Grace Company Sure Stitch User manual

Copyright December 5, 2018
Grace Company
(Reproduction Prohibited)
Version 4.0
User Manual

Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Parts Lists
Parts List Sure Stitch ...................................................................................................................iii
Carriages.................................................................................................................................... v
G-Series Carriage
Step 1: Bottom Carriage .............................................................................................................. 1
Step 2: Top Carriage.................................................................................................................... 3
Step 3: Control Box Installation .................................................................................................... 5
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 11
Dual Wheel Carriage
Step 1: Bottom Carriage ............................................................................................................ 12
Step 2: Top Carriage.................................................................................................................. 13
Step 3: Control Box Installation .................................................................................................. 15
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 22
Pro Carriage
Step 1: Bottom Carriage ............................................................................................................ 23
Step 2: Top Carriage.................................................................................................................. 23
Step 3: Control Box Installation .................................................................................................. 25
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 33
G-Series 2 Dual
Step 1: Bottom Carriage ............................................................................................................ 34
Step 2: Top Carriage.................................................................................................................. 36
Step 3: Control Box ................................................................................................................... 38
Step 4: Display Console Installation ............................................................................................ 41
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 45
G-Series 2 Single
Step 1: Bottom Carriage ............................................................................................................ 46
Step 2: Top Carriage.................................................................................................................. 48
Step 3: Control Box ................................................................................................................... 50
Step 3: Display Console Installation ............................................................................................ 53
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 57
Warranty Information........................................................................................................... 58
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Display Console and Velcro
Strap(1)
Control Box (1)
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Power
Supply (1)
Display
Cable (1)
Sewing Machine 3 Prong
Control Cable (1)
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Encoder and Cable (2)
Display Horizontal Attachment
(1)
Sewing Machine 1 Prong
Control Cable (1)

iv
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Zip Ties (8) Zip Tie
Mount (6)
Velcro (6)
2.5mm Allen Wrench (1) 4mm Allen Wrench (1)2mm Allen Wrench (1)

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Pro Carriage
G-Series Carriage
Dual Wheel Carriage
See pages 1-11 for the
G-Series Carriage installation
instructions.
See pages 12-22 for the Dual
Wheel Carriage installation
instructions.
See pages 23-33 for the
Pro Carriage installation
instructions.

G-Series 2 Dual Wheel Carriage
See pages 34-45 for
the G-Series 2 Carriage
Dual Wheel installation
instructions.
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G-Series 2 Single Wheel Carriage
See pages 46-57 for
the G-Series 2 Carriage
Single Wheel installation
instructions.

Encoder (1)
Step 1 - Bottom Carriage
Parts Needed:
1-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the left
rear Wheel on the Carriage.
Note: Set the M6 Spacer and Wheel aside to be
used in a later step.
M6 x 20mm
SBHCS
Wheel
M6 Spacer
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1-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
Note: Make sure the Lock Collar will rotate
without the Bolt. If Bolt rotates with Lock Collar
loosen the Set Screw but do not remove.
Tools Needed:
4mm Allen Wrench
2mm Allen Wrench
1
Sticker
Encoder
Lock Collar
Set Screw
Bolt

1-3 Install the Encoder with the Wheel and M6
Spacer onto the Carriage.
Note: The pre-installed Encoder Cable is hidden
to simplify the image.
1-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing
upwards and tighten the Set Screw.
Note: Be careful not to over tighten the Set
Screw.
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Rear Left
Wheel
M6 Spacer
Encoder Encoder
Carriage
Track
2
1-5 Place the Carriage on the frame. Make sure
the Encoder is springing against the Track and the
Encoder Wheel rolls on the Track when moving
the Carriage.
1-6 Align the Encoder Cable so it is on top of the
Encoder Spacer.
Lock Collar
Set Screw
Encoder Spacer
Encoder Cable
Encoder

2-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the
right rear Wheel of the Top Carriage.
M6 x 20mm
SBHCS
Tools Needed:
4mm Allen Wrench
2mm Allen Wrench
Step 2 - Top Carriage
Parts Needed:
Encoder (1)
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Wheel
2-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
Note: Make sure the Lock Collar will rotate
without the Bolt. If Bolt rotates with Lock Collar
loosen the Set Screw but do not remove.
Sticker
Encoder
Lock Collar
Set Screw
Bolt

2-3 Install the Encoder and Wheel onto the Top
Carriage.
Note: For Assembly with Channel Lock put the
Encoder on the opposite rear Wheel.
2-5 Place the Top Carriage on the Bottom
Carriage. Check the Encoder is springing against
the Track and the Encoder Wheel rolls when
moving the Top Carriage.
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Encoder
Assembly
4
Encoder Wheel
2-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing
upwards and tighten the Set Screw.
Note: Be careful not to over tighten the Set
Screw.
2-6 Align the Encoder Cable so it is on top of the
Encoder Spacer.
Encoder
Top Carriage
Lock Collar
Set Screw
Encoder
Wheel
Top Carriage
Encoder Spacer
Encoder Cable

Control Box (1) Display Console (1)
Zip Tie (8) Zip Tie Mount (8)
Power Supply (1) Display Cable (1)
Velcro (6)
Step 3 - Control Box Installation
Parts Needed:
Sewing Machine
Control Cable (1)
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3-1 Remove the cover from the Control Box. 3-2 Move the control Jumpers to the correct
setup for your machine as shown on following
pages.
Control Box
Control Box
Cover
Jumpers
Jumpers

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If you own a Brother 1500, Baby Lock QC Pro, Babylock Quilters Choice, or Baby Lock Jane, your
Control Box will look different than those shown below.
If your sewing machine model is not listed please call The Grace Company at 1-800-264-0644 to see
if there is a model of the Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
JP2
JP1
JP2
JP1
JP2
JP1
JP2
JP1
JP2
JP1
JP2
JP1
#4 Juki TL2010Q, Juki
2000QI
A A
B B
2
2
1
1
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
Potentiometer Box Assembly
SHEET 1 OF 1
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
SCALE: 1:1
WEIGHT:
REV
DWG. NO.
A
SIZE
TITLE:
NAME
DATE
COMMENTS:
Q.A.
MFG APPR.
ENG APPR.
CHECKED
DRAWN
FINISH
MATERIAL
INTERPRET GEOMETRIC
TOLERANCING PER:
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
TOLERANCES:
FRACTIONAL
ANGULAR: MACH BEND
TWO PLACE DECIMAL
THREE PLACE DECIMAL
APPLICATION
USED ON
NEXT ASSY
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
<INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE>. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
<INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE> IS
PROHIBITED.
#5 Juki TL2200 Mini
JP2
JP1
JP2
JP1
#1 Janome 1600, HD9 Pfaff
Grand Quilter, Viking Mega Quilter
JP2
JP1
JP2
JP1
Jumper Jumper
Jumper
Jumper Jumper
#6 Janome 9400
#2 Janome 6500, 6600,
Horizon 7700, 8900, Elna 7200
#3 Juki TL98Q, TL98QE
JP2
JP1
Jumper
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If you own a Brother 1500, Baby Lock QC Pro, Babylock Quilters Choice, or Baby Lock Jane, your
Control Box will look different than those shown below.
If your sewing machine model is not listed please call The Grace Company at 1-800-264-0644 to see
if there is a model of the Sure Stitch that will work with your machine.
#8 Juki TL98E#7 Janome 6700
JP2
JP1
Jumper
JP2
JP1
Jumper
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3-4 Remove the lm from the adhesive backing
on the back of the Control Box and adhere the
Control Box to the location you have determined
to be the most convenient.
Control Box
3-5 Using the attached Velcro Strap, connect the
Display Console to the handles in the location you
have determined to be the most convenient.
Display
Console
3-3 Reinstall the cover on the Control Box.
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Control Box
Control Box
Cover
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Power Supply
(Appearance may vary)
Encoders
Display
Control Box
Wiring Diagram
To Sewing Machine
3 Prong Plug
3-6 Attach the Display Cable to the Display Console and the Control Box. Be sure the pins line up to
avoid bending them. Secure the cable to the Carriage using the Velcro Straps.
3-7 Attach the cables from each Encoder to the Control Box and secure with Zip Ties and Zip Tie
Mounts. Connect the Sewing Machine Control Cable to the Control Box, and also to the location on
your sewing machine where the foot pedal attaches.
Note: Be sure to leave enough slack in the Encoder Cables to allow the Top Carriage to travel its
entire distance.
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Operation Instructions
Note: When the
Sure Stitch is in
the “on” mode,
the sewing machine
WILL BEGIN TO STITCH!
When you stop moving the
machine, it will continue
to stitch at the sewing
machine’s minimum speed
until you press the off
button. This feature ensures
the machine will maintain
as consistent a stitch length
as possible with the initial
movement of the machine.
On/Off Button: The On/Off button activates/disables the regulated stitch feature of the Sure
Stitch. When the regulated stitch is active, the green LED light directly above the button will be lit.
In regulated mode, your sewing machine will automatically adjust the speed that it stitches based
on how fast you move your sewing machine around on the quilting frame. If you move your sewing
machine too fast, it will reach its maximum stitch speed, and no longer be able to stitch fast enough
to keep a constant stitch size. The green LED above the On/Off button will turn red when your
sewing machine has reached it’s maximum stitch speed. When the LED above the On/Off button is
lit red, your stitches will be longer than your set size.
Pulse Button: When the Pulse button is pushed your sewing machine will sew at a constant speed,
until the button is released. Use the Pulse button to tie off a stitch, or to sew at a constant, non-
regulated speed.
Stitch Length Buttons: Use the Stitch Length buttons to adjust how long your stitches will be
while using the regulated stitch mode. The LED display directly above the Stitch Length buttons
displays your current Stitch Length setting. You can set the Stitch Length from “1” to “10”, indicated
by “0”, the stitch length setting does not indicate “Stitches per inch”, but will be consistent based on
your sewing machine. The Stitch Length setting will be set to “5” every time you turn on the
Sure Stitch.
Stitch Length Display
Stitch Length
Buttons On/Off Button
Active (Green)/
Over-speed (Red)
Indicator
Pulse Button
WARNING! To avoid injury, always turn your sewing machine off before threading your needle, or
changing your bobbin.
All of the Sure Stitches controls are located on the Display Console.
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Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems.
T1-1: Turn the sewing machine off.
T1-2: Unplug the power cord out of the Sure Stitch control box.
T1-3: Plug the power cord back into the Sure Stitch control box.
T1-4: Turn the sewing machine on.
Because of your sewing machine’s built-in safety features, sometimes the machine will not respond to
your movement of the Carriage and needs to be reset.
If your machine is running at an unusually slow speed, reset your machine and Sure Stitch using the
following steps.
T2-1: Turn the sewing machine off.
T2-2: Unplug the sewing machine from the wall, wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in.
T2-3: Unplug the power cord out of the Sure Stitch control box.
T2-4: Plug the power cord back into the Sure Stitch control box.
T2-5: Turn the sewing machine back on.
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Have Fun Quilting! You have completed assembling your sure stitch for the G-Series Carriage.

Tools Needed:
4mm Allen Wrench
2mm Allen Wrench
Encoder (1)
Step 1 - Bottom Carriage
Parts Needed:
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Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch
1-1 Remove the M6 x 16mm SBHCS from the left
rear Wheel of the Carriage.
M6 x 16mm
SBHCS
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1-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
Note: Make sure the Lock Collar will rotate
without the Bolt. If Bolt rotates with Lock Collar
loosen the Set Screw but do not remove.
1-3 Install the Encoder with the Wheel onto the
Carriage.
Note: The pre-installed Encoder Cable is hidden
to simplify image.
Sticker
Encoder
Lock Collar
Set Screw
Bolt
Encoder
Wheel

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Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch
1-5 Place the Carriage on the frame. Make sure
the Encoder is springing against the Track and the
Encoder Wheel rolls on the Track when moving
the Carriage.
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1-4 Twist the Lock Collar up so it is pointing
upwards and tighten the Set Screw.
Note: Be careful not to over tighten the Set
Screw.
1-6 Align the Encoder Cable so it is on top of the
Encoder Spacer.
Encoder
Carriage
Lock Collar
Set Screw
Encoder
Carriage
Track
Encoder Spacer
Encoder Cable

Tools Needed:
4mm Allen Wrench
2mm Allen Wrench
Step 2 - Top Carriage
Parts Needed:
Encoder (1)
14
2-1 Remove the M6 x 20mm SBHCS from the
right rear Wheel of the Top Carriage.
M6 x 20mm
SBHCS
Wheel
2-2 Remove the Sticker from the Encoder.
Note: Make sure the Lock Collar will rotate
without the Bolt. If Bolt rotates with Lock Collar
loosen the Set Screw but do not remove.
Sticker
Encoder
Lock Collar
Set Screw
Bolt
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Dual Wheel Carriage Sure Stitch