ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide Folder Contents: 1. Users Guide 2. Service Manual 3. 18” Pro-frame Assembly 4. 22” and 26” Pro-frame Assembly 5. Leader Installation 6. Bobbin Winder Assembly and Operation 7. Light Bar Assembly 8. Innova Warranty 9. Warranty Registration Form Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 1 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction Section 1.0 – Safety Section 2.0 - Machine Setup Section 3.0 – Machine Operation Section 4.0 – Parts List Figure 0.1 – 26” Innova on Pro-frame Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 2 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide Introduction ABM International would like to thank you for the purchase of an Innova Long Arm Sewing Machine. ABM is confident that this machine will meet or exceed your expectations. If at anytime you experience problems with your ABM machine we ask that you contact us - 24 hours a day by calling our service department at (936) 441-4401. We can help you solve the problem quickly, and correctly. Your calls, questions, and comments will in turn help us to perfect the quality of our products and services in the future. Once again, we thank you for your purchase. ABM International, Inc. Joe Podolski Vice President Engineering Department Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 3 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide Section 1: Safety 1.0 Safety Introduction ABM is dedicated to assuring your safe operation of the Innova quilting machine. This section will alert you to many precautions that you can take to help avoid unnecessary accidents. Though ABM cannot anticipate all actions that may create an unsafe environment and we urge you to be aware, and extremely careful when operating the Innova quilting machine. It is imperative that the operating person of the Innova quilting machine read and understand the information in this manual before operating the machine. 1.1 Safety Policy Statement The conservation of the assets of any company, which include the buildings, equipment, supplies and inventories as well as personnel, must be and is the responsibility of all levels of management. The purpose of a personnel and property conservation program is to insure that all phases of management recognize that personnel and property conservation are both inseparable parts of a company’s objective…to produce quality products at the lowest possible cost. Safety of personnel in every aspect must be of first consideration. The implementation of a conservation program will eliminate human suffering and effectively lower the direct and indirect costs resulting from employee injury. It will substantially reduce the exposure and probability of damage and / or loss of a company’s physical assets. 1.2 Safety Practices The safety factors must be observed to ensure safe operation of the Innova . 1. Read and understand the operating instructions of the Innova before operating. 2. Use extreme caution when working around the Innova electrical controls. 3. Keep hands or other body parts away from the moving parts of the Innova. 4. Wear appropriate personal safety protection. 5. Stop the Innova immediately at any sign of malfunction or danger. 6. Never lean on the Innova Quilting machine. 7. Do not use the Innova quilting machine as leverage to lift yourself off a chair. 8. Do not crawl under or into the Innova for any reason during the operation of the machine. 9. Do not reach into the Innova at any time during the operation of the machine. 10. Do not climb, walk, or stand on the Innova at any time. 11. Do not tamper with factory installed guards and or safety devices. 12. Never operate machinery without all ABM installed guards and safety devices intact, and in working order. 13. Before starting the Innova, ensure that no loose tools, bars or parts are lying in or on any part of the machine. 14. Proper fire fighting equipment should be kept in good operating condition and kept near in the event of fire. 15. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating the Innova. 16. Always keep hair from coming in contact with moving parts. Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 4 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide SECTION 2.0 – Machine Setup The Innova ships fully tested ready to operate. As a result, this manual provides a section on machine setup so that you can install the machine. Please read this manual in its entirety and follow all ABM instructions, especially the inspections. Total setup time, excluding frame assembly, will take approximately 1 hour. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS: INSPECTION #1: Upon receipt of the machine, check to ensure that there is no visible damage. Figure 0.1 and the front cover of this manual are enough for this inspection. Note: that some components may be in different locations depending on the version of the machine. Determine the location in your facility for the quilting machine. Once a final position has been determined for the machine, plug it into your 3 prong AC outlet (NOTE: Machine is voltage specific 110-125 VAC 60Hz or 220-240 VAC 50/60Hz). The machine comes wired with a voltage specific plug according to the original machine shipment destination, and should be plugged directly into the wall receptacle or a surge protector (not supplied). ABM does not recommend the use of any type of extension cord to power the machine. As with any machine, power should be run properly through approved ducting with proper termination. Coil any excess cable and wire tie it to the table of the machine, which will reduce the risk of a tripping hazard. WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. MAKE SURE THE OUTLET BEING USED FOR THE INNOVA HAS A WORKING EARTH GROUND CONNECTION. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. INSPECTION #2: Will confirm that the electronics of the Innova long arm quilting machine are functioning properly. WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. NEVER ATTEMPT TO WORK ON OR OPERATE THE MACHINE WHILE THE ELECTRICAL COVERS ARE REMOVED. WHENEVER REMOVING THE ELECTRICAL COVERS PLEASE BE CERTAIN TO TURN-OFF THE MACHINE AND UNPLUG THE POWER RECEPTICAL. Upon power up, the PLC should power up and show up on the LCD. If this does not occur, check for incoming voltage at the outlet. WARNING – WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO LOOSE ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, FOOD, DRINKS, ETC. ON THE MACHINE AND THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE MACHINE. Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 5 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide Final Test: Inspect the front of the machine and ensure that the sewhead is free of obstructions. Upon power up the LCD will read UP or DN and display a speed. Step 1: Press and release the (Red) left hand button and the needle will move to the up position. Step 2: Press and release the (Red) left hand button again and the needle will move to the down position. Step 3: Press and release the (Green) right hand button and the sewhead will start to run Step 4: Press and hold the (Green) right hand button and the sewhead will increase sewing speed. Step 5: Press and hold the (Red) left hand button and the sewhead will decrease sewing speed. Step 6: Press and release the (Green) right hand button again and the sewhead will stop. Setup and inspection is now complete. Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 6 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide SECTION 3.0 – Machine Operation This section will discuss how to properly use the Innova 1018 and 1026 to fulfill all of your quilting needs. 3.1 Rotating the Sewing Head ABM’s has equipped the Innova with an industry “exclusive” rotating sewhead for ease of material, head, and roller removal, as well as ease of sewing machine maintenance. To properly rotate the head, follow these easy steps: Figure 3.1 – Loosen Lock Screw Figure 3.12 – Continue holding lever and rotate Figure 3.11 – Depress Locking Lever. WARNING – DEPRESSING THE Figure 3.13 – Release lever and finish rotation LOCKING LEVER PAST THE SECOND GROOVE ON THE SIDE OF THE BEAM MAY DAMAGE THE MACHINE. Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 7 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide 3.2 Rotating the Sewing Head Back Figure 3.20 – Depress Locking Lever Figure 3.23 – Press on the needle bar gently to center needle in hole Figure 3.21 – Continue holding lever and rotate until the head locks Figure 3.24 – Turn locking screw Figure 3.22 – Rotate hand wheel until needle nears hole in plate Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 8 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide 3.3 Installing the Extension Plate Figure 3.30 – Rotate the head Figure 3.33 – Press plate down firmly Figure 3.34 – Rotate the head and follow locking Figure 3.31 – Position plate over latches procedures Figure 3.32 – Remove paper backing Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 9 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM International, Inc. Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Model: Innova Users Guide 3.4 THREADING THE SEWING HEAD 1. Pull thread from cone 2. Pass thread through upper thread guide on motor cover. 3. Pass thread through upper hole of thread post. Thread should go through the hole from the right to the left. 4. Bring thread around the post and back into the bottom hole of thread post. Thread should go through the hole from right to left. 5. Pass thread through the upper thread guide of the pre-tension. 6. Bring the thread clockwise around the pre-tension discs and pass through the lower thread guide hole of the pre-tension. NOTE: DO NOTE WRAP THE THREAD COMPLETELY AROUND THE DISC. THE THREAD SHOULD TRAVEL FROM THE TOP HOLE TO THE BOTTOM HOLE AND PASS THROUGH THE DISCS ON THE RIGHT SIDE ONLY. 7. Pass the thread through thread guide 8. Wrap the thread completely around the rotary tension assembly twice - clockwise. Pass thread over check spring. NOTE: OIL FELTS ON ROTARY TENSION TO ENSURE SMOOTH MOVEMENT. 9. Pass the thread through thread guide 10. Pass the thread through the take-up finger. Make sure thread Runs from right to left. 11. Pass thread through thread guide 12. Pass thread through thread guide at the bottom of the needle Bar bushing. 13. Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide located on the end of the needle bar. 14. Insert thread through the eye of the needle from left to right. Pull thread to check for proper threading. As the thread is pulled through the needle, the check spring should move and thread should pull from the cone. Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. 10 No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.