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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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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7
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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)