Better Homes and Gardens BH18-084-097-26 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2018-03-26 Rev. 0001-A Factory: JIYIFO
Kane Twin Loft Bed with Bookshelf
Stock # BH18-084-097-26 Mocha
# BH18-084-097-27 White
# BH18-084-097-28 Gray
ADULT 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:
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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
38½ 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 April 2018.

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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- Lower Headboard Front Post B- Lower Headboard Back Post C- Lower Footboard Front Post
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
D- Lower Footboard Back Post E- Upper Headboard Front Post F- Upper Headboard Back Post
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
G- Upper Footboard Front Post H- Upper Footboard Back Post I- Lower Side Rail
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 2)
J- Lower Back Rail K- Upper Cross Assembly L- Upper Cap Rail
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
M- Upper Ladder Side Rail N- Upper Mattress Side Rail O- Short Guardrail
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (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- Long Guardrail Q- Front Guardrail Post R- Guardrail Support
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 2)
S- Upper Mattress Support Slats T- Left Ladder Support U- Right Ladder Support
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
V- Ladder Step (Qty. 4) W- Bookshelf Left Side (Qty. 1)
X- Bookshelf Right Side (Qty. 1) Y- Bookshelf Shelf (Qty. 4)

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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.
(1) 1/4” x 100 mm Bolt (2) 1/4” x 45 mm Bolt
(Qty. 8+1 extra) (Qty. 8+1 extra)
(3) 1/4” x 38 mm Bolt (4) 1/4” x 15 mm Bolt
(Qty. 2+1 extra) (Qty. 32+1 extra)
(5) Ø6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt (6) Ø6.5 mm x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(Qty. 24+1 extra) (Qty. 20+1 extra)
(7) Ø10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel (8) Ø8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel (9) Ø4 mm x 35 mm S
crew
(Qty. 40+2 extra) (Qty. 16+1 extra) (Qty. 14+1 extra)
(10) Ø4 mm x 30 mm Screw (11) Bed Connector Pin (12) Barrel Nut
(Qty. 6+1 extra) (Qty. 4) (Qty. 8+1 extra)
(13) Ø3.5 mm x 19 mm Screw (Qty. 4+1 extra) (14) Metal Bracket (Qty. 1)
(15) L-shaped Metal Bracket (Qty. 16) Hex Wrench (Qty. 2)
Tools required: Hex wrench (provided) and Phillips screwdriver (not provided).

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BOOKSHELF ASSEMBLY
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.
2. Locate the Bookshelf Right Side (X) on a level and protected surface with the threaded inserts facing up.
3. Insert the 30 mm Wood Dowels (8) into the inner holes of the Shelves (Y) and attach them to the
Bookshelf Right Side (X) using the 15 mm Bolts (4) and the Metal Brackets (15). Securely tighten the
bolts with the enclosed hex wrench.
Ø8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
⑧
1/4” x 15 mm Bolt
(16 used in this step)
④
L-shaped Metal Bracket
(8 used in this step)
⑮

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BOOKSHELF ASSEMBLY
4. Repeat the same procedure to attach the Bookshelf Left Side (W) at the opposite end.
5. Ask for assistance to lift the unit upright.
Ø8 x 30 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
⑧
1/4” x 15 mm Bolt
(16 used in this step)
④
L-shaped Metal Bracket
(8 used in this step)
⑮

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UPPER BUNK ASSEMBLY
6. Align and attach one Upper Cross Assembly (K) to one Upper Cap Rail (L) using two 50 mm Wood
Dowels (7) and three 48 mm Tapping Bolts (6). Securely tighten the bolts with the enclosed L-shaped
hex wrench.
7. Repeat the previous step to combine the remaining Upper Cap Rail (L) and Upper Cross Assembly (K)
together.
Ø10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
⑦
Ø6.5 mm x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(6 used in this step)
⑥

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UPPER BUNK ASSEMBLY
8. Insert four 50 mm Wood Dowels (7) into the end holes of the Upper Cross Assembly with warning
label (K). Attach the Upper Headboard Posts (E and F) to the Upper Cross Assembly (K) with four 100
mm Tapping Bolts (5) as shown. Tighten the bolts with the enclosed hex wrench.
9. Repeat the previous step to attach Upper Footboard Posts (G and H) to the other Upper Cross Assembly
(K).
Ø6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(8 used in this step)
⑤
Ø10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
⑦

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UPPER BUNK ASSEMBLY
10. Insert the 50 mm Wood Dowels (7) into the drilled large holes of Long Guardrail (P) at both ends.
Attach two Long Guardrails (P) between the Upper Posts (F and H) with the100 mm Tapping Bolts (5).
11. Attach the Mattress Side Rail (N) between the Upper Posts (F and H) with four 100 mm Bolts (1) and
four Barrel Nuts (12). Make sure the wood stoppers for slats attached on side rail are up and face inward.
12. Attach the Ladder Side Rail (M) between the Upper Posts (E and G) using four 100 mm Bolts (1) and
four Barrel Nuts (12). Make sure the wood stoppers for slat attached on side rail are up and face inward.
Ø10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
⑦
Barrel Nut
(8 used in this step)
⑫
1/4” x 100 mm Bolt
(8 used in this step)
①
Ø6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(4 used in this step)
⑤

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UPPER BUNK ASSEMBLY
13. Lay out the Upper Mattress Support Slats (S) between the wood stoppers on the Ladder Side Rail (M)
and the Upper Mattress Side Rail (N). Insert and screw 35 mm Screws (9) into the countersunk holes on
each slat. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Ø4 mm x 35 mm Screw
(14 used in this step)
⑨

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UPPER BUNK ASSEMBLY
14. Insert the 50 mm Wood Dowels (7) into the end large holes of Short Guardrails (O) as a guide. Attach
two Short Guardrails (O) between the Upper Headboard Front Post (E) and Front Guardrail Post (Q)
with four 100 mm Tapping Bolts (5).
15. Fasten the Front Guardrail Post (Q) to the Ladder Side Rail (M) with two 38 mm Bolts (3), using the
enclosed hex wrench.
Ø1/4” x 38 mm Bolt
(2 used in this step)
③
Ø10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
⑦
Ø6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(4 used in this step)
⑤

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UPPER BUNK ASSEMBLY
16. With the pilot holes as a guide, align and attach one Guardrail Support (R) to the center of the Long
Guardrails (P) and the Upper Mattress Side Rail (N) by using three 30 mm Screws (10) through the
countersunk holes and screw into place.
17. Repeat the same procedure to attach the other Guardrail Support (R) to the Short Guardrails (O) and the
Ladder Side Rail (M).
Ø4 mm x 30 mm Screw
(6 used in this step)
⑩

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LOWER BUNK ASSEMBLY
18. Insert four 50 mm Wood Dowels (7) into the end holes of two Lower Side Rails (I) and attach them
between the Lower Posts (A and B) with four 100 mm Tapping Bolts (5). Tighten the bolts with the
enclosed hex wrench.
Ø6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(4 used in this step)
⑤
Ø10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
⑦

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LOWER BUNK ASSEMBLY
19. Align and attach the Lower Footboard Front Post (C) to the Bookshelf Left Side (W) by inserting the 48
mm Tapping Bolts (6) through the pre-drilled holes on the Bookshelf Left Side (W) and screw into the
post.
20. Attach the Lower Footboard Back Post (D) to the Bookshelf Right Side (X) with the 48 mm Tapping
Bolts (6).
Ø6.5 mm x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(4 used in this step)
⑥

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LOWER BUNK ASSEMBLY
21. Insert eight 50 mm Wood Dowels (7) into the end large holes of two Lower Back Rails (J). Attach the
Back Rails (J) between the Lower Back Posts (B and D) by using four 100 mm Tapping Bolts (5).
Tighten the bolts with the provided hex wrench.
Ø10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
⑦
Ø6.5 mm x 100 mm Tapping Bolt
(4 used in this step)
⑤

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ASSEMBLY OF THE BUNK BED
22. Now, place the two assembled bunks where you want to place your loft bed.
23. Insert four Bed Connector Pins (11) into the Lower Posts (A, B, C and D) and secure them in place with
the 45 mm Bolts (2). When attaching the Connector Pin (11) to Lower Headboard Front Post (A), you
will need to insert one 45 mm Bolt (2) through the bottom hole of the Metal Bracket (14) and screw into
the threaded hole of Connector Pin.
24. Now, ask for assistance to stack the Upper Bunk onto the Bed Connector Pins (11) on the Lower Posts
and fasten the Upper Posts (E, F, G and H) in place with four 45 mm Bolts (2). Proceed to insert two 19
mm Screws (13) through the countersunk holes of Metal Bracket (14) and securely screw into place.
NOTE: Make sure that the Upper Bunk sits completely on top of the posts and the pins go all the way,
not leaving any gaps.
Ø1/4” x 45 mm Bolt
(8 used in this step)
②
Bed Connector Pin
(4 used in this step)
⑪
Metal Bracket
(1 used in this step)
⑭
Ø3.5 mm x 19 mm Screw
(2 used in this step)
⑬

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ASSEMBLY OF THE BUNK BED
25. Fasten the Bookshelf Side Panels (W and X) to the Upper Footboard Posts (G and H) with two 48 mm
Tapping Bolts (6).
Ø6.5 mm x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(2 used in this step)
⑥

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ASSEMBLY OF THE LADDER
26. Insert two 50 mm Wood Dowels (7) into the large holes of each Ladder Steps (V) at both ends.
27. Attach Left and Right Ladder Supports (T and U) to the Ladder Steps (V) using the 48 mm Tapping
Bolts (6). Securely tighten all bolts with the enclosed hex wrench.
Ø6.5 mm x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(8 used in this step)
⑥
Ø10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
⑦