cjtinkle Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 The hydraulic leg system has two blocks that are about 1/2 inch by 1 inch with two holes and 2 blocks that are 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch with one hole. I am not sure how those blocks are used in mounting the hydraulic pistons to the leg brackets. Also, there are only eight bolts for the hydraulic rams when there should be sixteen (4 for each ram). Any pictures of the front or back leg ram mount would be appreciated! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Did you get the lifts through APQS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Yes but they won't be in until Monday, and hubby will be back at work then. That's alright, he's a bright boy. He'll figure it out this morning, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 CJ, if you go to the site of the original manuf. of the lifts, they have complete instructions that are much more detailed about the lift systems than the instructions you get from APQS. The instructions are not specific for our longarm tables, but you will learn a lot about the lift systems themselves. #1 and most important. No need to level your table using the original legs on your table; however, after lifts are installed, you must level the table using the screw-in adjustments on the bottom of the lift legs before engaging the lifts. Because, all four lift legs must hit the floor or engage at the same time in order for your table to be level when it's lifted. So, if you've raised your table legs for leveling, lower them to the lowest position all the way to the floor before installing the lifts. Otherwise your lift levelers may not be long enough. Once the lifts are installed, your table legs will be irrelevant. It will be entirely the lift legs that support your table. http://www.suspa.com/index.php?id=1271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thank you Georgene, that was very much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 going to take pics of my lift...be back in a jiffy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 back side of the hydraulic leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 My lift system uses 2 u-bolts and a spacer and requires 4 bolts per leg. If you take a picture of the components you have...maybe we can help you figure it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thank you Kristina! I think hubby has it figured out now, I'll show him your pictures too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Okay the hydraulic lift is installed! All but the control switch. Where did you all mount yours please? There's enough cable it can go about anywhere. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 mine is under the switch for the fabric advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Here's a post by Darlene Epp....I mounted my switch just like she showed. It's easy and very convenient. http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=12454&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 CJ...Please let us know what 'sweet spot' you decide on for your switch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Oh whew, it CAN go anywhere then, LOL. I'll let ya'll know where I decide. I'm going to have hubby hold off on mounting it until I make up my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Porch Quilting Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 CJ Jim mounted mine on the left hand side (facing the machine) on the side bar right behind the quilt top roller and that has worked out good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ida Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Know where we can find help on repair? Mine won't turn on. I looked to see if all cables were plugged in, and they are. It's turned on before and I was able to go up and down with it, but it's not doing anything now. :-\\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgene Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Here is the manufacturer's website. You might be able to find some help there. http://www.suspa.com/us/home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ida Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Thank you, Georgene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Play around with placement of the switch. I attached mine with Zip ties/wire ties (whatever you call them) and tried a couple of different spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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