Julian Bowen MAI017, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Hints and Tips
To operate the ottoman, always use 2 hands at arm's length and only where
illustration 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.
Do not attempt to move the bed whilst the frame is in the upright positon
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 headboard 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.
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