Grace Z44 New Millennium User manual

The Grace Z44TM New Millennium

Quilting System

Table of Contents

Care, Finishing and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Parts Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

Assembly

Step 1: Hardware to Diagonal Stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Step 2: Hardware and LampHolders to Pivot Sections . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Step 3: Hardware to Pole Mounting Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Step 4: Base Feet and Pivot Sections to Diagonal Stands . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 5: Pole Mounting Ends to Pivot Section Assembly . . . . . . . . . . 4

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 Z44TM New Millennium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Folding and Storing your Z44TM New Millennium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

GraceWood, Inc. Reproduction Prohibited

Patent Pending

For Missing or Damaged Parts: Do not contact your store or dealer. Call the Grace Company Direct!! (1-800-264-0644)

Caring for Your Z44TM 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.

To seal the wood, we recommend an application of tung oil which will help preserve the wood and will

help to prevent warping. To add a certain color to your frame, you may use a Danish Oil finish. We recommend

the DeftTM or WatcoTM brands. Some prefer to use a urethane coat to add a more glossy finish.

Test stain on an inconspicuous place. Many different finishes and/or stains may be suitable for sealing

and beautifying your frame. You may want to consult your local paint retailer for finishes which are easy to

apply and dry hard–not oily.

Use and Storage Tips

--Store frame in a dry place if not assembled, preferably with poles and braces in vertical position. (This will

prevent floor moisture from seeping into the poles).

--Do not carry the assembled frame by the quilting poles.

--Do not drop the frame or let it twist out of square.

Warranty

Warranty card must be filled out and sent to: GraceWood, Inc.

P. O. Box 27823

Salt Lake City, Utah 84127

GraceWood, Inc. will replace or repair, at our choosing, any part of the Grace Z44TM New Millennium

Quilting Frame, which may be shown to be defective. This Lifetime 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

(801) 485-6688. Warranty registration card must be returned within 30 days of purchase.

For correspondence concerning your Z44TM New Millennium, write to:

The Grace Company

P.O. Box 27823

Salt Lake City, UT 84127

For shipping of materials to the Grace Company address package (postage prepaid) to: The Grace

Company, 801 West Layton Avenue, SLC, UT 84104 Materials may be returned only with a valid RMA# or

Returned Merchandise Authorization Number which may be obtained by calling GraceWood, Inc. at (801) 485-

6688. For technical support, call (801) 485-6688. All calls will be returned. Please report any errors in these

instructions or make constructive comments to the following:

Fax: (801) 485-4388 ~ E-mail: [email protected] ~ http://www.graceframe.com

About the Grace Quilting Frame

The Grace Quilting System has been developed over the past decade with several original design innovations. Due to

feedback from many of the thousands of quilters who have purchased and use the GraceFrameTM, we have been able to make a frame

that will truly enhance the entire process of hand quilting from beginning to end. If you have any suggestions that will help us to

improve our product or service, please write to The Grace Company.

Assembly of The Z44TM New Millennium

Before You Begin

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. One ½" wrench

2. One 7/16" wrench (A combination or socket wrench is preferable)

3. Phillips Head Screw Driver

4. Wing Grip Tool (provided)

5. Alan Wrench (provided)

Note: To help you distinguish between wood parts, all Left Side parts are marked with an “L” grooved into the wood on the insideof

the part. Right side parts are also marked with an “R” on the inside. Also, before beginning collect and separate the all the

Carriage Bolts and sort out the 2 shorter ones for step 3.

Step 1: Hardware to Diagonal Stands

Parts Needed: Right and Left Diagonal Stands

6 - 5/16"x2" Carriage Bolts (longer)

6 - Jamb Nuts

6 - 1/4" Smaller Flat Washers

8 - Plastic Rollers

<Note direction carriage bolt goes through the part.

<Tighten jamb nuts on carriage bolts to pull the square

part of the bolts into the wood until they are seated into

the wood parts.

<Slide two plastic rollers onto both top Carriage Bolts,

and one Plastic Roller onto each of the four bottom

Carriage Bolts. These will fit loosely and will be held in

place by the parts assembled in Step 4.

Step 2: Hardware and LampHolders to Pivot

Sections

Parts Needed: Right and Left Pivot Sections

4 - 5/16"x 2" Carriage Bolts (longer)

2 - LampHolders

4 - Jamb Nuts

1 - Alan Wrench

4 - 1/4" Smaller Flat Washers

6 - Plastic Rollers

2 - Cap Bolts

2 - Rectangle Nuts

<Note direction of carriage bolts to Pivot Sections.

<Position carriage bolts through pivot sections as shown in drawing. Tighten jamb nuts over end of

carriage bolts until the square part of the carriage bolt is drawn and seated into the wood.

<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

2 - 5/16" x 1 3/4" Carriage Bolts (shorter)

2 - 1/4" Smaller Flat Washers

2 - Jamb Nuts

2 -Plastic Rollers

<Note direction carriage bolt goes through the part.

<Tighten nuts on carriage bolt to pull the square part of the

bolt into the wood until the bolt is seated into the wood

part.

<Slide the plastic rollers onto the bolts as pictured. These

will rest on the bolt loose and be held in place by the

Diagonal

Stands (Step

5).

<***IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, go back and make

sure all carriage bolts are completely tightened.

Step 4: Base Feet and Pivot Sections to Diagonal

Stands

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

<Before proceeding, be sure the

plastic rollers are in place on the

carriage bolts as directed in Steps

1 and 2.

<Align the carriage bolts that are

already installed on the Pivot

the Diagonal Stands through the

holes as shown on the pictures.

The carriage bolt at the top of the

Diagonal Stand goes into the long

slot of the Pivot

Section and receives a 5/16" flat washer and nylon lock nut. The carriage bolt at the bottom of the Pivot Section

goes into the slot in the Diagonal Stand and receives a large fender washer and wing nut.

<**Nylon side of nylon lock nuts faces out when threading onto the Bolt end.**

<**When tightening the nylon lock nuts, leave them loose enough to spin the washer and slide the

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.

Step 5: Pole Mounting

Ends to Pivot Section

Assembly

Parts Needed:

Right and Left

Diagonal Stand Assembly

(from Step 4)

2 - Wing Nuts

4 - Large Fender

Washers

2 - Nylon Lock Nuts

<Before beginning, be

sure the Plastic Rollers

are in place on the

carriage bolts as

directed in Steps 2 and

<The carriage bolt in the Pivot Section goes into the

Rachet Slot of the Pole Mounting End.

<The Pole Mounting End’s carriage bolt fits into the

horizontal slot (next to the “L” or “R”) in the Pivot

Section.

<With the End pieces fastened, place a large fender

washer onto both carriage bolts.

<Thread a wing nut on the top (inside) carriage bolt

(ratchet slot).

<Thread a nylon lock nut on bottom carriage (outside)

bolt.

<**Nylon side of nylon lock nuts faces out when

threading onto the Bolt end.**

<**When tightening the nylon lock nuts, leave them loose enough to spin the washer and slide the joint.**

Step 6: Brace Assembly

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. FAILING TO DO

THIS WILL CAUSE THE T-NUTS TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OUT!***

<*TIP - Be sure to pair upper brace to upper brace and lower to lower.

<Decide which size quilt frame you want to put up (see sizes in diagram of previous page).

<Follow the line up of holes as indicated in the pictures according to the size of the frame that you are

assembling. Notice the position of the inserted metal T-Nuts. Be sure they are facing outside.

<Put the 5/16" washer on the 5/16" x 1 ½" bolt and start it through the slot first, continuing through the

round hole into the inserted metal T-nut.

<By hand, begin to tighten all the bolts onto the threads of the T-nuts. Do not tighten the bolts with a

socket wrench at this point. Leave them loosely holding the parts together. (They will not be completely

tightened until the poles are installed).

<*TIP - Double check to be sure the metal T-Nuts are visible, facing outside.

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