44 The first pigtail guide is on the right side of your machine’s head and the next two photos show the pigtail guide that is directly above your needle. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

  • Page 45: Change Thread Spools & Re-Thread

    1 and up to 3 times (if needed for thinner/slick threads) around the Top Thread Break Sensor (if your machine is equipped) and is firmly pulled between the tension disks before sewing. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 46 Position tall thread stand loop over thread spool pin Thread post into bottom plate until it just protrudes thru bottom plate, using pliers if posts are hard to install APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 47 Setting Bobbin Fill Level The APQS Bobbin Winder can be set for either L or M size bobbins and will need to be set up prior to the first bobbin fill. Add one thin washer to the pin where the bobbin is mounted before adding the empty bobbin if you have an L bobbin but leave the washer out if you have an M bobbin.
  • Page 48 A final adjustment may be necessary once a bobbin has been wound, but this is a good starting point. Adjusting sensor position to set for bobbin size APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 49 Push blue button down to Touch tail with scissors Gently hold onto thread to turn power on – start motor and winding to trim while winding tail with slight tension switch will glow red process APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 50 – just wrap the thread Thread should feel firm, not Thread cutter included on bobbin under the cutter arm and the sharp blade spongy on bobbin winder housing will cut the thread for you. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 51 APQS Bobbin Winder Maintenance Your APQS Bobbin Winder requires very little maintenance! Cleaning the sensor ‘eyes’ with a cotton swab and removing dust between the tension discs is all it will need to run in top shape! Basic maintenance includes cleaning sensors with cotton swab to...

  • Page 52: Bobbin & Bobbin Case Info

    (Photo A – tension adjustment screw) in small 5- minute increments. Turn the screw to the right to increase bobbin tension and to the left to decrease tension. Tension Adjustment Screw APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 53 (Photo D below). If you need to adjust the bobbin tension, use a small screwdriver to rotate the larger screw in small increments (5-minute turns, turning left to loosen and right to tighten tension). Photo D Photo C Tension Adjustment Screw APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 54 Bobbins are available in several different materials, including aluminum, metal, pre-wound versions and magnetic core. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 55 The one on the left is from a Style “L” bobbin case and the one on the right is for a Style “M” bobbin case. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 56 When the machine is running, the bobbin case could fall out and cause damage to the hook assembly. Using the lever to insert the bobbin case can also allow the bobbin thread to get caught under the lever and cause tension problems. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 57 With the beginner class offered at APQS, our goal is to teach you the skills you will need to accomplish a typical quilting project on your new longarm machine. Whether you intend to start a business or just want to get your quilts done faster, you will learn valuable techniques to accomplish your projects creatively and efficiently.
  • Page 58 Take-up Tube you will notice that it will begin to add tension to the fabric. Continue adding clamps where needed. Be generous with the clamp placements. We provide 20. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 59 (not visible). See next photo. Note: the fabric is held away from the lower tube of the sewing head so as not to restrict movement. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 60 Mark your side-to-side limits in the same way. Move the machine to each side of the table and mark your movement limits. APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...
  • Page 61 Notes from APQS Halo Quilting is a new concept for APQS, but not a new concept in quilting. One of our beta testers has sent us some notes that may be helpful with your new system.
  • Page 62 Fabric Clamps ................26, 58 Step 1 - Leg Assembly ............... 10 Facebook We Love APQS Page ............3 Step 10 - Prep Take-Up Tube ........... 24 Finished Quilt Clips ................ 59 Step 2 - Install Optional Casters ..........11 Front Handles ................
  • Page 63 Three-Hole Thread Guide .............. 43 Thread Take-Up Lever ..............44 Turning Machine On ..............38 Threading Your Machine............... 42 APQS North American Sales, Education Center & Factory 425 W. Hwy 30 Carroll, IA 51401 1-800-426-7233 • www.apqs.com APQS.com Ellie Halo Table Manual Rev.010924...

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