Flexabed WIRELESS PREMIER BEDS User manual

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Operations Manual
FOR WIRELESS PREMIER BEDS
www.Flexabed.com

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE
OF YOUR NEW FLEXABED!
Your Flexabed was custom built by skilled craftsmen in Lafayette, GA using the
same principles of quality that we have built our reputation on since 1969. Our
beds provide multilevel support in literally thousands of positions for sleeping,
watching television, reading or simply relaxing.
Should you ever experience technical problems with your Flexabed, simply call
our customer service department at 1-800-648-1256 and we will make sure
you are resting comfortably again in no time!
Please take notice of your bed’s serial number below. If you ever need to call
our customer service department, this serial number will allow us to diagnose
your issue accurately and eciently. Your serial number is the number on the
rst line of the label below.
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Remove any items attached to
the bed for shipping purposes.
First remove the hardware carton that is stapled to the underside of the bed
(Fig. 1). The hardware carton contains your hand control, casters and/or leg
pads, leg extensions (if ordered), and bed literature. Next, remove the wooden
leg pads that are inserted into each bed leg. Finally, if you ordered safety rails,
remove the rails from the frame. Each safety rail is zip tied to the bed frame.
Install your casters or leg pads
in to each bed leg.
If installing casters, insert the caster into the threaded insert on each bed leg.
Next, using your ngers, thread the caster into the bed leg by rotating the hex
nut (Fig. 2a). Once you can no longer use your nger to tighten the caster, use a
½” wrench to nish tightening the caster in to the bed leg (Fig. 2b). FAILURE TO
FULLY THREAD AND TIGHTEN CASTERS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CAST-
ERS THAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! Once the bed is turned upright,
you can lock each caster by depressing the locking lever on each caster (Fig. 2c).
If you ordered leg pads instead of casters, insert each leg pad into the threaded
insert on each bed leg. Hand tighten the leg cap in the bed leg until it is ush
with the hex nut (Fig. 3). You can adjust each leg pad as needed to level the bed.
FIG. 3
FIG. 2A FIG. 2B
FIG. 2C
FIG. 1
HARDWARE
CARTON
SIDERAILS
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LEG CAP INSTALLCASTER INSTALL
CASTER INSTALLCASTER INSTALL

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Install Your Optional Leg Extensions.
Leg extensions are available in one inch increments from 2” to 7” which
allows you to raise the overall height of the bed. Leg extensions are an op-
tional accessory item.
If you ordered leg extensions that are 5” or less in length, they will be located
inside the hardware carton that is stapled to the underside of the bed. If you
ordered 6” or 7” leg extensions they will be attached to the top side of the
hardware carton.
To install the leg extensions, make sure the bed is either in an upside down
position or propped on its side. The four (six if reinforced) legs that are weld-
ed to the bed frame will be hollow inside. The leg extensions have one end
that is rounded. Insert the rounded end of the leg extension into the hollow
square welded legs on the bed frame as seen in Fig 4. While adding pres-
sure, slide the leg extension into the hollow square frame leg until the square
section of the leg extension is ush with the welded leg as seen in Fig 5.
Once all of your leg extensions are fully inserted into the welded legs, you
can proceed to step 3 and install your leg pads or casters into the threaded
insert of the leg extension.
FIG. 4
FIG.5

Plug in power supply and check all
cable connections.
Your bed’s power supply is mounted to the head platform section underneath
the bed. Insert the electrical plug from the power supply (Fig. 6) in to a standard
110/120 volt household electrical outlet. The power supply has a small indicator
light that will illuminate green if it is properly receiving electrical power. If you
have plugged the power supply in to a wall receptacle and the indicator light does
not illuminate green, you will need to check your cable connections and your wall
receptacle. All electrical and motor cables should already be connected to their ap-
propriate sources when the bed is shipped from the factory. In the event that your
bed is not operating properly, refer to “Cable Connections” in this owner’s manual
to diagnose possible issues with your bed .
We strongly recommend that that you plug your bed into a surge protector to
prevent damage to the bed’s electronic components in the event of a power surge
in your home’s electrical system. Flexabed’s warranty does not cover damages to
the bed as a result of a power surge.
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PLUG IN TO
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
PLUGS IN TO “POWER”
PORT ON CONTROL BOX
FIG. 6

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Install mattress retainer bar (if necessary).
If you ordered a foundation with a standard-sized mattress this step is not necessary
as the mattress retainer bar is installed at the factory. HOWEVER, if you ordered
a foundation only or a foundation and a low prole mattress, you will need to
install the mattress retainer bar before using the bed. The mattress retainer bar
secures the mattress in place when the bed is exed and prevents the mattress from
sliding o the foundation. Raising the foot section of the bed with your hand control
will make this installation easier.
Underneath the foot end of the bed, there will be 4 bolts with a wing nut attached.
Unscrew the 4 wingnuts and align the holes on the mattress retainer bar with the
bolts. (Fig. 7) Once the mattress retainer bar is properly aligned, hand tighten the 4
wing nuts to the bolts to secure the mattress retainer bar in place. (Fig. 8) Place the
mattress retainer bar cover (found in the mattress bag) over the mattress retainer
bar. (Fig. 9)
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
FIG. 9

OPTIONAL
Attaching a Headboard
Your Flexabed does not require a headboard but is equipped with factory
installed headboard mounting brackets should you wish to attach one for
decorative purposes.
The headboard brackets have been mounted at the factory facing inward for
convenient shipping as pictured in Fig 10. In order to attach a headboard, it will be
necessary to remove 2 nuts and bolts per bracket and turn the brackets outward as
seen in Fig 11.
There are four holes in the metal bed frame that allow you to adjust the brackets
outwards to meet your individual headboard conguration. The brackets are made
from mild steel so that they can be bent to accommodate customized positions for
your headboard.
When attaching two twins to a king-sized headboard, it is only necessary to prepare
the outside brackets for use.
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
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FIG. 12
FIG. 13
Install Safety Rails (if ordered).
All Flexabed Premier models ordered with safety rails (except 30” Split beds) come
factory equipped with a plate mounting system that facilitates a quick and sturdy
installation of your Flexabed safety rails. The only tool needed to complete a safety
rail installation is a 9/16” wrench.
1. Raise the head section of the bed to the most upright position using your hand
control. If installing safety rails at the foot section, then also raise the foot section
to the most upright position. ON TWIN BEDS, FAILING TO RAISE THE HEAD
AND/OR FOOT SECTIONS OF THE BED BEFORE INSTALLING SAFETY RAILS CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR BED AND DAMAGES CAUSED BY IMPROPER
SAFETY RAIL INSTALLATION ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY!
2. Locate the 2 bolts and nuts on the underside of the foundation approximately 1”
from the edge of the bed. (Fig. 12)
3. Completely remove the nuts from the bolts using a 9/16th socket wrench.
4. Whether installing safety rails at the head-end of the bed or the foot-end of the
bed, place the hole in the middle of the “L” shaped bracket on the bolts making
sure that the label on the safety rail with an arrow is pointing towards the center
of the bed. (Fig. 13)
FIG. 14

5. Replace the nuts removed in step c and tighten them down with a 9/16”
wrench. (Fig. 14)
REMEMBER…your Flex-A-Bed side rail can be lowered to allow for easy entry to
and from the bed. Simply pull UP on the side rail and swivel the side rail to the
lowered position. (Fig. 15 & 16)
When installing safety rails on a twin sized Hi-Low bed, the brackets will contact
the metal bed frame when in the lowered position. This is normal and does not
void your warranty.
If you ordered safety rail covers, you can install the cover with the pocket facing
inward or outward depending on your preference. (Fig. 17). Pull the safety rail
over the safety rail by stretching the cover slightly.
FIG. 16
FIG. 15
FIG. 17
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TO PROGRAM A PROGRAMMABLE
MEMORY BUTTON
Adjust the bed to your desired position. Once desired
position is reached, press and hold the programmable
memory button for 5-7 seconds until all buttons on the
remote ash rapidly then release.
MASSAGE SYSTEM CONTROL
For beds equipped with massage, the massage system
can be turned on/o by pressing the “On/O “ button.
Choose between a constant or pulsating mode by press-
ing the “Mode” button.
Remote Flashlight
Programmable Memory # 1
Foot Up
Programmable Memory # 3
Bed Flat
Programmable Memory # 4
Head Massage Control
Foot Down
Massage Timer
Indicator Lights
Massage System On/O
Head Down
Massage Timer Selector
Foot Massage Control
Underbed Light On/O
Massage Mode Selector
Only used when pairing
a new remote
Programmable Memory # 2
Button Not Used
Button Not Used
Head Up
MASSAGE TIMER CONTROL
When activated, the massage system will automatically
shut o after a specied period of time. The system can
be programmed to shut o after 10, 20 or 30 minutes by
pressing the timer button
FLAT BUTTON
Press and release the “Flat” button to return all motors
on the bed to the at and level position
UNDERBED LIGHT CONTROL
For beds equipped with an underbed LED lighting
system, press the underbed light button to turn the
light system on or o.

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PREMIER HAND COTROL
FLASHLIGHT:
Press and hold the ashlight button and your remote instantly be-
comes an LED ashlight! To turn the ashlight o simply release
the button.
MASSAGE SYSTEM
(if equipped):
All Flexabed Premier remotes come with massage operation but-
tons whether your bed was ordered with massage or not. If you
did not order a massage option when you purchased your bed
then all of the massage-related buttons will not be operable. If de-
sired, you can order a massage system from your Flexabed dealer.
To activate the massage system, press the “ON/OFF” BUTTON.
This will activate both head and foot massage motors in the “con-
stant” mode.
Once engaged, your Flexabed massage system will operate on a
timer system where the massage motors will automatically turn o
after a specied time. The massage system can be programmed to
turn o automatically after 10, 20 or 30 minutes. To change the timer
duration, press the “Timer” button to move the blue light above the
dierent timer durations on the remote.
Both the head and foot massage motors have three intensity settings:
low, medium and high. You can adjust the intensity setting on either
massage motor by pressing the “Head” or “Foot“ button one time for
each level of intensity you want to adjust. You can turn either of the
massage motors o by continuing to press the “Head“ or “Foot” but-
ton for the motor that you want to deactivate.
To activate the pulse massage mode, press the “Mode” button. The
pulse massage has three dierent speeds. Press the “Mode” button
one time to change the speed of the pulse massage mode.

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UNDERBED LIGHTING
(if equipped):
All Flexabed Premier remotes come with an underbed lighting con-
trol button whether your bed was ordered with underbed lighting
or not. If you did not order underbed lighting when you purchased
your bed the underbed lighting control button will not be operable.
If desired, you can order an underbed lighting system from your
Flexabed dealer. If your bed is equipped with an
underbed lighting system, two motion sensors
come pre-installed from the factory that will
automatically turn the underbed lights on if
motion is detected. The motion detectors
come installed diagonally across from
each other on two bed legs but
can be moved to accommo-
date your specic needs.
MEMORY POSITIONS:
Your Flexabed allows you to store 4 of your own custom memory
positions. To program your custom memory position you will
need to do the following:
•Adjust the bed to the position you want to save to memory
•Press and hold one of the four programmable memory buttons
(M1, M2, M3 or M4) for 5-7 seconds
•After holding the memory button for 5-7 seconds,
all of the buttons on the remote should ash
rapidly. Once the buttons ash, release
the memory button to complete the
programming process.

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HAND CONTROL SYNCING
(wireless remote only):
If your bed is equipped with a wireless remote, the remote is automatically synced
to your bed at the factory during the manufacturing process. In the event that you
order a new replacement remote or a new control box in the future, you will have
to sync the wireless remote to your control box. To sync a wireless remote to your
control box:
• Press the “Pair” button twice on the control box underneath the bed. (Fig. 18)
After pressing the “Pair” button twice, the light should change from green to
blue.
• Once the pairing light has changed from green to blue, press and hold the “Pair”
button on your remote control for 3-5 seconds. The lights on the remote should
blink rapidly and the pairing light on the control box should change from blue to
green indicating your remote has been successfully paired.
SYNC BUTTON
PAIR/SYNC
BUTTON
FIG. 18

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Backup battery power:
Each Flexabed power supply is equipped to supply emergency bed lowering
capability via battery power. EMERGENCY BATTERY POWER IS OPTIONAL – THE
BED WILL FUNCTION PROPERLY WITH OR WITHOUT BATTERIES IN THE POWER
SUPPLY.
In order to use backup battery power, you will need to install two 9V batteries
(not included) into the emergency battery compartment (Fig. 19) These batteries
should be replaced periodically to insure proper operation in the event of loss
of electrical power to the bed. The emergency battery compartment is located
on the side of the power supply. (Fig. 19)
In the event of a loss of electrical power, the emergency battery power will
allow you to LOWER the bed to a at position. Battery backup power DOES NOT
PROVIDE SUFFICIENT POWER TO RAISE THE BED. If you desire to have the capa-
bility to raise the bed in the event of a loss of electrical power, you will need an
alternative power source such as a generator.
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TWO 9V BATTERIES
FIG. 19

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CABLE CONNECTIONS
As stated earlier in this manual, all cables are set up and
connected at the factory when your Flexabed is built.
However, those cables can become discon-
nected during the shipping and delivery
process. Also, there may be a point in time
during the life of your Flexabed where you
need to replace a component of the motor
system. The purpose of these instructions
is to help you properly connect all cables
and connections on your bed to ensure
proper operation.
If your bed is not working, the most com-
mon problem we nd in our customer
service department is that the bed is not
receiving electrical power. Before you
check the connections on the bed, always
check the following:
• Make sure the power cord from the bed is plugged in
properly to a wall receptacle or a power strip/surge
protector.
• Check to make sure the electrical outlet that you
are using to supply power to your bed and/or
power strip is in working order. It is a good idea
to plug a known working electrical device (i.e.
lamp, radio, etc) into the outlet to test whether
the outlet is providing electrical power. If not,
check to make sure the breaker is not tripped for
the outlet’s electrical circuit.
• Flexabed recommends plugging your bed(s) into
a UL-approved power strip or surge protector.
However, if you are doing this, make sure that
your power strip/surge protector does not have
too many devices plugged in that exceeds the
manufacturer’s specications. If your bed is
plugged in to a power strip/surge protector and
is not receiving power, it is always a good idea to
plug the bed directly into a wall receptacle. If the
bed works while plugged into a wall receptacle
but now when plugged into a power strip/surge
protector, the problem lies within your power
strip/surge protector and not the bed.

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1. Power Supply Connections.
The rst place to check your wiring connections is at the power supply. Your
bed’s power supply is attached to the bed’s platform on the underside of the
head section of the bed. The power supply is a small black box that plugs in to
your home’s wall receptacle to supply electrical power to the bed. The power
supply has a small indicator light that will illuminate green if there is power
being supplied. If the indicator light is not illuminated, check the following two
connections that are located on opposite ends of the power supply: (Fig 6)
• Power cord connection – this is the cable that plugs directly in to your wall
receptacle. Check and make sure the cable is plugged in securely to the
power supply.
• Extension cable connection – This cable runs from the power supply to the
bed’s control box on the underside of the bed. Check to make sure the
cable is plugged in securely to the power supply and the control box. There
is a port labeled “Power” on the control box. The extension cable should be
plugged into the “Power” port on the control box.
PLUG IN TO
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
PLUGS IN TO “POWER”
PORT ON CONTROL BOX
FIG. 6

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2. Control Box Connections.
The control box is the “brain” of your Flexabed which allows the hand control to communicate with all of
the motors on your bed. If any motor or accessory item on your bed is not working, check all of the ports
on the control box to make sure that connections are congured properly. (Fig. 20)
• Head – the head motor should be plugged into this port
• Foot – the foot motor should be plugged into this port
• Lumbar – nothing should be plugged into this port
• Tilt – nothing should be plugged into this port
• Massage 1 – the head massage motor should be plugged into this port
• Massage 2 – the foot massage motor should be plugged into this port
• MFP2 – any accessory items such as the voice control module or the underbed light
motion sensor will plug into the port. If you have not ordered any of these items, nothing will be
plugged into this port.
• Sync – only used if you have ordered a sync cable to synchronize two separate beds
• Underbed light – this port is only used if you have ordered an underbed lighting system
• MFP1 – this port is not used
• Power – the extension cable coming from the power supply should ALWAYS be plugged into this port
• Pair Button – this is only used to sync a new remote to your bed. All remotes are automatically synced
at the factory. This button should only be used to sync a replacement remote with your bed.
FIG. 20
CONTROL BOX PORTS

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