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Grace Z44 New Millennium Manual

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Care, Finishing and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Parts Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Assembly
Step 1: Hardware to Diagonal Stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Step 3: Hardware to Pole Mounting Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Step 6: Brace Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 7: Brace to Stand Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 8: Quilting Pole Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 9: Quilting Pole to End Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 10: Final Frame Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Use of Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tilting your Z44
New Millennium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Quilting Instructions and Tips
Preparing the Fabric Layers For Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Fabric Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making and Using Cloth Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tying Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Copyright October 2001 Jim M. Bagley
GraceWood, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited
Patent Pending
The Grace Z44
Quilting System
New Millennium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
New Millennium
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    The Grace Z44 New Millennium Quilting System Table of Contents Care, Finishing and Storage........x Warranty.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Caring for Your Z44 New Millennium Your Z44 New Millennium can be used unfinished. For extra protection, or to give it a finished look, you may seal, stain and/or finish the frame using a number of different applications. This is best done BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE your frame.

  • Page 5: Step 1: Hardware To Diagonal Stands

    Using the parts list as a reference, take the parts out of the box and make sure your package is complete. (If there is something missing or damaged, do not call the store or dealer from whom you purchased the product. Contact The Grace Company directly–1-800-264-0644). Tools Needed To assemble your frame, you will need the following common tools: 1.

  • Page 6: Step 3: Hardware To Pole Mounting Ends

    < The LampHolders will be positioned on the inside of Pivot Sections (as pictured above), with the slot facing down. Using the Connector Bolts and Rectangle Nuts, assemble the LampHolders to each Pivot Section as pictured. Use the Alan Wrench to tighten the connector bolt completely. Step 3: Hardware to Pole Mounting Ends Parts Needed: Right and Left Mounting Ends...
  • Page 7 Parts Needed:Right and Left Base Feet, Right and Left Pivot Sections (w/ Hardware Installed) Right and Left Diagonal Stands (w/ Hardware Installed) 4 - Wing Nuts 4 - Large Fender Washers 4 - Nylon Lock Nuts 4 - 5/16"Large Flat Washers Pivot Sections <...

  • Page 8: Step 5: Pole Mounting Ends To Pivot Section Assembly

    joint.** Base Feet < As shown in drawings, position carriage bolt ends through holes in base legs. < For ease of tightening, thread flat washers and lock nuts onto the bottom carriage bolts first. < Next, thread the washers and wing nuts on the top carriage bolts.

  • Page 9: Step 6: Brace Assembly

    < **When tightening the nylon lock nuts, leave them loose enough to spin the washer and slide the joint.** Step 6: Brace Assembly...
  • Page 10 Step 6: Brace Assembly (con’t) Parts Needed: 2 - Upper Braces 2 - Lower Braces 4 - 5/16" x 1 ½” Hex-Head bolt (larger) 4 - 5/16" Washer (Larger) ***NOTE: WHEN PAIRING UP YOUR BRACES, THE GOLD INSERTED METAL T-NUTS MUST ALWAYS FACE OUTSIDE AND BE VISIBLE AFTER ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE.

  • Page 11: Step 7: Brace To Stand Assembly

    Brace to Stand Assembly Parts Needed: 1 - right and left pre-assembled sides 6 - Rectangle Nuts 1 - upper brace assembly (untightened) 1 - Alan Wrench (provided) 1 - lower brace assembly (untightened) 6 - 60 mm Cap Bolts (longer) <...
  • Page 12 Parts Needed: 4 each - PL55-5NM F, PL22-0NM G , PL19-5NM E, PL48-5NM D (no assembly required) 35 mm Cap Bolts 4 - Pole Caps (remove from cog wheels) 4 - Quick Release Springs 8 - Guide Dowels 4 - Quick Release Hooks 8 - Grabber Screws “F”, “G”, and “E”...

  • Page 14: Step 9: Quilting Pole To End Assembly

    Step 9: Quilting Pole to End Assembly Parts Needed: 4 - Assembled Poles 8 - Nylon Washers 3 - Cog Wheels 3 - Cog Stops 1 - Wooden 4 Pole Wheel 3 - 35 mm Connector Bolts (shorter) < TIP: Observe the direction of the Cog Wheels teeth as illustrated and follow while assembling the quilting poles to the Ends.

  • Page 15: Tm New Millennium

    Folding and Storing your Z44 New Millennium Your Z44 has a tool-free folding process that takes only a couple of minutes. Keep the following things in mind: < Frame must not be tilted when it is to be folded. (See “Tilting the Z44 NM”...

  • Page 16: Tm New Millennium

    MOVE AT THE JOINTS SMOOTHLY, CHECK THE NYLON LOCK NUTS AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT OVER- TIGHTENED. ALSO CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE BRACE ARE FITTING SNUGGLY INTO THE END PIECES.*** Assembly of Accessories (Available through the Grace Company: 1-800-264-0644)
  • Page 17 SuperKing Extension Assembly < The parts and assembly configuration pictures for the SuperKing Extension Pole are located on page Seven. The Brace parts and assembly configuration pictures for the SuperKing Extension set-up are located on page Eleven. Follow those pictures and directions as you set up the frame into the SuperKing length.
  • Page 18 Your quilt fabrics may be tacked directly to the poles. However, using cloth leaders is a much better way to attach your quilt (see Use of Optional Cloth Leaders instructions). Leaders are easy to make and allow the quilter move the last few inches of the quilt forward from the rear pole to the front quilting area. If you choose to use leaders, refer to those instructions for making them and put them on the frame before applying the quilt fabric to the poles.
  • Page 19 Now, from the front of the frame, look at the fabric and readjust the fabric on the front pole if necessary. Sometimes, due to an uneven grain line of the fabric, the fabric will be loose in one area and tighter in another. First, try rolling the fabric completely from the middle pole to the front pole and then back to the middle pole again.
  • Page 20 This is a suggestion for making one kind of cloth leaders. There are many ways and ideas for making these leaders. Don’t be worried about trying your own idea. Just remember that the longest strip of fabric should be applied to the rear pole. This allows the whole quilt to come up into the area of quilting without stopping and adjusting the quilt top to the second pole in order to finish it.

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem: Fabric sags on one side or in middle. Solution: Fabric may not be cut evenly straight or the grain of the cloth may not be square. Take it off and square it up or pull (gently) to square. Problem: Sides of quilt have a concave edge.
  • Page 22 Problem: Batting tears or separates during the tightening of the cogwheels. Solution: The batting was stretched and stressed. The batting should be longer than the quilt that you are making and there should not be tension applied to it. Check the 4 pole to make sure that it is rolling smoothly and easily.

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