We Now need to attach the base slats.
You will have twelve extra wide base slats. Push the first slat tight
with the footboard corner posts, then using the base slat spacer
block evenly space out the remaining base slats. DO NOT
SCREW IN PLACE YET.
Now push the slats flush to the left hand side rail and screw in (do
not screw the right hand side yet). Now go to the right hand side
and start with the slat near the centre. Push the side rail in so the
slat is flush, then fix using the screw. This aligns the side rail. Now
fix the remaining base slats.
Attach Centre Rail & Base slats
Now attach the centre rail
You will find two metal brackets, these are fixed to the bottom facia on the head and foot boards
(blue). With a tape measure mark the centre of the headboard facia. Using the small screws
attach to the bottom of the facia board. Then insert the centre rail.
TIP:-When you have attached the base slats you will
have additional base slats screws. Out of the 12 slats
screw 4 of them directly into the centre rail. Using the
base slat screws simply drill through the top of the
base slat into the centre rail. This will further
strengthen the bed.
Important Notice-
Due to the upright design of the ladder you may need to secure the
bed to prevent wobbling when is use. This is not a design fault of the
bed but a result of a front access ladder. If a floor is uneven, even by
1mm it can cause a bed to rock, again the brackets will stop this.
You can stabilise the bunk bed by attaching to the wall or to your
wooden skirting board. Using the corner bracket fixing P locate to the
rear corner posts under the side rail or at the base of the feet.
Using the base slat screws attach to the bed. Please note we have not
supplied wall fixings due to the many fixing types available. Consult
your hardware store for the best type.
Section : Added safety
