Happy Beds Divan Bed User manual

Divan Beds
(Inc. Build Your Own Bed)
Feb 2019 - E&OE - V.1
Important before assembly:
Read these instructions carefully before assembling or using the product.
■Please check the contents of the boxes before attempting to assemble this product. The
instructions will have a checklist of parts and fittings.
■It would be sensible to lay a rug or a carpet on the floor where you intend to assemble the
product, to avoid scratches and damaging the product or the floor.
■Assemble the product as close to its intended final location/room as possible.
■Do NOT use any power tools as this may damage the frame.
Health & Safety:
■This product or some parts of this product will be heavy. Please use an assistant when lifting.
■DO NOT jump on the product or any of its parts.
■DO NOT use this product if any parts are missing, damaged or worn.
■DO NOT use this product unless all fixings are secured.
■Please keep small parts out of reach of children.
■Always use on a level, even surface.
Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Assembly Instructions
5 mins
Assembly

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This product or some parts of this product will be heavy. Please use an assistant when lifting.
Never drag or push the pieces across a hard or stone floor as this will cause damage to the
joints. Use a carpet or a rug for extra care.
If you have problems assembling or have damaged or missing pieces, please contact us by
visiting:
https://www.happybeds.co.uk/customer-service
(Not metal)
These tools are not
necessary, but may help
to assemble certain parts
of the product.
Do NOT use any power
tools as this may
damage the frame.

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Contents
Assembly Instructions:
For Single Bases (2ft6, 3ft) 4
For Double Bases (4ft, 4ft6) 7
For King & Superking Bases (5ft, 6ft) 11

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For Single Bases (2ft6, 3ft)
(Skip to Page 7 for Double or Page 11 for King/Superking)
Headboard Bolts
2x
Gliders
6x
Base
1x
Parts & Fittings Check List
1. Remove the outer packaging and
cardboard corner protectors.
2. Flip the divan base on its top so that the
underside is accessible.
3. Locate the pre-drilled holes at each
corner of the base.
4. Securely insert the four gliders into the
bottom of the base.
(Please Note: This may require the use of a
blunt tool, such as a rubber mallet)
Instructions
5. Carefully flip the base so that it is now
resting atop the gliders, firmly pressing
down on each of the corners of the base
to ensure that it is stable.
If headboard was ordered, the parts and fittings will be separate

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6. Locate the headboard stickers on either
end of the base.
7. Decide which end the headboard will
attach to and pierce the centre of the
stickers.
(Please Note: This action is irreversible,
so please be sure of which end the
headboard will attach. DO NOT PIERCE
BOTH SIDES!)
8. Press both headboard screws into the
pierced holes until meeting resistance.
Proceed to screw the headboard screws
clockwise, leaving enough space for the
headboard struts to fit into place.
If you have a headboard to attach (or have an existing one)...
(for the headboard struts fixing, please
follow the instructions that came
separately with the headboard)

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9. Drop the headboard struts down over the
headboard screws. Once the headboard
is at the desired height tighten the
headboard screws until the headboard is
locked in place.
10. Be sure to adjust the height of the
headboard to allow for the depth of the
mattress.
(For Divan Beds with drawers)
11. The drawers are already installed within the Divan Bed base. Strips of fabric keep the drawers in
place during transit and will need to be removed to allow access to the drawers. Remove these
strips of fabric via pulling, tugging or cutting them off.
(Please Note: The strips of fabric are secured via staples, so please take care when removing
them)

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For Double Bases (4ft, 4ft6)
(Go to Page 4 for Single or Page 11 for King/Superking)
Link Bars
2x
Headboard Bolts
2x
Gliders
8x
Link Bar Screws
4x
Parts & Fittings Check List
1. Remove the outer packaging and
cardboard corner protectors.
2. Locate which corners are straight and
which are curved. Straight corners
indicate where both of the bases will
connect.
Instructions
3. Flip both of the divan bases on their tops
so that the undersides are accessible.
4. Locate the four pre-drilled holes at each
corner of the bases.
5. Securely insert the eight (8) gliders into
the bottom of the bases, each base
requires four (4).
(Please Note: This may require the use of a
blunt tool, such as a rubber mallet)
Bases
2x
If headboard was ordered, the parts and fittings will be separate

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6. Carefully flip the bases so that they
are now resting atop the gliders, firmly
pressing down on each corner of the
bases to ensure that they are stable.
7. Locate the link bar holes where the two
straight sides of the bases meet. They
should be located near the top of the
bases.
8. (You may need to feel with your finger, as
the holes will be hidden under the fabric,
and may not be marked).
9. Place the link bar along these holes and
screw in the nuts. It is advised that the
right hand side of the link bar (the side
with a smaller hole) is screwed in first
so that the larger hole on the left can be
adjusted if required.
10. Complete screwing the nuts into both
sides of the bases.
11. Locate the headboard stickers on either
end of the bases.
12. Decide which end the headboard will
attach to and pierce the centre of the
stickers.
(Please Note: This action is irreversible,
so please be sure of which end the
headboard will attach. DO NOT PIERCE
BOTH SIDES!)
If you have a headboard to attach (or have an existing one)...

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13. Press both headboard screws into the
pierced holes until meeting resistance.
Proceed to screw the headboard screws
clockwise, leaving enough space for the
headboard struts to fit into place.
(for the headboard struts fixing, please
follow the instructions that came
separately with the headboard)
14. Drop the headboard struts down over the
headboard screws. Once the headboard
is at the desired height tighten the
headboard screws until the headboard is
locked in place.
15. Be sure to adjust the height of the
headboard to allow for the depth of the
mattress.

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(For Divan Beds with drawers)
16. The drawers are already installed within the Divan Bed base. Strips of fabric keep the drawers in
place during transit and will need to be removed to allow access to the drawers. Remove these
strips of fabric via pulling, tugging or cutting them off.
(Please Note: The strips of fabric are secured via staples, so please take care when removing
them)

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Link Bars
2x
Headboard Bolts
4x
Gliders
8x
Link Bar Screws
4x
For King & Superking Bases (5ft, 6ft)
(Go to Page 4 for Single or Page 7 for Double)
Parts & Fittings Check List
1. Remove the outer packaging and
cardboard corner protectors.
2. Locate which corners are straight and
which are curved. Straight corners
indicate where both of the bases will
connect.
Instructions
3. Flip both of the divan bases on their tops
so that the undersides are accessible.
4. Locate the four pre-drilled holes at each
corner of the bases.
5. Securely insert the eight (8) gliders into
the bottom of the bases, each base
requires four (4).
(Please Note: This may require the use of a
blunt tool, such as a rubber mallet)
Bases
2x
If headboard was ordered, the parts and fittings will be separate

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6. Carefully flip the bases so that they
are now resting atop the gliders, firmly
pressing down on each corner of the
bases to ensure that they are stable.
7. Locate the link bar holes where the two
straight sides of the bases meet. They
should be located near the top of the
bases.
(You may need to feel with your finger, as
the holes will be hidden under the fabric,
and may not be marked).
8. Place the link bar along these holes and
screw in the nuts. It is advised that the
right hand side of the link bar (the side
with a smaller hole) is screwed in first
so that the larger hole on the left can be
adjusted if required.
9. Complete screwing the nuts into both
sides of the bases.
10. Locate the headboard stickers on either
end of the bases.
11. Decide which end the headboard will
attach to and pierce the centre of the
stickers.
(Please Note: This action is irreversible,
so please be sure of which end the
headboard will attach. DO NOT PIERCE
BOTH SIDES!)
If you have a headboard to attach (or have an existing one)...

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12. Press all 4 headboard screws into the
pierced holes until meeting resistance.
Proceed to screw the headboard screws
clockwise, leaving enough space for the
headboard struts to fit into place.
(for the headboard struts fixing, please
follow the instructions that came
separately with the headboard)
13. Drop the headboard struts down over the
headboard screws. Once the headboard
is at the desired height tighten the
headboard screws until the headboard is
locked in place.
14. Be sure to adjust the height of the
headboard to allow for the depth of the
mattress.

(For Divan Beds with drawers)
15. The drawers are already installed within the Divan Bed base. Strips of fabric keep the drawers in
place during transit and will need to be removed to allow access to the drawers. Remove these
strips of fabric via pulling, tugging or cutting them off.
(Please Note: The strips of fabric are secured via staples, so please take care when removing
them)
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General Care & Maintenance
Please dispose of all packaging safely.
Wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth.
Avoid the use of all household cleaners and abrasives.
Periodically check all screw & fixings to ensure they are secure.
When moving your product, carefully lift into place. Never drag or push the pieces across the
floor as this will cause damage to the joints and could result in failure to the product that will
invalidate the warranty.
For more information on cleaning and product care visit:
https://www.happybeds.co.uk/help-and-advice
We’ve tried to make this product as easy to assemble as possible. In the unlikely event that
you have problems putting it together or have damaged or missing pieces, please contact
us by visiting:
https://www.happybeds.co.uk/customer-service
Notes