Great Little Trading Paddington Bunkbed L5481 User manual

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Paddington Bunkbed
L5481
09/12/2022
V1
easy - medium - hard
Assembly Difficulty
two-person job
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•Please read the instructions right through before you start, and
check that all the components have been included in the pack;
we find separating all the hardware into piles makes it easier to
be sure that everything is present and correct.
•Make sure you have the right tools. Allen keys are provided
if required, but screw drivers and other tools are not. You’ll find
details of the tools you need at the beginning of the
instructions.
•It’s a good idea to build the unit in the room where you are
going to be using it, to avoid the need to move it after it’s been
assembled.
•Do not throw away any packing materials until assembly is
complete, just in case you accidentally discard smaller parts or
hardware.
Thank you for shopping with GLTC, we hope you enjoy having this
product in your home.
We know assembling furniture, toys or accessories is not everyone’s
favourite way to spend their time, so we’ve tried to make
assembling this item as quick and painless as possible.
A few important pointers before you start:
Batch nr:

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Safety Warnings:
•IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY -RETAIN
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
•WARNING! High beds are not suitable for children under six years due to
the risk of injury from falls
•WARNING! Bunk beds and high beds can present a serious risk of injury
from strangulation if not used correctly. Never attach or hang items to any
part of the bunk bed that are not designed to be used with the bed, for
example, but not limited to ropes, strings, cords, hooks, belts and bags.
•WARNING! Children can become trapped between the bed and the wall,
a roof pitch, the ceiling, adjoining pieces of furniture (e.g. cupboards) and
the like. To avoid risk of serious injury the distance between the top safety
barrier and the adjoining structure shall not exceed 75 mm or shall be
more than 230 mm.
•WARNING! DO NOT use this item if any components are missing or
damaged.
•This product has been designed, manufactured and tested to comply with
BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 & BS EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015
•Suitable for 190cm (length) x 90cm (width) x 15cm (height) mattress
•Assembly to be carried out by a competent adult only.
•Children should be kept away from the product during assembly to avoid
any possible risk of injury.
•In an unassembled state product contains small parts which may pose a
choking hazard, not suitable for children under 3 years.
•Assemble and use on a flat and level surface.
•This product is heavy. We recommend that you build it where you are
planning to use it.
•WARNING. Do not place this child’s bed near heat sources, windows and
other furniture.
•DO NOT use power tools in the assembly of this product as there is a
risk of over-tightening and consequently splitting of the wood.
•PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Customer Service:
•Thank you for shopping with GLTC, we hope you enjoy having this
product in your home.
•Should you have any queries regarding your product, missing parts or
information and need help please follow the guaidance below.
•For gltc.co.uk orders contact GLTC Customer Services on
•0344 848 6000.
•For all other orders please contact your retailer.
•We know assembling furniture, toys or accessories is not everyone’s
favourite way to spend their time, so we’ve tried to make assembling this
item as quick and painless as possible.
Product Care:
• Do NOT expose the item to extremes of heat and humidity.
•Wipe clean using a soft damp cloth followed by a dry cloth.
•Do NOT use cleaning products which contain ammonia, solvents or
abrasive material.
•Check all fixtures and fittings regularly and tighten as necessary.
•Please ensure the room in which this bed is to be used is well ventilated
or aired regularly in order to keep humidity low and to prevent mould in
and around the bed.
Could we do better?
If there is anything you think could be improved in these instructions or in
the assembly of this product we’d be grateful if you could let us know; we’ll
pass any helpful hints and tips on to other customers via our website and
update the instructions.
All you need to do is drop us a line at [email protected]
Thank you

2x RH Leg Side Panels 2x LH Leg Side Panels
2x RH Leg Front Panels 2x LH Leg Front Panels
2x Headboard Rails 2x Headboards
1x Front Side Rail 1x Rear Guard Rail
2x Front Guard Rails 1x Back Side Rail
2x Tread Panels 1x Ladder Side
1x Ladder Side 1x Slat Sets
Component Check List
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NOTE: Please note that the panels are not labelled. Please identify the panels before you start assembling the bed.
AB
C
E
G
D
F
H
IJ
KL
MN

#1
#3
#5
#7
#2
#4
#6
#8
#9 #10
#11
#13
#15
#12
#14
Hammer
You will need (not supplied)
Phillips Head Screwdriver
You will need (not supplied)
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are 3 styles of hardware included here that have
two versions that are very similar in size.
Please separate all hardware and follow the guidance in the following pages to
ensure you are using the correct sizes for each step. Use of the incorrect sized
hardware could result in damaged panels.
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Hardware Check List
44x Wooden
Dowels 30mm
20x Cover Caps
4x13mm
20x Bolts
50mm
2x Connecting Bolts
55mm
8x Connecting Bolts
70mm
10x Barrel nuts
4x Connecting Screws
50mm
10x Cover Caps
15x18mm
4x Cover Caps
2.3x12mm
2x Connecting
Screws 55mm
4x Screw
30mm
12x Screws
25mm
8x Flat Cover Caps
13mm
28x Screws
40mm
1xAllen Key

This bed is heavy and is best built in the room that it is intended for.
Please ensure you are building on a protective surface such as a carpet or rug
to ensure the panels are not damaged during the build.
STEP 1:
Take the 2x headboards (F), 2x headboard rails (E), 2x Front Guard Rails (I),
2x RH leg front panels (C), 2x LH leg front panels (D), 1x front side rail (G),
1x back side rail (J) and rear guard rail (H) and insert the wooden dowels (#1)
into the edges of the panels, as shown.
Lightly tap the dowels with a hammer for this step.
Hardware for Step 1:
44x #1 Wooden Dowels 30mm
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Hardware for Step 2:
12x #2 Bolts (50mm)
STEP 2: Build the leg structures.
Start by securing one of the RH leg side panels (A) to one of the RH leg
front panels (C) using 3x 50mm bolts (#2) in the positions shown.
Tighten fully with the Allen key.
Repeat for the second RH leg.
Now secure one of the LH leg side panels (B) to one of the LH leg front
panels (D) using 3x 50mm bolts (#2). Tighten fully with the Allen key
Repeat for the second LH leg.
2x #1
2x #1
2x #1
#1
#1
#1
#1
2x #1
2x #1
2x #1
#1
#1
#1
#1
2x #1
2x #1
2x #1
2x #1
#2
#2
#2
A
C
B
D
#2
#2
#2
2x F
2x C
2x D
H
J
G
2x E
2x I
2x

STEP 3: It is suggested this step is completed on the floor.
Assemble the bed end.
Place the prepared headboard and rail panels (F, E) in the positions shown
with one set of LH & RH legs on each side.
Start with the LH leg side and use the dowels to locate both panels into LH
assembled leg as shown. Fasten in place with 1x connecting screws 50mm
(#8), then add 1x cover caps (#9).
Now locate the RH assembled leg to the other end of the panels using the
dowels and fix in place with 1x connecting screws 50mm (#8), then add 1x
cover caps (#9).
Repeat this step for the second bed end.
2x #9 Cover Caps 2.3x12mm
2x #8 Connecting onnecting Screws 50mm
Hardware for Step 3:
STEP 4: It is suggested this step is completed on the floor.
Secure the headboard (F) & headboard rail (E) with 6x screws 25mm (#13) in
the positions shown.
4x flat cover caps (#14) can be added to cover the visible hardware on panel F
if required.
Repeat this step for the second bed end.
#13
1.
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Hardware for Step 4:
8x #14 Flat Cover Caps 13mm
12x #13 Screws 25mm
#8
#9
#9
#9 #8
#8
E
F
#14
#14
#14
#14
#14
2.
#13
#13
#13
#13
#13
2x 2x
1. 2.
D
B
ACE
F

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IMPORTANT:
Two people are required from this point
forward.
#7
#5
STEP 5:
With one person supporting the first assembled bed end,
use the dowels to locate 1x rear guard rail (H) & back
side rail (J) in the postion as shown and insert 2x barrel
nuts (#7) into the large holes on the panels. Now insert
2x connecting bolts (#5) through the leg into the panels.
Keep finger tight at this stage.
Repeat these steps with the second bed end.
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN - Leave all bolts finger tight
at this stage to allow the next step to be completed
Hardware for Step 5
4x #7 Barrel Nuts
4x #5 Connecting Bolts 70mm
#5
#5
#5
#5
HJ
#7
#7
#7
#7
Hardware for Step 6:
4x #7 Barrel Nuts
4x #5 Connecting Bolts 70mm
2x #7
#5
#5
#5
#5
#7
#7 G
I
I
STEP 6:
Carefully stand the bed on its feet.
With one person supporting the panel, take front side rail (G) and connect with
one bed end in the position as shown using the dowels. Insert 1x barrel nut (#7)
into the large hole on the side rail, then insert 1x connecting bolt (#5) through the
leg into the panel and tighten with your fingers.
Repeat at the other end of the front side rail (G) with the other bed end.
Now attach 2x front guard rails (I) to the bed ends above the side rail using 2x
barrel nuts (#7) and 2x connecting bolts (#5). FULLY TIGHTEN these bolts. One
person to support the unconnected ends if required.
Now go back and FULLY TIGHTEN all 8x bolts used in steps 5 & 6 using the Allen
key provided.

2x #6
#7
#7
M
L
Hardware for Step 7
2x #7 Barrel Nuts
2x #6 Connecting Bolts 55mm
STEP 7:
IAttach the ladder side panels (L & M) to the bed
frame using the dowels.
Insert 2x barrel nuts (#7) into the ends of both panels
I and then insert 2x connecting bolts (#6) through the
ladder sides into the panels to secure in place.
Fully tighten using the allen key.
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STEP 8:
Secure 2x ladder tread panels (K) to the ladder sides using 4x 50mm
bolts (#2) for EACH tread.
Fully tighten all the bolts with the allen key.
K
K
#2
#2
Hardware for Step 8:
8x #2 Bolts 50mm
Please ensure the drill holes on the ladder sides are
aligned with the drill holes on the tread before
inserting & tightening hardware (#3)with the allen key.
2x #2
2x #2
2x #2
2x #2
I
I

STEP 9:
Secure the ladder to the front side rail (G) using 2x connecting screws
(#11). Fully tighten with the Allen key.
Insert and tighten 4x screw (#12) into the side rails (G & J) at BOTH ends.
STEP 10:
Roll out and position the set of slats on to the slat support rail with the ribbon facing
up. Push the end slat up against one headboard and fix in place at BOTH ends using
2x 40mm screws (#15). Now repeat at the other end of the bed with the other end
slat. The slat ribbon will be taught.
Now the end slats are in place, fix the remaining slats into position at BOTH ends
using the 40mm screws (#15).
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#4
#10
28x #15
#4
#4
#4
2x #4
2x #4
2x #4
2x #4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#10
#10
#10
#10
#10
#10
3x #4
2x #10
OPTIONAL:
The cover caps (#10) can be used to conceal the bolt
heads of hardware #5 & #6. The cover caps (#14) can be
used to conceal the bolt heads of hardware #2.
Ensure they are pushed firmly into place if used.
Do not use the caps if children under 3 years have access
to the bed as they could become a choking hazard
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Great Little Trading Company and GLTC are registered trade marks of G.L.T.C.
Limited.
Hardware for Step 10:
28 #15 Screws 40mm
20x #4 Cover Caps
10x #10 Cover Caps
2x #10
Hardware for Step 9
4x #12 Screw 30mm
2x #11Connecting Bolts 55mm
#11
#11
#11
#12
#12
#12
#12
#12
O
J
G
#4