BREDABEDS MURPHY BED User manual

Assembly Instructions /Parts List / Troubleshooting / FAQ /Tips /Warranty
BREDABEDS
MURPHY BED
INCLUDING URBAN AND METROPOLITAN COLLECTION MURPHY BEDS
Web: https://bredabeds.com
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
REVISION: B3.5
1127 N 39th Street
Nampa, Idaho 83687
MB
APRIL 2018

2Thank you for purchasing a BredaBed!
THANK YOU!
OUR MISSION
BREDA, INC is a family owned and operated business. We sell space saving Murphy
Beds that we design and manufacture here at our production facility in southwest
Idaho. BREDA, INC advertises and sells these beds, primarily, to customers all over
the United States.
QUESTIONS?
If, at any point during assembly you have questions, feel free to contact us.
Call us toll free at: 1-855-466-4781
Email us at: [email protected]
Or, use the live chat feature at https://bredabeds.com when available.
If it’s after hours or during weekends, it’s best to email us. When contacting us,
have your order number ready. If emailing us, attach any relevant pictures.
https://www.facebook.com/BredaBeds
https://twitter.com/BredaBeds
https://www.youtube.com/BredaBeds
https://www.pinterest.com/BredaBeds
Thank you for your Murphy Bed purchase by BredaBeds! When you’re ready to begin
assembly, follow these instructions carefully and be sure not to skip any steps. If you
have any trouble during the assembly process, feel free to contact us and one of our
specialists will be happy to help guide you through the process. Once completed, we
hope that your BredaBed will bring many years of enjoyment.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BredaBed Assembly Instructions Table Of Contents
Title Page(s)
Warranty and Return Policies 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THIS FIRST 4
Assembly Tips 5
Unpacking Your BredaBed & Frequently Asked Questions 6
Troubleshooting 7-8
Parts List: Panels & Before You Begin 9-10
Chapter 1: Hardware insertion and Bed Cabinet assembly. 11-16
Chapter 2: Attaching springs and mechanism to the bed. 17-18
Chapter 3: Attaching the Bed Cabinet to the wall. 19-21
Chapter 4: Assembling the Bed Face Panel unit. 22-25
Chapter 5: Attaching the Bed Face Panel to the Bed Cabinet. 26-29
Chapter 6: Installing the handles, leg support and mattress. 29-30
Chapter 7: Final adjustment for the Bed Cabinet and springs. 31-30
Chapter 8 How to disassemble the bed for moving. 33
WARRANTY POLICY
BredaBeds warranties all mechanical hardware for a period of ten (10) years, all wood parts on our products for a period of one
(1) year to be free of material or workmanship defects and electronics (such as lights) for a period of thirty (90) days. Warranty
periods begin from date of purchase. We will repair or replace at our discretion any defective parts within this period. This
warranty is made assuming proper installation using the provided instructions. This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper use, abuse, neglect, misunderstanding of operation or improper assembly. This warranty does not cover issues with
springs or pistons. In the unlikely event you have a warranty issue, please contact us by phone, email or using the live chat
feature when available.
WE DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
LAW. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. BUYER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE LIMITED
TO REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE PARTS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
RETURN POLICY
We will accept returns on any item we sell within a 30 day period from time of receipt, less a 20% restocking fee. Return shipping
and shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer as well as repackaging the product in a safe and acceptable manner.
Once the returned product is received by us and inspected for damage, a credit will be issued for the amount of purchase less
20% and less the cost of any damage, if any. Credit will be applied back to the customer in the same form of payment made
during the purchase of the product (for example, a credit refund or check) within 3 business days of receipt. Prior to returning
any product, please contact us for a return authorization.
For more information on our policies, visit https://bredabeds.com/policies.html or click on
“Warranty, Shipping & Returns” at the bottom of any page on our website.
THANK YOU!
OUR MISSION
BREDA, INC is a family owned and operated business. We sell space saving Murphy
Beds that we design and manufacture here at our production facility in southwest
Idaho. BREDA, INC advertises and sells these beds, primarily, to customers all over
the United States.
QUESTIONS?
If, at any point during assembly you have questions, feel free to contact us.
Call us toll free at: 1-855-466-4781
Email us at: [email protected]
Or, use the live chat feature at https://bredabeds.com when available.
If it’s after hours or during weekends, it’s best to email us. When contacting us,
have your order number ready. If emailing us, attach any relevant pictures.
https://www.facebook.com/BredaBeds
https://twitter.com/BredaBeds
https://www.youtube.com/BredaBeds
https://www.pinterest.com/BredaBeds
Thank you for your Murphy Bed purchase by BredaBeds! When you’re ready to begin
assembly, follow these instructions carefully and be sure not to skip any steps. If you
have any trouble during the assembly process, feel free to contact us and one of our
specialists will be happy to help guide you through the process. Once completed, we
hope that your BredaBed will bring many years of enjoyment.

4Important Safety Information - Read This First
SAFETY WARNING
READ THIS FIRST
Murphy Beds utilize a mechanism to counterbalance
weight. The extreme tension of the spring mechanism
can be hazardous when safety precautions within
these instructions are not followed.
Once proper assembly is completed, your BredaBed
will provide many years of safe enjoyment.
SAFETY WARNING
READ THIS FIRST
Pay special attention when you see any of these boxes:
***SAFETY***
***ALERT*** STEP #
Critical Step
* * * WARNING * * *
Additionally - Keep children and pets away from
work area during assembly for their safety.

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Assembly Tips
SAFETY WARNING
READ THIS FIRST
Murphy Beds utilize a mechanism to counterbalance
weight. The extreme tension of the spring mechanism
can be hazardous when safety precautions within
these instructions are not followed.
Once proper assembly is completed, your BredaBed
will provide many years of safe enjoyment.
SAFETY WARNING
READ THIS FIRST
Pay special attention when you see any of these boxes:
***SAFETY***
***ALERT*** STEP #
Critical Step
* * * WARNING * * *
Additionally - Keep children and pets away from
work area during assembly for their safety.
ASSEMBLY TIPS
We recommend that
two people assemble
our products.
Throughout these
instructions you’ll be
tasked with moving
parts, which can
sometimes be heavy.
Always take proper
precautions when
lifting heavy objects
and use at least
two people when
necessary.
When you’re ready
to begin assembly,
always give yourself
su cient time so that
you won’t be distracted
during assembly.
Assembly time can
vary greatly from
person-to-person as
everyone has di erent
skill levels using hand-
tools. The normal time
for assembling this
product is between 3.5-
7 hours, however your
time may vary from
this depending on how
your bed is con gured
and external factors
such as how level your
 oor is.
TWO PEOPLE
RECOMMENDED
ALLOW YOURSELF
SUFFICIENT TIME
VIDEO
INSTRUCTIONS
Scan the QR Code
above with a
smartphone to view
our Murphy Bed
assembly video or visit:
breda.us/video
This can also be
found under “Learn
More” -> “Murphy
Bed Assembly
Instructions” on
our website. Use the
links below the video
to jump to speci c
chapters. Although
the bed in this video
may not be identical
to yours, assembly is
quite similar. The video
instructions are meant
to supplement these
instructions, not as a
replacement.

6Unpacking Your BredaBed & Frequently Asked Questions
I’m missing parts/hardware not included with my bed.
If you suspect anything is missing, take inventory of the parts you do have using
the part/hardware lists sheet with and note any other parts/hardware you may be
missing. Often times, parts or hardware can get misplaced and will turn up later,
so double check your work area and any other places it may be. If you still cannot
 nd it, contact us and we’ll be glad to send you more parts/hardware, be sure to
have your order number ready and a list of all missing parts/hardware.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I have damaged parts on my bed, what do I do?
As soon as you do  nd damage, send us an email at [email protected] with
pictures of the damaged areas, part name(s) (found on the part label), provide
your order number and any other additional information. We give remake parts
a priority, and they can typically be sent to you within a few days after you notify
us, but be sure to notify us immediately. Note: We provide a touch-up crayon,
matching the color of your bed in hardware package #8 to  x minor chips on the
edges of the panels.
I’m finished with assembly, but I have extra parts leftover.
This is normal, we provide extra hardware with each bed model as a convenience.
Once assembled, you can discard this additional hardware.
Why don’t the illustrations match my parts?
The illustrations in the booklet match a Queen size. If your bed is di erent than
this, the illustrations may be slightly di erent, however installation is identical. In
addition to this, sometimes elements in the illustrations are not shown for clarity.
UNPACKING YOUR BREDABED
When you  rst receive your BredaBed, it will be loaded on a pallet with banding. This
banding can be cut carefully with a utility knife and the individual pieces can be carried to
where the bed will be assembled. When handling panels, take special precaution to avoid
scratching and chipping on the corners and side edges. If the bed won’t be assembled for
an extended period of time, store the panels  at on the ground on top of a soft surface,
such as a rug or carpet. Usually, when parts or hardware are reported as missing, they
are usually just misplaced and turn up later, so be sure to keep all hardware and boxes
together. Inspect the panels for damage and take inventory using the “Parts List” on the
following pages to verify you have everything. When you’re ready to begin assembly,
have all parts, hardware and tools in your work area. Do not unpack hardware until
instructed to do so. Additionally, keep children and pets away from work area
during assembly for their safety.
What is the maximum mattress thickness I can use?
Our beds are designed for U.S. mattress sizes up to 11” thick.

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Troubleshooting
The bed doors hit the Toe Kick when opened.
This can happen for several dierent reasons:
• The most common scenario happens before the bolt in hole #2 has been
inserted. Before the bolt in hole #2 is inserted, the bed doors are pivoting on
the bolt in hole #1, then once that bolt is inserted and tightened, the doors will
fully be attached to the mechanism arms, changing the pivot point further back
inside the Bed Cabinet. If this matches your situation, remove the Toe Kick until
assembly has been completed. Once completed, you can re-attach the Toe Kick
by opening the bed and tightening the cams on the Toe Kick from the back side.
• The Toe Kick may have been attached upside down. The bottom of the Toe Kick
should be ush with the bottoms of the sides. If there is a 1/4” dierence, ip
the Toe Kick around and tighten the cams. See Chapter 1, Step 4.
• The frame may have been improperly aligned. The steel frame must be 1/2”
back from the Mechanism End. The Mechanism End is the end of the bed that
your head will be as you lay in the bed. It’s also the end of the bed that connects
to the mechanism. See Chapter 4, Step 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Verify the steel frame is 1/2” back from the Mechanism End. The Mechanism End is
the end of the bed that your head will be as you lay in the bed. It’s also the end of
the bed that connects to the mechanism. See Chapter 4, Step 3.
Verify the bolts in Hole #2 (10 1/2” from frame end) and Hole #3 (19 1/4” from
frame end) are inserted and securely tightened. See Chapter 5, Step 4.
The Bed Face Panel falls inside of the Bed Cabinet (and hits the wall). The bed
doors do not hit the top shelf.
The way the legs are shaped prevent the legs from slipping out from under the
bed without rst raising up on the Bed Face Panel. If your legs are slipping out, it’s
usually one of the following issues:
• When opening the bed, be sure both legs are extended all the way down.
• Check that the leg stop cylinder is in the bottom hole (see Fig. 4D on Chapter
4, Step 2 for an assembled view) and that the leg rod has been installed (see
Chapter 6, Step 3).
• If the legs hit against the bed doors instead of the cylinder, verify the frame is
1/2” back from the Mechanism End (see Chapter 4, Step 3). If you have slightly
less than 1/2”, follow the steps below to extend the leg from the leg disk.
1: Remove the mattress and use a 1/2” socket to remove the Hex nut.
2: Loosen the set screw with an Allen wrench and then re-insert the leg into the
round disk.
3: Tighten the set screw securely with an Allen wrench and then attach the Hex
nut with a 1/2” wrench.
For a video demonstration, see: breda.us/leg-adjustment
The legs slip out from under the bed or have pulled out from the round leg disks.
I’m missing parts/hardware not included with my bed.
If you suspect anything is missing, take inventory of the parts you do have using
the part/hardware lists sheet with and note any other parts/hardware you may be
missing. Often times, parts or hardware can get misplaced and will turn up later,
so double check your work area and any other places it may be. If you still cannot
 nd it, contact us and we’ll be glad to send you more parts/hardware, be sure to
have your order number ready and a list of all missing parts/hardware.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I have damaged parts on my bed, what do I do?
As soon as you do  nd damage, send us an email at [email protected] with
pictures of the damaged areas, part name(s) (found on the part label), provide
your order number and any other additional information. We give remake parts
a priority, and they can typically be sent to you within a few days after you notify
us, but be sure to notify us immediately. Note: We provide a touch-up crayon,
matching the color of your bed in hardware package #8 to  x minor chips on the
edges of the panels.
I’m finished with assembly, but I have extra parts leftover.
This is normal, we provide extra hardware with each bed model as a convenience.
Once assembled, you can discard this additional hardware.
Why don’t the illustrations match my parts?
The illustrations in the booklet match a Queen size. If your bed is di erent than
this, the illustrations may be slightly di erent, however installation is identical. In
addition to this, sometimes elements in the illustrations are not shown for clarity.
UNPACKING YOUR BREDABED
When you  rst receive your BredaBed, it will be loaded on a pallet with banding. This
banding can be cut carefully with a utility knife and the individual pieces can be carried to
where the bed will be assembled. When handling panels, take special precaution to avoid
scratching and chipping on the corners and side edges. If the bed won’t be assembled for
an extended period of time, store the panels  at on the ground on top of a soft surface,
such as a rug or carpet. Usually, when parts or hardware are reported as missing, they
are usually just misplaced and turn up later, so be sure to keep all hardware and boxes
together. Inspect the panels for damage and take inventory using the “Parts List” on the
following pages to verify you have everything. When you’re ready to begin assembly,
have all parts, hardware and tools in your work area. Do not unpack hardware until
instructed to do so. Additionally, keep children and pets away from work area
during assembly for their safety.
What is the maximum mattress thickness I can use?
Our beds are designed for U.S. mattress sizes up to 11” thick.

8Troubleshooting
Metropolitan Murphy Beds like yours have a recessed area on the doors. This area
is marked as a screw free zone on Chapter 4, Step 1. Contact BredaBeds to discuss
replacement options.
The screws are poking through the doors on the front.
We provide a 4” x 3/4” notch that will accommodate most baseboard situations.
If the notch must be made larger, you can notch the wood with a saw. If the
baseboard interferes with the Bottom Nailer, it will need to be moved higher up.
The Bottom Nailer connects to the sides with 4 cam ttings (2 on each side). These
holes will need to be drilled higher up on the sides with a 5mm or 3/16” drill bit.
The distance between the holes must remain exactly the same. Alternatively, you
can remove or notch the baseboard.
The Bed Cabinet hits my baseboard.
The mattress and bedding should be in place to determine the proper spring
tension. See Chapter 7, Step 2 for spring adjustment.
If the bed won’t close all the way, check to make sure your mattress is no more
than 11” thick. You may have to move your pillows closer to the Leg End of the bed
so that when closed, the pillows will be higher than the headboard which sits at an
angle to minimize the gap between the wall and mattress.
The bed doesn’t stay closed/open.
The Bed Cabinet bottom needs to be moved left or right. See Chapter 7, Step 1.
The Bed Face Panel is not even side-to-side or the legs hit left/right side.
Light gauge steel studs: Stack the screws provided so each stud has 2 screws
separated by at least an inch of vertical spacing. The Bottom Nailer is not as
critical, so when you attach it on Chapter 7, it’s sucient to use just 1 screw on the
outside studs.
Heavy gauge steel studs: Follow the directions above for light gauge steel studs,
but use #8 x 2 1/2” (or greater) self-taping sheet metal screws.
Masonry: Contact us to discuss attachment.
I don’t have wood studs in my wall to attach the Bed Cabinet to.
If you have 3 studs, stack the screws in the Top Nailer so each stud has 2 screws
separated by at least an inch of vertical spacing. The Bottom Nailer is not as
critical, so when you attach it on Chapter 7, it’s sucient to use just 1 screw on the
outside studs. If you have less than 3 studs, contact us to discuss attachment.
I have 3 or less stud locations to attach the Bed Cabinet to.

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Parts List: Panels
PARTS LIST: PANELS
Bed Cabinet Panel List
☐Door(s)* ☐Headboard
☐Bed Right Side ☐Bed Cabinet Bottom Nailer
☐Bed Left Side ☐Bed Cabinet Top Nailer
☐Bed Cabinet Top ☐Bed Cabinet Toe Kick
*Twin/Twin-XL size beds have 1 door. Full, Queen & King size beds have 2 doors.
Headboard
Door(s)*
Bed Cabinet Toe Kick
Bed Cabinet Bottom Nailer
Bed Cabinet Top Nailer
Bed Cabinet Top
Bed Right Side
Bed Left Side

10 Before You Begin
Installation tools that are required
☐Cordless Drill ☐#1 Phillips Screwdriver ☐Slotted Screwdriver
☐#2 Phillips Bit ☐Drill Bit Set ☐Socket Set
☐Level ☐1/2” Wrench or Adjustable Pliers ☐Tape Measure
☐Ladder or Step Stool ☐Stud Finder ☐Magnetic Bit Holder (For Drill)
☐#2 Square Drive Bit ☐Rubber Mallet (Optional) ☐Gloves (Optional)
☐Power Impact Driver (Optional) ☐Masking Tape (Optional)
UNDERSTANDING CAM FITTINGS
The bed cabinet is assembled using
what’s known as a cam ttings. This
system allows for easy and exact
alignment of parts and are what secures
the bed pieces together. There are two
parts to this system: the cam ttings (Fig.
A) found in hardware package #6 and cam
screws (Fig. B) found in hardware package
#1. When inserting cam ttings, it’s important to properly align the at part
of the tting with the edge of the board (Fig. C). Cam ttings are tightened
by inserting a #1 Phillips screwdriver at a slight angle through the top hole
and twisting until snug (Fig. D). Once tightened, cam ttings have an equal
holding strength as screws. Never use
an electric drill to tighten cam ttings,
always hand-tighten.
FIG. A FIG. B
FIG. C FIG. D
Turn cam ttings clockwise until snug,
being careful not to over-tighten
which can cause breakage.
PREPARING THE WORK AREA
Use the dimensions below to clear a wall area where the bed be attached. The
middle of the room should also be clear and you should have all parts, hardware
and tools in your work area.
Need to calculate the swing arc for ceiling fans, light xtures, etc? Visit: breda.us/arc

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Chapter 1: Hardware insertion and Bed Cabinet assembly.
Chapter 1: Hardware insertion and
Bed Cabinet assembly.
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Rubber Mallet
• Cordless Drill with #2 Phillips
• Magnetic Bit Holder (For Drill)
• #1 Phillips Screwdriver
REQUIRED HARDWARE
• Hardware Package #1
• Hardware Package #6
FIG. 1A
STEP 1
Referring to Fig. 1A,
lay “Bed Cabinet
Left Side” and “Bed
Cabinet Right Side”
on oor and insert
cam screws from
hardware package #1 in holes marked with
a red circle using the cordless drill.
BredaBeds Murphy Beds are designed
for a mattress thickness of 11” or under,
however Headboard area ABC/CBAis
adjustable for mattress thicknesses greater
than 11” if needed. In this area, use only 1
cam screw per side:
• Holes ‘A’ (closest to panel midpoint) are
for an 11” thick mattress.
• Holes ‘B‘ (middle) are for a 12” thick
mattress.
• Holes ‘C’ (hole closest to panel edge) are
for a 13” thick mattress.
Even though we provide this adjustment,
we highly recommend using a mattress
that is 11” or under so that the headboard
will sit at an angle to minimize the gap
between the wall and the mattress. Thus
we recommend using holes ‘A’.
If the side panels on your bed have only 1
hole in this area then your headboard is
not adjustable and you will use the only
hole available.

12 Chapter 1: Hardware insertion and Bed Cabinet assembly.
Referring to Fig. 1B, lay parts on oor and insert cam screws
from hardware package #1 in holes marked with a red circle
using the cordless drill (see note at the bottom of this page).
Insert cam ttings from hardware package #6 in holes marked
with a green circle using the rubber mallet (see note at the
bottom of this page). Cam ttings should be inserted with the
at part of the cam tting ush with the side of the panel.
Headboard
Bed Cabinet Toe Kick
Bed Cabinet Bottom Nailer
Bed Cabinet Top Nailer
Bed Cabinet Top
FIG. 1B
STEP 2
The quantity of holes for Top and Top Nailer will vary depending on bed size.
Insert cam screws/ttings in each hole along the top of these panels.
When inserting cam ttings, place the panel on a at, solid surface so that
the force of the mallet is distributed evenly to the underlying surface.

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Chapter 1: Hardware insertion and Bed Cabinet assembly.
Lower “Bed Cabinet Top Nailer” onto “Bed Cabinet Top”
as shown in Fig. 1C, Tighten cam tting using a #1 Phillips
screwdriver. Note: Make sure cam ttings are facing toward
and aligned to this back edge of the “Bed Cabinet Top” as
illustrated below.
THE POSITION OF THE “BED CABINET TOP NAILER” IS
CRITICAL. THE CAM FITTINGS ON THE TOP NAILER MUST
ALIGN TO THE BACK EDGE OF “BED CABINET TOP” AS
SHOWN. THE TOP NAILER HAS A WARNING STICKER
ON EACH SIDE, FROM THE VIEW SHOWN IN FIG. 1C,
YOU WILL SEE THE WARNING STICKER SHOWN ABOVE.
STEP 3
Critical Step
FIG. 1C - ASSEMBLED VIEW
FIG. 1C
This side aligns with back edge of top shelf
When Top Nailer is properly installed
This label will be against mounting wall

14 Chapter 1: Hardware insertion and Bed Cabinet assembly.
Position the
“Bed Cabinet
Right Side” on
it’s edge with
notch for the
baseboard
facing up. Next,
position the top assembly from
previous step and “Bed Cabinet
Toe Kick” as shown in Fig. 1D
with “Bed Cabinet Toe Kick”
closest to the wall where bed will
be attached. Slide in direction of
arrows and tighten all cam ttings.
The Toe Kick cams face up and
tighten from the top side. The unnished side of the Toe Kick will be exactly ush
with the unnished edge of the cabinet side. If there is a 1/4” dierence, turn the
Toe Kick around 180 degrees (use the other two cams on the opposite side).
STEP 4
FIG. 1D
Slide “Bed
Cabinet Left
Side” as shown
in Fig. 1E in
direction of
arrow and
tighten all cam
ttings.
STEP 5
FIG. 1E
In the following steps, you’ll assemble the Bed Cabinet on the oor, then once
assembled, tilt the Bed Cabinet up. To do this, you’ll need at least 3 extra
inches of height clearance. If the height of your room is shorter than this,
you’ll have to assemble the Bed Cabinet vertically.
Cam ttings on the Toe Kick, Bottom Nailer and Headboard should be facing
up, and tighten from the top side. If assembling vertically, these cam ttings
should face the wall the Bed Cabinet will attach to. Once assembled, cam
ttings on these parts should not be visible.

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Chapter 1: Hardware insertion and Bed Cabinet assembly.
Stand the Bed
Cabinet upright and
against the wall at
the desired location.
The Bed Cabinet
should be at against
the wall. Keep at
least a 1/2” clearance
on the sides to allow
for later adjustment.
If your baseboard
is larger than the
base notch provided,
please see the
Troubleshooting
section on Page 8.
FIG. 1G
STEP 7
Attach
“Headboard” and
“Bed Cabinet
Bottom Nailer”
as shown in Fig.
1F and tighten
cam ttings.
The Headboard
will normally sit
at a slight angle.
FIG. 1F
STEP 6

16 Chapter 1: Hardware insertion and Bed Cabinet assembly.
STOP
Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, verify all cams are locked to the
connecting cam screw.
Are all cam fittings locked?
• Cam ttings on the Top Nailer, Bottom Nailer, Toe Kick and
Headboard should face the wall and NOT be visible from the front.
• Cam ttings on the Bed Cabinet Top should face down and WILL be
visible from below.
If any of these parts are backwards, they must be ipped around. The
most critical of these pieces is the Top Nailer, which should have the
white “WARNING” sticker visible from the front at this point. The yellow
“SAFETY ALERT” sticker should be facing the wall and not be visible.
Are all cam fittings facing down
(on vertical parts) or facing the
wall (on horizontal parts)?
If you have any question, contact us (phone: [phone], email:
[email protected] or live chat: https://bredabeds.com) before proceeding.
*** STOP - SAFETY CHECKLIST ***
The items listed on this page are some of the most common errors during assembly
and can lead to structural failure of the Murphy Bed if not done properly.
DO NOT PROCEED PAST THIS PAGE WITHOUT FIRST VERIFYING THE FOLLOWING:

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Chapter 2: Attaching springs and mechanism to the bed.
Chapter 2: Attaching springs and
mechanism to the bed.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Spring Application Chart
Bed Size Spring Quantity Hole Numbers (Referring to Fig. 2A)
Twin 4 or 5 spring per side Holes 3 through 6 (4 springs) OR Holes 3 through 7 (5 springs)
Twin X-Long 5 or 6 spring per side Holes 3 through 7 (5 springs) OR Holes 2 through 7 (6 springs)
Full 6 or 7 spring per side Holes 2 through 7 (6 springs) OR Holes 2 through 8 (7 springs)
Queen 7 or 8 spring per side Holes 2 through 8 (7 springs) OR Holes 1 through 8 (8 springs)
King 9 Spring Per Side Holes 1 through 9
*Please note: These are recommendations only, the actual quantity needed will vary depending on the
weight of the mattress including all bedding. We recommend starting with the higher quantity springs
shown in the table for your bed size.
TIP: If you are right-handed, it’s helpful to start with the springs closest to Hole 1
on the Left Mechanism and then start with Hole 9 on the Right Mechanism.
If you are left-handed, start with the springs closest to Hole 9 on the Left
Mechanism and then start with Hole 1 on the Right Mechanism.
Adjusting the tension will be covered later once the mattress is in place.
There are
9 Spring
locations.
Referring to
the spring
application
chart and
Fig. 2A, insert springs into the hole
numbers noted for the amount of
springs you will be using. Hook one
end of spring onto the stationary
portion of the mechanism with
open side of hook facing down
as shown in blue, then rotate
the spring 180 degrees into the
corresponding hole on the movable
portion of the mechanism as shown
in red. Once the spring is attached, the open side of the hook will face up towards you.
You may have to bend the middle of the spring upward to get it in place and pry up on
the movable portion of the mechanism. Some mechanisms already have some pre-
inserted springs. If yours does, you can leave these in place and add springs to achieve
the correct amount.
STEP 1
FIG. 2A
• Cordless Drill
• 1/2” Socket
• Allen Wrench (Hardware Card #2)
REQUIRED HARDWARE
• Hardware Card #2

18 Chapter 2: Attaching springs and mechanism to the bed.
Attach mechanism
to inside face
of side panel as
shown in Fig. 2B
using 5 machine
screws and
lock nuts from
hardware card #2.
Repeat steps for
opposite panel.
FIG. 2B - LEFT SIDE SHOWN
STEP 2
The screws go in from the outside of the Bed Cabinet and the nuts go on
from inside of the Bed Cabinet. The panels have a recessed area on the
outside of the Bed Cabinet that the screws will t ush into once tightened.
Spring covers will attach toward the end of the assembly on Chapter 7, Step 3.
The front-top screw will have an integrated T-Nut that will prevent the Arm
Lock from slipping o later during assembly (Chapter 5, Step 1).

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Chapter 3: Attaching the Bed Cabinet to the wall.
Chapter 3: Attaching the Bed
Cabinet to the wall.
REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED HARDWARE
• Hardware Package #8
• Cordless Drill and/or Impact Driver
• #2 Phillips Bit
• 1/8” Drill Bit
• Countersink (or 3/8” Drill Bit)
• Stud Finder
• Level
Begin by leveling the Bed Cabinet. Place a level on the top of the
Bed Cabinet in the center. If the horizontal bubble on the level is
touching the left mark, place a shim under the right side of the Bed
Cabinet. If the bubble is touching the right mark, place a shim under
the left side of the Bed Cabinet. The shim is tapered, so the further
in you slide the shim, the more it will raise that side of the bed. It
may be necessary to stack the shims for more height if the oor
varies greatly. Once the bubble is exactly centered between the marks, the bed is level.
Now you will want to “plumb” the bed. Place the level against one side of the bed. If the
vertical bubble on the level is touching the left mark, the top of the Bed Cabinet needs
to move to the left. If the bubble is touching the right mark, the top of the Bed Cabinet
needs to move to the right. Once the bubble is exactly centered, place a mark on the wall
at the top edge of the side panels so you can return the bed to this mark in case it moves
before the Bed Cabinet is fully attached.
STEP 1
At this time, don’t worry about shims sticking out on the sides of the Bed Cabinet.
Once assembly has been completed, the excess wood on the shims can be
carefully cuto with a utility knife.
OVERVIEW: Now that the Bed Cabinet is assembled, we’ll be attaching it to the
wall. This is a crucial chapter that must be followed carefully. If the Bed Cabinet is
improperly attached to the wall, the bed could collapse at a later time and could
result in serious injury.
WHILE STANDING IN FRONT OF THE BED CABINET LOOKING AT THE “BED CABINET TOP NAILER”,
YOU SHOULD SEE THE WHITE STICKER ON THE LEFT. IF YOU SEE THE YELLOW STICKER ON THE
RIGHT, YOU MUST REVERSE THE “BED CABINET TOP NAILER”. REFER TO CHAPTER 1, STEP 3.
STOP

20 Chapter 3: Attaching the Bed Cabinet to the wall.
FIG. 3A - DRYWALL CUTAWAY SHOWING WALL STUDS
Using a stud
nder, locate and
mark the exact
center of each
stud (see page 8
if you have 3 or
less stud locations)
along the “Bed
Cabinet Top
Nailer”. To do this,
slowly move the
stud nder from
left-to-right until
you locate the left
edge of the stud
and mark this
location. Then,
slowly move the
stud nder from
right to left until
you locate the
right edge of the
stud and mark this
location. Once you
have both edges of
the studs marked,
measure to the
exact center of
the stud.
STEP 2
Pre-drill “Bed
Cabinet Top
Nailer” using a
1/8” drill bit at
each stud center
and slightly
countersink with a
countersink bit or
3/8” drill bit.
STEP 3
Most wall studs are 1 1/2” wide and measure 16” on
center (center-to-center), or in some cases may measure
24” on center.