Murphy Abbott Library User manual

Before installation be sure to reference the instruction manual attached in order to install the bed
portion of your Abbott Library bed.
When installing the Murphy bed be sure to leave plenty of room for the
surrounding bookcases.The Abbott fully assembled is; queen 129.5”wide,
full 117.5”and twin 87.5.” Be sure that you have allowed room for these
dimensions. Once you have successfully installed and properly placed the bed.
You can start placing and putting together the bookcases as well as the main
crown.
Note

Sliding Front
Bookcase
(2 Pieces)
Stationary Back
Bookcase
(2 Pieces)
Murphy Bed
(1 Piece)
Main Crown
(2 Pieces)
Shelves (16)
Base Covers (2)
Place the 2 stationary bookcases ush
along both sides of the installed
Murphy bed. These two bookcases will
not need to be secured to the wall.
Abbott Pieces
Step 1
The Abbott Library Bed

Step 2
Now that the stationary bookcases are aligned with the
bed, place one of the main crown assemblies on the
partially assembled unit.
Main Crown
2 Pieces
Step 3
With the rst half of the main crown in
place, slide both rolling bookcases
under the previously placed crown.
Once both rolling book cases are under
that portion of the crown, align the
second portion of the main crown
assembly.
Step 4
With the rolling bookcases now in place, align the two
crown pieces together using the provided 3-3/4”pan-head
bolts and washers.
Note
Be sure that when placing the
main crown pieces together
that they are alligned with the
bed and all four bookcases
before attaching together.
(Above view)
Front

Step 5
Now that the crown is placed properly
and aligned, nish connecting the two
pieces using the provided nut onto
the pan-head bolt and washer.
Step 6
Place the provided flip-bolt in the slot.
Tighten as needed until the center gap
between the crown pieces become flush to
one another.

Now that the bed and bookcases are joined
together by the crown make sure that everything
operates smoothly. The bookcases should slide
with ease and the bed should fold down properly
once fully completed.
Step 7
Step 8
Now that the bed, bookcases and crown are in
position; use the provided wood screws to mount
the crown to the bookcases. Place the screws in
their designated pre-drilled holes.

Note
After adjusting the bookcases
to the appointed position, use
the thin 1/2” shelf to cover the
adjustment bolt holes.
Step 9
If for some reason the sliding bookcases do not roll smoothly or seem to not be level, you
can easily adjust the bookcases by tightening or loosening the adjustment bolts located at
the bottom of the two units.