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Safety Advice Sheet PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
° Please read and understand the instructions before assembly.
° Incorrect installation of this product could 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 assemble and install
the wall bed safely - It is not recommended you try to assemble this
wall bed on your own.
° The wall bed MUST be securely fastened to the wall. Failure to do so
will cause the wall bed to tip over & may cause damage to the cabinet
or serious personal injury.
° While these products are DIY, it is recommended a qualified
tradesperson installs the wall bed if you are not comfortable with the
installation of this product.
WallBeds Australia is not responsible for any damages or injuries
incurred by the incorrect installation of this product.
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Summary of Contents for Wallbeds Alpha Bed Cabinetry Flat Pack
- Page 1 ° Please read and understand the instructions before assembly. ° Incorrect installation of this product could 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 assemble and install the wall bed safely - It is not recommended you try to assemble this wall bed on your own.
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Page 2: Safety Warning
Standards for residential specifications SAFETY WARNING WallBeds are designed to be operated by adults. Use by children may result in injuries to the child or damage to the wall bed if they are unable to control the opening or closing of the mechanism adequately. - Page 3 Wax and Grease Remover. Avoid using razor blades as you may damage the cabinetry. YouTube tutorials are available from *Murphy Bed wall bed systems for the spring and frame assembly. Any cabinetry shown in these clips DO NOT relate to WallBeds Australia Cabinetry assembly.
- Page 4 Alpha Bed Carton Contents Each Steel Frame Carton contains one Single, Double, Queen or King Steel Bed Frame complete with leg assembly, PS-1 Panel Savers and necessary hardware. SBLM Mechanism components are in separate carton. Note: If you are making a Horizontal Bed, you will require a longer Leg Connector Rod from your supplier.
- Page 5 Tools Required List Listed below are the tools that will be required to assemble your wall bed. The long drill bit and long Phillips head bit should be a minimum of 130mm in length. These are used for the fixing screws when attaching the steel frame to the wall bed door panels.
- Page 6 WallBeds Australia Hardware and Panel List Hardware Parts Cam Lock Cam Pin Dome Head Screw "L" Wall Bracket 8g 40mm Screws 10g 50mm Wall Fixing Screw Handle Screw 25mm Cone Allen Bolt Handle Wall Bed Panel List 2 x Side Panel - A...
- Page 7 Wall Bed Panel List Face/Base - E Kick - B Kick Board - B Cam Lock Holes Face/Base - E Head Board - F Handle Screw Holes Lower Back - D Cam Lock Holes x 4 Lower Back - D...
- Page 8 Alpha Wall Bed Cabinet Components Front of WallBed Drawing 1 Cabinet Components Description Face/Base Panels Side Panels Top Panel Back Panels Kick Head Boar...
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Page 9: Spring Application Chart
Spring Application Chart BED SIZE BED PANEL MATERIAL Particle Board MDF Board Single 5 springs per side 4 springs per side Double 6 springs per side 5 springs per side Queen 7 springs per side 6 springs per side King 8 springs per side 8- 9 springs per side The Spring Guide is based on the following mattress weight;... - Page 10 Assembling the Wall Bed Cabinet For easier final wall mount you should assemble bed cabinet in the room where it will be used. Step 1 – Springs ° Fit the correct amount of springs to both spring lift mechanisms as per the Spring Drawing Application Guide.
- Page 11 Attaching Wall Bed Cabinet to your wall Alert: If the wall is not a wood stud wall, then you will need to use metal stud screws, toggle bolts or concrete expansion bolts as necessary. THESE ARE NOT SUPPLIED. Only fixings suitable for a timber stud are supplied.
- Page 12 Alpha Bed Steel Frame Assembly The Alpha Frame is adaptable as vertical or horizontal bed. A leg extension bar is required for a horizontal bed. Hardware Card #3 is used for Steel Frame Assembly FRAME ASSEMBLY ° Using the four small corner brackets and 14 of the M6x12mm bolts and M6 Nylock Nuts completely assemble the Steel Bed Frame by joining the four rails together.
- Page 13 Attaching the Frame to Face / Base Panels Note: When fixing the Steel Frame to the Face / Base Panels you must use the Dome Screws supplied in the supplementary hardware bag by WallBeds Australia. DO NOT USE CARD #7 Failure to do so will result in damage to the Face / Base Panels.
- Page 14 Steel Bed Frame to Face / Base Panels Vertical Frame Assembly Horizontal Frame Assembly Drawing 5 Head of Bed Foot of Bed Frame flush with Leg Stop Head of Face I Base Panels Additional timber Stiffener Frame Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener Stiffener...
- Page 15 Setting the Spring Lift Mechanism WallBeds Australia recommends eye protection is worn while setting the Spring Lift Mechanism Note: Have a helper assist in the setting of the lift mechanism and loading of the bed Face / Base panel. Do not reach behind the tension arm when you are doing the setting procedure. Ensure the tube supplied is placed far enough onto the tension arm to prevent either the tube slipping off or breaking.
- Page 16 Installing the Face/Base Panel onto the Spring Lift Hardware from Card #2 in the SBLM carton is used in these steps. ° On the Steel Frame insert two 5/16” x 3/4” Hex Head Bolts from the outside through Hole see drawing 8 put the 5/16”...
- Page 17 Face/Base Panel Hex Head Bolt in Hole #3 Bolt Hole # Round Allen Bolt in Hole #1 Drawing 8 Bed Steel Panel Rail Bolt Hole #3 seated in slot Bolt Hole #2 Round Allen Bolt in Bolt Hole #1 Seated in notch.
- Page 18 Install Handles, Legs, Mechanism Covers, & Mattress ° Install the door handles ° 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 drawing 10 the up to the down position.
- Page 19 Assembly Images Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5...
- Page 20 Fitting Instructions for the Alpha Bed Steel Frame PS-1 Panel Saver What does the PS-1 Do? The PS-1 can be fitted to protect the upper back face of the door panel if the user forgets to lower the legs to the ground when opening the wall bed. Significant damage can be caused to the wall bed face panels as it passes from the horizontal point and goes to the floor.
- Page 21 Assembly Images Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 10...
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Page 22: Follow Up To Initial Assembly
Follow up to Initial Assembly ° Level or square problems with the Face / Base fitting into Cabinet. ° The Face I Base panel is hitting the side panel on one of the top corners Nudge base of Cabinet at the floor level - or use packers under the End Panels. °...