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Murphy WallBed Systems Alpha Flat Pack Assembly Instructions Manual

Steel bed frame stocked in:single,double, queen,king
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 Please read and understand the instructions prior to
assembly. Incorrect installation of this product could
possibly result in personal injury or physical damage.
 WallBeds Australia recommends that eye protection is
worn when assembling the product.
 WallBeds Australia recommends two people to safely
assemble and install the wall bed - It is not recommended
you try to install this bed on your own.
 The wall bed MUST be securely fastened to the wall.
Failure to do so will cause the bed to tip over & may cause
damage to the cabinet or serious personal injury.
 Whilst these products are DIY it is recommended the wall
bed be installed by a qualified tradesperson if you are not
comfortable with the installation of this product.
WallBeds Australia is not responsible for any damages
or injuries incurred by incorrect installation.
Safety Advice Sheet
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

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  • Page 1 Safety Advice Sheet BEFORE YOU BEGIN:  Please read and understand the instructions prior to assembly. Incorrect installation of this product could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage.  WallBeds Australia recommends that eye protection is worn when assembling the product. ...
  • Page 2 The frame is designed to exceed the strength of wood or aluminum. The Alpha frame may be used in residential and commercial applications. Designed to Exceed International ISO 9002 Standards for residential specifications © 2010 Murphy WallBed Systems Inc.
  • Page 3 Carton Contents for Steel Bed Frame (#SBF) Note: Each Single, Double, Queen or King Steel Bed Frame carton contains one complete necessary hardware to complete the bed frame you have chosen. Not all bags listed below relate to every size frame. Stock# Qty.

  • Page 4: Alpha Bed Frame Project Start-Up

    Alpha Bed Frame Project Start-Up Familiarise yourself with all of the components in the Alpha Bed Frame and mechanism cartons, as well as thoroughly study this manual so you may plan the steps required to complete this project. Study all illustrations and plan drawings. Make sure that the space available is adequate for the specified dimensions of the bed cabinet;...
  • Page 5 Alpha Bed Steel Frame Component Layout Drawing 1. Frame is adaptable as vertical or horizontal (side tilt) bed.
  • Page 6 Vertical Alpha Bed Steel Frame - Bed Cabinet Cut List Use a 100mm Kick. Single Bed – Finished Size Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 1126 w x 2087 h x 410 d Protrusion from wall to foot bed: 2150mm Mattress size 990 x 1900 Cabinet Material: 16 MDF or Chipboard 300mm max thickness Quantity...
  • Page 7 Cabinet Components Description Face/Base Panels Side Panels Top Panel Back Panels Kick Head Board Front of WallBed Drawing 2...
  • Page 8 Horizontal Alpha Bed Steel Frame - Bed Cabinet Cut List Use a 100mm Kick. Single Bed – Finished Size Overall Cabinet Dimensions:1187 h x 2028 w x 410 d Protrusion from wall to foot bed: 1141mm Cabinet Mattress size 990 x 1900 Material: 16 MDF or Chipboard 300mm max thickness Quantity...
  • Page 9 Alpha Balance Lift Mechanism #SBLM - Drill Pattern Marking the Mounting Holes for the Lift Mechanism 330Leg FINISHED FRONT EDGE OF PANEL Hole C Hole A Hole B Hole E Hole D -40- Bottom Rear Base Bottom Edge of Panel Front Bottom of Kick 1.

  • Page 10: Spring Application Chart

    Spring Application Chart BED SIZE BED PANEL MATERIAL Plywood Core Particle Board Single 4-5 springs per side 4-5 springs per side Double 6-7 springs per side 6-7 springs per side Queen 7 springs per side 7 springs per side King 8- 9 springs per side 8- 9 springs per side After you have completed installing and checking the operation of your bed, you...
  • Page 11 Assembling the Bed Cabinet For easier final wall mount you should assemble bed cabinet in the room where it will be used. 1. Fit the springs to both spring lift mechanisms as per instructions on page 9. 2. Attach the Spring Lift Mechanisms to the Side Panels (A). 3.
  • Page 12 Alpha Bed Cabinetry C. Top Panel D. Back Panel A. Left End Panel A. Right End Panel F. Head Board D. Back Panel Head Board Brackets fixed with screws B. Kick Cut out for floor skirting Drawing 6.
  • Page 13 Assembling the Bed Cabinet (cont.) Top Panel Panel Front Edge Right End Panel Drawing 8. 75mm Drawing 7.
  • Page 14 Attach Bed Cabinet Securely to Wall Hints: If the room is carpeted you may raise the kick up to clear the carpet. More than 15mm will obstruct the operation of the bed. 1. Place cabinet against wall. Make sure the cabinet is level and square. Measure diagonally to be sure of square.
  • Page 15 Angle Wall Studs Left Drawing 9 End Panel Right End Panel...

  • Page 16: Assemble Steel Bed Frame To Face Panels

    Assemble Steel Bed Frame to Face Panels Head of Bed Frame flush with Head of Face/Base Panels Stiffener Stiffener Drawing 10. Plan View Stiffener Foot of Bed Front View Leg Stop Drawing 11. Bed Base/Face Panel Steel Leg Side View Steel Leg Connector Rod 1/4”-20 x 1 1/4”...
  • Page 17 Assemble the Bed Face/Base Panels Step 1: Completely assemble the Steel Bed Frame. Use the small corner brackets and the 3/16” x 1/2” black bolts provided. (Hardware Bag # 3) To join the 4 outer steel frames together. Refer to Drawing 12 to properly place the leg stops at outer right and left bottom holes at the foot of the bed frame.

  • Page 18: Setting The Lift Mechanism

    Setting the Lift Mechanism WallBeds Australia recommends eye protection is worn whislt setting the Spring Lift Mechanisim Holding one foot against the bottom front edge of the side panel and using the PVC tube supplied, 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.

  • Page 19: Install The Bed / Base Panel Unit

    Install the Bed / Base Panel Unit Insert two 5/16” x 3/4” Head Bolts from the outside through Hole #3 (see drawing 14) put 5/16” Nylock nuts on these bolts only until the nut is flush with the bolt end. Insert the two Allen Head Bolts from the outside of the Frame through Hole #1 (see drawing 14) use 5/16”...
  • Page 20 Install Handles, Legs, Mechanism Covers, & Mattress Position and secure the handle for ease of operation at your preferred height. Install legs with the nylon washers on the inside and outside of the steel rails. Tighten the nylon nut to have a small amount of friction when leg assembly is rotated from the up to down position.

  • Page 21: Follow Up To Initial Assembly

    Follow up to Initial Assembly  Level or square problems with the Base / Face fitting into Cabinet. - Nudge base of Cabinet at the floor level - or use packers under the End Panels.  If bed is too heavy to operate - Remove Base / Face Panel and add springs.

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