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Summary of Contents for A34

Page 1: ... STEP 3 LEGS TO POLE MOUNT END ASSEMBLY STEP 4 BRACE ASSEMBLY STEP 5 BRACE TO FRAME ASSEMBLY STEP 6 POLE ASSEMBLY STEP 7 POLE TO FRAME ASSEMBLY STEP 8 FINAL FRAME ADJUSTMENTS FOLDING AND STORING YOUR A34TM USE OF ACCESSORIES QUILTING INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS MAKING AND USING CLOTH LEADERS PREPARING THE FABRIC LAYERS FOR INSTALLATION FABRIC INSTALLATION TROUBLE SHOOTING SPECIAL TIPS TYING QUILTING 2 2...

Page 2: ...ve parts may be returned only with a valid RMA which may be obtained by calling GraceWood Inc at 1 800 264 0644 Warranty card must be filled 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 A34TM Quilting Frame call 1 800 264 0644 OR E mail robin graceframe com OR Fax 801 485 4388 OR W...

Page 3: ...Parts List 1 Right Pole mount End 1 Left Pole Mount End 1 Right Front Leg 1 Left Front Leg 1 Right Back Leg 4 Braces 1 Left Back Leg Pole Parts 1 Left Accessory Tray 1 Right Accessory Tray 3 Springs 3 Square End Cap 3 Pole Cap Pre Installed in ratchet wheel 3 Round End Cap ...

Page 4: ...1 2 Hex Bolt 2 1 4 X 45mm Connector Bolt 4 1 4 X 60mm Connector Bolt 4 5 16 Plastic Knob 12 1 4 X 35mm Connector Bolt 3 1 4 X 1 1 2 Truss Bolt 4 1 1 4 Fender Washer 8 5 16 Flat Washer 8 1 4 Flat Washer 6 1 4 Rectangle Nut 8 5 16 Jamb Nut 4 5 16 Nylock Nut 8 Plastic Roller 1 4mm Allen Wrench 3 14 Aluminum Pole 18 10 24 Socket Head Screw 6 Aluminum Rail Coupler 1 Fabrifast Tool ...

Page 5: ...o parts and performing other sub assemblies in preparation for further steps Ø 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 Grace A34TM and you can t seem to overcome it call us before frustration sets in J 1 800 264 0644 Ø NOTE Read each step all the way through before actually assembling parts in tha...

Page 6: ...mb nut onto each carriage bolt and completely tighten the jamb nut onto the bolt Ø NOTE Failing to tighten jamb nuts in these initial steps will lead to assembly problems in further steps Be sure to completely tighten each jamb nut as instructed Ø Repeat these instructions for the right side legs 6 Left Front Leg Inside View 5 16 Jamb Nut 5 16 X 2 Carriage Bolt 1 4 Flat Washer Left Back Leg Inside...

Page 7: ...he bolt from eventually working itself off of a bolt When tightening nylock nuts at movable points like this one it is important not to over tighten Tighten this nylock nut just enough to hold the washer against the wood but loose enough to allow the washer to turn with your finger Ø Repeat these instructions for the right side assembly see right STEP 3 LEGS TO POLE MOUNT END ASSEMBLY PARTS NEEDED...

Page 8: ...llowing page for guidance Crib size is pictured on this page Ø IMPORTANT Be sure the inserted metal T Nut on the end of each brace is facing away from the other brace toward the outside Ø Place a 5 16 x 1 1 2 hex bolt with 5 16 larger flat washer through the selected long slot of the one brace and into the hole and T nut of the other brace Ø Repeat these instructions for the other set of braces LE...

Page 9: ...er Brace Assembly Upper Brace Assembly Lower Brace Assembly Upper Brace Assembly Lower Brace Assembly Upper Brace Assembly Lower Brace Assembly Upper Brace Assembly Lower Brace Assembly Queen Size 95 quilting space Twin Sizes 73 quilting space King Size 109 quilting space Optional Super King Size 123 quilting space Optional Extra Long Super King Size 143 quilting space Brace Sizes ...

Page 10: ...ace a rectangle nut in the cross slot of the brace so that its threaded hole lines up with the bolt Thread the bolt through the rectangle nut and completely tighten using the allen wrench Repeat these instructions for both ends of the brace Ø Now position the Upper Brace assembly into the slots of the Pole Mount End as pictured Ø Repeat the steps above using the 60 mm bolts and rectangle nuts comp...

Page 11: ...l one square end cap on the end of each A Pole 57 11 16 Ø In your square end caps you will find a square nut resting on top of a small piece of tubing This will make assembly easier Place the square end cap into the end of the A Pole 57 11 16 Ø Then attach the Rail Springs to the ends of the Quick Release Hooks This is done by slipping the springs over the knob as pictured Ø Place the Quick Releas...

Page 12: ...nsert a 10 x 3 8 pan head screw through the hole of the pole and into the threaded hole of the coupler Tighten the screws completely Ø The you will put the other end of the coupler into either the B Pole 14 if you are setting your frame up in Twin If you are setting up in Queen or King you will attach the C Pole 36 to the coupler on the A Pole 57 11 16 If you are setting up in the king size then y...

Page 13: ...ion the end of the pole that does not have the Ratchet Wheel on it into the LEFT FRONT HOLE in the Left Pole Mounting End just inside the lamp holder NOTE There are three hole options giving you slight height adjustment Be sure to place each end in the same level hole Ø As you position the Ratchet Wheel end of the pole into the Right Pole Mounting End pull the Quick Release Hook back and then rele...

Page 14: ...G THE A34TM Ø Folding the A34 is a very basic tool free process Ø Loosen the plastic knob at each leg end piece connection on the inside of the Right and Left Ends Ø As you loosen the last plastic knob you will want to stabilize the frame to prevent it from collapsing Ø With all four plastic knobs loosened grip the frame by the front and middle or back poles and lift up Ø Gently let the frame down...

Page 15: ...raight Wood Bracket 1 Right Angled Wood Bracket 1 Left Straight Wood Bracket 1 Left Angled Wood Bracket 1 4th Pole Hand Wheel 4 10 24 Socket Head Screw 2 Aluminum Pole Coupler 1 57 11 16 Aluminum Pole 1 36 Aluminum Pole 1 14 Aluminum Pole 1 105 Fabrifast Tubing 1 Square End Cap 1 Round End Cap Assembly Use of Accessories Available from the Grace Company 1 800 264 0644 Assembly and Use of 4th Pole ...

Page 16: ...r using the 45mm connector bolt washer and nylock nut Ø With this bracket assembly in place on both the Left and Right Ends you are ready to insert your pole Follow pole assembly instructions on pages 11 and 12 Assemble the 4th Pole so it is the same length as the other three Be sure to put a nylon washer on each end of the pole Completely tighten all nylock nuts in this assembly 16 1 4 X 55mm Con...

Page 17: ... pictures for the SuperKingTM Extension Pole are located on page 14 The Brace assembly configuration pictures for the SuperKingTM Extension set up are located on page 9 Follow those pictures and directions as you set up the frame into the SuperKingTM or Extra Long SuperKing lengths 17 Super King Extension Kit Extra Long Super King Extension Kit 2 Super King Brace Extension 4 28 Aluminum Pole 2 XL ...

Page 18: ...on for making cloth leaders is unbleached muslin Purchase 1 1 2 yards for 58 pole crib 2 yards 72 pole twin 2 2 3 yards for 94 pole queen 3 yards for 108 pole king Step 1 Cut the fabric as shown in illustration on the previous page Step 2 Finish both of the the cut edges of the leaders with either a serge stitch or with a very straight 1 2 hem allowance Press the leader cloth with a warm iron Step...

Page 19: ...Solid Reference Line 1 or 2 Inches From the Edge Sew a 1 Hem on each piece of fabric 18 9 9 Attach Fabric To Rails after sliding plastic tubing into sleeve B Pin or Baste Fabric Layers to the 1 Reference Line F Fabrifast Tubing Cloth Leader ...

Page 20: ...th two seams having been sewn You can also sew your back fabrics together using crosswise piecing Front Pole Backing fabric 1 Mark the center of Backing fabric with a pin or a pencil mark 2 Pin the center mark to the center of the front pole cloth leader The Backing fabric is put on with the wrong side of the fabric up and facing you 3 Lay the fabric naturally and evenly along the straight edge of...

Page 21: ...e Top Batting to the center of the rear pole Pin the corners Make sure that the Quilt Top is centered with the Backing already installed on the middle and front poles 5 Now completely pin the fabric edge 6 Roll the Top Batting up and onto the rear pole by rolling the pole away from the front of the frame Make sure it rolls smoothly 7 When you reach the end of the fabric pull the loose end of the T...

Page 22: ... is not cut evenly 3 Too much tension has been applied 4 Fabric has been stretched along the poles instead of smoothly laid along the pole then attached Problem Poles squeak as they roll or they do not roll freely Solution The frame is not square Square it up with the floor using a carpenter s square or an uncut piece of poster board or a picture frame If the quilting frame still squeaks after mak...

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