ABM International Innova Longarm 1018 Series User manual

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Sequin – Lightning Stitch required

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1.0: Parts List
Sequin head and motor assembly (Qty. 1)
Reel stand (Qty. 1)
Needle bar frame clamp (Qty. 1)
otor drive (Qty. 1)

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Cable harness with bracket (Qty. 1)
Communication cable (Qty. 1)
Drive AC power cable (Qty. 1)
otor cover base plate (Qty. 1)
Top cover (Qty.1)
Angle nut (Qty. 2)
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Twist lock cable tie holder (Qty. 2)
Needle bar end clamp (Qty. 1)
Bolt Kit
Cheese head bolt
(1) 2 x 12mm
(1) 2 x 20mm
(1) 2 x 25mm
Socket head cap screws
(2) 8-32 x 5/8
(2) 8-32 x 1
(1) 10-32 x 1/4
(1) 10-32 x 1/2
(2) 10-32 x 3/4
(2) 10-32 x 2
(2) 1/4 x 5/8
(4) 3 x 16mm
Flat washers
(2) #8
(4) #10
(2) 1/4
Hex Nuts
(3) 2
Nylon insert lock nuts
(1) 8-32
(1) 10-32
(4) 3
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2.0 Sequin assembly
N TE: THE LATEST VERSI N F SEQUIN WILL NLY W RK N MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH LIGHTNING STITCH
REGULATI N.
The Sequin instruction manual was written to install a Sequin module onto a machine with Lightning Stitch
regulation already installed.
Step 1: Turn the machine OFF at the main power switch and unplug the machine from the electrical outlet.
Step2: Remove the top and rear covers of the Innova.
Step 3: Remove the motor pulley and (4) 5 motor plate screws from Lightning stitch motor. Unplug the
communication and power cables from the drive unit and carefully set the assembly to the side.

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Step 4: Remove the (4) button head screws that hold the motor cover base plate to the Innova. Remove the plate.
Step 5: Install the Sequin motor drive onto the new motor cover base plate using (1) #10 x ¼” bolt and washer and
(1) #10 x ½ bolt, (2) flat washers and (1) nylon insert lock nut. See picture below for proper board orientation.
ake sure to put correct length screws in noted locations on the picture below.

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Step 6: Install new base plate and drive onto the Innova using the original (4) button head screws.
Step 7: Re-install Lightning Stitch motor and drive assembly using the (4) 5 bolts. ake sure to have (2) flat
washers and (1) lock washer on each 5 bolt. Re-install the timing pulley with one of the set screws on the motor
flat. ake sure to leave a small gap between the pulley and aluminum plate directly behind it. Lightly tension the
drive belt and reconnect the communication and power cable to the Lightning Stitch drive.

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Step 8: Remove the lower slot cover on the top Innova beam. Install (2) twist-lock cable ties into the slot. Install
the cable harness bracket into the slot using (2) ¼ x 5/8 bolts, flat washers and angle nuts. ake sure to install the
bracket as far forward as possible without interfering with the head pivot release handle. The bracket will cover
the release handle when viewed from the side. Route the cable harness up through the notch in the base plate
and secure the harness with wire ties on the wire tie mounts.
Step 9: Connect the (2) plugs of the harness to the Sequin drive. The plugs are keyed and can only be inserted one
way. DO NOT FORCE THE PLUGS INTO THE SOCKETS.

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Step 10: Connect the communication cable and drive AC power cable to the Sequin drive. DO NOT FORCE THE
PLUGS INTO THE SOCKETS.
Step 11: Route the communication and power cable of the Sequin drive down to the Lightning Stitch main control
board. Connect the wires of the power cable to the unused screw terminals labeled DRIVE AC1 or DRIVE AC2 – DO
NOT USE AUX AC. Connect the communication cable to the socket identified in the drawing below. Be sure to
nylon tie the cabling so that it cannot get caught or rubbed on any moving machine components.
Step 12: Install the new top cover and original rear cover. Be sure to carefully tuck all loose wires under the
covers so they do not get pinched.

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Step 13: Remove the presser foot and spring from the presser bar.
Step 14: Remove the needle, the needle bar set screw and the needle bar thread guide from the needle bar.
Step 15: Install the needle bar frame clamp onto the sequin head and motor assembly using (2) 8-32 x 1 socket
head cap screws and (2) #8 flat washers.
Step 16: Remove the (2) 10-32 x 2” socket head cap screws from the needle bar frame clamp, this will allow the
clamp to separate into two pieces. Install the two halves of the Sequin head onto the needle bar bushing. Connect
the two motor cables to the cable harness with bracket mounted on the left side of the upper beam.