Great Little Trading Paddington User manual

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Paddington Bunkbed
11/05/2021
V4
easy - medium - hard
Assembly Difculty
two-person job
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A few important pointers before you start:
• Please read the instructions right through before you start, and
check that all the components have been included in the pack;
we nd 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
nd 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.

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Safety Warnings:
• IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY - RETAIN FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
• This bed conforms to BS EN 747:2012 Parts1&2 +A1:2015
• WARNING! Upper Bunk not suitable for Children under 6 years due
to the risk of injury from falls. Lower Bunk not suitable for Children
under 4 years.
• This bed is suitable for mattress size 190cmL x 90cmW x 15cmD
• Adult assembly required.
• This product is heavy, we recommend that you build it where you are
planning to use it.
• Assemble and use on a at and level surface.
• Do not use power tools in the construction of this product.
• Unassembled product contains small parts which may present a
choking hazard.
• Children should be kept away from the product during assembly to
avoid any possible risk of injury.
• Do not place this bed near heat sources, windows or other furniture.
• WARNING! Children can become trapped between the bed and the
wall. To avoid risk of serious injury the distance between the top safety
barrier and the wall shall not exceed 75mm nor shall be more than
230mm.
• WARNING! Children can strangle in items such as ropes, strings,
cords, harnesses and belts attached or hung from a bunk bed, mid-
sleeper or high bed.
• Check xtures and ttings regularly and tighten as necessary.
• Do not use this bed if any part becomes broken, torn or missing.
Customer Service:
• If you nd that any components are missing or damaged, please do
not begin assembly and do not use the item. Please contact GLTC
Customer Services on 0344 848 6000 immediately.
Product Care:
• Wipe clean using a soft damp cloth followed by a dry cloth.
• Do NOT use cleaning products which contain ammonia, solvents or
abrasive material.
• Do NOT expose the item to extremes of heat and humidity.
• Please ensure the room in which this bed is to be used is well
ventilated or aired regularly in order to keep humidity low 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

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Component Check List
A
E
G
B
H
2x RH Leg Front Panels 2x LH Leg Front Panels
4x Headboard Rails
2x Upper Bunk Headboards 4x Side Rails
2x Lower Bunk Headboards
F
C
2x RH Leg Side Panels 2x LH Leg Side Panels
D
I
M
O
J
2x Rail Support Braces 3x Tread Panels
1x Ladder Side
2x Slat Sets
1x Ladder Side
N
K
1x Rear Guard Rail 2x Front Guard Rails
L
NOTE: Please note that the panels are not labelled. Please identify the panels before you start assembling the bed.

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Hardware Check List
#10#9
56x Screws
35mmL
#2
#4
#1
#3
#5
52x Wooden Dowels
35mmL
D7
8x Bolts
40mmL (Use ONLY with Step 9)
C26
12x Connecting Bolts
80mmL
C18
28x Wooden Dowels
40mmL
D11
40x Bolts
50mmL
C27
14x Barrel Nuts
D25
#6
#7 #8
2x Connecting Bolts
65mmL
16x Screws
30mmL
S5
Phillips Head Screwdriver
You will need (not supplied)
Hammer
You will need (not supplied)
S6
U3
48x Cover Caps (*Note: These cover
caps only cover hardware #3 & #4)
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are 4 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.
#11
8x Hole Plugs
U11
K3
1x Allen Key
#12

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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 upper bunk headboards (G), 4x headboard rails (E), 2x lower bunk
headboards (F), 2x RH leg front panels (C) and 2x LH leg front panels (D) and
insert the SHORTER 35mm wooden dowels (#1) into the edges of the panels,
as shown.
Lightly tap the dowels with a hammer for this step.
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 5x LONGER 50mm bolts (#4) 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 5x 50mm bolts (#4). Repeat for the second LH leg.
Tighten fully with the Allen key.
Hardware for Step 1:
52x #1 Wooden Dowels 35mm
Hardware for Step 2:
20x #4 Bolts (50mm)
#4
A
C
F
E
G
#1
#1
#1 #1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
B
C
D
2x
4x
2x
2x
2x D

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STEP 3: It is suggested this step is completed on the oor.
Using the dowels, assemble the bed end by locating one of the prepared upper
bunk headboards (G) and headboard rails (E) into the upper section of the LH
assembled leg, then locate the lower bunk headboard (F) and headboard rail
(E) into the lower section of the LH assembled leg as shown.
Please note the IMPORTANT orientation guidance below on both
panel E’s.
Once all 4 panels are in place locate the RH assembled leg into place.
Repeat this for the second bed end.
E
G
E
STEP 4:
Secure panels G & 2x E to the assembled legs using 8x 30mm SHORTER wood screws
(#8).
Note: Hardware #9 is very similar in size (35mm), but will damage the panels if used.
Please check before using.
Repeat step with second bed end.
#8
Hardware for Step 4:
16x #8 Screws 30mmL
F
E
G
E
F
#8
#8
#8
#8
#8
#8
#8
#8
IMPORTANT: The orientation of BOTH
panel E’s is important and if assembled
upside down, it will cause alignment issues
later on in the assembly.
Note the dowels on ends of panel E are
not centralised. Please ensure that the 2x
dowels are closest to the bottom edge
of the panels/rails.

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IMPORTANT:
Two people are required from this point forward.
Hardware for Step 6:
6x #6 Barrel Nuts
STEP 5:
Take the 2x front guard rails (J), 1x rear guard rail (I) and 4x side rails (H) and insert
28x LONGER 40mm wooden dowels (#2) as shown.
Lightly tap the dowels with a hammer for this step.
Hardware for Step 5:
28x #2 Wooden Dowels 40mmL
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
#2
I
J
I
H
H
6x #5 Connecting Bolts 80mmL
#6
#5
#5
#5
#5
#5
#6
#6
#6
#6
STEP 6:
Attach back side rails & guard rail.
Decide which side is to be the back of the bed and work
here.
Take 1x side rail (H) and orientate with the wooden slat
support rail closest to the lower edge. With one person
supporting the side rail, connect with the bed end at the
upper position as shown using the dowels. Insert 1x barrel
nut (#6) into the large hole on the side rail, then insert 1x
LONGER 80mm connecting bolt (#5) from the outside leg
and tighten with your ngers.
Repeat with the other end of the side rail attaching it to the
2nd bed end.
Then repeat these steps with back guard rail I.
Now repeat with 2nd side rail (H) in the lower position as
shown.
Leave all bolts nger tight at this stage to allow the
next step to be completed.
#2
#2
#2
#2
J
H
4x
#6

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Hardware for Step 7:
6x #6 Barrel Nuts J
J
H
6x #5 Connecting Bolts 80mmL
#5
#5
#5
#5
#5
#5
#6
#6
#6
#6
#6
STEP 7:
Take the lower side rail (H) and orientate with the wooden slat support rail closest to
the lower edge. With one person supporting the side rail, connect with the bed end
at the lower position as shown using the dowels. Insert 1x barrel nut (#6) into the
large hole on the side rail, then insert 1x LONGER 80mm connecting bolt (#5) from
the outside leg and tighten with your ngers.
Repeat at the other end of the side rail with the other bed end.
Now attach the upper side rail (H) at both ends using the steps above.
Now attach 1x shorter front guard rails (J) to one bed end above the upper side
rail using the 1x barrel nut (#6) and 1x longer connecting bolt (#5). When in place,
connect the ladder panel (N or M) with the front guard rail using the dowels. This will
support the guard rail. Fully tighten this bolt.
Repeat with 2nd front guard rail and 2nd ladder panel.
(see images on step 8 for the ladder positioning)
Now go back and FULLY TIGHTEN all 12x bolts used in steps 6 & 7 using
the Allen key provided.
#62x
H
STEP 8:
If you haven’t already done so in the last step, locate
the ladder side panels (N & M) onto the front guard
rails to support them.
Next install 8x hole plugs (#10) into both sides of the
4x holes on the lower rear side rail H as shown.
N
M
Hardware for Step 8:
8x #10 Hole Plugs
#10
#10 #10
#10
H
H
#102x
#102x
#102x
#102x

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STEP 9:
Secure the ladder sides to the front guard rails by rst
inserting 2x barrel nuts (#6) into the holes on the guard
rails and then insert 2x SHORTER 65mm connecting
bolts (#7) into the ladder sides and fully tighten with
the allen key.
Then x 2x rail support braces (K) to the back guard
rail and side rail using 8x SHORTER bolts (#3).
Fully tighten with the allen key.
Hardware for Step 9:
2x #7 Connecting Bolts 65mmL
8x #3 Bolts 40mm
2x #6 Barrel Nuts
K
K
#7
#7
#6
#6
#3
#3
#3
#3
#3
2x #6
4x
2x
2x
L
STEP 10:
Secure 3x ladder tread panels (L) to the ladder sides using 4x LONGER 50mm bolts
(#4) for EACH tread.
Fully tighten all the bolts with the allen key.
NOTE: Ensure
you are using the
SHORTER 40mm bolts
(#3) for attaching
panels K or you could
damage the panels.
Hardware for Step 10:
#4
L
L
#4
#42x
#42x
#42x
#42x
#42x
#42x
12x #4 Bolts 50mm
Please ensure the drill holes on the ladder
sides are aligned with the drill holes on the
tread before inserting & tightening hardware
(#4).

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STEP 11:
Secure the ladder to the upper & lower front side rail using 8x LONGER 50mm bolts
(#4). Fully tighten with the Allen key.
Hardware for Step 11:
8x #4 Bolts 50mm
#42x
#42x
#42x
#42x
#4
#4
STEP 12:
Roll out and position the upper set of slats on to the slat
support rail with the ribbon facing up. Fix EACH slat into
position at BOTH ends using the LONGER 35mm screws (#9).
Repeat with the lower set of slats. #956x
#11
#118x
#1110x
Hardware for Step 12:
56x #9 Screws 35mmL
48x #11 Cover Caps
#11
#11
#11
#11
#11
#11
#11
#11
#11
#11
#116x #11
#11
6x
8x
OPTIONAL:
The cover caps (#11) can be used to conceal the
bolt heads of hardware #3 & #4. Ensure they are
pushed rmly 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. Copyright© 2016 G.L.T.C. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Great Little Trading Company and GLTC are registered trade marks of G.L.T.C. Limited.