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Sure-Stitch Universal Adaptor
(2) Universal Bracket
(2) Encoder Arm
(1) Angle Bracket
(2) M5 Socket Head Screw
Before you begin:
Take a look at the sure-stitch instructions to determine if any of your encoders can be attached with-
out the universal adaptor brackets. Steps 2, and 3 of the Sure-Stitch manual show how the encoders
are typically installed. Also note that you will need the Sure-Stitch manual to complete the Sure-
Stitch installation. The Universal Adaptor is simply another method to attach the Sure-Stitch encod-
ers to the vast majority of “Grace Company” and Non-Grace quilting frames currently available. Re-
place Steps 2, and 3 in the Sure-Stitch manual with this manual, but continue using the Sure-Stitch
manual for all of the remaining steps.
Hardware:
2) Universal Bracket
2) Encoder Arm
1) Angle Bracket
2) M5 Socket Head Screw
2) M5 Hex Nut
(2) M5 Nylock Nut
Keep the following guidelines in mind when determining where to attach your encoders.
Each encoder measures the movement from the Top/Bottom Plate that it is attached to. The
encoders tell the controller how fast your sewing machine needs to stitch.
See Fig. 1
The encoder
attached to the top plate needs to roll from front to back. The encoder attached to the bottom plate
needs to be able to roll from side to side, for the entire length of your quilting frame.
The Angle Bracket is provided for quilting frames that do not have a place for the encoder wheel
to roll, to give the encoder attached to the top plate a place to roll on.(Original GMQ, Original Little
Gracie). See Fig. 2
Top Plate
Bottom Plate
Fig. 1
