Summary of Contents for Hideaway Beds Beta Bed Single
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(Model: Beta-DIY) Wallbed Frame and Cabinet System The Beta Bed system is designed for the cabinet builder to create the Maximum Quality Wallbed Furniture! SINGLE, DOUBLE, KING and Specially-sized Wallbeds Both Vertical & Horizontal Installations Contains Mechanism and Hardware Spring Balance Lift Mechanism - SBLM Steel Folding Leg System with Segmented Rod (Pat.
Project Start Up Familiarize yourself with all of the components in the Beta-DIY System, as well as thoroughly study this manual so you may plan the steps required to complete the 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 5-6 to cross check dimensions).
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Carton Contents Qty. Item #SBLM - Lift mechanisms, Left & Right ................#LGD13 - Fold-Away Legs, Left & Right, with the following attached to each leg: ..... 1 - 3/4” x 1 1/4”(O.D.) “Lexan” Black Plastic Washer ............1 - 5/16” x 1 1/2”(O.D.) Flat Washer ..................
Required Materials List Tools Needed for Assembly Qty. Item 1/16”; 1/8”; 5/16”; 3/16”; 9/32” Drill Bits ..............3/4” (19mm) Spade Bit ....................1/4” (6mm) Allen Key .................... 72” (1829mm) Bar Clamps ................... Awl ..........................C-Clamps (6” (150mm) minimum capacity) ..............Household Iron (not needed if edge band is peel &...
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Cabinet Cut List (Vertical Orientation) Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are millimeters. Single (Mattress size 39”x75”x10” (991x1905x254) maximum thickness) Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 44 7/8”W x 83 1/4”H x 15 7/8”D (1140 W x 2115 H x 403 D) Projection from wall: 85 1/2”(2172) Quantity Description Width...
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Cabinet Cut List (Vertical Orientation) - continued King Bed (Mattress size 60”x80”x10” (1524x2032x254mm) maximum thickness) Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 65 7/8”W x 88 1/4”H x 15 7/8” D (1673 W x 2242 H x 403 D) Projection from wall: 90 1/2”(2299) Quantity Description Width...
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Cabinet Cut List (Horizontal Orientation) Cabinet Components Description & Cut List For assembly, refer to pg. 8, Drawing #2 Cabinet Material: 3/4“ (19) MDF or Plycore Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are millimeters. King Description Single Double Edge Band Bed Face Panel 39”...
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Stiffener Placement Bed Assembly (Horizontal Orientation) Recommended for King Beds Side View Front View Head of Bed Face Panel (Head Rail and Bed Face are Flush) Plywood End Rail Rails Cleats Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener 1.0” (25) Drawing 1. Drawing 2. Step by Step Instructions STEP 1: Prepare all Wood Cabinet Components 1.
Marking the Mounting Holes for the Lift Mechanism Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are millimeters. STEP 2: Mount the Lift Mechanism Note: Mount the Lift Mechanisms prior to assembly of the Bed Cabinet (STEP 4). 1. Exactly mark the mounting holes on the inside of each side panel from the dill pattern in Drawing 3. 2.
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STEP 3: Install the Springs on the Lift Mechanisms NOTE: The maximum number of springs that each Lift Mechanism can use is nine. Nine springs are provided for each lift mechanism; a varying number will be needed depending on bed size, mattress weight, and materials added to the panel face such as moldings or accessories.
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STEP 4: Assemble the Bed Cabinet (vertical orientation) Be sure that all Bed Cabinet components are cleaned, sanded, and finished at this time. Bed Face Panels and Rails should not be finished at this time. Finishing will inhibit glue bond to Bed Face. Finish after assembly. For easier final wall mount you should assemble bed cabinet in the room where it will be used.
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STEP 4: Assemble the Bed Cabinet (vertical orientation) - continued Numbers in parenthesis ( ) are millimeters. 1”x1”x1 3/4” (25x25x44) Angle Brackets 1.0” Drawing 6. (25) Top Panel 1.25” (32) Front Edge Right Side Panel Angle Assembly Bracket 1”x1”x1 3/4” (25x25x44) Angle Brackets Note: Upper...
STEP 5: 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.
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STEP 6: Assemble Bed Face Panel Unit - Prepare and assemble Cleats and Rails and attach to Bed Face Panel Drill necessary holes to attach the Lift Mechanism and the fold down legs. Dimensions are in Drawing 9. STOP! If you are assembling the Bed Face Panel in the Horizontal Orientation, Drill Holes #1,#2, and #3 AND the Leg Pivot Holes must be put into the END RAILS, not the side rails as shown.
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Panel Saver Guard Head of Bed Face Panel (Head Rail and Bed Face are Flush) SBLM Mounting Holes Mechanism Mechanism Bore out Rails Panel Saver Cleats to Cleats Guard Fit Nuts & Bolts for 1. & 2. Stiffener Stiffener Bed Face Panels Velcro Strap Stiffener...
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Ends 3/4” (19) 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 41 1/8" (19 x 114.3 x 1045mm) Plywood End Rail 3/4"(19) 4 1/2" Single End (114) 40 1/2" (1045) 4 1/2" (114) 3" (76) 3/4” (19) 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 56 1/8" (19 x 114.3 x 1426mm) 2 1/4"...
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STEP 7: Install the Bed Face Panel in Cabinet SETTING THE LIFT MECHANISM NOTE: The Bed Face Panel is mounted between the Lift Mechanism Torsion Arms using the supplied bolts through the holes #1-2-3 you have drilled in the Side Rails. Set the left and right Tension Arms as shown in Drawing 13.
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STEP 7: Install the Bed Face Panel in Cabinet (cont.) Stand the Bed Face Panel on the Head end and align it just in front of the Tension arms. Gently (do not bump the Torsion Arms) work the Side Rails into position between the Torsion Arms.
STEP 8: Install Handles - Legs - Mechanism Covers - Mattress Position and secure handles for ease of operation. Measure down approximately 36” (915mm) from the panel top to the top of the handles. Install legs with the 1 1/2” x 5/16” washer on the inside of the Rails and the Nylon washer on the outside.
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STEP 8: Segmented Leg Rod Pieces for Assembly Universal Leg Rod Pieces - Each Piece Used with All Bed Sizes 20.59”(523mm) (1) 20.59” (523mm) - 1 Female Threaded End, 1 Male Threaded End 20.59”(523mm) (1) 20.59” (523mm) - 2 Female Threaded Ends Bed Specific Leg Rod Pieces - Provided with All Bed Sizes 15”(381mm) (1) 15.0”...
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