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DIY Alpha Murphy Bed 

 

(Horizontal Pre-Cut Version) 

 

 

 

 

Assembly Instructions 

Questions call 501.753.9699 

 
 
 
 

Designed to exceed International ISO 9002  

Standards for Residential Specifications 

Summary of Contents for Alpha Murphy

Page 1: ...DIY Alpha Murphy Bed Horizontal Pre Cut Version Assembly Instructions Questions call 501 753 9699 Designed to exceed International ISO 9002 Standards for Residential Specifications ...

Page 2: ...r you Step 2 Build the Header Step 3 Finish all wood components Step 4 Install the springs on the Lift Mechanism Step 5 Assemble the Bed Cabinet Step 6 Attach Bed Cabinet Securely to Wall Step 8 Install the Bed Face Panel Unit Lights Step 8 Install Handle Legs Mechanism Covers Mattress Complete Bed Assembly ...

Page 3: ...Step 1 Check Your Components Thank you for your purchase of this DIY Murphy bed We try to make this projects as easy as possible for you Take a minute and check your contents Hardware ...

Page 4: ...acia 2 78 1 E Top Facia Stiffener 3 78 1 F 1 Top Rear Stiffener 4 78 1 F 2 Bottom Rear Stiffener 4 78 1 G Kick Kick Stiffener 1 thick 4 78 1 H Head Board 14 78 1 I Head board Stiffener 4 78 3 J Panel Connectors 3 37 2 K Top Cleats 1 13 13 16 8 1 Pocket screws Top Build 40 1 finish nails Top Build Headboard Build 8 Brackets with 32 screws 16 1 Pocket Screws Top Install 4 Hardwood Dowels Headboard I...

Page 5: ...acia 2 78 1 E Top Facia Stiffener 3 78 1 F 1 Top Rear Stiffener 4 78 1 F 2 Bottom Rear Stiffener 4 78 1 G Kick Kick Stiffener 1 thick 4 78 1 H Head Board 14 78 1 I Head board Stiffener 4 78 3 J Panel Connectors 3 52 2 K Top Cleats 1 13 13 16 8 1 Pocket screws Top Build 40 1 finish nails Top Build Headboard Build 8 Brackets with 32 screws 16 1 Pocket Screws Top Install 4 Hardwood Dowels Headboard I...

Page 6: ...a 2 83 1 E Top Facia Stiffener 3 83 1 F 1 Top Rear Stiffener 4 83 1 F 2 Bottom Rear Stiffener 4 83 1 G Kick Kick Stiffener 1 thick 4 83 1 H Head Board 14 83 1 I Head board Stiffener 4 83 3 J Panel Connectors 3 58 2 K Top Cleats 1 13 13 16 8 1 Pocket screws Top Build 40 1 finish nails Top Build Headboard Build 8 Brackets with 32 screws 16 1 Pocket Screws Top Install 4 Hardwood Dowels Headboard Inst...

Page 7: ...ngth Edge band edges Broke over edges Sanded with to 220 grit prep for finish E Top Facia Stiffener Cut to width and length Edge band edges Broke over edges Sanded with to 220 grit prep for finish Pocket one pocket hole in each end for installation step F 1 Top Rear Stiffener Cut to width and length Edge band edges Broke over edges Sanded with to 220 grit prep for finish Pocket two pockets in each...

Page 8: ... double row series of holes Broke over edges Sanded with to 220 grit prep for finish K Top Cleats Cut to width and length Broke over edges Drilled holes to mount to header and for installation step Step 2 Build the Header Using the C Top Panel D Top Facia E Top Facia Stiffener F 1 Top Rear Stiffener K Top Cleats assemble the Header 2 1 Attach the Top Facia to the Top Panel with glue and 1 finish n...

Page 9: ...on step This will be off the sides Figure 2 2 2 3 Attach the Top Rear Stiffener F 1 to the back using glue and 1 nails Make sure the banded edge is down and the pockets are facing toward the back This will be off each side as in the previous two steps Figure 2 3 2 4 Add the Top Cleats K to the Top Panel in between the Top Rear Stiffener and the Top Facia Stiffener using glue and 1 screws Figure 2 ...

Page 10: ...p material you can finish both sides at the same time and save time flipping Install the Murphy Bed Step 4 Mount the Lift Mechanism 4 1 The left and right mechanism hole pattern will line up with the hole pattern on the Side Panel B The bolts will be fed through the side that has the counter sinks drilled 4 2 Hole A will not have a standard nut It is either a threaded hole or it will use a disk li...

Page 11: ...hecking the operation of your bed you may find it necessary to add or remove springs to achieve the correct lift effort of between 5 to 10 pounds There are nine locations for springs If the bed requires an even number of springs do not use the center hole 5 from the top If the bed requires an odd number of springs start with the center hole 5 from the top and work outward in both directions evenly...

Page 12: ...facing toward the back insert the headboard dowels into the side of the verticals Secure with 1 screws 4 each side 6 2 Use Angle Brackets to assemble Bottom Rear Stiffener and Bottom Kick Kick Stiffener in position shown in Figure 6 1 and Figure 6 2 Use two Angle Brackets on each end Attaching using supplied screws NOTE The Bottom Rear Stiffener can be moved closer to the front if there is a cutou...

Page 13: ...hole in the Top Rear Stiffener at the stud location Secure with 3 screws Repeat this for two other stud locations see Drawing 9 but instead of brackets you ll drill through the back board on the header See figure 6 2 Holding one foot against the bottom front edge of the side panel and using the 13 330mm PVC tube lever the tension arm out until you can set the arm lock to the hex nut at the hole A ...

Page 14: ...er to Figure 7 1 Carefully attach the Bed Frame so it is centered on the Bed Face Panels you will have approximately 1 25mm space from the bed frame to the panel edges right and left and at the bed foot Note It is very important to have the Bed Frame centered on the Bed Face Panels Any error will be noticed in the vertical sight lines when the bed is closed 7 4 Three steel stiffeners are provided ...

Page 15: ... lift evenly until the bolt in Hole 3 drops in the slotted end of each tension arm Gently tilt the bed face toward you until the Allen Bolts in Hole 1 are completely seated in the bottom notch of the tension arms Insert the remaining 5 16 8mm Hex Head Bolts through tension arms into Holes 2 and fasten with 5 16 8mm Nylock Nuts securely tighten these and the nuts on Hole 3 7 10 When all bolts are s...

Page 16: ...ten nut to have a small amount of friction when leg assembly is rotated from the up to down position 8 3 Install leg connector rod between legs and secure with 1 4 x1 1 4 M4x32mm Hex head bolts and star washers Be sure they are securely tightened so not to become loose 8 4 Install the mattress and secure with previously installed Nylon Straps 8 5 Snap the powder coated steel mechanism covers in pl...

Page 17: ...Cabinet is leaning to one side nudge it at the floor level If the top is uneven place shims under the Side Panels If bed is too heavy to operate easily or slams shut remove the Bed Face Panel and add or subtract springs At this time you may decide to use one more or less spring s on the left or right side Lift Mechanism Vertical example is shown but applies the horizontal unit as well ...

Page 18: ...3 ENW 85 1 D Top Facia B1 S 83 1 E Top Facia Stiffener B1 S Pocket 2 each end W E 1 F 1 Top Rear Stiffener B1 S Pocket 2 each end W E 1 F 2 Bottom Rear Stiffener 4 B1 N 1 G Kick Kick Stiffener 1 thick 4 Double up and then band 1 thick 1 H Headboard B1 N Domino at 2 from each corner on the ends Pocket two on each side far top and bottom only Center pockets will be on Headboard stiffener 1 I Head bo...

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