Bedder Way ECONOMY MELAMINE MURPHY BED User manual

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Version SL5.19LED
ECONOMY MELAMINE MURPHY BED
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS –
VERTICAL BEDS (MELAMINE)–
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH
ALL OF THE PARTS AND CONFIRM THAT ALL OF THE HARDWARE IS INCLUDED. BEDDER
WAY COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF TIME OR HIRED LABOR DUE TO
MISSING PARTS. ALSO, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOUROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING
THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE BED TO THE WALL
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY! READ ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE!
You will need to have these tools to install the Murphy bed:
Drill Phillips Stud Finder ⅛” Wood or Ladder
Screwdriver Masonry Drill Bit
(per wall type)
MATTRESS REQUIREMENTS:
Your bed will hold up to a 12” thick innerspring
or memory foam mattress. (Sold separately).

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HARDWARE INCLUDED
(Additional hardware/screws are included for beds with side cabinets and/or lighting kits)
Part
QTY.
Description
Color
Picture (not actual sizes)
A
2
Piston
Black
B
2
Cabinet
Vertical
Plate
Black
C
2
Assembled
Face Plate
Black
D
2
Pivot Pin
Plate
Black
E
2
Pivot Hole
Plate
Black
F
16
¾” T-Nut
Black
G
16
⅝” Machine
Screw
Silver
H
30
¾” Wood
Screw
Black
I
2
Bed Stopper
Black
J
2
E-Clip
Black
JK
K
2
Thick Nylon
Washer
White

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L
14
¾” Cam
Dowel
Silver
M
4
1½” Pocket
Screw
Silver
N
4
1¼” washer
Silver
*this is for use with handles MEL V100
models only
O
4
3” Wood
Screw
Black
P
2
Swing Leg
Black
Q
2
Swing Leg
Plate
Black
R
2
1½” Flat
Head Cap
Screw
Black
S
4
Thin Nylon
Washer
Black
T
2
Lock Nut for
Swing Leg
Silver
U
1
3/16” Allen
Wrench
Black
V
1
½” Wrench
Silver
W
Part is not applicable. This is used as a placeholder
to keep parts consistent
across our brand of products.

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BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR MURPHY BED
1. Unless you requested to have your Murphy bed without a notch for the base molding at
the bottom of your wall, a 5 inch tall by 1 inch notch is included on your Murphy bed
Cabinet Verticals. This is necessary for the Murphy bed to sit flush against the
wall for a secure installation. If you ordered your Murphy bed without a notch
because you want to make a different size notch, you should do this first, BEFORE any
other step.
Follow the steps below to make a notch/or make a larger notch for your base molding:
a. Mark your notch height and notch depth on the inside of each side vertical.
Notches deeper than 1 ½” will interfere with the Stringer. If your notch size
needs to be deeper than 1 ½”, please go to Page 29 for further instructions.
Do this BEFORE installing your murphy bed.
b. Using a handsaw or a jigsaw, make two straight line cuts based on your marks.
c. Hold the side verticals up against the wall with the unfinished/notched side towards
the wall to double check that the notches you made will accommodate your wall’s
base molding. Notches are not to exceed 12” High x 2” Wide.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
•It is extremely important that the bed be properly and securely affixed to the wall.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury or death.
•The Murphy bed should be securely fastened to wall studs, concrete, block, brick or
other wall type using the proper fasteners. To test this, pull on the Header a few
times to make sure it does not come away from the wall after the bed is installed.
•When affixing the header to wall studs, the fasteners should be inserted into the
center of the wall stud(s).
•Always make sure to locate any plumbing pipes, air returns or other obstructions
within the walls before beginning your installation.
•The proper tools need to be utilized in installation of the bed. These are listed in
the Installation Instructions.
•Installation of the bed should be performed by two people. Attempting to install
the bed alone can cause injury.
•The Murphy bed should sit flush against the wall for secure installation.
•Never attempt to unscrew the Murphy bed from the wall while it is open.
•If you are using lighting, you should keep covers, comforters, and other bedding
away from the bed when you close the bed. You should tuck any bulky bedding
tightly between the mattress and the frame rails of the Murphy bed. Also, make
sure no wires are being pinched at any location.
•Walls other than Wood Stud walls will require alternate fasteners (not provided) for
installation. These may include molly/hollow wall anchors, toggle bolts (suggested
for metal stud walls), Tapcons®, or other fastener types. Please consult the local
home improvement store for recommendations. Installations that only use
molly/hollow wall anchors are not recommended. The murphy bed should be
securely fastened to wall stud(s) concrete, block, brick or other wall type.

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PLACING PARTS ON THE ASSEMBLED FACE
The Assembled Face has been precisely machined for the parts you will need to install.
Based on the machined holes in the side rails of the Assembled Face, you can easily
determine the location of the parts/plates to be installed. The diagram above indicates
the front end and back end of the Assembled Face. Notice that the front end will have
elastic straps at each corner for securing the mattress in place. It also will have two
notches to allow the Swing Leg (P) to be moved to the down position. If you are
assembling the Murphy bed on hard flooring surfaces (tile, hardwood, etc.),
make sure to place the Assembled Face on a protective material to avoid
scratching the decorative façade or your floor.

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Position one Swing Leg Plate (Q) at the front end of the Assembled Face, and
from the inside, insert the 1” tube into the 1” hole. Insert four ¾” Wood
Screws (H) in the four pre-marked holes on the inside of the Assembled Face.
REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ASSEMBLED FACE.
From the outside of the Assembled Face, push one 1½” Flat Head Cap Screw
(R) through the Swing Leg Plate (Q). Next, place one Thin, Black Nylon
Washer (S) on the 1½” Flat Head Cap Screw (R), on the inside of the
Assembled Face. REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE
ASSEMBLED FACE.
Using the picture above as a guide, place one Swing Leg (P) on the inside of
the Assembled Face, pushing it onto the 1½” Flat Head Cap Screw (R). Next,
place one Thin, Black Nylon Washer (S) on the 1½” Flat Head Cap Screw (R).

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There should be a Thin, Black Nylon Washer (S) on both sides of the Swing
Leg (P) inside of the Assembled Face. REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE OTHER SIDE
OF THE ASSEMBLED FACE.
Thread a Locknut (T) onto the 1½” Flat Head Cap Screw (R). The ½” Wrench
(V) that is included will be used to tighten the Locknut (T) to secure the Swing
Leg (P). REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ASSEMBLED FACE.
Using the included Allen Wrench (U) and the ½” Wrench (V), tighten the
Locknut (T) onto the 1½” Flat Head Cap Screw (R), but be sure to not over-
tighten the Locknut (T) as this will make the Swing Leg (P) harder to operate.
If you feel that you have over-tightened the Locknut (T), simply loosen it very
slightly until the Swing Leg (P) moves freely up and down. The Locknut (T)
will stay engaged and not come off of the 1½” Flat Head Cap Screw (R), but
the Swing Leg (P) will move more easily. REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE OTHER
SIDE OF THE ASSEMBLED FACE.

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Position one Pivot Hole Plate (E) at the back end of the Assembled Face, and
from the inside, insert the 1” tube into the 1” hole. Using the pre-marked
hole locations as a guide, secure the Pivot Hole Plate (E) with four ¾” Wood
Screws (H) on the inside of the Assembled Face. REPEAT THIS STEP ON
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ASSEMBLED FACE.
At the back end of the Assembled Face, insert five ¾” T-Nuts (F) in the five
through holes from the inside as shown above. Then, insert a ⅝” Machine
Screw (G) in all five holes, through the Assembled Face Plate (C) and thread
them into the five ¾” T-Nuts (F). Tighten these five ⅝” Machine Screws (G)
using a Phillips screwdriver. REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF
THE ASSEMBLED FACE.

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PLACING PARTS ON THE CABINET VERTICALS
The Cabinet Verticals are precisely machined for the parts you are about to install.
Based on the machined holes in the Cabinet Verticals, you can easily determine the
location of the plates. The diagram also indicates the direction and position of these
parts, as well as the proper fastener to use for each.
(Back side of Cabinet Vertical shown)

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With one Cabinet Vertical lying on its side and several holes facing up,
position one Pivot Pin Plate (D) with the ½” end of the rod inserted into the
lower most ¾” hole. Insert two ¾” T-Nuts (F) in the two through holes from
the “back side”of the Cabinet Vertical. Insert a ⅝” Machine Screw (G)
through the Pivot Pin Plate (D) and thread into each of the ¾” T-Nuts (F).
Finish by inserting two ¾” Wood Screws (H) in the remaining holes. The
pre-marked holes ease this installation. REPEAT THIS STEP FOR THE
REMAINING CABINET VERTICAL.
Position one Cabinet Vertical Plate (B) with the nut on the back of this plate
inserted into the upper most ¾” hole. Insert two ¾” T-Nuts (F) in the
through holes from the back side of the Cabinet Vertical. Insert two ⅝”
Machine Screws (G) through the Cabinet Vertical Plate (B) and thread it into
the ¾” T-Nuts (F). Finish by inserting three ¾” Wood Screws (H) in the
remaining holes, using the pre-marked hole locations. REPEAT THIS STEP
FOR THE REMAINING CABINET VERTICAL.

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Position one Bed Stopper (I) with the pin on the back inserted into the ¼”
hole near the top. Position the Bed Stopper (I) as to line up its hole with the
pre-marked hole on the Cabinet Vertical. Secure this with a ¾” Wood Screw
(H). REPEAT THIS STEP FOR THE REMAINING CABINET VERTICAL.
In the seven (7) remaining holes not covered with a round sticker, screw a
¾” Cam Dowel (L) in each. Be sure to screw them in all of the way, but be
careful not to over tighten them (USE A HAND HELD PHILIPS
SCREWDRIVER, NOT A DRILL). Then, remove the stickers from the
remaining holes. REPEAT THIS STEP FOR THE REMAINING CABINET
VERTICAL.

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ASSEMBLING THE MURPHY BED
STEP 1: Position all of the parts approximately 24 inches from the wall where
you plan to install the bed. Lay them out as shown below for ease of installation.
STEP 2: Place a Thick, White Nylon Washer (K) on the Pivot Bar on each Pivot
Pin Plate (D) and stand the Cabinet Verticals on their finished (front) edge.

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STEP 3: Slide the Pivot Pins all of the way into the Pivot Holes in the Assembled
Face. The Thick, White Nylon Washer (K) will establish the spacing needed between
these pieces.
STEP 4: Snap one E-Clip (J) into the groove on each of the Pivot Bars locking
the Cabinet Verticals to the Assembled Face.

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STEP 5: Next, snap the smaller end of one Piston (A) onto the ball receiver on
the Assembled Face Plate (C) on the Assembled Face. The arrow should be pointing
to the top of the Murphy bed and away from the wall. REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE
OTHER SIDE OF THE ASSEMBLED FACE.
DO NOT USE A HAMMER TO SNAP THE PISTON ON. IF YOU FIND IT
DIFFICULT, TRY COMING IN AT A SLIGHT ANGLE WITH YOUR
HAND A FEW INCHES AWAY FROM THE END AS YOU SNAP IT ON.
PLEASE NOTE: The Piston (A) will initially appear to be too long to snap on.
This is NOT the case, as you will move the Assembled Face in the next step
to align the Piston (A) with the ball receiver on the Cabinet Vertical Plate
(B) on the Cabinet Vertical.
YOU CAN NOT COMPRESS THE PISTON BY HAND DUE
TO THE STRENTH OF THE PISTON. PLEASE READ THE NEXT STEP TO
UNDERSTAND HOW TO SNAP THE PISTON INTO PLACE.
STEP 6: In order to attach the pistons to the Cabinet Verticals, you must make
sure that the Bed Stopper (I) is not resting on the Assembled Face. If it is, simply
slide it off of the Assembled Face and let the Cabinet Vertical rest on the floor. Now,
having already attached both pistons to the ball receiver on the Assembled Face in
STEP 5, have one person gently lift the Assembled Face about 6” off the ground

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while the second person snaps the larger end of the Piston (A) onto the ball receiver
of the Cabinet Vertical Plate (B) on the Cabinet Vertical. You may need to move
the Assembled Face up and down slightly to perfectly align the ball receiver
and the head of the Piston (A). REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE
ASSEMBLED FACE.
DO NOT USE A HAMMER TO SNAP ON THE PISTON.PLEASE PAY
ATTENTION TO STEP 5 AND STEP 6. FORCING THE PISTON
ON (BY NOT READING THE INSTRUCTIONS) WILL RESULT IN
BREAKING THE HEAD OF THE PISTON. WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER THE END OF THE PISTON. DOING THIS PROCESS
CORRECTLY WILL ALLOW YOU TO EASILY SNAP ON BOTH
ENDS OF THE PISTON.

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STEP 7: If you purchased the optional Lighting Kit, you should install the lights in
the Header now. If you did not purchase this option, MOVE ON TO STEP 8.
INSTALLING THE LIGHTS IN THE HEADER
Making sure that the light with the single cord is installed first, at the left side of the
header, furthest from the pre-installed transformer; drop the light in from the top and
screw in with the provide light screws. Repeat this for the remaining light.
STEP 8: With the Black Cam Housing side of the Header facing into the room,
attach the Header. Because of the position of the Cam Dowels, this piece can only
be installed in one direction. Allow the Cam Dowels (L) to slip into the Cam Housings
on one side. Secure this side of the Header by tightening the Phillips head within
each Cam Housing using a screwdriver, not a drill. This is done by twisting the
Phillips head approximately 225° until it is tight. You must finish the next step
before attaching the remaining side.

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STEP 9: Place the attached side of the Cabinet Vertical on the Assembled Face
using the Bed Stopper (I).
STEP 10: While lifting the unattached Cabinet Vertical and the Header slightly
above the Assembled Face, allow the Cam Dowels (L) to slip into the Cam Housings.
Secure this side of the Header by tightening the Phillips head within each Cam
Housing using a screwdriver, not a drill. This is done by twisting the Phillips head
approximately 225° until it is tight.
Allow this Cabinet Vertical to rest on the Assembled Face using the Bed Stopper (I).

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STEP 11:
Drive two Silver 1½” Pocket Screws (M) into each side of the Header using the
slotted through holes. Make sure to do this on both sides of the Header.
STEP 12: With the Black Cam Housing side of the Headboard facing attach the
Headboard. Follow the same Cam fastening procedure as with the Header.
STEP 13: With the Black Cam Housing side of the Stringer facing toward the wall
attach the Stringer. If the Stringer interferes with your notch, please go to
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with the Headboard and Header. (Notice this view is rotated 180° from the view
above.)
IF YOU PURCHASED THE OPTIONAL LIGHTING KIT YOU WILL NOW FINISH THE
INSTALLATION.