Grace Q'nique 14+ User manual

Copyright Nov 15, 2017
Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc
(Reproduction Prohibited)
Version 3.7

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Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................................4
Specications And Overview.................................................................................................................. 5
Specications And Overview.................................................................................................................. 6
Included Parts And Tools.......................................................................................................................7
Wheel Alignment..................................................................................................................................8
Installing The Encoder Onto The Carriage..............................................................................................9
Installing Encoder Onto The Quilting Machine.......................................................................................10
Placing The Quilting Machine Onto The Carriage And Connecting Encoders.............................................11
Attaching Thread Mast........................................................................................................................12
Threading The Quilting Machine...........................................................................................................13
Winding The Bobbin...........................................................................................................................14
Installing The Bobbin Case..................................................................................................................15
Adjusting Thread Tension.................................................................................................................... 16
Plugging In The Cables.......................................................................................................................17
Final Checklist....................................................................................................................................18
Basic Controls....................................................................................................................................19
Main Menu.........................................................................................................................................20
Sewing Modes.................................................................................................................................... 21
Sewing Modes Continued.................................................................................................................... 22
Tools Menu........................................................................................................................................23
Tools Menu Continued.........................................................................................................................24
Tools Menu Continued.........................................................................................................................25
Repair Kit........................................................................................................................................... 26
The Needle Plate................................................................................................................................27
The Hook Holder.................................................................................................................................28
Hopping Foot.....................................................................................................................................29
Timing The Machine...........................................................................................................................30
Thread Tension.................................................................................................................................. 31
Changing A Needle.............................................................................................................................32
Cleaning Bobbin Area..........................................................................................................................33
Oiling the Machine: Head....................................................................................................................34
Oiling the Machine: Hook....................................................................................................................35
14+ Troubleshooting Instruction.......................................................................................................... 36
Needle Information.............................................................................................................................38
Thread Information............................................................................................................................ 39
Additional Tips...................................................................................................................................40

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using (this machine).
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from
the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this machine is
used by or near children.
2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer
or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove the plug from the outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
ii) Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
iii) Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
iv) Do not use bent needles.
v) Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
vi) Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
vii) Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
Connect this machine to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not discard box or packaging

Grounding Methods
Figure 61.1
(B)
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box
Metal
Screw
(A)
Grounding
Pin
Surge
Protector
To Sewing
Machine
(C)
Adapter
Grounding
Means
(D)
Grounding
PIN
Surge
Protector
To Sewing
Machine
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the cord from the quilting
machine into a surge protector. The surge protector must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with a qualied electrician
or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.″
This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in sketch A in Figure 61.1. A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adaptor illustrated in
sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as
shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adaptor should be used
only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualied electrician. The green colored rigid
ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as
a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by the
metal screw.
A qualied electrician should be consulted if there is any doubt as to whether an outlet box is properly
grounded.

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Specications And Overview
1. Height: 480 mm, 19”
2. Width: 395 mm, 15.5”
3. Length: 585 mm, 23”
4. Weight: 42 Lbs
5. Quilting Arm Length: 15” W 8.5” H
6. Maximum SPM: 1800
7. Minimum SPM: 90
8. Input Voltage: 110-220 VAC
9. Peak Power Consumption: 300 W
10. Timing Belt System
11. Bobbin Type: Large M Class
12. OLED Screen
13. Custom Ergonomic Handles and Handlebars for
efciency and extended use
14. Built in Bobbin Winder
15. Dual Thread Tension Guides, for precise tension.
Front Right
Left Rear

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1. Thread Mast Base
2. Bobbin Thread Guide
3. Bobbin Thread Tensioner
4. Bobbin Thread Cutter
5. Bobbin Wind Stand
6. Bobbin Sensor
7. Dual Thread Tension Guide
8. Small Thread Tensioner
9. Large Thread Tensioner
10.Thread Guides
11.Take Up Lever
12.Lamp
13.Needle Bar
14.Needle
15.Hopping Foot
16. Thread Stand
17.Carriage Wheels
18.Handwheel
19.Bobbin Case
Specications and Overview
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Included Parts And Tools
Please make sure all pieces were included in your kit.
1. Bobbin Case - 1
2. M Class Bobbin - 3
3. Thread Mast - 1
4. Needle - 10
5. OLED Screen with Cable - 1
6. Oil Bottle - 1
7. Lint Brush - 1
8. Power Cord - 1
9. Encoder - 2
• Silver Spring - 1
• Black Spring - 1
10. Top Encoder Cable - 1
(pre-installedinsilverspringencoder)
11. Bottom Encoder Cable - 1
(pre-installedinblackspringencoder)
Tools:
12. Flat Head Screw Driver - 1
13. 4 mm Allen Wrench - 1
14. 3 mm Allen Wrench - 1
15. 2.5 mm Allen Wrench- 1
16. 2 mm Allen Wrench -1
Repair Kit Parts
1. M3 Thumb Screw - 1
2. Encoder Spring Lower (Black) - 1
3. Encoder Spring Upper (Sliver) - 1
4. Encoder O-Ring - 2
5. Timing Spacer - 1
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Wheel Alignment
1. Using the 3mm allen wrench, loosen the set screws located above each of the wheels on the
machine.
2. Estimate the distance the wheels need to be moved to sit on your carriage, and set the machine
onto the carriage on your quilting frame.
3. Readjust the wheels as necessary while centering the machine between the left and right wheels.
4. Tighten the set screws using the 3mm allen wrench.
Single Track
Bracket
M6 Set Screw
Double Track
Bracket
M6 Set Screw
Double-Single
Track Adaptor
Height Spacer
Dual-Track
Double-Single Track Adaptor
Single Vertical Track
Single Vertical Track

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InstallingTheEncoder
Onto The Carriage
1. Use the 4mm allen wrench to remove the M6 x 16mm SBHCS from the outer, left, rear wheel, in the
Bottom Plate.
2. Put the wheel, which you just removed, onto the encoder wheel bolt of the black spring encoder, with
the anged hub facing out, away from the encoder.
3. Use the 2mm allen wrench to loosen the set screw in the lock collar, without removing it, so that the
encoder wheel bolt can turn freely.
4. Hold the encoder to prevent it from rotating, and use the 4mm allen wrench to fasten the encoder
wheel bolt into the hole made available in the rst step.
5. Keep the spare bolts with your quilting frame’s spare parts.
6. Leave the encoder’s set screw loose. They will be tightened after you place the sewing machine on
your frame.
If the encoder is attached on the inside of the
bottom carriage, as shown above, the encoder
spring must be tensioned in the opposite direction.
See the encoder spring tensioning image on page
11 for direction on tensioning the encoder spring
Encoder With
Black Spring
Encoder With
Black Spring
Loosen The Set
Screw Using The
2mm Allen Wrench

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Installing Encoder Onto
The Quilting Machine
1. Use the 4mm allen wrench to remove the
M6 x 16mm SBHCS from the outer, left,
rear wheel, in the sewing machine.
2. Put the wheel, which you just removed,
onto the sliver spring encoder wheel bolt
with the anged hub facing out, away from
the encoder.
3. Before attaching the encoder, use the 2mm
allen wrench to loosen the set screw in the
lock collar, so that the encoder wheel bolt
can turn freely.
4. Holdthe encoder topreventitfromrotating,
and use the 4mm allen wrench to fasten
the encoder wheel bolt into the hole made
available in the rst step.
5. Leave the encoder’s set screw loose. They
will be tightened after you place the sewing
machine on your frame.
Shoulder Spacer
Washer
Wheel Spacer
Plastic Stop
Option 1 Option 2
“V”Track
Bearing
Encoder With
Silver Spring
Encoder With
Silver Spring
Flat Track
Bearing
Loosen The Set
Screw Using The
2mm Allen Wrench
Remove the
M6 x 16mm
SBHCS
Encoder
Wheel Bolt Encoder
Wheel Bolt
Sliver Spring
Encoder Assembly

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Placing The Quilting
Machine Onto The Carriage
And Connecting Encoders
1. Place the bottom plate onto the quilting frame,
2. Place the sewing machine onto the bottom plate. Make sure that the encoder rides on the
carriage track.
3. Plug in the encoder cables from each of the encoders into the sewing machine. The longer
cable is used for the encoder attached to the carriage, while the shorter cable is used for the
encoder attached to the sewing machine.
4. Rotate the lock collar on the encoder up about 100 degrees or until you feel adequate push back
from the spring. While holding the lock collar in that position, tighten each set screw using the
2mm Allen Wrench.
Option 1
Option 2
100 degrees
up
Bottom Encoder/
Black Spring
Top Encoder/
Silver Spring
Set Screw
Lock Collar
Encoder Spring Tensioning
Lock Collar
100 degrees
up
Short Encoder
Cable
Long Encoder
Cable
QR CODE
An encoder assembly tutorial is availablie on our website at:
http://www.qniquequilter.com/videos/tutorials/

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Attaching Thread Mast
• Connect the Display ribbon cable from the Display to the display
mount, and attach the display by snapping it into the Display hub.
1. Attach the thread mast to the thread mast
base.
2. Make sure it is securely attached by screwing
it on.
3. The guide loops on the thread mast should
be positioned so that they are directly above
the thread stands.
The thread
mast acts as a
guide for the
thread, and
makes it less
likely to get
snagged or
looped around
any object.
Connecting Front Display
Thread
Mast
Display
Ribbon
Cable
Display
Screen

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1. Place thread on the cone style thread stand.
2. Pull the thread through both loops of the thread
mast.
3. Put the thread through the top hole on the thread
guide, wrap the thread around and through the
bottom hole of thread guide at the middle of the
machine.
4. Take the thread through the rst thread tensioner,
between the two disks.
5. Loop the thread down around the second tensioner.
6. Pull the thread through the tensioner disks and
around the spring hook.
7. Feed the thread through the right thread guide up
to the take up lever.
8. Pull the thread through the hole in the take up
lever.
9. Feed thread into the left thread guide below.
10.Pull the thread down towards the needle
and through the bottom thread guide.
11.Feed the thread through the eyelet in
the front of the needle arm.
12.Feed the thread through the eye of
the needle.
ThreadingTheQuiltingMachine
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2
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Needle Diagram
Make sure the
thread is between
the tensioner discs
Scarf
Eye
Point
Shaft
Shank
Front View Side View
Groove
Use cone style
thread thread
*Be sure to
install the
Needle with
the scarf
toward
the throat
of your
machine.
The Thread Must
Go Through The
Check Spring
A threading tutorial is availablie on our website at:
http://www.qniquequilter.com/videos/tutorials/
QR CODE

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Winding The Bobbin
1. Place the thread on the thread stand.
2. Pass the thread through the hooks in the thread mast.
3. Pull the thread through the bobbin thread guide at the back of the
quilting machine.
4. Loop the thread around the spring hook and around the thread
tensioner.
5. Wrap the thread around the bobbin as shown.
6. Start the bobbin winder by pushing the bobbin winder cam into the
bobbin.
When the bobbin is full it will automatically stop.
When the bobbin is full you can cut
the thread with the thread cutter
found next to the bobbin stand.
The bobbin winder runs
on a separate motor from
the quilting machine. This
allows you to wind bobbins
with the quilting machine
running or stopped, as
long as the power is on.
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2
3
4
5
6
The bobbin winds in a
clockwise direction
Push Bobbin
Winder Cam
Make sure the
thread is between
the tensioner discs
Adjust the
cam so that
the bobbin
does not
over-ll
Thread
Cutter
Thread
Mast
A bobbin winder tutorial is availablie on our website at:
http://www.qniquequilter.com/videos/tutorials/
QR CODE

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1. Remove the bobbin case.
2. Place the full bobbin into the bobbin case.
3. Pull thread from bobbin through the bobbin case.
4. Place the bobbin case into the quilting machine with the lever arm at the 3 o’clock position, and
press it into place until it “clicks” in.
Installing The Bobbin Case
1
2
4
3
*Note the direction the
thread is coming off the
bobbin in relation to the
bobbin case.
Bobbin
Case
Hook
Assembly
Bobbin
Case
Bobbin
Pull Several Inches
Of Thread Out Of
The Bobbin Case
Pull the
Lever To
Release The
Bobbin Case
Do Not Use The
Lever when
Inserting The
Bobbin Case.

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Adjusting Thread Tension
Note: The thread tension will need to be adjusted
anytime the thread is changed. Follow the process
below to adjust the thread tension for the thread you
have selected. See page 31 for more information about
properly tensioning your thread.
1. Set the bobbin case, with the bobbin inside, in your hand
on its side and pull up on the thread. The thread should
pull the bobbin case vertical and the thread should ow out
of the bobbin without lifting the bobbin off of your hand. If
the bobbin pulls out of your hand, the tension is too tight
and will need to be loosened. If the thread ows out of the
bobbin on its side but does not pull the bobbin vertical the
tension is too loose and will need to be tightened.
2. To adjust the bobbin tension, locate the larger
of the two screws on the bobbin case. Tighten the
tension in minute adjustments by twisting the large
screw to the right or clockwise. To loosen, twist the
large screw to the left or counterclockwise minutely.
3. Adjust the top thread tension after the bobbin tension is
established. Start with the knob loosend so that none of the screw
is showing, then slowly increase the tension until the thread tension
is balanced and the thread knots in the middle layers of your fabric.
When the thread
is pulled The
bobbin will turn
clockwise.
Turn the screw clockwise to
increase bobbin tension and
counter-clockwise to decrease
bobbin tension
A thread tension tutorial is availablie on our website at:
http://www.qniquequilter.com/videos/tutorials/
QR CODE

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Plugging In The Cables Once all the components are connected,
you can attach the power cord to the
sewing machine, then connect the
power cord to an outlet.
When you are ready to begin sewing, turn
on the machine using the power switch
located on the back of the machine.
Below is a reference of how the machine
should be congured.
»Encoder
»Encoder
»Foot Pedal
»Quilt Motion Control
»USB Connector Port
Off
On
Power
Adapter
Power
Cord
Quilt Motion
Tablet
Short
Encoder
Cable
Long
Encoder
cable
(For sit down system)
(Programming only)
(For optional Automation Accessory)

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Final Checklist
• The mast is attached and tightened securely
• The bobbin winder was able to ll a bobbin and stops when full
• The quilting machine is threaded correctly
• The handle bars are not loose
• The display hub is secured to the handle bars
• The display powers on and displays the quilting settings
• Check for bent needles
• The needle is secured rmly into the needle bar
• The power cord is securely connected
No objects other than quilting materials should
be near the needle or quilting area of the
quilting machine.
Before you begin sewing make sure that:

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Basic Controls
1. Menu - This button returns the user to the main menu screen from any other screen.
2. Back - This button will return the user to the previously viewed screen.
3. Needle Up / Needle Down - A quick push and release of this button allows you to cycle the
needle to the up or the down position. Holding this button for three seconds will change the default
stop needle position. When the machine powers up the needle will always default to the up position.
4. Start / Stop , Select - This button will select the highlighted function icon. When in a sewing
function menu such as regulate, manual or baste this button will cause the sewing machine to sew,
or stop sewing.
5. Increase , Scroll up - When in a menu this button will scroll up for navigation of listed icon
selections. When a variable window is highlighted, such as speed, stitches / inch, time or cycles,
this button will allow the user to increment the value of the variable up.
6. Decrease , Scroll down - When in a menu this button will scroll down for navigation of listed icon
selections. When a variable window is highlighted, such as speed, stitches / inch, time or cycles this
button will allow the user to increment the value of the variable down.
Menu Controls Sewing Controls
1
2
3 4
6
5
Scroll
Down Need Up/
Needle Down
Start/
Stop Increase
Speed
Decrease
Speed
1
2
34
6
5
Back
Menu
SelectScroll Up

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Main Menu
The Main Menu provides access to the different sewing methods and access the tools menu.
Regulated Precise -
In both regulated modes, the sewing machine will adjust its rate of stitching based on the speed at
which the user moves the machine on the quilt frame, in order to maintain a constant stitch length.
The screen will show you the current state, and sewing settings. In Precise Mode, the machine will
stop sewing if it is not being moved.
Regulated Cruise -
In cruise mode, the machine will not stop sewing if it is not being moved. The Stitch speed will not
drop below 5%, even when the machine is at rest.
Manual Mode -
This mode allows you to set the speed of the machine. When sewing in this mode the machine
speed is xed. To get consistent stitch lengths you must adjust your movements to match the
speed of the machine. This mode is especially useful for small continuous stippling type patterns,
as opposed to regulated stitching functions.
Baste -
The baste feature allow the user to place a temporary stitch at large intervals to secure fabric
layers together.
Tools-
The tools menu allows access to information regarding the sewing machine. You can also enter the
diagnostics menu to test different aspects of the machine to identify issues.