Great Little Trading Phoenix User manual

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Phoenix Bunk Bed
09/01/2018
V3
easy - medium - hard
A few important pointers before you start:
• It might be worth checking on our website that there are no updates
or revisions to these instructions (if we have had helpful feedback from
other customers we pass it on via the product web page). Simply check
• Please read the instructions right through before you start, and check that
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,
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 and 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.
Hopefully our efforts will have been worthwhile and you’ll sail through
the whole process. But if it all feels a bit too much like hard work, then
we do have an assembly company we can recommend: the Flatpack
Construction Company offers a nationwide service and can be contacted
on 0843 289 4951 or
Good luck!
two-person job

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Safety Warnings:
• IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY – RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• WARNING! Not suitable for children under 4 years. The upper bed is not
suitable for children under 6 years due to the risk of injury from falls.
• When assembled in conformance with these instructions, this bed
conforms to BS EN 747:2012 Parts1&2 + A1:2015 and to
BS 8509:2008+A1:2011.
• The recommended mattress size for the top bunk is 900mm x 1900mm x
150mm thick - see the All Rounder range at gltc.co.uk.
• The lower bunk can have a thicker mattress, maximum 180mm thick.
See the Luxury or All Rounder Mattress range at gltc.co.uk.
• Do not use this bed if any part is broken or missing.
• Children can strangle on items such as ropes, strings, cords, harnesses and
belts attached to or hung on the bed.
• Do not place this bed near heat sources, windows or other furniture.
Children can become trapped between the bed and the wall. To avoid
risk of serious injury, the distance between the top safety rail and the wall
should either be more than 230mm or less than 75mm, and should not be
between 75mm and 230mm.
• When assembled as single beds - Children are likely to play, bounce, jump
and climb on beds, therefore the child’s bed should not be placed too close
to other furniture or windows, and should be placed either tight to any wall
or have a gap 300mm between the wall and the side of the bed.
• Adult assembly required.
• Unassembled product contains small parts which may present a choking
hazard.
• Children should be kept away from the product during assembly due to
possible risk of injury.
• 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.
• Assemble and use on a at and level surface.
• Check all xtures and ttings 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 growth
in and around the bed.
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.
• We stock spare hardware at our warehouse, so we should be able to send
you missing parts immediately if required.
Product Care:
• Wipe clean using a soft damp cloth followed by a dry cloth.
• DO NOT use cleaning products which may contain ammonia, solvents or
abrasive material.
• DO NOT expose the furniture to extremes of heat and humidity.
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].uk

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Hardware Checklist
#1
16x Hex Bolt
90mm (M8)
#2
16x Barrel Nut
(M8)
#3
6x Threaded Bar
80mm (M8)
#4
6x Half Moon
Washer
#5
6x Nut
(M8)
#6
1x Spanner
#7
4x Connector
Rod
70mm (M8)
#8
12x Hex Bolt
15mm (M6)
Locking Bolts
#9
16x Hex Bolt
65mm (M6)
#10
16x Barrel Nut
(M6)
#11
22x Hex Bolt
30mm (M6)
#12
12x Hex Bolt
15mm (M8)
#13 #14
8x Washer
(M6)
#15
1x Allen Key
6x Plastic Cap
Component Checklist
A
2x Upper Bunk Bed Ends
B
2x Lower Bunk Bed Ends
C
4x Side Rails
D
1x Long Safety Rail
E
1x Short Safety Rail
F
1x Ladder (Long Side)
G
1x Ladder (Short Side)
H
4x Ladder (Steps)

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STEP 1:
Assemble the lower bunk using 2 x lower bunk bed
ends (B) and 1 x side rail (C) with labels and 1 x side
rails (C) without labels.
Install 2 x barrel nuts (#2) into 1 x side rail (C) and
then position the side rail onto 1 x lower bunk bed
end (B). Note: Please ensure the inserts on the slat
support are facing up.
Install 2 x hex bolts (#1) through the bed end and
secure into the barrel nuts, tightening with allen key.
Repeat for the other side rail (C).
STEP 2: 2 people required
Install 4 x barrel nuts (#2) into the open ends of
the side rails (C), then with the help of another
person, lift the side rails and guide onto 1 x high
bed end (B).
Whilst held in position install 4 x hex bolts (#1)
through the bed end, into the barrel nuts (#2) and
tighten with allen key.
B
C
#1
#1
C
#2
#2
Hardware for Step 1:
4x #1 Hex Bolt 90mm
4x #2 Barrel Nut
Hardware for Step 2:
4x #1 Hex Bolt 90mm
4x #2 Barrel Nut
#2
#1
#1
B
B
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed
C
C

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STEP 3:
Assemble the upper bunk using the 2 x upper bunk
bed ends (A).
On the side which the long safety rail (D) will attach
to (back of bed), install 4 x threaded rods (#3) into
the bed posts.
A#3 #3
Hardware for Step 3:
4x #3 Threaded Rod
A
STEP 4: 2 people required
Slide the long safety rail (D) onto the installed threaded rods on the low bed
ends, one end at a time - this will require 2 people.
Note:The hardware holes should be facing the outside of the bed. The maximum
mattress height mark (small groove) and label should be facing the inside of the bed
with the arrow facing down.
Once in position, secure one side of the long safety rail (D) with 2 x half moon
washer (#4) and 2 x nut (#5). Tighten with spanner.
Do not secure the other end of the long safety rail (D) at this stage, it will be
secured later in the process.
Hardware for Step 4:
2x #5 Nut
2x #4 Half Moon Washer
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed
A
A
D
#4
#5

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STEP 5: 2 people required
Insert 4 x barrel nuts (#2) in 1 x side rail (C) and position below the long safety
rail (D). Note: Please ensure the inserts on the slat support are facing up.
Loosely attach one end of the side rail (C) to bed end (A) with 2 x bolts (#1)
into the barrel nuts (#2) in the side rail.
Then lift the other end of the side rail (C) into position and loosely attach to
bed end (A) with 2 x bolts (#1) into the barrel nuts (#2) in side rail.
Note:You will need to pull the bed ends apart slightly to allow the side rail into
position, please ensure the long safety rail end which is not secured does not fall off
the threaded rods.
STEP 6: 2 people required
Insert 4 x barrel nuts (#2) into 1 x side rail (C) and position to front of the
upper bunk. Note: Please ensure the inserts on the slat support are facing up.
Loosely attach one end of the side rail (C) to bed end (A) with 2 x bolts (#1)
into the barrel nuts (#2) in the side rail.
Then lift the other end of the side rail (C) to position and attach to bed end (A)
with 2 x bolts (#1) into the barrel nuts (#2) in the side rail.
Once all side rails are in position tighten all bolts with allen key.
C
D
C
A
A
A
A
#1
#1
#2 #2
Hardware for Step 5:
4x #1 Hex Bolt 90mm
4x #2 Barrel Nut
Hardware for Step 6:
4x #1 Hex Bolt 90mm
4x #2 Barrel Nut
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed
#1
#1

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#7
#7
#7
#7
D
STEP 7:
Secure the other side of the long safety rail (D) with 2 x half moon washer (#4)
and 2 x nut (#5).Tighten with spanner.
Then cover hardware holes on the long safety rail with 4 x plastic caps (#13).
STEP 8: 2 people required
Install 4 x connector rods (#7) into the top of the bedposts of the assembled
lower bunk bed. With a second person, carefully lift the assembled upper bunk
and lower onto connector rods, making sure the legs engage with the connector
rods.
Hardware for Step 7:
2x #5 Nut
4x #13 Plastic Cap
2x #4 Half Moon Washer
Hardware for Step 8:
4x #7 Connector Rod
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed
#5
#4
#13

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STEP 9:
Lock the upper bunk onto the lower bunk using 4
x bolts (#8) and tighten with allen key.
Repeat on other side.
STEP 10:
The ladder can be built to t either side of the bunk. Decide which side you
would like the ladder.
Note: the shorter side of the ladder (G) should be located closest to the bed post.
Hardware for Step 9:
4x #8 Bolt 15mm
#8
Ladder built to t on
left-hand side
Ladder built to t on
right-hand side
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed

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STEP 10 continued:
To build the ladder install the 16 x barrel nuts (#10) into the underside of the
steps (H). Lay the sides of the ladder (G and F) onto a soft protective surface
like carpet or a rug, with the hooks facing downwards.
Position the top step (H) between the sides of the ladder (G and F) and install
using 4 x hex bolts (#9) into the barrel nuts (#10) but do not tighten fully at
this stage.
Repeat for the next 3 steps (H) using 4 x hex bolts (#9) for each step.
Once all steps are installed tighten all 16 x hex bolts (#9) with allen key.
STEP 11:
Once the ladder is built, hook into position
on the upper and lower bunk side rails.
Hardware for Step 10:
16x #9 Hex Bolt 65mm
16x #10 Barrel Nut
HF
#9
#10
Showing
construction of
ladder for
left-hand side
placement Completed
ladder for
right-hand side
placement
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed
G
G
F

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STEP 12:
Secure the ladder hooks on long side of the ladder
to the upper bunk side rails with 1 x crosshead bolt
(#8) and 1 x washer (#14). Then secure to the
lower bunk with 1 x crosshead bolt (#8) and 1 x
washer (#14). Tighten with a Philips screwdriver
(not supplied).
Using 6 x crosshead bolts (#8) and 6 x washers
(#14) cap off the holes in all the other side rails
where the ladder could have been installed (max 2
holes per side rail) and tighten with a Phillips screw
driver.
STEP 13:
Install 2 x threaded rods (#3) in the bed end (A)
away from the ladder.
Hardware for Step 12:
8x #14 Washer
8x #8 Hex Bolt
#14
#14
#13
#13
Hardware for Step 13:
2x #3 Threaded Rods
#3
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed
A
#8
#8
#14
#14

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STEP 14:
Slide the short safety rail (E) onto the threaded
rods with the hardware holes facing the inside
of the bed.
Using 2 x hex bolts (#11) secure the short
safety rail (E) to the long side of the ladder (F)
and tighten with allen key.
STEP 15:
Secure the short safety rail (E) to the bed post
with 2 x half moon washer (#4) and 2 x nut (#5).
Tighten with spanner.
Cover the hardware in the short safety rail with 2
x plastic caps (#13).
Hardware for Step 14:
2x #11 Hex Bolts 30mm
#11
#5 #4
#16
#11
F
E
E
Hardware for Step 15:
2x #5 Nut
2x #13 Plastic Cap
2x #4 Half Moon Washer
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed
#5
#4
#13

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STEP 16:
Install the webbed slats onto the upper bunk with
10 x hex bolts (#11) and tighten with allen key.
Note: Start away from ladder.
Repeat for lower bunk.
STEP 17:
Cap off the 2 unused holes on the bed post next
to the ladder on the upper bunk with 2 x hex
bolts (#12) and tighten with allen key.
Hex Bolts #12 only used for building single beds.
Your Phoenix Bunk is now ready.
Hardware for Step 16:
20x #11 Hex Bolts 30mm
#11
#12
#12
#11
Hardware for Step 17:
2x #12 Hex Bolts 15mm
Assembly: Phoenix Bunk Bed

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STEP 1:
Take bunk beds down and revert back into
their component parts. Both the hardware
and components will need to be put together
differently to become two single beds.
For 1 x lower bunk bed end (B) use 2 x hex bolts
(#12) to cap off the insert in the top of the post
and tighten with allen key.
Hardware for Step 1:
2x #12 Hex Bolts 15mm
#12
#12
B
STEP 2:
Assemble a single bed using 1 x lower bunk bed end
(A) and 1 x upper bunk bed end (B).
Install 2 x barrel nuts (#2) into 1 x side rail (C) and
then position the side rail onto 1 x upper bunk bed
end (B).
Note: Please use 1 x side rail with labels and 1 x side
rails without labels and ensure the inserts on the slat
support are facing up.
Install 2 x bolts (#1) through the bed end and secure
into the barrel nuts, tightening with the allen key.
Repeat for the other side rail.
B
C
#1
C
#2
Hardware for Step 2:
4x #1 Hex Bolt 90mm
4x #2 Barrel Nut
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STEP 3: 2 people required
Install 4 x barrel nuts (#2) into the open ends of the
side rails (C), then with a second person, lift the side
rails and guide onto 1 x upper bunk bed end (A).
Once held in position install 4 x bolts (#1) into the
barrel nuts and tighten with allen key.
Hardware for Step 3:
4x #1 Hex Bolt 90mm
4x #2 Barrel Nut
#2
#1
#1
A
A
C
C
STEP 4:
Cover unused inserts in the upper bunk bed end
(A) with 4 x hex bolts (#12) and tighten with
allen key.
Hardware for Step 4:
4x #12 Hex Bolts 15mm
#12
#12
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STEP 5:
Install the webbed slats and secure with 10 x bolts
(#11) per bed using allen key.
Repeat steps 1-5 to assemble the second single bed.
Hardware for Step 5:
20x #11 Hex Bolts
#11
Your Phoenix Single Beds are now ready.
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Converting the bunk bed to single beds