GraceWood GMQ Pro User manual

The GMQ Pro
Home Machine Quilting System
Parts List
Part List A...................................................................................................................................... 2
Part List B ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Part List C ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Care of Your Frame ....................................................................................................................... 6
Assembly Steps:
Step 1: Leveling Foot Assembly................................................................................................... 7
Step 2: Outer Leg Brace “A” Assembly ....................................................................................... 8
Step 3: Side Leg Brace “B” Assembly ......................................................................................... 9
Step 4: Table Assembly .............................................................................................................. 10
Step 5: Middle Leg Spacer Assembly......................................................................................... 12
Step 6: Table Splice to Table Assembly..................................................................................... 13
Step 7: Frame End Hardware Assembly..................................................................................... 14
Step 8: Track Installation............................................................................................................ 14
Step 9: Frame End Assembly to Table Assembly ...................................................................... 15
Step 10: Side Leg to Table Assembly......................................................................................... 15
Step 11: Middle Leg Installation................................................................................................. 16
Step 12: Middle Leg Assembly................................................................................................... 17
Step 13: Take Up Sides Assembly.............................................................................................. 18
Step 14: Take Up Sides to Table Assembly................................................................................ 18
Step 15: Take Up Rail Mount End Assembly............................................................................. 19
Step 16: Take Up Rail Mount End to Table Assembly .............................................................. 19
Step 17: Three Rail Side to Table Assembly.............................................................................. 20
Step 18: Pivot End to Fabric Layer Rail Mount End.................................................................. 20
Step 19: Pivot End/ Fabric Layer Rail Mount End to Table Assembly...................................... 21
Step 20: Batting Rail Mount End Assembly............................................................................... 21
Step 21: Top Fabric Rail Mount End to Table Assembly........................................................... 22
Step 22: Rail Assembly............................................................................................................... 22
Step 23: Rails to Frame Assembly.............................................................................................. 24
Step 24: Ratchet Stop Assembly................................................................................................. 25
Step 25: Carriage Handle Assembly........................................................................................... 26
Step 26: Cross Brace Assembly.................................................................................................. 26
Step 27: Front Handle Brace Assembly...................................................................................... 26
Step 28: Front Handle Slide Assembly....................................................................................... 27
Step 29: Front Handle Slide to Front Handle Assembly............................................................. 27
Step 30: Front Handles to Top Carriage Assembly .................................................................... 28
Step 31: Cone Thread Holder Assembly .................................................................................... 28
Step 32: Cone Thread Guide Assembly...................................................................................... 28
Step 33: Pedal Platform Assembly ............................................................................................. 29
Step 34: Carriage to Frame Assembly ........................................................................................ 29
Step 35: Stylus Clamp Base Assembly....................................................................................... 30
Step 36: Stylus Clamp Assembly................................................................................................ 30
Step 37: Stylus Assembly ........................................................................................................... 30
Step 38: Stylus to Carriage Assembly ........................................................................................ 31
Step 39: Carriage Stop Assembly ............................................................................................... 31
Fabric Installation...................................................................................................................... 32
Making Cloth Leaders.................................................................................................................. 33
Installing Your Fabric Layers to the Rails................................................................................... 34
Step 1: Quilt Backing to Second Rail ......................................................................................... 34
Step 2: Quilt Top to 3rd Rail....................................................................................................... 34
Step 3: Batting............................................................................................................................. 34
Step 4: Attaching Layers to the Take-Up Rail............................................................................ 35
Rolling Your Fabric ..................................................................................................................... 36
The Four-Inch Principle............................................................................................................... 36
Bungee Clamp Assembly............................................................................................................. 36

GMQ Pro
Parts List A
(1) Right Take Up Side
(1) Left Frame End (1) Right Frame End
(1) Left 3 Rail Side (1) Right 3 Rail Side
(1) Batting Pole
Mount End
(1) Batting Pole
Mount End
(1) Left
Pivot End (1) Right
Pivot End
(1) Left Fabric
Layers Pole
Mount End
(1) Right Fabric
Layers Pole
Mount End
(1) Left Take Up Side
(1) Left Take up
Pole Mount End
(1) Right Take Up
Pole Mount End
(1) Right
Front Leg
(1) Left
Front Leg
(1) Left Back
Leg
(1) Right Back
Leg
(2) Outer Leg
Brace "A"
(2) Outer Leg
Brace "B"
(3) Middle
Leg "B"
(3) Middle
Leg "A"
(3) Middle Leg Brace
(2) Carriage
Stop Base
(2) Carriage
Stop Clamp
(2) Track Support
Splice "A" (2) Tack Support
Splice "B" (1) Middle Leg
Spacer "A"
(1) Middle Leg
Spacer "B"
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GMQ Pro
Parts List B
(1) Table #1 (1) Table #2 Table #3
Table #4
(1) Bottom
Carriage
(1) Top
Carriage
(3) Cone
Thread Disk
(1) Stylus
Base
(1) Stylus
Clamp
(1) Stylus
Mount
Stylus
(1) Lamp Holding
Cross Brace
(3) Table
Splice
(1) Right
Back Lever
(1) Left
Back Lever
(1) Front Lever
(1) Middle
Lever
(1)Front
Lever Linkage
(1) Back
Lever Linkage
(1) Pedal
Clamp
(1) Pedal
Clamp Wheel
(1) Pedal
Clamp Spacer
(1) Right Handle (1) Left Handle
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-Pre-Installed in your 70” rail
GMQ Pro
Parts List C
(1) Crib Back Track Support
(1) Crib Front Track Support
(1) Queen Back Track Support (1) Queen Front Track Support
(1) King Back Track Support (1) King Front Track Support
(4) 70" Rail
(4) 34" Rail (4) 24" Rail (8) Rail
Coupler
(3) Ratchet
Wheel
(4) Square
End Cap
(8) End Cap
Shoulder
Plastic Parts
(4) Round
End Cap
(4) Fabrifast Tubing
(3) Ratchet
Stop
(4) Bungie
Clamp
(2) 129-1/2" Track
(2) 105-1/2" Track
(2) 71-1/2" Track
(1) Fabri-fast
Tool
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GMQ Pro
Parts List D
(24) 1/4" X 1-1/2"
Carriage Bolt
(17) 1/4" X 45mm
Connector Bolt
(8) 1/4" X 1" Phillips
Pan Head Screw
(56) 1/4" X 3/4" Phillips
Pan Head Screw
(12) 1/4" X 2" Phillips
Pan Head Screw
(3) 1/4" X 1-1/2"
Truss Bolt
(8) #8 X 7/8"
Screw
(97 ) 3/16" Flat
Washer
(33 ) 1/4" Flat
Washer
(28 ) 1-1/4" Fender
Washer
(29 ) 1/4" Plastic
Knob
(26) 1/4" Nylock
Nut
(89) 1/4" Jam
Nut
(14 ) 1/4" Rectangle
Nut
(4 ) 1/4" X 30mm
Connector Bolt
(4 ) 1/4" X 3"
Carriage Bolt
(2) #10 X 3"
Eye Bolt
(1) 1/4" X 2"
Eye Bolt
(4) #10 Hex
Nut
(40) #6 X 5/8"
Wood Screw
(10) 1/4" X 2"
Leveling Foot
(10) Leveling Foot
Saddle
(6) 1/4" X 2-1/4"
Carriage Bolt
(24) #10 X 3/8"
Socket Head Screw
(1) 4mm Allen
Wrench
(2) 1/4" X 40mm
Connector Bolt
(3 ) 1/4" X 35 mm
Connector Bolt
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CARE OF YOUR GMQ PRO
Your GMQ Pro frame is a machine quilting system that can be used nished or unnished. Most use
it unnished with no problem, and doing so does not adversely affect warranty coverage. However, for extra
protection, or to give it a nished look, you may seal, stain and/or nish the frame using a number of different
applications. This is best done BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE your frame.
To seal the wood, we recommend an application of tung oil or Danish Oil nish that will help preserve
the wood and will help to prevent warping. We recommend the McCloskey’s Tung Seal, DeftTM or WatcoTM
brands. Some prefer to use a urethane coat to add a more glossy nish.
Test stain on an inconspicuous place. Many different nishes and/or stains may be suitable for sealing
and beautifying your frame. You may want to consult your local paint retailer for nishes that are easy to apply
and dry hard–not oily.
Use and Storage Tip
--Store frame in a dry place. Avoid the possibility of moisture coming into contact with your wood.
Five-Year Limited Warranty
GraceWood, Inc. will replace or repair, at our choosing, any part of the GMQ Pro Machine Quilting
System which may be shown to be defective. This warranty does not cover parts damaged through misuse,
improper storage, improper assembly, loss, natural events and willful or accidental destruction. Defective parts
may be returned only with a valid RMA# which may be obtained by calling GraceWood, Inc. at
1-800-264-0644 or 1-801-485-6688.
NOTE: Warranty card must be lled out, stamped and mailed to the address on the card within 30 days of
purchase.
Contact Information
For Technical Support or any other correspondence concerning your GMQ Pro, call 1-800-264-0644 ~
OR ~ E-mail: [email protected] ~ OR ~ Fax: [phone] ~
OR ~ Write to:
The Grace Company
P.O. Box 27823
Salt Lake City, UT 84127
For details on accessories and other information, see us online at www.graceframe.com
For shipping of materials to The Grace Company address package (postage prepaid) to: The Grace Company,
2225 South 3200 West, SLC, UT 84119. Materials may be returned only with a valid RMA# or Returned
Merchandise Authorization Number which may be obtained by calling GraceWood, Inc. at
1-800-264-0644.
If you call after business hours (M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., MST) be assured that your call will be returned
the next business day if you leave a message. Please report any errors in these instructions or make comments
to the following: [email protected]
Grace Quilting Frames and Hoops: Innovation and Evolution
Grace Quilting Systems have been developed over the past two decades with several original design
innovations. Additionally, because of feedback from many of the thousands of quilters who have purchased
and use our machine quilting systems, we have been able to make a frame that will truly enhance the entire
process of machine quilting from beginning to end. If you have any suggestions that will help us to improve
our product or service, let us know, using one of the above contact methods.
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Step 1: Leveling Feet Assembly
Parts Needed: 1- ea. Left and Right Front Legs
1- ea. Left and Right Back Legs
3- Middle Leg “A”
3- Middle Leg “B”
10- Leveling Feet
10- Leveling Foot Saddles
40- #6 x 5/8” Wood Screw
• Place One Leveling Foot Saddle over the
end of each Leg.
• Insert four #6 x 5/8” wood screws into the
holes of each of the Leveling Foot Saddles
(there are two holes on each side). Screw
these in completely.
• Insert Leveling Foot into the Leveling Foot
Saddles as shown in the picture to the left.
Make sure to screw it in all the way.
WELCOME!
As you begin assembly of your new GMQ Pro home machine quilting system, keep in the mind the
following:
1) Plan to spend a minimum of 2-4 hours in assembly. This process will be simple and step-by-step.
2) Read through each step completely before beginning that step.
3) Using the parts list as a reference, take the parts out of the box and make sure that you have them all. (If there
is something missing or broken, contact the Grace Company at 1-800-264-0644. Our ofces are open from 8:00 am-
5:00 pm MST Mon.-Fri. If calling after hours, you may leave your message and we will promptly ship any item
needed).
4) For your convenience, an “L” and “R” have been etched into the INSIDES of most pieces to help you distinguish
between left and right parts and inside and outside of parts.
5) Identify Hardware Packets: All hardware is separated by type and each packet is labeled for ease in identication
you will nd packets located in a rectangular box.
6) This is a new product! We welcome your feedback on this product or these instructions. If you encounter a
problem during assembly or use of the GMQ Pro, and you can’t seem to overcome it, call us before frustration sets
in!
Tools Needed:
7/16” Socket Wrench
Adjustable wrench
Phillips Screw Driver (Cordless Preferred)
Allen wrench (provided)
Fabri-Fast Tool (to be used when installing your fabric)
#6 X 5/8" Wood Screw
Leveling Foot Saddle
Leveling Foot
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• Place a rectangle nut vertically in the “t” slot of the Leg Brace “A”, as illustrated above.
• Connect the Right Front Leg to the Outer Leg Brace “A” by threading the connector bolt through the hole in the
Right Front Leg and into the rectagle nut. (Hold the rectagle nut in place, while using the provided allen wrench to
tighten the connector bolts.)
• Repeat the above steps again for the Left Back Leg.
Step 2: Outer Leg Brace “A” Assembly
Parts Needed: 2- Outer Leg Brace “A”
1- Right Front Leg
1- Left Back Leg
2- 1/4” X 45mm Connector Bolt
2- 1/4” Rectangle Nut (threaded)
1/4" X 45mm
Connector Bolt
1/4" Rectangle Nut
Left Back Leg
Outer Leg Brace "A"
1/4" X 45mm
Connector Bolt
1/4" Rectangle Nut
Right Front Leg
Outer Leg Brace "A"
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Step 3: Outer Leg Brace “B” Assembly
Parts Needed: 2- Outer Leg Brace “B”
1- Right Back Leg
1- Left Front Leg
2- 1/4” X 45mm Connector Bolt
2- 1/4” Rectangle Nut (threaded)
• Place a rectangle nut vertically in the “t” slot of the
Outer Leg Brace “B”, as illustrated to the upper right.
• Connnect the Right Back Leg to the Leg Brace
“B” by threading the connector bolt through the
hole in the Right Back Side Leg and into the rectagle
nut. (Hold the rectagle nut in place, while using
the provided allen wrench to tighten the connector
bolts.)
• Complete the above steps again for the Left Front
Side Leg.
Outer Leg Brace "B"
1/4" Rectangle Nut
Right Back Leg
1/4" X 45mm
Connector Bolt
1/4" X 45mm
Connector Bolt
1/4" Rectangle Nut
Left Front Leg
Outer Leg Brace "B"
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• Put a phillips pan head screw through the middle hole on the Table #1 through the front crib table aluminum
track support. Next, place a 3/16” at washer and 1/4” jam nut on the end of each screw. Tighten these nuts
completely.
• Put a phillips pan head screw through the other two holes on the top of Table #1, and then put a at washer
followed by a jam nut on each end.
• Follow the above steps to attach the front crib table aluminum track support to the Table #2.
• Follow the above steps to attach the back crib table aluminum track support to the Table #1 and #2.
Step 5: Table Assembly
Parts Needed: 1- Table #1
1- Table #2
1*- Table #3
1**- Table #4
1- Front Crib and *Queen and **King Table Aluminum Track Support
1- Back Crib and *Queen and **King Table Aluminum Track Support
12 or 18* or 24**- 1/4” X 3/4” Phillips Pan Head Screw
12 or 18* or 24**- 3/16” Flat Washer
12 or 18* or 24**- 1/4” Jam Nut
• Queen assembly ONLY
• King assembly ONLY
• Place the Table #1 on the front crib table aluminum
track support (as pictured left). NOTE: ** You might
want to stand the table on it’s side to make it easier
to tighten the nuts.**
•IMPORTANT! Carefully identify your Front
and Back Crib Track Supports based on
the position of the holes. NOTE: The
Crib Back Track Support mounts to
Crib FrontTrack Support
Crib BackTrack Support
the “slotted” side of the table. Be
sure the “extra two holes” are on
the end of Table #2. (See picture
to the left).
HINT: Some holes in the wood pieces may be a little tight for the
hardware. If this is case, tap the hardware in using the handle of your
screw driver.
1/4" X 3/4"Phillips
Pan Head Screw
3/16" Flat Washer 1/4" Jam Nut
Table #2
Table #1
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