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DIY Alpha Murphy Bed (Horizontal Pre-Cut Version) Assembly Instructions Questions call 501.753.9699 Designed to exceed International ISO 9002 Standards for Residential Specifications...
Table of Contents Step 1: Check Your Components Hardware Single/Twin Full/Double Queen What we have done for you! Step 2: Build the Header Step 3: Finish all wood components Step 4: Install the springs on the Lift Mechanism Step 5: Assemble the Bed Cabinet Step 6: Attach Bed Cabinet Securely to Wall Step 8: Install the Bed Face Panel Unit Lights...
Step 1: Check Your Components Thank you for your purchase of this DIY Murphy bed. We try to make this projects as easy as possible for you. Take a minute and check your contents. Hardware...
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Single/Twin Horizontal Overall Cabinet Dimensions Mattress Size: 39” x 75” (12” Max Thickness) 80”w x 49 3/4”h x 16”d (Projection from wall: 49”) Qty. Description Width Length ☑ (A) Bed Face Panels 19 1/2” 41 ¾” (B) Side Panels 16” 49”...
What we have done for you! ● 4-(A) Bed Face Panels ○ Cut to width and length ○ Edge band edges ○ Broke over edges ○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish) ● 2-(B) Verticals ○ Cut to width and length ○...
● (H) Head Board ○ Cut to width and length ○ Edge band edges ○ Bore holes for dowels ○ Pocket two pocket holes in each end for install step. ○ Broke over edges ○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish) ●...
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2-2 Attach the Top Facia Stiffener to the Top Facia using glue and 1 ¼” nails. Nail from the inside. Make sure banded edge is down. Note: make sure the pockets are facing toward the back. You will use those pockets during the installation step.
Step 3: Attach the Head Board Stiffener (I) to the Head board (H). 3-1 Center the Head Board Stiffener on the back side of the Head Board. Glue and nail it down using 1 ¼” nails. Note: Some applications may have all pockets on the Head Board panel. See Figure 3-1 Step 3: Finish all components -Finish both sides of all components.
Step 5: Install the springs on the Lift Mechanism 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 STANDARD FACE (NO DESK) STANDARD FACE (ADDED DESK)
Step 6: Assemble the Bed Cabinet ● If possible, the Bed Cabinet should be assembled in the room where it will be used. ● The following installation will be done with the bed face down on the floor. Place the verticals finished edge down and dowel holes toward the inside on a clean floor. You may even lay a soft blanket down to protect the finish from being scratched.
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).
Step 7: Install the Bed Face Panel Unit Figure 7-1 7-1 Lay the Bed Face Panels down on a non-scratch surface such as a carpet or blanket. 7-2: Completely assemble the 4 Frame Sections with the corner brackets and the 3/16”x1/2” (M5x12mm) black bolts provided.
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7-5: Attach the Panel Connectors (J) to support the seams. They should fit against the stiffeners installed in step 7-4. 7-6: Attach the Nylon Web Strap approximately 18” (460mm) down from the foot of the bed and 6” (150mm) in from the sides, for tucking in sheets.
Step 8: Install Handle = Legs - Mechanism Covers - Mattress 8-1 Position and secure handles for ease of operation. Measure down approximately 36” (914mm) from the panel top to the top of the handles. 8-2 Install legs with the washers on the inside of the Rails and the Nylon washer on the outside. Tighten nut to have a small amount of friction when leg assembly is rotated from the up to down position.
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. If the top is uneven, place shims under the Side Panels.
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Office Use only Note: this is the new design with overlapping top. We shortend the verticals by ¾” and extended the top by ¾” Steps ● Cut parts on CNC Qty. Description Banding Other ☑ (A) Bed Face Panels B2-NE, Some applications may have a groove B1-N, cut between the panel.
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