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This product is designed for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified 

and/or used for any other applications. Before using the Vertical I-Semble

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 Murphy Bed Hardware Kits, read, 

understand and follow all instructions and safety information provided. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

FUTURE REFERENCE

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

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  Always confirm that you are using the most recent 

  version of the Instructions and safety warnings for 

  your product. To find the most recent version, find 

  the product page on Rockler.com and click on the 

  link to the Instructions.

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  For any tool used in conjunction with this product, 

  always read, understand and follow the instructions 

  and safety warnings in the owner’s manual for that tool. 

  If you do not have the owner’s manual, obtain one from 

  the tool’s manufacturer before using it with this product.

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  Before using this product, review and verify that all 

  tools to be used with it have safety equipment 

  installed and are in proper working order as 

  defined by the tools’ owner’s manuals.

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 Do not use this product until you have read and 

  are confident you understand: 

  •  Product Specific Safety Warnings (p. 3); 

  •  Parts List (pp. 4-5);

  •  Cabinet Parts (Not Included) (p. 6);

  •  Required Tools (Not Included) (p. 7.);

  •  Required Hardware (Not Included) (p. 7.);

  •  Bracket Installation (p. 8);

  •  Recommended Cabinet Assembly (Parts 

    Not Included) (pp. 9-10);

  •  Secure the Cabinet to the Wall (p. 11);

  •  Install the Wall Brackets (p. 12);

  •  Assemble the Bed Frame (p. 13);

  •  Install the Slats (p. 14);

  •  Install the Frame into the Cabinet (pp. 15-16);

  •  Attach the Door Panels (pp. 17-18);

  •  Final Touches (pp. 18-19);

  •  Using the Murphy Bed (p. 20).

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  Do not use this product in any manner other than 

  what is described in these instructions. Use only 

  recommended accessories.

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  Remain alert and use good judgment when using 

  this product. Do not use this product if you are in any 

  way impaired by medications, alcohol, drugs or fatigue.

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 Dress appropriately and remove all jewelry, secure 

  loose clothing and tie up long hair before using 

  this tools to build this product.

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 It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of this 

  product to ensure that any third party whom you 

  allow to use this product reads and complies with 

  all the instructions and safety precautions outlined 

  in this manual prior to use.

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  Maintain these instructions and warnings as long as 

  you own the product. Keep this booklet in a place 

  where it will be readily available for reference.

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  The user assumes all risk and responsibility for the 

  proper use of this product and for ensuring product 

  suitability for intended application.

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  Always wear safety glasses in compliance with ANSI 

  safety standards and hearing protection and follow all 

  standard shop safety practices, including:

    Keep your work area well lit and clean;

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  Unplug all power tools before making any 

    adjustments or changing accessories;

    Use dust collection tools and dust face masks to 

    reduce exposure to dust;

    Use accessory safety equipment such as 

    featherboards, push sticks and push blocks 

  whenever appropriate;

    Do not use power tools in explosive 

    environments (e.g., in the presence of 

    flammable liquids, fumes or dust);

    Keep children and bystanders away from 

    the tool operating area;

    Maintain proper footing at all times and 

    do not overreach;

    Do not force the tool.

 

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  These warnings and instructions do not represent the 

  total of all information available regarding tool safety, 

  use and technique. Please read the full manual before 

  using this product and always seek out opportunities to 

  learn more and improve your skills and knowledge.

     

Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining 

wood products can expose you to wood dust, a 

substance known to the State of California to cause 

cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask 

or other safeguards for personal protection. For more 

information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

Summary of Contents for REVISED VERTICAL MURPHY BED

Page 1: ...Y BED HARDWARE KIT INSTRUCTIONS Revised November 2017 Review instructions fully prior to use for important safety information Always check Rockler com to confirm that you are using the most recent ver...

Page 2: ...use this product if you are in any way impaired by medications alcohol drugs or fatigue Dress appropriately and remove all jewelry secure loose clothing and tie up long hair before using this tools to...

Page 3: ...for vertical Twin and vertical Full beds MUST be secured using all required hardware to at least two 2 wall studs cabinets for vertical Queen beds wall beds MUST be secured to at least three 3 wall s...

Page 4: ...pport 1 1 1 E Upper and Lower Frame Supports 2 2 2 F Flat Bars 2 2 2 G1 Pistons 2 2 2 H Mattress Supports 1 2 2 I Mounting Plate Left and Right 2 2 2 J Saddle Locking Plates 2 2 2 L Door Brackets 6 12...

Page 5: ...mm Machine Screw 2 2 2 AA M6 x 30mm Bolts 4 4 4 BB M8 x 50mm Bolts 34 34 34 DD Nylon Washers for Legs 4 4 4 EE M5 Nuts for Saddle Lock 2 2 2 FF M8 Lock Nuts 40 40 40 GG Temporary Stop styrofoam 2 2 2...

Page 6: ...anent Stop 5 8 x 3 x 18 1 QUEEN BED Mattress Size 60 X 80 X 10 Dimensions T x W x L Quantity 1 Sides 3 4 x 17 x 791 8 2 2 Top and Bottom 3 4 x 17 x 571 4 2 3 Upper Headboard 3 4 x 13 x 571 4 1 4 Lower...

Page 7: ...TOOLS NOT INCLUDED REQUIRED HARDWARE NOT INCLUDED Stud Finder Wood Glue Phillips Screwdriver 3 16 Drill Bit Circular Saw or Table Saw 3 8 x 11 2 Dowels 3 8 Nut Driver or Socket Wrench 5 16 Drill Bit...

Page 8: ...steners to fail potentially resulting in serious personal injury Fig 1 27 64 diameter x 9 16 deep pilot hole U I T 1 21 2 21 2 79 16 61 4 117 16 31 8 97 16 615 16 Right Cabinet Side 117 16 137 8 1711...

Page 9: ...board Assemblies Side View Front View Front View Side View 3 4 2 2 4 2 3 2 Screws Dowel Rods 1 Place the Top 2 on a work surface so that its inside face is oriented up Position the Upper Headboard 3 o...

Page 10: ...oard Fig 3 9 Move to the bottom of the right Side 1 and mark locations for two dowels across the bottom edge of the right Side and bottom face of the Bottom 2 Mark drilling locations for three screws...

Page 11: ...hem Cabinets for Twin and Full beds MUST be secured using all required hardware to at least two 2 wall studs cabinets for Queen beds MUST be secured to at least three 3 wall studs All 1 4 x 3 Washer H...

Page 12: ...r the 1 4 x 3 Washer Head Lag Bolts KK Remember each Wall Bracket HH MUST attach to the wall with TWO lag bolts Fig 7 Do NOT use an impact driver to drive fasteners the added torque of an impact drive...

Page 13: ...x 50mm bolts BB and M8 Lock Nuts FF 5 Position the Long Center Frame Support assembly between the two side frame assemblies making sure that all tabs are at the bottom Make sure that the metal tabs p...

Page 14: ...and Double Slat Cap Q into the corresponding mounting holes in the frame You might need to bend the Slats slightly and use a rubber mallet to tap the Slat Caps and Double Slat Cap into place Fig 8 4 R...

Page 15: ...11 Tighten the Screw fully 4 Carefully tilt the frame upward past the front edge of the cabinet and hold it there Fig 12 On each side fit the end of the Piston G1 onto the threaded stud on the Mountin...

Page 16: ...s not included Fig 14 7 With the Temporary Stops GG still holding the top of the frame out from the cabinet fit a Nylon Washer DD onto the threaded stem of the left Leg M and fit the threaded stem int...

Page 17: ...not included to the front face of your Door Panel s 5 at a height that will allow you to comfortably pull down the bed About one third of the way down from the top of the door is a good rule of thumb...

Page 18: ...tracted and the bed is lowered beyond the normal horizontal position If they do then you MUST either fine tune the position of the Door Panels on the frame or the Door Panels width MUST be reduced 4 H...

Page 19: ...19 Fig 19 Fig 20 P O Q O P H...

Page 20: ...e Door Panels slowly and carefully allow the bed to tilt up into the cabinet 1 Once the bed unit has been assembled correctly and secured to the wall pull the bed down and while holding the frame secu...

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