Grace Company Continuum II Quick setup guide

Copyright September 18, 2020
Grace Company
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Version 1.0
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12 Foot Frame - Assembly & Use

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Included Parts & Tools....................................................................................3
Extended Frame Assembly..............................................................................4
Step 1 - Setting the Frame Height.........................................................................................................5
Step 2 - Building the Frame Table ........................................................................................................7
Step 3 - Installing the Tracks.............................................................................................................. 12
Step 4 - Assembling the Rail Supports.............................................................................................. 16
Step 5 - Installing the Bottom Carriage ............................................................................................ 17
Step 6 - Installing the Quilting Machine .......................................................................................... 19
Step 7 - Leveling the Frame................................................................................................................ 21
Step 8 - Installing the Rails................................................................................................................. 23
Step 9 - Assembling the Handwheel.................................................................................................. 29
Step 10 - Installing the Bungee Clamps............................................................................................ 30
Step 11 - Adjusting the Rails .............................................................................................................. 31
Step 12 - Installing the Velcro Tape.................................................................................................. 33
Step 13 - Installing Leader Cloth ...................................................................................................... 36
Upgrade Existing Frame................................................................................38
Step 1 - Rail Assembly......................................................................................................................... 39
Step 2 - Track Assembly...................................................................................................................... 42
Step 3 - Extending the Table............................................................................................................... 47
Step 4 - Installing the Tracks.............................................................................................................. 51
Step 5 - Leveling the Frame................................................................................................................ 53
Step 6 - Installing the Rails................................................................................................................. 55
Step 7 - Adjusting the Rails ................................................................................................................ 57
Step 8 - Installing the Velcro Tape.................................................................................................... 59
Step 9 - Installing Leader Cloth ........................................................................................................ 62
Using Your Frame..........................................................................................64
Sizing the Quilt Backing and Batting................................................................................................ 65
Attaching the Fabric ............................................................................................................................ 66
Using the Channel Locks.................................................................................................................... 70
Contents

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Included Parts & Tools
Please make sure all pieces are included in your kit.
Middle Leg
CII-09-14523
See page 5, 47
Middle Leg
Brace (x2)
CII-04-14504
See page 7, 47
Track Support
Connector (x2)
CNT-04-11041
See page 12, 42
2 ft Table Section
CII-09-14639
See page 7, 42
12 ft Plastic
Track (x4)
CII-05-10561
See page 12, 42
2 ft Rail Sections (x3)
CII-04-11397
See page 23, 39
12 ft Leader
Cloth Set
CII-09-14777
See page 33, 59
Rail Coupler (x3)
CNT-08-11865
See page 23, 39
HDW-03-10951
See page 7, 47
SBHCS Screw
M8 x 16 mm (x16) Set Screw
M6 x 6 mm (x8)
HDW-03-10037
See page 12, 42
4 mm
T-Handle Allen
Wrench 4 mm
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Allen Wrench 5 mm
Allen Wrench 3 mm
HDW-03-13114 HDW-03-10741
HDW-03-10166

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Extended Frame Assembly
This section describes the steps for setting up the frame if the base frame has not yet been
assembled. For steps on extending a frame that has already been set up, see “Upgrade Existing
Frame” on page 38.
Tip: For additional help, scan the QR code below with the camera on your smart
phone to visit our online support videos!
https://www.graceframe.com/en/resources/support/videos

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Extended Frame Assembly
Step 1 - Setting the Frame Height
Parts & Tools Needed:
Right Leg
Left Leg Middle Leg (x2)
Open-ended Wrench
10 mm & 13 mm
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Allen Wrench 5 mm
Instructions
The frame height is most easily adjusted prior to frame assembly. Please take the following steps:
On all legs: Remove the M8 x 55 mm
SBHCS height screws, washer, and nut
with the 10 mm open-end wrench and
5 mm Allen wrench.
Nut (x2)
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From Base Frame From Base Frame
Height
Screw (x2)
Washer (x2)
Note: Middle legs have only one nut, washer,
and M8 x 55 mm SBHCS height screw.
On all legs: Loosen (do not remove) the
set screws toward the base of each leg
with the 4 mm Allen wrench.
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Set Screws
Note: Middle legs have only one set screw.
4 mm
T-Handle Allen
Wrench 4 mm
From Base Frame
Extension Box
Extension Box
From Base Frame
& Extension Box

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On all legs: Raise the top of the leg until
the leg is the desired height. Re-install the
height screws, washer and nut.
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Important: Set all the legs to the same
height hole.
On all legs: Re-tighten the set screws with
the 4 mm Allen wrench. The middle leg has
only one set screw.
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Note: Final height may vary slightly after
adjusting the leveling feet (see page 21).
Set Screws
Setting the Frame Height (Continued)
Extended Frame Assembly

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On all table sections (long and short): Use the 4 mm T-handle Allen wrench to remove the
M6 x 8 mm connector bolts attaching the metal track supports.
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Step 2 - Building the Frame Table
Parts & Tools Needed:
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Allen Wrench 5 mm
SBHCS Screw
M8 x 16 mm (x40)
Table Section (x2)
Corner Brace (x4)
Middle Leg
Brace (x4)
Extended Frame Assembly
Left Leg
Middle Leg (x2)
4 mm
T-Handle Allen
Wrench 4 mm
From Base Frame
From Base Frame
Instructions
Attach the table tops to the frame legs by taking the following steps:
From Base Frame
& Extension Box
M6 x 8 mm
Connector Bolt
Track
supports
Table Section 2ft
Extension Box
From Base Frame
& Extension Box

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Building the Frame Table (Continued)
Extended Frame Assembly
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Attach one of the corner braces to the top left corner of the frame with the 5 mm Allen
wrench and four M8 x 16 mm SBHCS screws.
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Use two M8 x 16 mm SBHCS screws and the 5 mm Allen wrench to attach the left table
section to one of the the middle legs.
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x2)
Use two M8 x 16 mm SBHCS screws to attach the left frame leg to the underside of one of
the long table sections. Tighten with the 5 mm Allen wrench.
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x2)
Left Frame Leg Long Table
Section
Middle Leg
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x4)
Corner Brace
Note: Keep table and leg as square as possible while attaching brace.

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Use two M8 x 16 mm SBHCS screws to attach the right frame leg to the underside of the
remaining table section. Tighten with the 5 mm Allen wrench.
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x2)
Table Section
Right Frame
Leg
Carefully lift the table to a standing position.
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Building the Frame Table (Continued) Extended Frame Assembly
7Use two M8 x 16 mm SBHCS screws and the 5 mm Allen wrench to attach the right table
section to the free middle leg.
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x2)

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7Attach one of the corner braces to the top right corner of the frame with the 5 mm Allen
wrench and four M8 x 16 mm SBHCS screws.
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x4)
Corner Brace
Note: Keep table and leg as square as possible while attaching brace.
8Line up the two table sections so there is about 2 feet of space between them.
8Carefully lift the second half of the frame into a standing position.
2 Feet
Building the Frame Table (Continued)
Extended Frame Assembly