Dorel Living DL1008BB-1 User manual

Model Number: UPC Code: Color:
DL1008BB-1 0-65857-17187-7 Mocha
DL1008BB-2 0-65857-17188-4 Mocha
Date of Purchase: _____ / _____ / _____ Lot Number:
(taken from carton)
TWIN BUNK BED
Congratulations on your latest furniture purchase! Dorel Living furniture has been developed with
quality, convenience and style in mind. We trust it will provide you with many years of exceptional
comfort and service.
Before beginning assembly, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with your new furniture piece by
taking a few minutes to go through this booklet. It contains important information on our warranty and
care tips to keep your furniture looking as good as new.
Customer satisfaction is important to us at Dorel Asia. Our agents are available Monday to Friday
8am to 5pm (EST) to answer any question you may have. For faster service, always have the model
number ready when calling our toll free number 1-800-295-1980 or emailing us at [email protected] .
For more great furniture ideas, check out our website at www.dorelliving.com
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DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE STORE. If a part is missing or damaged, contact
our customer service department. We will replace the part FREE of charge.
NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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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.
Montreal, Quebec
Canada, H1G 3L1
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you are missing parts or have any questions about this product, contact our customer
service representative first!
CALL 1-800-295-1980
You can also order parts by writing to the address listed below. Please include the product
model number, color and a detailed description of the part.
Customer Service Department No. 413
12345 Albert-Hudon Boulevard, Suite 100
THE MATTRESS PLATFORM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT A MATTRESS WITHOUT THE NEED
FOR A POSTURE BOARD OR BOX SPRING.
ALWAYS USE THE RECOMMENDED SIZE MATTRESS OR MATTRESS SUPPORT, OR BOTH,
TO HELP PREVENT THE LIKELIHOOD OF ENTRAPMENT OR FALLS.
USE ONLY COIL SPRING MATTRESSES ON BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BUNKS. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY.
USE ONLY MATTRESSES WHICH ARE 74"-75" LONG AND 37 1/2" - 38 1/2" WIDE ON UPPER
AND ON LOWER BUNKS. ENSURE THICKNESS OF MATTRESS DOES NOT EXCEED 6".
SURFACE OF MATTRESS MUST BE AT LEAST 5" (127MM) BELOW THE UPPER EDGE OF
GUARDRAILS.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE TO USE 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 (APPLICABLE FOR BUNK BEDS WITH FULL LENGTH GUARDRAILS ON
ONE SIDE).
DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE PARTS. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
USE OF A NIGHT LIGHT MAY PROVIDE ADDED SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR A CHILD USING
THE UPPER BUNK.
E-MAIL: [e-mail]
WARNING
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.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION ON THE WARNINGS APPEARING ON THE UPPER BUNK END
STRUCTURE AND ON THE CARTON. DO NOT REMOVE WARNING LABEL FROM BED.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY: 165 LBS (75KGS) PER LEVEL.
THE USE OF WATER OR SLEEP FLOTATION MATTRESSES IS PROHIBITED.

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MAKE SURE ALL PARTS ARE INCLUDED. WORK IN SPACIOUS AREA, PREFERABLY ON A
SMOOTH SOFT SURFACE.
ALWAYS USE THE LADDER FOR ENTERING AND LEAVING THE UPPER BUNK.
ASSEMBLY WILL REQUIRE TWO PEOPLE.
MOST BOARD PARTS ARE LABELED OR STAMPED ON THE RAW EDGE.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER (NOT INCLUDED) IS REQUIRED.
A RUBBER MALLET (NOT INCLUDED) IS RECOMMENDED TO FACILITATE ASSEMBLY.
BED IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN RANGING FROM 6 YEARS OF AGE TO YOUNG
TEENAGERS.
PROHIBIT MORE THAN ONE PERSON ON UPPER BUNK.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
NOTES
READ EACH STEP CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EACH
STEP OF INSTRUCTION IS PERFORMED IN THE CORRECT ORDER. IF THESE STEPS ARE
NOT FOLLOWED IN SEQUENCE, ASSEMBLY DIFFICULTIES WILL OCCUR AND CAN RESULT
IN INJURY.
CAUTION: ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME 60 MINUTES.
WARNING: Should this product become damaged, and/or
components are broken or missing, DO NOT USE.
CARE AND CLEANING
Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth to prevent soil build-up. A damp cloth may be used
occasionally to clean surface. Dry immediately. Do not use any abrasives that may damage
finish. Excessive exposure to sunlight and extreme changes in temperature and moisture
can
MAINTENANCE
Check bolts/screws periodically and tighten them if necessary.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Dorel warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees
to remedy any such defect. This warranty covers 1 year from the date of original purchase.
This warranty is valid only upon presentation of proof of purchase. This is solely limited to
the repair or replacement of defective furniture components and no assembly labor is
included. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been improperly
assembled, subjected to misuse or abuse or which has been altered or repaired in any way.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from State to State

HARDWARE LIST
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
910
HEX KEY
1 PC
JOINT CONNECTOR (4mm HEX HEAD)
16 PCS
WOOD JOINT CONNECTOR (4mm HEX HEAD)
14 PCS
Φ 10mm x 100mm
Φ 4mm x 30mm
WOOD JOINT CONNECTOR (4mm HEX HEAD)
22 PCS
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
Φ 1/4" x 100mm
Φ 6.5mm x 48mm
Φ 6.5mm x 100mm
Φ 4mm x 35mm
FLAT HEAD SCREW
24 PCS
METAL DOWEL
4 PCS
FLAT HEAD SCREW
6 PCS
Φ 10mm x 50mm
BARREL NUT
16 PCS
FLAT HEAD SCREW
16 PCS
Φ 11.8mm x 15mm
Φ 4mm x 60mm
WOOD DOWEL
38 PCS

PARTS LIST
A
B
C
D E F
BOTTOM POST
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
TOP HEADBOARD TOP RAIL
2 PCS
2 PCS
2 PCS
TOP POST
2 PCS
TOP POST
1 PC
TOP POST
1 PC
BOTTOM POST
E
G
H
J
K
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
S
S
T
T
V
V

PARTS LIST
G H I
J K L
M N O
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
LONG GUARDRAIL
SHORT GUARDRAIL
LONG LADDER END
BOTTOM FRONT SIDE RAIL
1 PC
1 PC
1 PC
12 PCS
1 PC
BOTTOM HEADBOARD TOP RAIL
2 PCS
TOP FRONT SIDE RAIL
1 PC
SLAT WITHOUT WOOD DOWEL
TOP BACK SIDE RAIL
BOTTOM BACK SIDE RAIL
2 PCS
2 PCS

PARTS LIST
P Q R
S T U
V W
SHORT LADDER END
1 PC
LADDER STEP
4 PCS
HEADBOARD TOP CROSS
BOTTOM HEADBAORD PANEL
SLAT WITH WOOD DOWEL
2 PCS
4 PCS
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
TOP HEADBOARD PANEL
HEADBOARD BOTTOM CROSS
GUARDRAIL LEG
2 PCS
2 PCS
4 PCS
4 PCS

Repeat this step to attach headboard top cross (U) to the bottom headboard top rail (G).
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
STEP 1
Insert wood dowels (7) into the holes of the top headboard top rail (F).
Attach headboard top cross (U) to the top headboard top rail (F) with flat head screws (10)
using a Phillips screwdriver (not included).

NOTE: Be sure to use headboard top cross (U) with warning label attached to it between
top posts (A) and (C). See illustration for label orientation.
Repeat this step to assemble other headboard.
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
STEP 2
Insert wood dowels (7) into the ends of headboard top cross (U) and headboard bottom
cross (W). Insert top headboard panel (V) into the grooves of the headboard top cross (U),
then push the headboard bottom cross (W) up to firmly secure it in place. Attach top posts
(A & C) with wood joint connectors (3) using hex key (8).
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TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
STEP 3
Insert wood dowels (7) into the ends of headboard top cross (U) and headboard bottom cross
(W). Insert bottom headboard panel (S) into the grooves of the headboard top cross (U), then
push the headboard bottom cross (W) up to firmly secure it in place. Attach bottom posts (D &
E) using wood joint connectors (3) as shown. Tighten the wood joint connectors (3) with the
hex key (8).
Repeat this step to assemble other headboard.
3

TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
Note: This is the lower bunk.
Attach two headboards to the bottom front side rail (I) and bottom back side rail (K) with joint
connectors (1) and barrel nuts (9) using the hex key (8).
STEP 4
K

STEP 5
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
Insert barrel nuts (9) to the top side rails (H & J).
Insert wood dowels (7) into each end of the long guardrails (M).
Attach two long guardrails (M) and two top side rails (H and J) to the top posts (A, B and C)
as shown.
Fasten top side rails (H & J) with joint connectors (1) and barrel nuts (9). Fasten long
guardrails (M) with wood joint connectors (3).
Tighten the joint connectors (1) and wood joint connectors (3) with hex key (8).
Note: This is the upper bunk.
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J

STEP 6
NOTE: Slats (T & L) will be placed between two wooden blocks.
NOTE: If you notice that any slats (L) are not perfectly flat, be sure to assemble them so
that slats (L) curves up in the middle and down on the ends.
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
Insert two slats (T) into the center slots of the bottom side rails (I & K) on the lower bunk as
shown.
Insert slats (L) into the remaining holes on the bottom side rails (I & K) on the lower bunk.
Secure slats (L) to the bottom side rails (I & K) with flat head screws (4) using a Phillips
screwdriver (not included).
Repeat this process for the upper bunk.
NOTE: Once inserted, there should be three empty spaces left on each side.
I
K
T
L
4

STEP 7
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
Insert wood dowels (7) in the ends of short guardrails (N). Attach short guardrails (N) to the
top post (A) with wood joint connectors (3) using hex key (8).
Attach guardrail leg (R) to the short guardrails (N) and top front side rail (H) with flat head
screws (6). Attach another guardrail leg (R) to the long guardrails (M) and top back side
rail (J) with flat head screws (6) as shown. Use Phillips screwdriver (not included) to tighten
flat head screws.

STEP 8
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
Place four metal dowels (5) into the holes in the bottom headboard top rail (G). Stack the
top bunk onto the bottom bunk with the help of another person.

STEP 9
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
To assemble the ladder, insert wood dowels (7) into the end of the ladder steps (Q). Attach
long ladder end (O) and short ladder end (P) to ladder steps (Q) with wood joint connectors
(2). Tighten the wood joint connectors (2) with the hex key (8).
O

STEP 10
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
Attach the ladder to the short guardrails (N), top side rail (H) and bottom side rail (I) with
wood joint connectors (2) as shown.
NOTE: If slats (L) is covering the ladder mounting holes, remove slat (L) and replace after
the ladder is attached.
O
N

With the help of another person, remove the top bunk from the lower bunk.
TWIN BUNK BED
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).
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
Remove the ladder and all the guardrails.
Disassemble the side rails from all headboards (top and lower bunks).
Re-assemble the headboards (with tall posts) and footboards (with short posts) to side
rails.
Instructions for converting the bunk bed into two twin beds

That's it! You've finished assembling your twin bunk bed.
TWIN BUNK BED
DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
CAUTION: This unit is intended for use only with the products
and/or maximum weights indicated. Use with other products
and/or products heavier than the maximum weights indicated may
result in instability or cause possible injury.
USE ONLY COIL SPRING
MATTRESSES ON BOTH THE UPPER
AND LOWER BUNKS. FAILURE TO DO
SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY.
USE ONLY MATTRESSES WHICH ARE
74"-75" LONG AND 37 1/2" - 38 1/2" WIDE
ON UPPER AND ON LOWER BUNKS.
ENSURE THICKNESS OF MATTRESS
DOES NOT EXCEED 6". SURFACE OF
MATTRESS MUST BE AT LEAST 5"
(127MM) BELOW THE UPPER EDGE OF
GUARDRAILS.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER 6
YEARS OF AGE TO USE THE UPPER
BUNK. BED IS DESIGNED FOR
CHILDREN RANGING FROM 6 YEARS
OF AGE TO YOUNG TEENAGERS.
DO NOT ALLOW HORSEPLAY ON OR
UNDER THE BED AND PROHIBIT
JUMPING ON THE BED.
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
If a part is missing or damaged, contact our customer service
department. We will replace the part FREE of charge.
Tel #: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]om
Fax #: [phone]
NEED HELP!
CALL US FOR ASSISTANCE
1-800-295-1980
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE
E-MAIL:[e-mail]

MODEL #: DL1008BB-1 / DL1008BB-2
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE
PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES AT THE FOLLOWING
NUMBERS SHOULD THERE BE ANY MISSING OR DEFECTIVE PART(S).
Request Date:
Name:
Shipping Address:
Street & Number:
City & State:
Zip Code:
Day Time Phone Number:
(including area code)
Date & Place of Purchase:
Part(s) description and quantity: (Please be sure to list model number or SKN number)
Customer Service Representative Mailing Address:
Customer Service Department No. 413, 12345 Albert-Hudon Boulevard, Suite 100, Montreal, QC, Canada, H1G 3L1
Customer Service
Customer Service Phone Number 1-800-295-1980
Email: [email protected]
Customer Service Fax Number 514-353-7819