WWBeds Face Unassembled Alpha Murphy Assembly Instructions Manual Download Page 3

Unpacking Your Bed 

Remove all boxing, foam, and shrink wrap and make sure all components are there.  Each customer piece will 
vary but in general you should have: 

Do not throw away packaging until you are complete 

(smaller items could be lost in packaging) 

 

Parts Provided 

Tool Needed 

2- Verticals 

1-Top panel/Header 

1-Headboard 

Unassembled face (Normally 4 individual 
panels) 

Metal frame boxed 

Spring Mechanism Box 

Package of screws 

Extras may include: 

Crown or base molding 

Bookcases (adjustable shelves will be 
packed separately) 

Desk 

Power drill 

3/16” drill bit 

Phillips bit 

½” wrench 

7/16” wrench or nut driver 

Hammer 

Flathead Screwdriver  

Stud Finder 

Tape Measure 

½” socket 

 
Additional tools if the Face isn’t already assembled: 

5/16” socket, wrench or nut driver 

#2 Square drive for your drill 

 

Videos

 

To make the assembly easier, we created a video playlist. As with these instructions, the videos are generic 
and may not apply to your specific set-up.   
 

Play all Videos | Entire Playlist

 

 

 

Individual Video | Phase 1 The Cabinet 

Individual Video | Phase 2 The face 

Parts

 

Tools Required

 

Adding Springs

 

Mounting the Lift Mechanism

 

The Cabinet Part 1

 

Lights

 

Cabinet part 2

 

Attaching to wall

 

Locking Spring

 

Face Part 1

 

Face Part 2

 

Frame Bolts and Straps

 

Legs

 

Mounting the Face

 

Finishing Up

 

 

Summary of Contents for Face Unassembled Alpha Murphy

Page 1: ...Alpha Murphy Bed Assembly Instructions Face Unassembled Questions call 501 753 9699 Designed to exceed International ISO 9002 Standards for Residential Specifications Revised 12 14 2019 ...

Page 2: ...tall the Bed Face Panel Unit Frame Bolts and Straps Mounting the Legs Mounting the Face Plug in the Lights Follow up to Initial Assembly Additional Options Bookcase Option Desk Option Desk Step D 1 Attach the Desk Riser to the Desktop Desk Step D 2 Attach the Desk Mechanism to Desk Desk Step D 3 Place Desk Hinge into Hinge Clip Desk Step D 4 Reattach Base Desk Step D 5 Check Operation ...

Page 3: ...ower drill 3 16 drill bit Phillips bit wrench 7 16 wrench or nut driver Hammer Flathead Screwdriver Stud Finder Tape Measure socket Additional tools if the Face isn t already assembled 5 16 socket wrench or nut driver 2 Square drive for your drill Videos To make the assembly easier we created a video playlist As with these instructions the videos are generic and may not apply to your specific set ...

Page 4: ...tal 7 Springs Vertical 6 Horizontal King 8 Springs Vertical 9 Springs Vertical After you have completed installing and checking 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 1 2 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 th...

Page 5: ...k Stop Get Hole A started 2 3 Insert the bolt in the other holes and loosely tighten onto the nuts 2 4 Once all Bolts and Nuts have been started tighten all of them Assemble the Bed Cabinet Video The Cabinet Part 1 If possible the Bed Cabinet should be assembled in the room where it will be used Be sure Lift Mechanisms are securely installed Headboard and Top Panel Installation On a soft surface l...

Page 6: ...ish edge will be away from the wall 3 4 Secure headboard to the verticals with 1 screws 4 each side 3 5 Carefully rotate the headboard and the one vertical so that the other end of the headboard dowels can be inserted into the second vertical The unit should now be face down 3 6 Secure this other end of the headboard to the verticals with 1 screws 4 each side Top Panel 3 7 With the bed still face ...

Page 7: ...If there are no bookcases the location will be on the side of the murphy bed If you have bookcases the second Touch Plate location will vary depending on the type of bookcase you have L 4 Plug the control box into a wall outlet L 5 Plug the female wire coming out of the control box into the extension cord NOTE With lights on the inside there will be a small control box inline on the extension cord...

Page 8: ...lean soft surface Flush the two brackets on each end about from the top and bottom edge Secure with screws NOTE Face will be the best side If you can not tell which side is the best then it will not matter 3 10 Attach the Bottom Rear Base Both the Bottom Rear Base and Bottom Kick will be the same height You may want to use the better one for the front Bottom Kick With the brackets facing toward th...

Page 9: ...ilable online just do a google search One example https www lowes com n how to how to find studs in walls 4 2 Attach to wall Now that the cabinet is square and plumb pre drill a hole in that backboard of the Top Panel header at the stud location using a 3 16 drill bit Fasten to wall using 3 screws Repeat this for two other stud locations If the wall is CONCRETE MORTAR OR BRICK Construction use mas...

Page 10: ... out until you can set the arm lock to the hex nut at the hole A see drawing 13 This is the hex nut at the top front corner of the mechanism Tip If you set the Arm Lock on top of the bolt before you pull the Tension Arm back it will fall into place Do not put your fingers back there to while pulling it back 5 1 Insert a Allen Head Bolts through Hole 1 This hole should be the one about 6 3 4 from t...

Page 11: ...Install the Bed Face Panel Unit Video Face Part 1 ...

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Page 13: ... foot rail with the 3 16 x1 2 M5x12mm black screws and Nylock Hexagon Nuts provided Attaching the Frame to to the Face Video Face Part 2 In this step you ll need Screw Pack 7 Tape Measure a drill with Phillips bit or a 2 square drive We have found the 2 square drive works best F 5 Start at the head of the bed End closest to the assembled cabinet The frame should be flush with the bottom and there ...

Page 14: ...screw that is in the bed right above the Stiffener closest to the foot of the bed Add a washer to the screw and screw down the doubled up end of the strap Repete for the other side making sure the strap is not twisted see video Mounting the Legs Video Legs You ll need Hardware Pack 4 wrench or socket 7 16 wrench L 1 Note the order of washers This is very important Start with a Nylon Washer and put...

Page 15: ...lears the Bottom Kick then lower it so that the 3 bolts slide into the slots at the end of the Arms Be sure the Allen Head cap seats at the bottom of the slots on the tension arm Slowly tilt the panel unit back just enough to allow the 1 Allen Head Cap bolts to be fully seated in the notches at the bottom of the Mechanism As in Drawings 14 15 and 16 6 2 Continue to tilt the Bed Panel Unit outward ...

Page 16: ...wall Complete Bed Assembly Follow up to Initial Assembly Video Finishing Up Check that the Bed Cabinet is level and square so the Bed Face has equal clearance of the Cabinet on both sides top to bottom If the 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...

Page 17: ...hardware pack Desk Step D 1 Attach the Desk Riser to the Desktop If they are not already inserted insert the hardwood dowels into the bottom of the Desk Riser The Desk Riser will attach to the Desktop by inserting the dowel side into the dowel holes on the Desktop Keep in mind there is usually a front and a back to the Desk Riser Make sure the good side is facing forward Note the holes cut in the ...

Page 18: ... hinge into the Hinge Clip and secure with flat head screws Desk Step D 4 Reattach Base Rotate the desk back down and re insert the pan head screws that were removed from Step D 1 Desk Step D 5 Check Operation Check desk for level and open and close the bed to make sure bed is operating properly Notes ...

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