Better Homes and Gardens BH17-084-097-45 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2017-07-19 Rev. 0001-A Factory: JIYIFO
Loft Storage Bed
Stock # BH17-084-097-45 Slate
# BH17-084-098-45 Mocha
# BH17-084-098-46 White
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
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and parts list ready to provide the model name, part name or factory number:
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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 8 in. (20.32 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 upper bunk.
Replacement parts, including additional guardrails, may be obtained from any our dealer.

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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.
This product was manufactured August 2017.

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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- Mattress Side Rail B- Guardrail C- Ventilated Shelf
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 2)
D- Headboard Front Post E- Headboard Back Post F- Footboard Front Post
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
G- Footboard Back Post H- Headboard Top Rail I- Headboard Middle Rail
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 1)
J- Headboard Bottom Rail K- Headboard Support L- Footboard Top Rail
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 2)
M- Footboard Middle Rail N- Footboard Bottom Rail O- Footboard Support
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)

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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- Left Ladder Support Q- Right Ladder Support R- Ladder Step
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 3)
S- Guardrail Support T- Shelf Support U- Mattress Support Slats
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
(1) 1/4” x 100 mm Bolt (2) 1/4” x 32 mm Bolt
(Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 20+1 extra)
(3) 6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt (4) 6.5 mm x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(Qty. 22+1 extra) (Qty. 12+1 extra)
(5) M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel (6) 4 mm x 30 mm Screw (7) Barrel Nut
(Qty. 40+2 extra) (Qty. 6+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra)
(8) 4 mm x 35 mm Screw (Qty. 14+1 extra) Hex Wrench (Qty. 2)
Tools required: hex wrench (provided) and Phillips screwdriver (not provided).

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ASSEMBLY OF THE HEADBOARD
1. Unpack the units and confirm that you have all hardware and required parts.
2. Insert the Wood Dowels (5) into the both end holes on the Headboard Rails (H, I and J) as a guide and
attach the Headboard Front Post (D) to the Rails with four 100 mm Tapping Bolts (3).
3. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Headboard Back Post (E) at the opposite end.
D
E
H
I
J
5
3
H
M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(10 used in this step)
⑤
6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(8 used in this step)
③

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ASSEMBLY OF THE HEADBOARD
4. Attach the Headboard Support (K) to the Rails (I and J) with four 32 mm Bolts (2).
UP
D
E
I
J
K
2
1/4” x 32 mm Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②

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ASSEMBLY OF THE LADDER
5. Insert the 50 mm Wood Dowels (5) into the large holes of Ladder Steps (R) at both ends. Attach Left and
Right Ladder Supports (P and Q) to the Ladder Steps (R) using the 48 mm Tapping Bolts (4).
6.5 mm x 48 mm Bolt
(6 used in this step)
④
M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(6 used in this step)
⑤
P
Q
R
R
R
R
5
5
4

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ASSEMBLY OF THE FOOTBOARD
6. Insert the Wood Dowels (5) into the both end holes on the Footboard Rails (M and N) as a guide and
attach the Footboard Front Post (F) to the Rails with two 100 mm Tapping Bolts (3).
7. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Footboard Back Post (G) at the opposite end.
G
F
M
N
5
3
M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(6 used in this step)
⑤
6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(4 used in this step)
③

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ASSEMBLY OF THE FOOTBOARD
8. Attach the assembly of the ladder to the Rails (M and N) with four 48 mm Tapping Bolts (4).
6.5 mm x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(4 used in this step)
④
M
N
G
F
P
Q
4

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ASSEMBLY OF THE FOOTBOARD
9. Combine the Footboard Top Rails (L) with the Footboard Back Post (G) together with two 50 mm
Wood Dowels (5) and two 100 mm Tapping Bolts (3).
6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(2 used in this step)
③
M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(2 used in this step)
⑤
G
F
M
L
L
5
3

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ASSEMBLY OF THE FOOTBOARD
10. Fasten the Footboard Top Rails (L) in place with two 48 mm Tapping Bolts (4).
G
F
M
L
L
Q
4
6.5 mm x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(2 used in this step)
④

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ASSEMBLY OF THE FOOTBOARD
11.
Attach the Footboard Support (O) to the Rails (M and N) with four 32 mm Bolts (2).
UP
G
F
M
NO
2
1/4” x 32 mm Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②

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Assembly Instructions
12.
Attach two Ventilated Shelves (C) to the Footboard Support (O) and Front Post (F) with four 32 mm
Bolts (2) and four 50 mm Wood Dowels (5).
O
F
G
C
C
2
5
1/4” x 32 mm Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②
M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
⑤

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Assembly Instructions
13.
Insert two Barrel Nuts (7) into the end of one Mattress Side Rail (A).
14. Attach the Mattress Side Rail (A) to the Footboard Front Post (F) using two 100 mm Bolts (1) through
the drilled holes on the posts and screw into the Barrel Nuts (7).
F
G
C
C
A
1
7
Barrel Nut
(2 used in this step)
⑦
1/4” x 100 mm Bolt
(2 used in this step)
①

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Assembly Instructions
15.
Attach two Guardrails (B) to the Footboard Front Post (F) with two 100 mm Tapping Bolts (3) and two
50 mm Wood Dowels (5).
F
G
BB
5
3
C
C
M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(2 used in this step)
⑤
6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(2 used in this step)
③

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Assembly Instructions
16.
Repeat steps 13 through 14 to attach the other Mattress Side Rail (A) to the Footboard Back Post (G).
17. Repeat steps 15 to attach the remaining Guardrails (B) to the Footboard Back Post (G).
18. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Headboard assembly at the opposite end.
BBA
BBA
F
G
C
C
D
E
I
J
K
5
B
B
A
3
1
7
52
M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(10 used in this step)
⑤
6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(6 used in this step)
③
1/4” x 32 mm Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②
1/4” x 100 mm Bolt
(6 used in this step)
①
Barrel Nut
(6 used in this step)
⑦

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Assembly Instructions
19.
Attach the Shelf Support (T) to the Ventilated Shelves (C) with four 32 mm Bolts (2).
UP
C
C
T
2
1/4” x 32 mm Bolt
(4 used in this step)
②

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Assembly Instructions
20. With the pilot holes as a guide, align and attach the Guardrail Supports (S) to the center of both
Guardrails (B) and the Mattress Side Rails (A) with 30 mm Screws (6).
UP
UP
UP
B
A
B
B
A
B
S
S
6
4 mm x 30 mm Screw
(6 used in this step)
⑥

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Assembly Instructions
21. Lay out the Mattress Support Slats (U) onto the strips on the Mattress Side Rails (A). Make sure that the
end slats located close to the Posts. Insert and screw the 35 mm Screws (8) into the countersunk holes
on each slat. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
6
A
A
U
4 mm x 35 mm Screw
(14 used in this step)
⑧