BREDABEDS PENTHOUSE MURPHY BED User manual

Assembly Instructions /Parts List / Troubleshooting / FAQ /Tips /Warranty
PENTHOUSE
MURPHY BED
BY BREDABEDS
Web: https://bredabeds.com
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
REVISION: B2|3.8
PEN
AUGUST 2021
3318 West Nelis Drive
Meridian, ID 83646

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.
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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
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
Parts List: Panels, Hardware Packages & Before You Begin 8-10
Chapter 1: Hardware insertion. 12-14
Chapter 2: Bed Cabinet assembly. 15-17
Chapter 3: Attaching the Bed Cabinet to the wall. 18-21
Chapter 4: Assembling the Bed Face Panel unit. 22-25
Chapter 5: Attaching the Bed Face Panel to the Bed Cabinet. 26-28
Chapter 6: Installing the handles, leg support and mattress. 29-30
Chapter 7: Final adjustment for the Bed Cabinet and springs. 31-32
Chapter 8: How to disassemble the bed for moving. 33
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 ninety (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. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. 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.

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 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 #10 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
TROUBLESHOOTING
The bed doors hit the Toe Kick when opened.
The steel frame must be 1/2” back from the Mechanism End. See Chapter 4, Step 3.
• The steel frame must be 1/2” back from the Mech End. 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 doors do not hit the top shelf and fall inside of the Bed Cabinet.
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 Chapter 4, Step 2) 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).
The legs slip out from under the bed or have pulled out from the round leg disks.
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, make sure your mattress/bedding is no more than 11” thick.
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.
If the notch wasn’t customized during ordering, you can notch the wood panels
with a saw. Alternatively, you can remove or notch the baseboard.
The Bed Cabinet hits my baseboard.
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. 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.
The instructions in this booklet are for attaching a bed to wood wall studs. If your
wall backing varies from this visit: https://breda.us/walls for guidance,
I don’t have wood studs in my wall to attach the Bed Cabinet to.

8Parts List: Panels
PARTS LIST: PANELS
Bed Cabinet Panel List
☐Door(s)* ☐Bed Cabinet Top
☐Bed Cabinet Right Side ☐Headboard
☐Bed Cabinet Left Side ☐Headboard Shelf
☐Bed Cabinet Toe Kick
☐Top Nailer Cover
☐Bed Cabinet Top Nailer
☐Bed Cabinet Bottom Nailer
F F F F F F
Door(s)*
Headboard Shelf
Headboard
Bed Cabinet Toe Kick
Bed Cabinet Top Nailer
Bed Cabinet Top
Bed Cabinet Right Side
Bed Cabinet Left Side
Top Nailer Cover
Bed Cabinet Bottom Nailer
Twin/Twin-XL size beds have 1 door. Full, Queen & King size beds have 2 doors.

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Hardware Packages
HARDWARE PACKAGES
Package #1
Cam Screws
breda.us/B2/pkg1
Card #2
Mechanism Hardware
breda.us/B2/pkg2
Card #3
Steel Frame Hardware
breda.us/B2/pkg3
To see a larger view of the images, visit: breda.us/B2/pkg# where # is the package
number, for example: breda.us/B2/pkg1 will show Hardware Package #1.
• For clarity, the images above are not shown to scale.
• Quantities are not listed as they vary by model, bed size and congured options.
• The hardware shown above is for package numbers only, you will have
additional hardware, for example: frame rails, mechanisms, springs, etc.
Card #4
Leg Hardware
breda.us/B2/pkg4
Card #5
Mattress Strap
breda.us/B2/pkg5
Package #6
Cams Fitting
breda.us/B2/pkg6
(color varies)
You will have 3 boxes of hardware, the following images are color-coded for each box:
• Orange outline: Hardware can be found inside the small white or brown box.
• Grey outline: Hardware can be found inside the long “Panel Bed Steel Frame” box.
• Blue outline: Hardware can be found inside the box “SBLM”.
Card #7
Frame Screws
breda.us/B2/pkg7
Package #9
Pulls & 1” Screws
breda.us/B2/pkg9
Package #10
Miscellaneous
breda.us/B2/pkg10
(color varies) (color varies)

10 Before You Begin
Installation tools that are required
☐Cordless Drill or Impact Driver ☐#2 Phillips Screwdriver ☐#2 and #3 Phillips bit
☐Stud Finder ☐Drill Bit Set ☐Socket Set
☐Level ☐1/2” Wrench or Adjustable wrench ☐Tape Measure
☐Ladder or Step Stool ☐Rubber Mallet ☐Gloves (Optional)
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.
UNDERSTANDING CAM FITTINGS
The unit is assembled using what’s known
as 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.
Need to calculate the swing arc for ceiling fans, light xtures, etc? Visit: breda.us/arc

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Chapter 1: Hardware insertion.
Chapter 1: Hardware insertion.
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Rubber Mallet
• Cordless Drill with #2 Phillips
• 1/2” Socket
• Allen Wrench (Hardware Card #2)
REQUIRED HARDWARE
• Hardware Package #1 (white box)
• Hardware Card #2 (mech. box)
• Hardware Package #6 (white box)
Bed
Left Side
Bed
Right Side
Baseboard Notch
Front
Front
Bottom Bottom
BAA B
{
{
{
D
E
C
{
{
{
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 a cordless drill.
BredaBeds Murphy Beds are designed
for a mattress thickness of 11” or under,
however Headboard area AB/BAis
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’ (hole closest to panel edge) are
for a 11” to 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’.
Baseboard Notch area CDE has adjustable
connections for the Bottom Nailer. In this
area, use only 2 cam screws per side (4
total) in the holes closet to the bottom.
If your baseboard notch was customized
larger than normal, you may only have 2 or
3 holes in this area.
• Holes ‘C’ if you have 2 holes in this area.
• Holes ‘D’ if you have 3 holes in this area.
• Holes ‘E’ if you have 4 holes in this area.
Normally use ‘E’ for standard or no notches.

12 Chapter 1: Hardware insertion.
Referring to Fig. 1B, lay parts on oor and insert cam screws
from hardware package #1 in holes marked with a red circle
using a 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 a 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 Top Nailer
Bed Cabinet Top
Headboard Shelf
Bed Cabinet Bottom Nailer
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.
Attach each
mechanism to the
face of the side
panels as shown
in Fig. 1C using qty
5 bolts and qty 4
nylock nuts found in
Hardware Card #2.
The Bolts will go in
from the opposite
side of the panel
shown. The panels
have a recessed area
that the bolts will t
into.
Baseboard Notch
Front
Front
Bottom Bottom
FIG. 1C
STEP 3 Bed Left Side Bed Right Side
Red locations indicate a bolt and nylock nut. The green locations will only
use a bolt and thread into the integrated T-Nut.

14 Chapter 1: Hardware insertion.
Spring Application Chart
Bed Size Spring Quantity Hole Numbers
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. Adjustment will be done later at the end of this booklet.
There are 9 Spring
locations. Referring to the
spring application chart
and Fig. 1D-1G, insert
springs into the hole
numbers noted for the
amount of springs you will be using. Position
the spring with the open side of the hook
facing down as shown in green and hook it
into stationary portion of the mechanism slot
as shown in blue. Rotate the spring 180° (so
the open side of the hook is now facing up)
and hook the opposite side into the corresponding hole on the movable portion
of the mechanism as shown in orange. You’ll need to rotate the mechanism arm
forwards or backwards as you go to keep tension on the springs you’ve inserted
and to create the proper spacing for the spring you’re working on. Start with the
higher quantity of springs listed for your bed size, you may have to add or remove
springs depending on the weight of your mattress.
STEP 4
FIG. 1D
FIG. 1E FIG. 1F FIG. 1G
We recommend you start adding springs toward to the top of the mechanism rst (at
or near hole #9) and work your way down, adjusting the mechanism arm as you go
to keep tension on the existing springs. Once nished, you can place a shim under
the springs temporarily to keep the springs from falling out of place.
For video instructions of this specic step, visit: breda.us/springs

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Chapter 2: Bed Cabinet assembly.
Chapter 2: Bed Cabinet assembly.
REQUIRED TOOLS: #2 Phillips Screwdriver
Position the “Bed
Cabinet Right Side”
on it’s edge with notch
for the baseboard
facing up and position
the top assembly
from previous step
and “Bed Cabinet Toe Kick” as shown
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 2
FIG. 2B
CAM FITTINGS/SCREWS ARE OFFSET TO PREVENT THE TOP NAILER FROM BEING
INSTALLED BACKWARD. FROM THE VIEW ABOVE THE CAMS ARE FACING THE
CAMERA. ONCE ASSEMBLED, THESE WILL FACE THE WALL THE BED WILL ATTACH
TO AND NOT BE VISIBLE. DO NOT RE-DRILL HOLES IF THE CAMS DO NOT ALIGN.
FIG. 2A
Lower “Bed Cabinet Top Nailer” onto “Bed Cabinet Top” as
shown in Fig. 2A and tighten cam tting using a #2 Phillips
screwdriver. Note: Make sure cam ttings are facing toward and
aligned to this back edge of the “Bed Cabinet Top” as illustrated
below. Reverse the top nailer (rotate end-to-end) if the edges
don’t align (the cams are intentionally oset to one side).
STEP 1
Cam ttings should be turned approx. 1/4 turn until snug.
Over-tightening can cause them to break.
OVERVIEW: 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.

16 Chapter 2: Bed Cabinet assembly.
Slide “Bed
Cabinet Left
Side” as shown
in Fig. 2C in
direction of
arrow and
tighten all cam
ttings.
STEP 3
FIG. 2C
Attach
“Headboard”,
“Headboard
Shelf” and “Bed
Cabinet Bottom
Nailer” as
shown.
The Headboard
will normally sit
at a slight angle.
FIG. 2D
STEP 4
From the perspective shown, Cam ttings on the Headboard and Bottom Nailer
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.
Penthouse Murphy Beds: The “Headboard Shelf” is not shown in above, but
will attach to the remaining 4 cam screws near the “Headboard”. From the
perspective shown, the cams should face the wall. If assembling vertically,
these cam ttings should face the oor. Once assembled, cam ttings on
these parts should not be visible.

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Chapter 2: 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 7.
FIG. 2E
STEP 5
STOP
Using a #2 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, Headboard and Toe
Kick 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.
Are cams facing down or the wall?
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 POINT WITHOUT FIRST VERIFYING THE FOLLOWING:
During & after tipping up, do not apply upward pressure to any horizontal panels.

18 Chapter 3: Attaching the Bed Cabinet to the wall.
Chapter 3: Attaching the Bed
Cabinet to the wall.
REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED HARDWARE
• Hardware Package #10• Cordless Drill and/or Impact Driver
• #2 & #3 Phillips Bit
• 3/16” 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 at-
tached to the wall, the bed could collapse at a later time and could result in serious injury.
The instructions in this booklet are for attaching a bed
to wood wall studs. If your wall backing varies from
this, use appropriate connections.
For guidance, visit: https://breda.us/walls

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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 7 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 3/16” drill bit at each
stud center and slightly countersink with a countersink bit or
3/8” drill bit. You must drill through the warning tape/sticker if
necessary. This warning contains important safety information
for disassembly and must not be removed!
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.

20 Chapter 3: Attaching the Bed Cabinet to the wall.
“BED CABINET TOP NAILER” MUST BE FIRMLY ATTACHED
TO THE WALL, OTHERWISE CATASTROPHIC COLLAPSE WILL
OCCUR DURING OPERATION OR WHILE BEING SLEPT ON!
It is the installers responsibility to make sure the bed
is securely attached to the wall, before proceeding past
this page, MAKE ABSOLUTE CERTAIN the Bed Cabinet
is rmly attached to the wall. Once the Bed Face
Panel is installed later, there will be in excess of 200
pounds of force applied. SCREWS, DRYWALL ANCHORS OR
TOGGLE BOLTS INTO DRYWALL ONLY ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
***INSUFFICIENT CONNECTIONS MAY RESULT***
***IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!***
Insert long screws (3”) from Hardware Package #10 at each
stud center and secure with a #3 Phillips bit. When inserting
screws, using a power impact driver rather than a drill can
greatly ease the process.
DO NOT attempt to proceed if the Bed Cabinet Top Nailer is
damaged or cracked. Contact BredaBeds for a replacement.
STEP 4
Critical Step
If you purchased a wired or wireless light kit with your bed, you can follow
the directions for installation at this time that came with your kit.
“Bed Cabinet Bottom Nailer” will be attached later (Chapter 7).
DO NOT remove the warning tape/label on the Top Nailer.
The tape contains important safety information for
disassembly. If the warning is missing or damaged,
contact BredaBeds to receive replacement tape/label.
To help achieve better alignment and to prevent the middle from bowing, apply
slight upward pressure until the top is level. We suggest using a long level or a
straight edge long enough to cover most of the length along the top shelf.