Step 6: Attach Bed Cabinet Securely to Wall
We cut out for your base molding so you don’t have to remove base molding off the wall. If our cutout was not
large enough more may need to be done. Use a jig saw to perform this task.
6-1: Find Studs
Prior to placing cabinet against the wall, locate 3 studs or other wall frame members at the level of the Top
Panel (top of bed). Alert: The cabinet must be secured to studs or other wall structural members. If the wall is
not a wood stud wall, use metal stud screws, toggle bolts or concrete expansion bolts if necessary.
6-2: Attach to wall
Now that the cabinet is square and plumb,
pre-drill 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 (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
no put your fingers back there to while pulling it back.!
Caution: If possible have a helper assist in the setting of the mechanism and loading of the bed face panel. DO
NOT reach behind the tension arm when you are doing the setting procedure.