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Hints and Tips
To operate the ottoman, always use 2 hands at arm's length and only where illustrated on this product. You must
ensure the mattress is on the bed frame before lifting the mechanism. Failure to do so may result in injury.
To ensure your safety please do not stand too close in case the frame bounces up. The weight of the
mattress loaded on the frame will keep the frame in a lower position until it is pulled upwards by the user.
If removing the mattress, make sure the frame is secured so it does not flip open. When lifting the bed frame,
remove pillows and covers.
PLEASE NOTE - It takes a lot of force to make the initial movement of the ottoman - THIS IS A DESIGN
FEATURE OF THE PRODUCT SO THAT IT DOES NOT FALL SHUT - and the nearer to being closed the
ottoman is , the easier it is to move. When the ottoman is almost shut, it will close completely under its own weight.
When lowering the slat unit for the first time, take care to make sure it does not rub unevenly on the inside face of
the Side Rail. If it does, the bed has been assembled slightly out of square. This can be rectified by moving the
Footboard of the bed slightly to the left or right whilst leaving the hardboard of the bed frame stationary.
Tip for difficulty with compression:
If you are experiencing difficulty with the initial compression try fitting one piston at a time (following the Assembly
Instructions) then press down on the side of the frame with the piston fitted - this acts like a big lever (The weight
of the mattress can be used to supplement the load exerted). Effectively you are doubling the amount of force
applied, because you have halved the resistance offered by the pistons. It can take slightly more effort than you
might feel comfortable applying to the bed frame at first.
ASHBOURNE SIDE OTTOMAN BED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Version 1 1/1/18
