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Chapter 4: Assembling the Bed Face Panel unit.

Lay the metal frame pieces on top of the bed doors with the 

wider flange facing down towards the bed doors. Use the 

hardware from hardware card #3 for the following:

 

LEG END CORNERS:

 Referring to Fig. 4C (exploded view) & Fig. 4D 

(assembled view), place a corner bracket on both inside corners 

of the frame “

Leg End

”. Use the 1 1/4” long screw to attach the 1/2” x 3/4” round black 

cylinder to the outside of the frame in the bottom, side hole and attach the other holes 

with 3, #10 x 1/2” (short) screws and nuts. This cylinder will act as the leg stop once the 

installation is complete. Attach the other holes with 3, #10 x 1/2” (short) screws and nuts.

STEP 2

FIG. 4D - LEG END, LEFT CORNER, OUTSIDE VIEW

FIG. 4C - LEG END, LEFT CORNER, OUTSIDE VIEW

FIG. 4F - MECHANISM END, LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE VIEW

FIG. 4E - MECHANISM END, LEFT CORNER, INSIDE VIEW

MECHANISM END CORNERS:

 Your bed comes with “Panel Savers” which are metal “L” 

shaped pieces that prevent damage to the doors if the user forgets to put the leg rod down 

when opening the bed. Referring to Fig. 4E (exploded view) & Fig. 4F (assembled view), place 

a corner bracket on both inside corners of the frame “

Mechanism End

” and a Panel Saver on 

the outside of the left and right frame sides. Attach with 4, #10 x 1/2” (short) screws and nuts.

For video instructions of this specific chapter, visit: 

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Summary of Contents for MURPHY BED

Page 1: ...oting FAQ Tips Warranty BREDABEDS MURPHY BED INCLUDING URBAN AND METROPOLITAN COLLECTION MURPHY BEDS Web https bredabeds com Email service bredabeds com Telephone 1 855 466 4781 REVISION B3 5 1127 N 3...

Page 2: ...https bredabeds com when available If it s after hours or during weekends it s best to email us When contacting us have your order number ready If emailing us attach any relevant pictures https www fa...

Page 3: ...ration or improper assembly This warranty does not cover issues with springs or pistons In the unlikely event you have a warranty issue please contact us by phone email or using the live chat feature...

Page 4: ...hazardous when safety precautions within these instructions are not followed Once proper assembly is completed your BredaBed will provide many years of safe enjoyment SAFETY WARNING READ THIS FIRST Pa...

Page 5: ...tools The normal time for assembling this product is between 3 5 7 hours however your time may vary from this depending on how your bed is configured and external factors such as how level your floor...

Page 6: ...enience Once assembled you can discard this additional hardware Why don t the illustrations match my parts The illustrations in the booklet match a Queen size If your bed is different than this the il...

Page 7: ...bed that your head will be as you lay in the bed It s also the end of the bed that connects to the mechanism See Chapter 4 Step 3 Verify the bolts in Hole 2 10 1 2 from frame end and Hole 3 19 1 4 fro...

Page 8: ...closer to the Leg End of the bed so that when closed the pillows will be higher than the headboard which sits at an angle to minimize the gap between the wall and mattress The bed doesn t stay closed...

Page 9: ...binet Bottom Nailer Bed Left Side Bed Cabinet Top Nailer Bed Cabinet Top Bed Cabinet Toe Kick Twin Twin XL size beds have 1 door Full Queen King size beds have 2 doors Headboard Door s Bed Cabinet Toe...

Page 10: ...d cam screws Fig B found in hardware package 1 When inserting cam fittings it s important to properly align the flat part of the fitting with the edge of the board Fig C Cam fittings are tightened by...

Page 11: ...d for a mattress thickness of 11 or under however Headboard area ABC CBA is adjustable for mattress thicknesses greater than 11 if needed In this area use only 1 cam screw per side Holes A closest to...

Page 12: ...ee note at the bottom of this page Cam fittings should be inserted with the flat part of the cam fitting flush with the side of the panel Headboard Bed Cabinet Toe Kick Bed Cabinet Bottom Nailer Bed C...

Page 13: ...Top as illustrated below THE POSITION OF THE BED CABINET TOP NAILER IS CRITICAL THE CAM FITTINGS ON THE TOP NAILER MUST ALIGN TO THE BACK EDGE OF BED CABINET TOP AS SHOWN THE TOP NAILER HAS A WARNING...

Page 14: ...ce turn the Toe Kick around 180 degrees use the other two cams on the opposite side STEP 4 FIG 1D Slide Bed Cabinet Left Side as shown in Fig 1E in direction of arrow and tighten all cam fittings STEP...

Page 15: ...gainst the wall Keep at least a 1 2 clearance on the sides to allow for later adjustment If your baseboard is larger than the base notch provided please see the Troubleshooting section on Page 8 FIG 1...

Page 16: ...of these pieces is the Top Nailer which should have the white WARNING sticker visible from the front at this point The yellow SAFETY ALERT sticker should be facing the wall and not be visible Are all...

Page 17: ...eft Mechanism and then start with Hole 9 on the Right Mechanism If you are left handed start with the springs closest to Hole 9 on the Left Mechanism and then start with Hole 1 on the Right Mechanism...

Page 18: ...2 The screws go in from the outside of the Bed Cabinet and the nuts go on from inside of the Bed Cabinet The panels have a recessed area on the outside of the Bed Cabinet that the screws will fit flu...

Page 19: ...e vertical bubble on the level is touching the left mark the top of the Bed Cabinet needs to move to the left If the bubble is touching the right mark the top of the Bed Cabinet needs to move to the r...

Page 20: ...left edge of the stud and mark this location Then slowly move the stud finder from right to left until you locate the right edge of the stud and mark this location Once you have both edges of the stu...

Page 21: ...ARE NOT ADEQUATE INSUFFICIENT CONNECTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Insert long screws 3 from hardware package 8 at each stud center and secure with a 3 Phillips bit then cover with fast...

Page 22: ...POLITAN MURPHY BEDS Measure 4 and to 6 from each edge of each door and mark these areas shown in Fig 4A and Fig 4B as red lines with tape or permanent marker This 2 wide area is a screw free zone whic...

Page 23: ...stop once the installation is complete Attach the other holes with 3 10 x 1 2 short screws and nuts STEP 2 FIG 4D LEG END LEFT CORNER OUTSIDE VIEW FIG 4C LEG END LEFT CORNER OUTSIDE VIEW FIG 4F MECHAN...

Page 24: ...itical Step Position the frame 1 2 from Mechanism End and centered along the left and right sides Attach frame to doors using screws from hardware card 7 We highly recommend using a bit holder and a 2...

Page 25: ...plication Chart in Chapter 2 Step 1 Even though we have this chart the bed will still need to be adjusted due to varying mattress weights later in assembly during Chapter 7 Step 2 Do you have the corr...

Page 26: ...siderable amount of tension this is normal and why we include the PVC tube You should place your foot against the bottom on the bed to prevent the Bed Cabinet from pulling away from the wall and doing...

Page 27: ...dware card 2 from the outside of the frame through Hole 1 on the side of the bed frame Thread on 5 16 Nylock nuts from hardware card 2 and securely tighten with a 1 2 socket Repeat for opposite side T...

Page 28: ...been inserted and secured on each side 4 bolts total Tilt the Bed Face Panel outward to approximately 45 degrees to release the mechanism arm locks You may hear a click as they disengage STEP 5 FIG 5C...

Page 29: ...he handle on the Bed Face Panel while another person tightens the screws from the backside with a drill STEP 1 FIG 6A LEG ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE Referring to Fig 6A and using the washers and 5 16 Nylock...

Page 30: ...om the leg end and 6 in from the side by inserting a screw and washer through one end of the Velcro strap and into the back side of the Bed Face Panel This is optional because most mattresses will be...

Page 31: ...ns STEP 1 TIP If the bottom of the cabinet can t be moved side to side e g the bed is on carpet you can first try sliding the bed on the provided wood shims If that doesn t work you can adjust the top...

Page 32: ...spring is removed re test the tension STEP 2 The labels stickers can now be removed from all parts We use EZ peel off labels for quick and residue free removal DO NOT remove the warning label on the B...

Page 33: ...screwdriver If needed the Bed Face Panel can be unscrewed and taken apart The holes in the drywall can be patched with drywall putty STEP 3 Rotate the Bed Face Panel outward in order to re engage the...

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