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[Model #SBF: Steel Bed Frame] Assembly Instructions Stocked in: Single Double King One universal bed frame for each of Single, Double, or King wall beds. May be mounted in either vertical or horizontal modes. A lightweight, universal, structural steel bed frame with double overlap steel stiffeners, completed with fold-away leg system.
Project Start-Up Familiarize yourself with all of the components in the Steel 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, both in the open and closed positions (see cut list pages to cross check dimensions).
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Carton Contents for Note: Each Frame Carton contains one Single, Double or King Steel Bed Frame complete with leg assembly and necessary hardware. Mechanism components are in separate carton. Qty. Frame Carton Items Comments Identical Head & Foot Frame End Sections Identical, Right or Left Frame Side Sections Space evenly between Frame Sides...
Component Layout The frame is adaptable as vertical or horizontal (side tilt) bed. Frame has mounting holes to use any of 4 Power Packs: SBLM, SBLM-A, ACBM, GPLS Frame laid out for assembly in the Vertical orientation. Frame laid out for assembly in the Horizontal orientation.
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Cabinet Cut List (Vertical Orientation) For Use with Lift Mechanisms: SBLM Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are millimeters. For use with 13” (330) Leg Assemblies Cabinets using 13” (330) Legs use a 2” (51) Facia and 4” (102) Kick. See page 12 for details. Single Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 44 1/2”w x 83 1/4“h x 16”d (1130w x 2115h x 406d)
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Cabinet Cut List (Horizontal Orientation) Cabinet Components Description & Cut List. See pg. 18 for assembly. Cabinet Material: 3/4“ (19) MDF or Plycore Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are millimeters. Description Single Double King Edge Band Bed Face Panel 39” x 41 3/4” 39”...
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Step by Step Instructions STEP 1: Mount the Lift Mechanism to the Side Panels Drill Patterns in Drawing is only for the SBLM Lift Mechanism Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are millimeters. 1. Exactly mark the mounting holes on the inside of each side panel. 2.
STEP 2: Install the springs on the Lift Mechanisms SPRING APPLICATION CHART Please Note: These are recommendations only. Actual number of springs required will depend on the total weight of the bed-face unit including the mattress and all bedding. BED SIZE BED PANEL MATERIAL Plywood Core Particle Board...
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STEP 3: Assemble the Bed Cabinet (Vertical Orientation) If possible, the Bed Cabinet should be assembled in the room where it will be used. Be sure Lift Mechanisms are securely installed. Locate the mounting position of the headboard marking the left and right side panels 20”...
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STEP 3: Assemble the Bed Cabinet (Vertical Orientation) continued Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are millimeters. Top Panel 1.0” (25) 1.25” Front (32) Edge 1”x1”x1 3/4” (25x25x44) Angle Brackets Right Side Panel Facia Drawing 8. Angle Assembly Bracket 1”x1”x1 3/4” (25x25x44) Angle Brackets Note: Upper...
STEP 4: Attach Bed Cabinet Securely to Wall Hints: If the room is carpeted you may raise the kick up to 1/4” (7mm) to clear the carpet. More than 1/4” (7mm) will obstruct the operation of the bed. You may or may not wish to remove the Base Board to allow the Bed Cabinet to fit flush against the wall.
STEP 5: Assemble Steel Bed Frame to Face Panels Frame flush with Bed Face Panels end of Face Panels Head of Bed Stiffener Drawing 10. Stiffener Plan View Stiffener Attach Nylon Web Strap Here 1.0” Foot of Bed (25) 1.0” (25) Bed Face Panel Leg Stop...
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STEP 5: Assemble Steel Bed Frame to Face Panels, continued Lay the Bed Face Panels down on a non-scratch surface such as a carpet or blanket. Completely assemble the 4 Frame Sections with the corner brackets and the 3/16”x1/2” (M5x12mm) black bolts provided. Refer to Drawing 12 to properly place the leg stops at outer right and left bottom holes at the foot of the bed frame.
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STEP 7: Install the Bed Face Panel Unit Insert Allen Head Bolts through Hole #1 (6 3/4” from end of side frame) on both left and right side frames (see Drawing 14). Thread on 5/16” (8mm) Nylock nuts and securely tighten. Insert two 5/16“...
STEP 8: Install Handles - Legs - Mechanism Covers - Mattress Position and secure handles for ease of operation. Measure down approximately 36” (914mm) from the panel top to the top of the handles. Install legs with the washers on the inside of the Rails and the Nylon washer on the outside.
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Complete Bed Assembly Follow up to Initial Assembly 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.
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Bed Assembly (Horizontal Orientation) For Power Packs: #SBLM: Spring Balance Lift Mechanism #SBLM-A: Spring Balance Lift Mechanism Adjustable Front 1.0” (25) Foot 1.0” (25) 1.0” (25) It is recommended to reinforce the vertical seam where the Frame face panels meet with a 3/4”x3” (19 x76mm) wood stiffener held in place with wood screws to the face panels.
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