Bernina Q Series User manual

Q Series Lift Table
Assembly Instructions

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 4
Important information ........................................ 5
1 My BERNINA ........................................................ 7
1.1 Introduction ........................................................... 7
Overview of height-adjustable sit-down table ......... 7
1.2 Scope of delivery .................................................... 7
2 Assembly .............................................................. 11
2.1 Preparing legs ........................................................ 11
2.2 Installing a substructure ......................................... 12
2.3 Installing foot parts ................................................ 13
2.4 Installing accessory insert mounts ........................... 14
2.5 Installing table extensions ....................................... 14
2.6 Turning the table ................................................... 16
2.7 Assembling the machine ........................................ 16
2.8 Installing inserts ..................................................... 17
2.9 Connecting the control unit ................................... 18
3 Manipulation ....................................................... 19
3.1 Initializing the sit-down table ................................. 19
3.2 Adjusting the table height ...................................... 19
3.3 Locking the control unit ......................................... 19
4 Settings ................................................................ 20
4.1 Changing units ...................................................... 20
4.2 Limiting the setting range ...................................... 20
4.3 Configuring collision protection ............................. 21
4.4 Checking and adapting the bottom setting position 22
4.5 Programming operation ......................................... 22
5 Errors and faults .................................................. 23
5.1 Error messages ....................................................... 23
5.2 Trouble Shooting ................................................... 23
6 Technical Data ..................................................... 24

Important safety instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Note the following basic safety instructions when assembling the sit down table,
and carefully read through the operating instructions for the BERNINA Q Series
machine before using the sit down table.
WARNING
To protect persons from injuries:
• The packaging of the sit down table is large and heavy. The packaging
should, therefore, always be carried by at least two adults together.
• Position the packaging such that it cannot fall over.
• Setting up the sit down table requires at least two adults.
• During assembly of the individual and small parts, ensure that the parts are
kept out of the reach of small children (risk of suffocation).
• During assembly, ensure that your fingers do not get trapped or caught.
• Only use the sit down table for the purpose described in these assembly
instructions.
• Do not use the sit down table as a toy.
• The sit down table can be assembled by children over the age of eight, as
well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or
with a lack of experience and knowledge, as long as they are supervised or
have been made aware of the potential hazards.
• Do not move or tip the sit-down table as long as the machine is mounted on
it. Remove the machine before moving or tipping the sit-down table.
• Do not sit or lean on table tops.

Important information
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Important information
Availability of the instruction manual
The manual forms part of the product.
• Store the Manual in a suitable location near the product and keep it available to consult.
• If the product is passed on to third parties, always include the Manual with the product.
• The latest version of the assembly instructions can be downloaded at www.bernina.com.
Proper use
The sit-down table serves as a workstation for machines of the Q series, which are suited for use as sit down
models. Any other use is not considered proper. BERNINA assumes no liability concerning consequences
resulting from an improper use.
Equipment and scope of delivery
Example images are used in these operating instructions for the purposes of illustration. The machines shown
in the images and the accessories shown therefore do not always match the actual items included with your
machine. The supplied accessory can vary depending on the country of delivery. You can acquire any
accessories mentioned or shown that are not included in the scope of delivery as optional accessories from a
specialist BERNINA dealer. Further accessories can be found at www.bernina.com.
For technical reasons and in order to improve the product, changes may be made to the equipment of the
machine and the scope of delivery at any time and without prior notice.
Maintenance of double-insulated products
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding
means is provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the
product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should only be done by qualified service personnel. Only original spare parts should be used for service and
repairs. A double-insulated product is marked with the words: «Double-Insulation »or «double-insulated».
The symbol may also be marked on the product.
Environmental Protection
BERNINA International AG is committed to environmental protection. We make every effort to increase the
environmental friendliness of our products by continually improving their design and production technology.
If the product is no longer required, disassemble all components and dispose of them in an environmentally
friendly way in accordance with the national guidelines. Do not dispose of it in household waste.

Important information
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Explanation of symbols
DANGER Designates a danger with a high risk which can lead to serious injuries or even death unless it is avoided.
WARNING Designates a medium-risk hazard which can lead to serious injuries if not avoided.
CAUTION Designates a low-risk hazard which can lead to minor or moderate injuries if not avoided.
NOTICE Designates a hazard which can lead to material damage if not avoided.
Tips from BERNINA quilt experts can be found next to this symbol.

My BERNINA
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1 My BERNINA
1.1 Introduction
The height-adjustable sit-down table allows you to quilt comfortably while sitting or standing, using the
machines of the BERNINA Q series, which are suited for use as table models. The electronic height
adjustment makes it easier to switch between sitting and standing.
1.2 Scope of delivery
Cardboard box Content
1 Tabletop, accessory inserts, covers, spacer, installation accessories
2 Table extensions
3 Substructure with electronic height adjustment:
Cross bar with control unit, feet, legs, side holder, cable, operating unit, box with
installation accessories, assembly instructions
Contents of box 1
No. Quantity Figure Name
A 1 Tabletop
B 1 Spacer
C 2 Accessory inserts, flat
D 2 Accessory inserts, deep
E 4 Lid for accessory insert
F 1 Cover

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No. Quantity Figure Name
Box of installation accessories
G 4 Rails with installation tool
H 10 Cable clamps
I 56 Wood screws, 4×16
J 8 Accessory insert mounts
K 6 Hinges
L 7 Fillister head screws, M6×20
Contents of box 2
No. Quantity Figure Name
M 2 Table extensions

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Contents of box 3
No. Quantity Figure
N 1
N1 N2
N3
Cross bar consisting of:
• 1 frame end [N1]
• 1 frame end [N2]
• 2 connecting rails [N3]
O 1 Control unit, installed on [N2]
P 2 Legs
Q 2 Rail supports
R 2 Foot parts
S 1 Without figure Power cable
T 1 Without figure Connecting wire
U 12 Fillister head screws, M6×14

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No. Quantity Figure
V 16 Fillister head screws, M6×10
W 1 Operating unit
X 1 Without figure Assembly instructions
Y 1 Allen key, 4mm

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2 Assembly
2.1 Preparing legs
Required parts:
• 1 cross bar [N]
• 1 control unit [O]
• 2 legs [P]
• 2 rail supports [Q]
• 4 fillister head screws [U]
• 8 fillister head screws [V]
Required tools:
• Allen key [Y]
1
N1
N2
O
N3 N3
> Remove the control unit [O] from the frame end [N2].
> Dismantle the cross bar [N].
– Frame end [N1]
– Frame end [N2]
– Connecting rails [N3]
P
V
N1 N2/
2
> Put together both legs as follows: Align the drill holes in
the leg [P] with the drill holes in the frame end [N1/N2].
> Insert four fillister head screws [V] into each leg through
the drill holes in each frame end, and screw in each screw
with just a few turns.
> As soon as all screws have been inserted, tighten the
screws.
Q
U
3
> Push one rail support [Q] into each frame end [N1/N2].
> Insert two fillister head screws [U] and screw in each with
just a few turns.
> As soon as both screws have been inserted, tighten the
screws.

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2.2 Installing a substructure
Required parts:
• 1 tabletop [A]
• 1 leg [P-N1] preinstalled
• 1 leg [P-N2] preinstalled
• 2 connecting rails [N3]
• 4 wood screws [I]
• 6 fillister head screws [L]
• 8 fillister head screws [V]
• 2 cable clamps [H]
• Control unit [O]
• Operating unit [W]
Required tools:
• Phillips screwdriver (not included in the scope of delivery)
• Allen key [Y]
A
1
> Place the tabletop [A] on a blanket or a large box.
2
x
P N2-
L
x
> Decide which side of the table the operating unit should
be installed on. In the example, on the right side of the
standing table (x).
> Install the leg [P-N2] on the side with the operating unit
with three fillister head screws [L].
3
N3
> Push in the connecting rails [N3], ensuring that they are
correctly aligned: Long slots toward the inside and wider
edge toward the tabletop.
4
N1
P -
> Push the leg [P-N1] over the connecting rails.

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5
L
N1
P -
> Install the leg [P-N1] with three fillister head screws [L].
6
V
N3
N3
> Screw the connecting rails [N3] tight with eight fillister
head screws [V].
7
O
> Insert the control unit [O] on the leg [P-N2].
> Insert the cables of the legs on the right and left of the
control unit[O].
8
W
I
I
H
I
x
> Install the operating unit [W] in the desired position (x)
with two wood screws [I].
> Guide the cable to the control unit and insert it.
> Lay the cable on the bottom side of the table with two
cable clamps [H] and wood screws [I].
2.3 Installing foot parts
Required parts:
• 4 rails [G]
• 2 foot parts [R]
• 8 fillister head screws [U]
Required tools:
• Allen key [Y]

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R
G
R
1G
G
G
> Screw in two rails [G] at each end of the two foot parts
[R].
U
R
2
> Screw the foot parts [R] tight to each leg with four fillister
head screws [U].
2.4 Installing accessory insert mounts
Required parts:
• 8 accessory insert mounts [J]
• 16 wood screws [I]
Required tools:
• Phillips screwdriver (not included in the scope of delivery)
1
I
J
> Install each mount [J] on each corner of each cutout with
two wood screws [I].
2.5 Installing table extensions
Required parts:
• 2 table extensions [M]
• 6 hinges [K]
• 36 wood screws [I]
Required tools:
• Phillips screwdriver (not included in the scope of delivery)

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1
> Pull out the extending elements as far as they will go.
> Lift both levers on the right and left of the rail and pull out
the extending element fully.
2
M
K
K
K
> Place the table extension [M] next to the table on the base,
aligning the front edge with the front edge of the table
when doing so.
> Place three hinges [K] on the pre-drilled screw holes.
3
I
M
K
K
K
I
I
> Screw each hinge [K] tight with six screws [I].
4
> Insert the extending element and push it in fully.
> Repeat steps 1–4 on the other side.
5
> Fold up the table extensions [M].

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2.6 Turning the table
CAUTION Heavy sit down table
Lifting the sit down table can cause back injury.
Accidentally dropping the sit down table can cause injuries and damage to property.
> Always set up the sit-down table with the help of a second person.
1
> Use at least two people to get the table set up.
2.7 Assembling the machine
Installing BERNINA Q16/Q16 PLUS
Required parts:
• 1 BERNINA Q16/Q16 PLUS
• 1 spacer [B]
1
B
Upon delivery of the table, the spacer [B] is inserted in the
middle recess right at the back.
> If the spacer [B] is not inserted, insert it into the middle
recess of the table with the rounded-off corners facing
backward, and push it all the way back.
2
B
> Insert the machine and push it forward right up to the
spacer [B].

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Installing BERNINA Q20
Required parts:
• 1 BERNINA Q20
• 1 spacer [B]
1
B
Upon delivery of the table, the spacer [B] is inserted in the
middle recess right at the back.
> If the spacer [B] is inserted, remove it.
2
> Insert the machine into the middle recess of the table and
push it all the way back.
3
B
B
> Remove the centerpiece from the spacer [B].
> Insert the spacer in front of the machine with the
rounded-off corners facing forward.
2.8 Installing inserts
Required parts:
• 2 accessory inserts, flat [C]
• 2 accessory inserts, deep [D]
• 4 lids for accessory inserts [E]
• 1 cover [F]

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1
F
> Insert the cover [F].
2
C
C
D
D
> Insert flat accessory inserts [C] into the front openings.
> Insert deep accessory inserts [D] into the rear openings.
3
E
E
E
E
> Insert the lid [E].
2.9 Connecting the control unit
Required parts:
• 1 power cable [S]
1
S
O
> Insert the equipment plug of the power cable [S] into the
mains socket of the control unit [O]
> Connect the plug of the power cable [S] to a socket.

Manipulation
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3 Manipulation
1 2 3 54 6 7 8
3.1 Initializing the sit-down table
The sit-down table must be initialized before it is first used.
> Press and hold button (3) until the table has reached the bottom position.
> Press and hold button (3) again until «RST» appears in the display (1).
> Press and hold button (3) until the table sinks a little, rises again and stands still.
– The sit-down table is now initialized and the height adjustment can be used.
3.2 Adjusting the table height
> To adjust the table height, press and hold button (2) or (3) until the appropriate height is reached.
– The height appears in the display (1).
> To save the height, press button (8) and then one of the storage positions 1–4.
> To adjust a saved height, press the corresponding storage position 1–4.
3.3 Locking the control unit
> To lock the operating unit, press and hold button (8) until «S-» and then «LOC» appears on the display
(1).
> To unlock the operating unit, press and hold button (8) until the display (1) switches from «LOC» to
height.

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4 Settings
1 2 3 54 6 7 8
In setting mode, the table moves below the bottom setting limit.
NOTICE Collision of the tabletop with obstacles
The settings cannot be implemented.
> Before switching to setting mode, remove possible obstacles under the table.
4.1 Changing units
Upon delivery, the table height is displayed in centimeters. The display can be converted from centimeters to
inches.
> Press and hold button (3) until the table has reached the bottom position.
> Press and hold button (3) again until «RST» appears in the display (1).
> Press and hold button (5) until the «RST» flashing display switches to «10.3» or «10.4». Release the
button.
– «10.3» stands for centimeters
– «10.4» stands for inches
> To change the value, press and hold button (5) until the desired value is displayed.
> When the desired value is displayed, release the button and wait until «RST» appears again in the display.
> To save the setting, press and hold button (3) until the table sinks a little, rises again and stands still.
– The table height is displayed in the set unit.
4.2 Limiting the setting range
The maximum setting range of the sit-down table is 72–121cm (281/4–471/2 in). The setting range can
be limited in order to shorten the adjustment paths.
Remarks
• After the upper and lower setting limit have been changed, previously saved table heights, where
applicable, are outside the new setting range. In this case, the table heights must be saved again.