Grace Continuum II Quick setup guide

Copyright January 14, 2021
Grace Company
(Reproduction Prohibited)
Version 1.1
Assembly & Use

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Frame Specications .......................................................................................3
Included Parts & Tools ....................................................................................4
Full Frame Assembly .......................................................................................8
Step 1 - Setting the Frame Height........................................................................................................ 9
Step 2 - Building the Frame Table ..................................................................................................... 11
Step 3 - Installing the Tracks.............................................................................................................. 16
Step 4 - Assembling the Rail Supports.............................................................................................. 19
Step 5 - Installing the Bottom Carriage ............................................................................................ 20
Step 6 - Installing the Quilting Machine .......................................................................................... 22
Step 7 - Leveling the Frame................................................................................................................ 24
Step 8 - Installing the Rails................................................................................................................. 26
Step 9 - Assembling the Handwheel.................................................................................................. 30
Step 10 - Installing the Bungee Clamps............................................................................................ 31
Step 11 - Adjusting the Rails .............................................................................................................. 32
Step 12 - Installing the Velcro Tape.................................................................................................. 34
Step 13 - Installing Leader Cloth...................................................................................................... 37
Crib Frame Assembly.....................................................................................39
Step 1 - Setting the Frame Height...................................................................................................... 40
Step 2 - Building the Frame Table ..................................................................................................... 41
Step 3 - Installing the Tracks.............................................................................................................. 44
Step 4 - Assembling the Rail Supports.............................................................................................. 46
Step 5 - Installing the Bottom Carriage ............................................................................................ 47
Step 6 - Installing the Quilting Machine .......................................................................................... 49
Step 7 - Leveling the Frame................................................................................................................ 51
Step 8 - Installing the Rails................................................................................................................. 53
Step 9 - Assembling the Handwheel.................................................................................................. 56
Step 10 - Installing the Bungee Clamps............................................................................................ 57
Step 11 - Setting the Rail Distances................................................................................................... 58
Step 12 - Installing the Velcro Tape.................................................................................................. 60
Step 13 - Installing Leader Cloth...................................................................................................... 63
Using Your Frame ..........................................................................................65
Sizing the Quilt Backing and Batting................................................................................................ 66
Attaching the Fabric............................................................................................................................ 67
Using the Channel Locks.................................................................................................................... 71
Contents

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Frame Specifications
Full Assembly:
Crib Assembly:
Your frame can be set up as a full-sized frame (8 feet or 10 feet, depending upon your model), or a
half-sized “crib” frame (4 feet or 5 feet). Please provide at least 3 feet of clearance around the front,
back, and right side of the frame.

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Included Parts & Tools
Please make sure all pieces are included in your kit.
Right Leg
CII-09-14521
See page 9, 40
Left Leg
CII-09-14522
See page 9, 40
Middle Leg
CII-09-14523
See page 9
Corner Leg
Brace (x4)
CII-04-14503
See page 11, 41
Middle Leg
Brace (x2)
CII-04-14504
See page 11
Handwheel
PLA-05-11550
See page 30, 56
Front Rail Arm
(Non-Ratcheting)
CII-09-14627
See page 19, 46
Handwheel Knob
PLA-05-11551
See page 30, 56
CII-09-14626
See page 19, 46
Front Rail Arm
(Ratcheting)
Box 1
Inner Box
Take-Up Rail Arm
(Non-Ratcheting)
CII-09-14622
See page 19, 46 CII-09-14623
See page 19, 46
Take-Up Rail Arm
(Ratcheting)
PLA-05-10926
See page 30, 56
Handwheel Coupler
Three-arm
Handwheel Knob
PLA-05-14600
See page 30, 56
Bungee Clamp (x4)
ACC-01-10261
See page 31
Track Support
Connector (x2)
CNT-04-11041
See page 16

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HDW-03-10951
See page 11, 41
HDW-03-10037
See page 16
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SBHCS Screw
M8 x 55 mm (x8)
HDW-03-11195
See page 30, 56
Allen Wrench 6 mm
HDW-03-10742
Allen Wrench 3 mm
HDW-03-10166
T-Handle Allen
Wrench 4 mm
4 mm
HDW-03-10167
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14
17
Allen Wrench 5 mm
Open-ended Wrench
14 mm & 17 mm
HDW-03-10741
HDW-03-12347
HDW-03-10726
See page 19, 46
SBHCS Screw
M8 x 16 mm (x36)
Set Screw
M6 x 6 mm (x8)
Open-ended Wrench
10 mm & 13 mm
Shoulder Bolt M8
14
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HDW-03-10743
M10 Washer
HDW-03-10952
See page 30, 56

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Table Section 4 ft or 5 ft (x2)
4 ft: CII-09-14631
5 ft: CII-09-14630
See page 11, 41
Box 2
Short Plastic Track (x4)
4 ft: PLA-05-11763
5 ft: PLA-05-11371
See page 44
Box 3
Ratchet Rail Section 4ft or 5 ft (x2)
4 ft: CII-09-14636
5 ft: CII-09-14634
See page 26, 53
Handwheel Rail 4 ft or 5 ft
4 ft: CII-09-14886
5 ft: CII-09-14887
See page 26, 53
Long Plastic Track
8 ft or 10 ft (x4)
8 ft: PLA-05-11764
10 ft: PLA-05-10560
See page 16
NOTE: Some parts will come in one of two sizes, depending on the
frame. You will only receive one size of these parts.

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Channel Lock (x2)
ACC-09-13507
See page 20, 47
Channel Lock
Washer (x2)
CNT-04-11580
See page 20, 47
SBHCS Screw
M6 x 20 mm (x2)
HDW-03-10088
See page 20, 47
Leader Cloth Set
88”: CNT-08-13281
112”: ACC-01-10748
See page 34, 60
Non-ratchet Rail Section 4 ft or 5 ft (x3)
4 ft: CII-09-14638
5 ft: CII-09-14635
See page 26, 53
Rail Coupler (x3)
CNT-08-11865
See page 26
Box 4
Bottom Carriage
CNT-09-13523
See page 20, 47

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Full Frame Assembly
This section describes the steps for setting up the full-sized frame. For instructions on the half-sized
(crib) setup, see “Crib Frame Assembly” on page 39.
Tip: For additional help, scan the QR code below with the camera on your iphone
to visit our online support videos!
https://www.graceframe.com/en/resources/support/videos

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Full Frame Assembly
Step 1 - Setting the Frame Height
Parts & Tools Needed:
Right Leg
Left Leg Middle Leg
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)
2
(Box 1) (Box 1) (Box 1)
(Box 1: Inner Box)(Box 1: Inner Box)
Height
Screw (x2)
Washer (x2)
Note: Middle leg has 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.
1
Set Screws
Note: Middle leg has only one set screw.
4 mm
T-Handle Allen
Wrench 4 mm
(Box 1: Inner 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.
3
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.
4
Note: Final height may vary slightly after
adjusting the leveling feet (see page 24).
Set Screws
Setting the Frame Height (Continued)
Full Frame Assembly

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On both table sections: Use the 4 mm T-handle Allen wrench to remove eight M6 x 10 mm
connector bolts attaching the metal track extrusions.
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Step 2 - Building the Frame Table
Parts & Tools Needed:
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17
Allen Wrench 5 mm
SBHCS Screw
M8 x 16 mm (x36)
Table Section (x2)
Corner Brace (x4)
Middle Leg
Brace (x2)
Full Frame Assembly
Right Leg
Left Leg Middle Leg
4 mm
T-Handle Allen
Wrench 4 mm
(Box 1: Inner Box)
(Box 1: Inner Box)
(Box 2)
Instructions
Attach the table tops to the frame legs by taking the following steps:
(Box 1: Inner Box)
M6 x 10 mm
Connector Bolt (x8)
Table Section

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Building the Frame Table (Continued)
Full Frame Assembly
2
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.
4
Use two M8 x 16 mm SBHCS screws and the 5 mm Allen wrench to attach the left table
section to the middle leg.
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 table sections. Tighten with the 5 mm Allen wrench.
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x2)
Left Frame Leg 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)
Full Frame Assembly
7Attach one of the corner braces to the top right corner of the frame with the 5 mm Allen
wrench and four M8 x16 mm SBHCS screws.
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x4)
Corner Brace
Note: Keep table and leg as square as possible while attaching brace.

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Install corner braces onto the rear corners of the frame with four M8 x 16 mm SBHCS
screws each and the 5 mm Allen wrench.
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Building the Frame Table (Continued)
Full Frame Assembly
Install a middle brace onto the front and back of the middle leg with six M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS screws each and the 5 mm Allen wrench.
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Middle Brace (x2)
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x12)
Corner
Brace (x2)
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x8)
Line up the two table sections and use two M8 x 16 mm SBHCS screws to attach the right
table section to the middle leg. Tighten with the 5 mm Allen wrench.
M8 x 16 mm
SBHCS (x2)
10

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Pull the bottom of the left and right legs out, away from the center, to help square up the
frame.
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Building the Frame Table (Continued)
Full Frame Assembly

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Step 3 - Installing the Tracks
Parts & Tools Needed:
Slide a track connector into one of the
track supports so that it passes the rst
two holes, but not the third.
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Instructions
The frame tracks allow the quilting machine to move across the frame. To install the frame tracks,
take the following steps:
• Track Supports (x4)
(Removed from table sections in Step 2)
• Connector Bolts (x16)
(Removed from table sections in Step 2)
Set Screw
M6 x 6 mm (x8)
Track Support
Connector (x2)
Long Plastic
Track (x4)
Allen Wrench 3 mm
Full Frame Assembly
4 mm
T-Handle Allen
Wrench 4 mm
(Box 1: Inner Box) (Box 2)(Box 1: Inner Box) (Box 1: Inner Box)
(Box 1: Inner Box)
Screw two M6 x 6 mm set screws into
the track support with the 3 mm Allen
wrench. Tighten until the connector is held
rmly in place.
1
2
3
Track Support
Track Connector
M6 x 6 mm Set
Screws (x2)
Bottom Carriage
(Box 4)

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Slide another track support onto the track connector.
3
Use two M6 x 6 mm set screws and the 3 mm Allen wrench to tighten the track support
rmly to the connector.
4
Installing the Tracks (Continued)
Full Frame Assembly
Thread each of the plastic tracks into the track supports. Repeat steps 1–5 for the
remaining track supports.
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Track Connector
Track Support
M6 x 6 mm Set
Screws (x2)
Track Support
Plastic Track (x2)

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Loosely connect the track supports to the frame with the 4 mm Allen wrench and the sixteen
M6 x 10 mm connector bolts removed in “Step 2 - Building the Frame Table” on page 11.
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Installing the Tracks (Continued)
Full Frame Assembly
Track Support (x2)
Connector Bolts
M6 x 10 mm (x16)
Carefully place the bottom carriage onto the
frame.
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Bottom Carriage
Line up the front track support as close
to the edge of the frame as possible and
tighten the connector bolts.
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Front Track Support
Slowly slide the carriage from one side of
the frame to the other. Tighten each of the
connector bolts in the back as the bottom
carriage passes over them.
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Step 4 - Assembling the Rail Supports
Parts & Tools Needed:
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17
Allen Wrench 5 mm
Install the non-ratchet front rail arm
and take-up rail arm on the left side
of the frame using four M8 x 55 mm
SBHCS screws.
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Instructions
The rails hold and position the quilt on the frame.
Full Frame Assembly
Install the ratcheting front rail arm and
take-up rail arm on the right side of the
frame using four M8 x 55 mm SBHCS
screws.
2
Front Rail Arm
(Non-Ratcheting)
Front Rail Arm
(Ratcheting)
Take-Up Rail Arm
(Non-Ratcheting)
Take-Up Rail Arm
(Ratcheting)
(Box 1: Inner Box) (Box 1: Inner Box) (Box 1: Inner Box) (Box 1: Inner Box)
Front Rail Arm
(non-ratcheting)
Take-up Rail Arm
(non-ratcheting)
Take-up Rail Arm
(ratcheting)
Front Rail Arm
(ratcheting)
M8 x 55 mm
SBHCS (x4)
M8 x 55 mm
SBHCS (x4)
SBHCS Screw
M8 x 55 mm (x8)
(Box 1: Inner Box)

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Full Frame Assembly
Step 5 - Installing the Bottom Carriage
Bottom Carriage
Parts & Tools Needed:
SBHCS Screw
M6 x 20 mm (x1)
Channel Lock
Washer (x1)
Channel Lock (x1)
Instructions
Install a channel lock on the bottom carriage before placing the bottom carriage onto the frame.
Channel locks assist with stitching straight lines.
Note: Instructions for using the channel locks can be found on page 71.
Find the front of the bottom carriage. The
bolts at the front of the carriage have
taller heads.
1
Taller Bolts
Shorter Bolts
Locate the right-rear bottom carriage
wheels.
2
(Box 4)
(Box 4)
(Box 4)
4 mm
T-Handle Allen
Wrench 4 mm