Better Homes and Gardens Anniston BHW-10022 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2019-07-20 Rev. 0001-A
Anniston Triple Bunk Bed
Stock # BHW-10022
TWO ADULTS ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
If you have any questions regarding assembly or if parts are missing, DO NOT return this item to the
store where it was purchased. Please call our customer service number and have your instructions
and parts list ready to provide the model name, part name or factory number:
866-942-5362
Pacific Standard Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Or visit our web site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for product assistance at
www.whalenstyle.com
Or e-mail your request to [e-mail]
LOT NUMBER:
DATE PURCHASED: / /

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ALWAYS USE GUARDRAILS ON BOTH LONG SIDES OF THE UPPER BUNK. IF
THE BUNK BED WILL BE PLACED NEXT TO THE WALL, THE GUARDRAIL
THAT RUNS THE FULL LENGTH OF THE BED SHOULD BE PLACED AGAINST
THE WALL TO PREVENT ENTRAPMENT BETWEEN THE BED AND WALL.
STRANGULATION HAZARD - Never attach or hang items to any part of the bunk bed
that are not designed for use with the bed; for example, but not limited to, hooks, belts,
and jump ropes.
Prohibit more than one person on upper bunk.
Maximum mattress thickness must not exceed 5 in. (12.70 cm). Surface of mattress must
be at least 5 in. (12.70 cm) below the upper edge of guardrails.
Use only mattress which is 74 in. (1.88 m) to 75 in. (1.90 m) long and 37 ½ in. (95.25 cm) to
38 ½ in. (97.79 cm) wide on the bunk bed.
Replacement parts, including additional guardrails, may be obtained from any of our
dealers.

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TO HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES FROM ENTRAPMENT
OR FALLS
 Follow the information on the warnings appearing on the upper bunk end
structure and on the carton. Do not remove warning label from bed.
 Always use the recommended size mattress or mattress support, or both, to help
prevent the likelihood of entrapment or falls.
 Surface of mattress must be at least 5 in. (12.70 cm) below the upper edge of
guardrails.
 Do not allow children under 6 years of age to use the upper bunk.
 Periodically check and ensure that the guardrail, ladder and other components
are in their proper position, free from damage and that all connectors are tight.
 Do not allow horseplay on or under the bed and prohibit jumping on the bed.
 Always use the ladder for entering and leaving the upper bunk.
 Do not use substitute parts. Contact the manufacturer or dealer for replacement
parts.
 Use of a night light may provide added safety precaution for a child using the
upper bunk.
 Always use guardrails on both long sides of the upper bunk. If the bunk bed will
be placed next to the wall, the guardrail that runs the full length of the bed
should be placed against the wall to prevent entrapment between the bed and
wall.
 The use of water or sleep flotation mattress is prohibited.
 STRANGULATION HAZARD – Never attach or hang items to any part of the
bunk bed that are not designed for use with the bed; for example, but not limited
to, hooks, belts, and jump ropes.
 Prohibit more than one person on upper bunk.
 Keep these instructions for future reference.

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
A- Upper Cross Assembly B- Upper Headboard Back / Footboard Front Post
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
C- Upper Headboard Front / Footboard Back Post D- Upper Ladder Side Rail
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 1)
E- Upper Front Guardrail F- Middle Headboard Front Post
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
G- Middle Headboard Back Post H- Middle Footboard Front Post I- Middle Footboard Back Post
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
J- Middle Ladder Side Rail K- Middle Front Guardrail L- Upper / Middle Mattress Side Rail
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 2)
M- Upper / Middle Back Guardrail N- Lower Left Front / Right Back Post O- Lower Left Back / Right Front Post
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
P- Lower Mattress Side Rail Q- Lower Ladder Side Rail R- Side Frame
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 4)
S- Side Stretcher T- Side Panel U- Mattress Support Slats
(Qty. 6) (Qty. 6 ) (Qty. 21)
V- Long Ladder W- Short Ladder X- Connector Tube
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 8)
(1) 1/4” x 1/2” Bolt (2) 1/4” x 1-1/4” Bolt (3) Plastic Round Plug Hex Wrench
(Qty. 160+2 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 16+1 extra) (Qty. 2 )
Tools required: Hex wrench (provided).

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A
S
C
B
1
1
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Please follow the instructions carefully to insure a safe and sturdy bed. Do not fully
tighten the bolts until all rails and guardrails are attached.
1. Unpack the units and confirm that you have all hardware and required parts. Assemble the unit on a
carpeted floor or the empty carton to avoid any scratch.
2. Fit the Upper Cross Assembly with Spanish warning label (A) into the Upper Footboard Posts (B and C)
properly and fasten into place with three 1/2” Bolts (1). Make sure the metal tabs on the Upper Footboard
Posts (B and C) face inward. DO NOT fully tighten the bolts in this step.
3. Attach one Side Stretcher (S) between the Footboard Posts (B and C) with two 1/2” Bolts (1) as shown.
① x 5

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Fasten one Side Panel (T) to the upper footboard assembly by inserting four 1/2” Bolts (1) through the
metal tabs on the Upper Footboard Posts (B and C) and screw into the threaded inserts on the Side Panel
(T). Go back to fully tighten the bolts.
C
B
T
1
1
① x 4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
5. Fit the Upper Cross Assembly with English warning label (A) into the Upper Headboard Posts (B and C)
properly and fasten into place with two 1/2” Bolts (1). Make sure the metal tabs on the Headboard Posts
(B and C) face inward.
6. Attach one Side Stretcher (S) between the Upper Headboard Posts (B and C) with two 1/2” Bolts (1) as
shown.
NOTE: Do not fully tighten the bolts.
A
S
C
B
1
1
1
① x 4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
7. Fasten the Side Panel (T) between the Upper Headboard Posts (B and C) with four 1/2” Bolts (1). Go
back to fully tighten the bolts.
C
B
T
1
1
① x 4

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D
E
L
M
1
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
8. Align and attach the Upper Front Guardrail (E) to the Upper Ladder Side Rail (D) with four 1/2” Bolts
(1).
9. Combine the Upper Back Guardrail (M) and the Upper Mattress Side Rail (L) together with four 1/2”
Bolts (1).
① x 8

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D
E
L
M
C
B
C
B
1
1
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
10. Align and attach the assembled guardrail assemblies between the Upper Posts (B and C) with eleven
1/2” Bolts (1) as shown.
① x 11

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
11. Fit the Mattress Support Slats (U) between the U-brackets on both Upper Side Rails (D and L) as shown
and fasten the slats into place with the 1/2” Bolts (1).
D
L
U
U
U
U
1
U
D / L
① x 14

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Attach one Side Frame (R) and one Side Stretcher (S) between the Middle Headboard Posts (F and G)
with the 1/2” Bolts (1).
NOTE: Do not fully tighten the bolts.
S
G
F
R
1
① x 6

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
13. Fasten one Side Panel with English warning label (T) between the Middle Headboard Posts (F and G)
with four 1/2” Bolts (1). Make sure that the Side Panel (T) lines up with the Bottom Stretcher (S).
Tighten the bolts with the provided hex wrench.
G
F
T
1
1
① x 4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
14. Attach one Side Frame (R) and one Side Stretcher (S) between the Middle Footboard Posts (H and I)
with the 1/2” Bolts (1).
NOTE: Do not fully tighten the bolts.
S
H
I
R
1
① x 6

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Fasten one Side Panel with Spanish warning label (T) between the Middle Footboard Posts (H and I)
with four 1/2” Bolts (1). Make sure that the Side Panel (T) lines up with the Bottom Stretcher (S).
Tighten the bolts with the provided hex wrench.
H
I
T
1
1
① x 4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
16. Align and attach the Middle Front Guardrail (K) to the Middle Ladder Side Rail (J) with four 1/2” Bolts
(1) as shown.
17. Combine the Middle Back Guardrail (M) and Middle Mattress Side Rail (L) together with four 1/2”
Bolts (1).
L
M
J
K1
① x 8

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
18. Align and attach the assembled middle back guardrail between the Middle Back Posts (G and I) with six
1/2” Bolts (1).
19. Align and attach the assembled middle front guardrail between the Middle Front Posts (F and H) with
the 1/2” Bolts (1).
J
K
L
M
G
F
H
I
1
1
① x 10

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
20. Fit the Mattress Support Slats (U) between the U-brackets on both Side Rails (J and L) as shown and
fasten the slats into place with the 1/2” Bolts (1).
J
L
U
U
U
U
1
U
J / L
① x 14

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G
F
H
I
F / G
XX
1
H /
I
F / G
H /
I
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
21. Fit one Connector Tube (X) into the top of each Middle Post (F, G, H and I) and fasten them into place
with the 1/2” Bolts (1).
① x 4