Better Homes and Gardens Kane BHW-10013 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Date 2020-07-07 Rev. 0001-A
Kane Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed
Stock # BHW-10013
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:
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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 8 in. (20.32 cm) for upper and lower bunk.
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 and lower bunk.
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 Headboard Front / Footboard Back Post B- Upper Headboard Back Post C- Upper Footboard Front Post
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 1)
D- Upper Cross Assembly E- Upper Cap Rail F- Upper Ladder Side Rail
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 1)
G- Upper Mattress Side Rail H- Short Guardrail I- Long Guardrail
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
J- Front Guardrail Post K- Guardrail Support L- Mattress Support Slats
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
M- Left Ladder Support N- Right Ladder Support O- Ladder Step
(Qty. 1) (Qty. 1) (Qty. 4)
P- Lower Headboard Front / Footboard Back Post Q- Lower Headboard Back / Footboard Front Post
(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.
R- Lower Cross Assembly S- Lower Cap Rail T- Lower Mattress Side Rail
(Qty. 2) (Qty. 2) (Qty. 2)
(1) 1/4” x 100 mm Bolt (2) 1/4” x 38 mm Bolt
(Qty. 16+1 extra) (Qty. 2+1 extra)
(3) M6.5 x 100 mm Tapping Bolt (4) M6.5 x 48 mm Tapping Bolt
(Qty. 24+1 extra) (Qty. 20+1 extra)
(5) M10 x 50 mm Wood Dowel (6) M4 x 35 mm Screw (7) Floor Protector (8) Bed Connector Pin
(Qty. 40+2 extra) (Qty. 28+1 extra) (Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 4)
(9) Barrel Nut (10) M3.5 x 19 mm Screw (11) M4 x 30 mm Screw Hex Wrench
(Qty. 16+1 extra ) (Qty. 2+1 extra) (Qty. 6+1 extra) (Qty. 2 )
Tools required: Hex wrench (provided) and Phillips screwdriver (not provided).

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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.
2. Locate one Lower Cap Rail (S) on a level and protected surface with the holes facing up.
3. Insert two 50 mm Wood Dowels (5) into the large holes of one Lower Cap Rail (S) and attach it to the
Lower Cross Assembly (R) using three 48 mm Tapping Bolts (4). Securely tighten the bolts with the
enclosed hex wrench.
4. Repeat the same procedure to combine the other Cap Rail (S) with the other Lower Cross Assembly
(R).
④ x 6
⑤ x 4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
5. Insert four 50 mm Wood Dowels (5) into the end large holes of the Lower Cross Assembly (R). Attach
the Lower Posts (P and Q) to the Lower Cross Assembly (R) with four 100 mm Tapping Bolts (3).
Tighten the bolts with the enclosed hex wrench.
6. Repeat the same procedure to combine the rest Lower Posts (P and Q) to the other Lower Cross
Assembly (R).
③ x 8
⑤ x 8

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
7. Insert two Barrel Nuts (9) into each end of the Mattress Side Rails (T). Be sure that the cross slot on the
Barrel Nut faces out and the threaded hole points towards the entry of the bolt along the rail.
8. Fasten two Mattress Side Rails (T) between the assembled Lower headboard and footboard by using
the 100 mm Bolts (1) through the drilled holes on the posts and screw into the Barrel Nuts (9) in the
Mattress Side Rails (T). Make sure that the wood stoppers attached to the Mattress Side Rail for slats
are up and face inward.
① x 8
⑨ x 8

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
9. Lay one Mattress Support Slats (L) onto the strips on the Mattress Side Rails (T). Make sure that the
end slats located close to the Lower Posts. Insert and screw the 35 mm Screws (6) into the countersunk
holes on each slat. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
⑥ x 14

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
10. Locate one Upper Cap Rail (E) on a level and protected surface with the holes facing up.
11. Insert two 50 mm Wood Dowels (5) into the large holes of one Upper Cap Rail (E) and attach it to the
Upper Cross Assembly (D) by using three 48 mm Tapping Bolts (4). Securely tighten the bolts with the
enclosed hex wrench.
12. Repeat the same procedure to combine the other Upper Cap Rail (E) with the other Upper Cross
Assembly with warning label (D).
④ x 6
⑤ x 4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
13. Insert four 50 mm Wood Dowels (5) into the end holes of the Upper Cross Assembly with warning
label (D). Attach the Upper Headboard Posts (A and B) to the Upper Cross Assembly (D) with four
100 mm Tapping Bolts (3). Tighten the bolts with the enclosed hex wrench.
14. Repeat the previous step to attach Upper Cross Assembly (D) to the other Upper Footboard Posts (A
and C).
③ x 8
⑤ x 8

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Insert the 50 mm Wood Dowels (5) into the drilled large holes of the Long Guardrail (I) at both ends.
Attach two Long Guardrails (I) between the Upper Posts (A and B) with four 100 mm Tapping Bolts
(3).
16. Attach the Upper Mattress Side Rail (G) between the Upper Posts (A and B) with four 100 mm Bolts
(1) and four Barrel Nuts (9). Make sure the wood stoppers for slats attached on side rail are up and face
inward.
17. Repeat the previous step to attach the Upper Ladder Side Rail (F) between the Upper Posts (A and C).
③ x 4
⑤ x 4
① x 8
⑨ x 8

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
18. Lay the other Mattress Support Slats (L) onto the strips on the Ladder Side Rail (F) and the Upper
Mattress Side Rail (G). Insert and screw the 35 mm Screws (6) into the countersunk holes on each slat.
Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
⑥ x 14

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
19. Insert the 50 mm Wood Dowels (5) into the end large holes of the Short Guardrails (H) as a guide,
attach two Short Guardrails (H) between the Upper Headboard Front Post (A) and Front Guardrail Post
(J) with four 100 mm Tapping Bolts (3).
20. Fasten the Front Guardrail Post (J) to the Ladder Side Rail (F) with two 38 mm Bolts (2), using the
enclosed hex wrench.
⑤ x 4
② x 2
③ x 4
The pilot holes face outward

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
21. With the pilot holes as a guide, align and attach one Guardrail Support (K) to the center of the Long
Guardrails (I) and the Upper Mattress Side Rail (G) by using three 30 mm Screws (11) through the
countersunk holes and screw into place.
22. Repeat the same procedure to attach the other Guardrail Support (K) to the Short Guardrails (H) and
the Ladder Side Rail (F).
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6

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
23. Ask for assistance to place the bunks to where the bunk bed finally located.
24. Insert four Bed Connector Pins (8) into the Lower Posts (P and Q).
25. Ask for assistance to stack the Upper Posts (A, B and C) onto the Bed Connector Pins (8) on the Lower
Posts (P and Q).
NOTE: Make sure that the upper bunk sits completely on the top of the lower bunk and the
connector pins, not leaving any gaps.
⑧ x 4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
26. Insert two 50 mm Wood Dowels (5) into the large holes of each Ladder Steps (O) at both ends.
27. Fasten Left and Right Ladder Supports (M and N) to the Ladder Steps (O) by using the 48 mm Tapping
Bolts (4). Securely tighten all bolts with the enclosed hex wrench.
⑤ x 8
④ x 8

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
28. Hook the Ladder securely over the top of the Ladder Side Rail (F), between the Upper Footboard Front
Post (C) and the Front Guardrail Post (J) in the opening provided. Screw the Ladder Hooks in place by
using two 19 mm Screws (10).
ONLY USE LADDER IN THIS LOCATION AND SECURE WITH 2 SCREWS. PLEASE MAKE
SURE YOU INSTALL THE LADDER AGAINST THE FRONT GUARDRAIL POST.
⑩
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2

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DISASSEMBLING THE BUNK BED
NOTE: The Bunk Bed can be separated into two identical Twin Beds. In this case, attach four
Floor Protectors (7) onto the bottom of the Upp er Posts (A, B and C). Guardrails are not
necessary.
 To convert the bunk bed back into two identical twin beds, first unscrew the bolts to remove the Ladder
and all Guardrails.
 Have an assistant help to remove the Upper Bunk from the Lower Bunk.
 Disassemble the side rails from all headboards (Upper and Lower Bunks).
 Re-assemble the headboards (with tall posts) and footboards (with short posts) to Side Rails as shown.
Attach the Floor Protectors (7) onto the bottom of the footboard posts, as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Switching the headboards will allow the two single beds to be identical (the headboards will have
taller posts and the footboards will have the shorter posts).
⑦
x
4

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Care and Maintenance
 Use a soft, clean cloth that will not scratch the surface when dusting.
 Use of furniture polish is not necessary. Should you choose to use polish, test first in an
inconspicuous area.
 Using solvents of any kind on your furniture may damage the finish.
 Never use water to clean your furniture as it may cause damage to the finish.
 Liquid spills should be removed immediately. Using a soft, clean cloth, blot the spill gently. Avoid
rubbing.
 Always use protective pads under hot dishes and plates. Heat can cause chemical changes that may
create spotting within the furniture finish.
 In the event that your furniture is stained or otherwise damaged during use, we recommend that
you call a professional to repair your furniture.
 Check bolts/screws periodically and tighten them if necessary.
Further Advice about Wood Furniture Care
It is best to keep your furniture in a climate controlled environment. Extreme temperature and
humidity changes can cause warping, shrinking and splitting of wood. It is advised to keep furniture
away from direct sunlight as may damage the finish.
Proper care and cleaning at home will extend the life of your purchase. Following these important and
helpful tips will enhance your furniture as it ages.
We hope you enjoy your purchase for many years.
Thank you for your purchasing!
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We are confident that you will be delighted with your Whalen Furniture purchase.
Should this product be defective in workmanship or materials or fail under normal use, we will repair
or replace it for up to one (1) year from date of purchase. Every Whalen Furniture product is designed
to meet your highest expectations. We guarantee that you will immediately see the value of our fine
furniture.
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to State.
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