ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 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. No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 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. No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Introduction Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 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.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 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.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 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.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 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.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 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.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 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.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 3.3 Installing the Extension Plate Figure 3.30 – Rotate the head Figure 3.33 – Press plate down firmly Figure 3.31 – Position plate over latches Figure 3.34 – Rotate the head and follow locking procedures Figure 3.32 – Remove paper backing Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 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.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 3.5 Changing the Bobbin Large Bobbin- (M) - Release Latch Pull the release Latch and remove the bobbin case Remove the old bobbin and press in the new bobbin. Inset the bobbin making sure it turns clockwise when the thread is pulled (viewed from the bobbin side). Pull the loose thread up and under the guide into the case. Route the thread under the tension spring, and through the guide hole.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 3.6 Controller Operations The Innova is equipped with a machine controller that handles all of the electronic functions of the machine.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide The “mode” button allows the user to navigate through various screens that provided technical assistance as well as stitch regulation adjustment. The “mode” button may also be used to lock out the controller so that no modifications can be made. This may be helpful when allowing inexperienced users to use the machine unattended.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide Figure 3.62 – Stitch regulation minimum sew speed screen The SrSPD value controls the speed at which the quilting machine motor runs when the head is at rest (no movement). A value of zero would mean the head stops sewing when the operator stops moving the machine. A value greater than zero, between 75 and 500, means the sewhead runs at that set speed when the machine is at rest (no movement).
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 3.7 Quick Reference – manual and stitch regulated modes Operating in manual mode – Step 1: Quickly pressing and releasing the (Red) left hand button will toggle the machine between needle up and down position. Step 2: Press and release the (Green) right hand button and the sewhead will start to run Step 3: Press and hold the (Green) right hand button and the sewhead will increase sewing speed.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide SECTION 4.0 – Parts List This section lists the ABM part numbers needed to order any part on the Innova 1018 and 1026. The section is divided into four drawings with the item description and ABM part number for all the components needed to completely rebuild a machine. ABM carries all of the components below in stock at all times. Any order placed before 6:00 P.M. CST can be shipped the same day for next day delivery.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 10181018-A00 Innova 18” (Pinky) No Parts No Description Amt. No Parts No Description Amt.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 101800 Innova 18” ( Pinky) 1018-B00 No Parts No Description Amt. No Parts No Description Amt.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 10181018-C00 Innova 18” ( Pinky) No Parts No Description Amt. No Parts No Description Amt. 1 1018-C01 Counterweight 1 16 SR-3574006 Screw 1 2 SD-607512 Screw M6X0.75 2 17 1018-D10 Presser Bar Pin 1 3 SD-607506 Screw M6X0.75 2 18 SC-40712 Screw M4X0.7X12L 1 4 1018-C04 Crank Rod (1) 19 1018-C19 Presser Bar Bracket 1 4.1 BB-6805ZZ Bearing 1 20 1018-C20A Presser bar (1) 4.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 10181018-D00 Innova 18” (Pinky) No Parts No Description Amt. No Parts No Description Amt. 1 1018-D01A Hook Assembly 1 10 1018-D10 Screw 2 1.1 1018-D011 Rotating Hook 1 11 1018-D11 Hook Drive Gear 1 1.2 1018-D012 Screw 1 12 SD-4374005 Screw 2 1.3 1018-D013 Bobbin Case 1 13 BB-FR4ZZ Bearing 7 1.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide 10181018-E00 Innova 18” ( Pinky) No Parts No Description Amt . No Parts No Description Amt.
ABM International, Inc. Model: Innova Series 1018, 1022 & 1026 V7.0 Users Guide General wiring diagram: Proprietary information of ABM INTERNATIONAL, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without the prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
