Grace Q-Zone Hoop-Grame Quick setup guide

The Grace Company
Assembly & Use Instructions
Version 2.5 February 14, 2022

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Contents
My Frame Details ...........................................................................................................ii
Included Parts and Tools................................................................................................ iii
Welcome to Your Q-Zone Hoop Frame............................................................................. 1
Part One ..........................................................................................................3
Task 1 - Set the Frame Height ........................................................................................ 4
Task 2 - Install the Corner Brackets ................................................................................ 6
Task 3 - Install the Frame Tracks .................................................................................... 9
Task 4 - Install the Single-Wheel Channel Lock ...............................................................11
Task 5 - Align the Tracks...............................................................................................14
Part Two ........................................................................................................17
Task 6 - Install the Dual-Wheel Channel Lock..................................................................18
Part Three......................................................................................................21
Task 7 - Install the Rails................................................................................................22
Task 8 - Set Rail Height ................................................................................................26
Task 9 - Install the Fabric Bungees ................................................................................30
Task 10 - Level the Frame .............................................................................................32
Task 11 - Fabric Clip Placement......................................................................................34
Part Four........................................................................................................36
Building Your Quilt Sandwich .........................................................................................37
Positioning the Quilt on the Frame .................................................................................39
Using the Bungees .......................................................................................................42
Tacking Down Your Quilt ...............................................................................................44
Moving Your Fabric .......................................................................................................45
Using the Channel Locks ...............................................................................................47
Quilts of Alternative Size and Shape ...............................................................................48
Getting Started ............................................................................................................51

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My Frame Details
Use this page to write down some information about your frame. This will be helpful if you ever need
to call a Grace Company support technician.
Frame Type: ________________________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________________________
What Machine are You Using? __________________________
Select Which Frame Accessories You Have Purchased:
Q-Zone Hoop
• Table Inserts
• QuiltMotion
• Pattern Perfect
• G-Series Top Plate
• Power Strip Accessory
• Speed Control
• Gracie Laser
• Sure Stitch
• Sure Stitch Elite
• Start-Right Cloth Leaders

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Included Parts and Tools
Box 1
Left Leg
Assembly
QZF-09-13037
See page 4
Right Leg
Assembly
QZF- 09-13038
See page 4
Side
Fabric Clip (x2)
QZH- 05-12024
See page 34
Corner
Bracket A-Side (x2)
QZH- 04-16331
See page 6
Bungee
Mount (x4)
QZH-05-12054
See page 30
Connector Bolt
M6 x 10 mm (x20)
HDW-03-10953
See page 6, page 9
Open-End Wrench
10 mm & 13 mm
HDW-03-10743
See page 4, page 32
Open-End Wrench
14 mm & 17 mm
HDW-03-12068
See page 32
Allen Wrench
3 mm
HDW-03-10166
Allen Wrench
4 mm
HDW-03-10167
Corner
Bracket B-Side (x2)
QZH- 04-16332
See page 6
10
13
14
17
Bungee
Clamps (4 pack)
ACC-01-10261
See page 30

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Included Parts and Tools (Continued)
Back
Long Rail
QZF- 09-13040
See page 22
Hoop Front
Rail
QZH- 04-12030
See page 22
Table Support
Assembly (x2)
QZF- 09-13055
See page 9
Front
Fabric Clip (x2)
QZH- 05-12025
See page 34
Back Rail Fabric
Clip (x3)
QZH- 05-12023
See page 34
Bottom
Carriage
ACC-01-11950
See page 11
Single-Wheel
Channel Lock
ACC-09-13056
See page 11
Dual-Wheel
Channel Lock
ACC-09-13057
See page 18
Channel Lock
Washer
HDW-03-11580
See page 11
Box 2
SBHCS
M6 x 20 mm
HDW-03-10088
See page 18
Box 3
Frame Reference
Card Hook
HDW-03-16369
See page 6

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We are pleased to introduce you to the newest part of your quilting setup. This frame has been
especially designed to help quilters like you have the tools available to create quality projects.
This manual is broken into four sections (or parts). Notications at the end of each section will
direct you to switch to your machine manual or QuiltMotion manual for instructions on assembling
those products. This creates a streamlined process of building a complete quilting setup in the most
ecient way. Use the following owchart to guide you in navigating multiple manuals. If you are not
using one of the products in the owchart, just move to the next item in the chart.
Thank you again for choosing us to help with your quilting projects. We look forward to working with
you.
- The Grace Company
Start Here: Frame Manual: Part One
• Assemble the frame’s legs, table, and sides.
• Install the channel lock onto the bottom
carriage.
• Align your tracks.
Quilting Machine Manual: Part One
• Install the lower encoder onto the bottom
carriage.
QuiltMotion Manual: Part One
• Prepare the bottom carriage.
• Install the long belt across the frame.
Quilting Machine Manual: Part Two
• Install your machine’s wheels.
• Align your wheels.
QuiltMotion Manual: Part Two
• Install the short belt.
• Tension the short belt.
Welcome to Your Q-Zone Hoop Frame

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Frame Manual: Part Two
• Install the channel lock on the machine or
top plate.
• Prepare the top plate and home sewing
machine.
• Place the machine or top plate on the frame.
Quilting Machine Manual: Part Three
• Install the wheel covers, display, handles,
thread mast.
• Install the upper encoder.
Frame Manual: Part Three
• Install the rails and fabric bungees.
• Position and adjust the rails.
• Adjust the carriage stop.
• Level the frame.
QuiltMotion Manual: Part Three
• Install the tablet bracket.
• Plug in QuiltMotion.
• Use the quilting modes and settings in the
display.
• Maintain the machine and perform repairs.
Quilting Machine Manual: Part Four
Frame Manual: Part Four
• Install the velcro tape
• Install the cloth leaders
• Attach the fabric

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Part One
Complete Part One of these instructions before assembling your quilting machine or any accessories.
At the end of each part, you will be instructed to switch to specic sections of your machine manual,
QuiltMotion manual, or other accessories, if you’ve purchased them and are preparing to assemble
them at this time. If you not made those purchases, simply skip those steps.

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1. On Both the Right and Left Leg
Assemblies: With the 4 mm Allen wrench
and the 10 mm open-end wrench, remove
the height screws, washers, and nuts.
Task 1 - Set the Frame Height
Part One
Parts & Tools Needed:
Left Leg
Assembly
Right Leg
Assembly
Allen Wrench
4 mm
10
13
Open End Wrench
10 mm and 13 mm
Instructions
The frame height is important for comfortable prolonged use. Ideally, when fully assembled the
handlebars on your machine or top plate will be around elbow height. Take the following steps to set
your frame height:
1. On Both the Right and Left Leg
Assemblies: Loosen the connector bolts
near the front leveling foot.
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2
While standing straight, hold your elbow at
a 90 degree angle. Use a tape measure to
nd the distance between your elbow and
the oor.
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Height Screw
Nut
Washer

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1. Result: Both leg assemblies are set to the
ideal height for comfortable quilting.
1. On both leg assemblies: Find the hole number that corresponds with your elbow height in
the chart. Then lift the top part of each leg to align its two screw holes with the hole you’ve
chosen in the bottom part of the leg. Make sure both leg assemblies are set to the same height.
1. On Both the Right and Left Leg
Assemblies: Re-install the height screws,
washers, and nuts. Then re-tighten the
connector bolts.
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2
3
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6
7
8
9
10
Hole Number Elbow Height
1 37 Inches
2 38 Inches
3 39 Inches
4 40 Inches
5 41 Inches
6 42 Inches
7 43 Inches
8 44 Inches
9 45 Inches
10 46 Inches
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Part One
Task 1 - Set the Frame Height (Continued)

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Task 2 - Install the Corner Brackets
Parts & Tools Needed:
Connector Bolt
M6 x 10 mm (x12)
Allen Wrench
4 mm
Corner
Bracket A-Side (x2)
Corner
Bracket B-Side (x2)
Instructions
The corner brackets attach the legs to the table part of the frame. Take the following steps to install
the corner brackets:
1. Loosely install an A-Side Corner Bracket onto the front of the right leg assembly with two
M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and a 4 mm Allen wrench. Do not tighten.
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Part One
Right Leg
Assembly
Corner
Bracket A
Frame Reference
Card Hook
Connector Bolts
M6 x 10 mm (x2)

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1. Loosely install a B-side corner bracket onto the front of the left leg assembly with three
M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and a 4 mm Allen wrench. Do not tighten.
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Part One
Left Leg
Assembly
Connector Bolts
M6 x 10 mm (x3)
Corner
Bracket B
Task 2 - Install the Corner Brackets (Continued)
1. Loosely install a B-side corner bracket onto the back of the right leg assembly with three
M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and a 4 mm Allen wrench. Do not tighten.
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Connector Bolts
M6 x 10 mm (x3)
Corner
Bracket B
Right Leg
Assembly
Connector Bolts
M6 x 10 mm
1. Use a third M6 x 10 mm connector bolt to attach the frame reference card hook to the
front of the right leg assembly with the 4 mm Allen wrench. Do not tighten.
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Frame Reference
Card Hook

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1. Loosely install an A-side corner bracket onto the back of the left leg assembly with three
M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and a 4 mm Allen wrench. Do not tighten.
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1. Result: Corner brackets are loosely installed onto the frame legs.
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Left Leg
Assembly
Connector Bolts
M6 x 10 mm (x3)
Corner
Bracket A
Part One
Task 2 - Install the Corner Brackets (Continued)
Tip: Once you’ve assembled your frame, you can hang your reference cards o the reference card
hook.
Reference Cards

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Task 3 - Install the Frame Tracks
Parts & Tools Needed:
Connector Bolt
M6 x 10 mm (x8)
Allen Wrench
4 mm
Instructions
Take the following steps to install the frame tracks (table support assemblies):
Table Support
Assembly (x2)
1. Loosely attach one of the table support assemblies to the A-side corner bracket on the right
leg with two M6 x 10 mm connector bolts. Do not tighten.
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1. With two M6 x 10 mm connector bolts, loosely attach the other side of the table support
assembly to the corner bracket B on the left leg. Do not tighten.
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Part One
Table Support
Assembly
Connector Bolt
M6 x 10 mm (x2)
Connector Bolt
M6 x 10 mm (x2)

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1. Loosely attach the remaining table support assembly onto the corner brackets at the back
of the frame. Use four M6 x 10 mm connector bolts and the 4 mm Allen wrench. Do not
tighten.
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1. Now tighten all the connector bolts that have been left loose. There are ve on each corner
bracket, for a total of 20.
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Part One
Connector Bolt
M6 x 10 mm (x4)
Table Support
Assembly
Connector Bolt M6 x 10 mm
(x5 per Corner Bracket)
1. Result: Frame legs and table supports are tightly assembled.
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Task 3 - Install the Frame Tracks (Continued)

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Allen Wrench
4 mm
Bottom
Carriage
Single-Wheel
Channel Lock
Channel Lock
Washer
Task 4 - Install the Single-Wheel Channel Lock
Parts & Tools Needed:
1. Use the 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the
back right M6 x 20 mm SBHCS, wheel,
and spacer from the carriage.
3
SBHCS
M6 x 20 mm Wheel Spacer
1. Install the carriage channel lock with
the M6 x 20 mm SBHCS, wheel, and
spacer. Do not fully tighten the screw.
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SBHCS
M6 x 20 mm
Wheel
Spacer
Carriage
Channel Lock
Instructions
Channel locks restrict the movement of the machine along one axis, so that it is easy to create a
straight vertical or horizontal line. The single-wheel channel lock stops the movement of the machine
on the side-to-side axis to assist with making vertical lines. Take the following steps:
1. Choose which of the two short sides of the
bottom carriage will be the front and which
will be the back.
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1. Turn the front side toward you, and then
nd the back right corner.
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Back Right
Front
Front or
Back
Front or
Back
Part One
For details on using the
channel locks, see page
47.

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1. Place the bottom carriage onto the frame with the channel lock at the back.
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1. Push the channel lock so it is ush with the side of the wheel extrusion. Use the 4 mm Allen
wrench to tighten in place.
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Wheel Extrusion
Part One
Channel Lock
Wheel
Extrusion
Note: Make sure the bottom carriage
wheels ride the frame tracks.
Task 4 - Install the Single-Wheel Channel Lock (Continued)

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1. Close the channel lock handle and test it out. The rubber foot should press rmly against the
frame tracks and prevent the bottom carriage from sliding across the frame.
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If the channel lock doesn’t fully reach the track, or its grip on the track seems loose, twist the
rubber foot clockwise to extend it.
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Optional step: Prevent the channel lock from loosening over time by using needle nose pliers
or a wrench to tighten the bottom 4 mm hex nut against the rubber foot. Tighten the other hex
nut against the channel lock barrel.
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Rubber Foot
Note: If twisted too far, the
handle will start to open, and
eventually the foot will fall
out. Reverse the direction
you’re twisting until the
handle is pointing down,
but the foot still reaches the
track.
Barrel
Hex Nut
Task 4 - Install the Single-Wheel Channel Lock (Continued)

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Task 5 - Align the Tracks
Parts & Tools Needed:
Allen Wrench
4 mm
Instructions
Proper track alignment ensures the smooth motion of the machine across the frame. Take the
following steps to align the tracks:
1. Loosen the four connector bolts on the
front of the table support assemblies. Do
not remove.
11. Roll the bottom carriage to one side of the
frame.
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Part One

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1. Push down rmly on the bottom carriage and slowly move it across the frame to the other side.
This helps straighten the tracks.
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1. Push down rmly on the bottom carriage and slowly move it to the other side again. As you
pass over each connector bolt, pause to tighten it.
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Note: The last connector bolt can be tightened when the bottom carriage is just in front of it.
Part One
Task 5 - Align the Tracks (Continued)