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Mattress Retainer Bar
If you ordered a foundation with a standard-sized mattress this step is not necessary
as the mattress retainer bar is installed at the factory.
If you ordered a foundation
only or a foundation and a low profile mattress, you will need to install the
mattress retainer bar before using the bed. The mattress retainer bar secures the
mattress in place when the bed is flexed and prevents the mattress from sliding off
the foundation. Raising the foot section of the bed with your hand control will make
this installation easier.
Underneath the foot end of the bed, there will be 4 bolts with a wing nut attached.
Unscrew the 4 wingnuts and align the holes on the mattress retainer bar with the
bolts (Fig. 8). Once the mattress retainer bar is properly aligned, hand tighten the 4
wing nuts to the bolts to secure the mattress retainer bar in place (Fig. 9). Place the
mattress retainer bar cover (found in the mattress bag) over the mattress retainer
bar as shown above (Fig. 10).
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
