Murphy SBF-M User manual

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SUPREME Steel Bed Frame & Mechanism
Models SBF-M and SBF
INSTRUCTIONS
TOLL FREE 1-800-667-6336
PHONE: [phone] • FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Websites: murphybeds.com
$15.00
Established in 1975

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CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of Murphy
Wall-Beds’ hardware system,
a patented bed frame
system designed to
International ISO 9002
standards to exceed both
residential and commercial
specifications.
Other Quality Products:
Elite Aluminum Bed Systems
Side-Tilt Models
RTA Bed Cabinets & Side Cabinets
Do-It-Yourself Mechanism Kit & Plans
Extended legs
Super Springs
Wall Bed Frame & Foundation
Hardware
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Contents
Package Contents & Equipment Checklist 3
Steel Bed Frame Cut List 5
Bed Cabinet Assembly Instructions 7
Securing Bed Cabinet 9
Installing Springs in Lift Mechanisms 10
Mounting Lift Mechanisms 12
Assembling the Bed Panel Unit 12
Installing the Bed Panel Unit 14
Attaching Handles & Legs 16
Installing Mattress & Mechanism Covers 17
EXTENDED LEG (+ 2 3/8”) CUT LIST 17
LONG LEG (+ 6 1/8”) CUT LIST 19

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Bag #8 –Frames & Legs
Attaching Frame & Stiffeners to Bed Panels:
Qty. Item
135 #8 x 5/8” panhead screws
Attaching Legs to
Crossbar:
Qty. Item
2 ¼" x 20 x ¾" hex bolts
2 ¼" internal star washers
1 Loctite Threadlocker Capsule
For Assembling Frames:
Qty. Item
14 3/16" x ½" trusshead screws
2 3/16" x 1¼" flathead screws
16 10 x 24 nylock nuts
4 1″ x 1″ x 1¾" 4-hole corner
brackets
2 ½″ x ¾″ leg stops
Equipment Checklist
¼″ or 6 mm Allen key
72″ bar clamps
Countersink bit 5/16″ - 5/8″
Drill Bits 1/16", 1/8", 3/16" (5mm), 9/32" (7mm), 5/16"
36" Level
Awl
Pencil
Screw Drivers –Slot & Phillips
Small Tube of Black (or clear) Silicone
Square
Tape Measure (10' minimum)
Wrench (adjustable or combination)
Roll of 2" Plastic Packing Tape
Hammer
Mechanism & Steel Bed Frame
Package Contents
Qty. Item
2 Lift Mechanisms, Left/Right (L/R)
18 Lift Mechanism Springs
2 Lift Mechanism Safety Cover Plates (L/R)
2 End Frames
2 Side Frames
2 Stiffeners
1 pr. Velcro Straps
1 13" Plastic Pipe
2 Legs, left & right with the
following attached to each leg:
1 - ¾" x 1¼" (OD) Lexan plastic washer
1 - ¾" x 1½" (OD) flat washer
1 - 5/16" x 1½" (OD) flat washer
1 - 5/16" Nylock hexagon nut
1 Leg Crossbar with end-plugs attached
Security Cabinet to Wall:
Qty. Item
1 Warning Label
1 Attention Label
3 2″ x 2" L bracket
6 #8 x 2" flathead wood screws
6 #8 x ¾" flathead wood
screws
Attaching Velcro Straps:
Qty. Item
2 3/16" x ¾" fender wood washers
Bed Panel Corner Protection:
Qty. Item
1 left panel guard
1 right panel guard
Bag no. 7 and Bag no. 9 at the back of this page/page 4.

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Bag #9 –Cabinet Hardware
Bag #7 –Mechanism
Attaching Mechanism Covers:
Qty. Item
4 4mm x ¼" flathead slot machine
screws
For Mounting Mechanism to Side Panel:
Qty. Item
10 5/16" x 1¼" flathead machine
screws
10 5/16" plain hexagon nuts
2 5/16" x 7/8" (OD) flat washers
2 ¾" hexagon cam washers
Mounting mechanism to Bed Frame:
Qty. Item
4 5/16" x 18 x ¾" hex bolt
2 5/16" x ¾" carriage bolts
6 5/16" nylock hexagon nuts
Attaching Side Panels to Top Stretcher:
Qty. Item
6 Confirmat screws
6 Comfirmat screws caps
Top Stretcher:
Qty. Item
3 ¼" rounded bumper buttons
Leg Bumpers:
Qty. Item
2 3/8" flat bumper buttons
Attaching Kick, Headboard, Bottom Stretcher:
Qty. Item
10 1″ x 1″ x 1¾" 6-hole assembly brackets
60 #8 x 5/8" panhead wood screws

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CUT LIST - Steel Bed Frame REGULAR LEGS
Single Twin Bed (Mattress size 39" x 75" x 10" thickness)
Overall Cabinet Dimension: 44½"W x 80 1/16"H x 15 7/8" D
Protrusion from wall to foot bed: 84½"
# of pieces
Description
Width
Length
Material
1
BED PANEL
42 5/8"
77 5/16"
¾" Plycore
2
SIDE PANELS
15 7/8"
80 1/16"
"
1
HEADBOARD
14 7/8"
43"
"
1
TOP STRETCHER
14 7/8"
43"
"
1
BOTTOM STRETCHER
6"
43"
"
1
KICK
1 7/8"
43"
"
Double/Full Bed (Mattress size 54" x 75" x 10" thickness)
Overall Cabinet Dimension: 59½"W x 80 1/16"H x 15 7/8" D
Protrusion from wall to foot bed: 84½"
# of pieces
Description
Width
Length
Material
2
BED PANEL
28 ¾"
77 5/16"
¾" Plycore
2
SIDE PANELS
15 7/8"
80 1/16"
"
1
HEADBOARD
14 7/8"
58"
"
1
TOP STRETCHER
14 7/8"
58"
"
1
BOTTOM STRETCHER
6"
58"
"
1
KICK
1 7/8"
58"
"
Queen Bed (Mattress size 60" x 80" x 10" thickness)
Overall Cabinet Dimension: 65½"W x 851/16"H x 157/8" D
Protrusion from wall to foot bed: 89½"
# of pieces
Description
Width
Length
Material
2
BED PANEL
31 ¾"
82 5/16"
¾" Plycore
2
SIDE PANELS
15 7/8"
85 1/16"
"
1
HEADBOARD
14 7/8"
64"
"
1
TOP STRETCHER
14 7/8"
64"
"
1
BOTTOM STRETCHER
6"
64"
"
1
KICK
1 7/8"
64"
"
Cut Sheets for extended legs (page 20) and long legs (page 21)

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Figure 1. Parts of the Bed Cabinet.

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Bed Cabinet Assembly Instructions
1. Cut panels exactly as specified in the Cut List
located on page page 5(reg leg), page 20
(extended leg) and page 21(Long Leg) of these
instructions. As you cut each piece, identify it using
a pencil, as indicated in Figure 1. Label the Bed
Panels (not shown in Figure 1) BED PANEL. You
will use these names throughout the instructions to
reference the particular items.
2. Clean and/or sand pieces. Tape the following
edges that will be exposed after construction:
TOP STRETCHER & SIDE PANELS –front
edges
HEADBOARD –both long edges
BOTTOM STRETCHER –top edge
KICK –both long edges (to prevent bowing)
FACE PANELS –all four sides
Helpful Hint: The simplest method is to use pre-
glued, iron-on tape appropriate for the construction
material you are using.
3. Make a small mark on the inside of each Side
Panel, 3″ from the back and 18″ from the bottom.
From this mark measure up and back 147/8″ to the
back edge of the Side Panels. Make another mark
and pencil a line to indicate the back of the
Headboard Position.
4. Attach 1″ x 1″ x 1¾″ assembly brackets to the
Headboard, Bottom Stretcher and Kick as per
Figure 1. Note that you must set the top brackets
of the Headboard low enough so they do not
protrude beyond the back of the cabinet. If you will
be notching out Side Panels to accommodate a
baseboard, attach the Bottom Stretcher. Brackets
to the front side of the notches.
5. Accurately mark the Lift Mechanism mounting
holes on the inside of each Side Panel. See
Figure 2 for the layout of these holes. When
drilling the holes, first drill a 1/16″ hole with a 5/16″
bit. Countersink (5/8″ diameter) each hole on the
outside of the panels, just deep enough for the
head of the 5/16″ x 1¼″ flathead slot machine screw
to sit flush with the surface. (You can sand and
paint the machine screws’ heads to match your
Cabinet finish.)
6. Align the back edges of the Top Stretcher and the
Side Panels and clamp with 72″ bar clamps. Using
a 3/16″ (5mm) bit, drill three Confirmat screw holes
per side to a depth of 2″. Keep the outer holes 1″
away from the front and back edges of the Top
Stretcher. Center the third hole between them. Un-
clamp and re-drill the Side Panel (shank) holes
using a 9/32″ (7mm) drill bit. Do not countersink
these holes. See Figure 3.
7. Prior to assembling the Bed Cabinet, you may
wish to apply your choice of finish to the individual
pieces.
8. You can now begin assembling the Bed Cabinet –
if possible, do this in the room where you will
install the Bed Cabinet. Refer to Figure 1 for
positioning and dimensions. Prop up one Side
Panel and the Top Stretcher on their back edges
and attach with Confirmat screws. Attach other
Side Panel. Press-fit the Confirmat caps.
Helpful Hint
Before you begin, you may wish to visit our website at
www.murphybeds.com to view the Quick Time
Video showing the assembly of an Elite Aluminum
Frame. Please note that your Supreme Steel Frame
does not require the adhesive tape on the frame and
stiffeners, and the Supreme Steel stiffeners are
attached side to side.
Please Note:
Be sure to use the section of the Bed Frame Cut List
that corresponds to the size of the bed that you are
constructing.
Do not glue the Bed Cabinet together.

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For use with
SUPER SPRINGS
(optional)
Figure 2.
Laying out
the Lift Mechanism mounting holes. Take horizontal measurements from finished front edge.
9. Attach Bottom Stretcher, Kick and Headboard using #8 x 5/8″ panhead screws. If installing the
Cabinet in a carpeted room, raise the Kick so that it sits lightly on top of the carpet. However,
under no circumstances raise the Kick more than ¼″, or it will interfere with bed
operation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
See Page #21 for mechanism drill instructions when using the EXTENDED LEG option.
See Page #22 for mechanism drill instructions when using the LONG LEG option.
Figure 3. Drilling for Confirmat screws.

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Securing the Bed Cabinet
1. Remove the strip of baseboard where you wish to locate the Cabinet (or notch out the Side Panels)
so that the back of the Cabinet is flush against the wall. (Later you can trim and replace the
baseboard). Place Cabinet against the wall. If the floor is off-level or not square with the wall, shim or
pack the Cabinet with thin strips of wood. Do a preliminary for squareness by measuring diagonally
from corner to corner across the face of the cabinet. It is more important that the cabinet be square
than exactly level or plumb.
2. Use a step ladder to access the wall above the Top Stretcher and locate three studs or some other
solid structural members to which you can fasten three 2″ x 2″ L brackets (see Figure 4). Do not
place weight on the Top Stretcher when attaching the brackets, or it will “bow.”
Figure 4. Securing the Cabinet.
3. Drive two #8 x 2″ flathead wood screws through each bracket and into each solid framing member.
Drive a single #8 x ¾″ flathead screw through the middle bracket and into the Top Stretcher, then
recheck the Cabinet for square as in Step 1 above. Adjust as necessary and drive five more #8 x ¾″
flathead screws through the brackets and into the Top Stretcher.
4. Peel off the backing and attach Warning Label and three ¼″ round Bumper Buttons (see Figure 4).
Attention!
You must secure the Cabinet to solid structural members and not merely to the wall finish. If you are
not attaching your bed to a wood stud wall, see your local hardware retailer for metal stud screws or
concrete 1¾″ x ¼″ expansion bolts and a concrete drill bit. In either case, be careful not to hit
electrical wiring or plumbing behind the drywall.

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Figure 6. Right Lift Mechanism, Back View
Installing Springs in Lift Mechanisms
1. The number of springs in the Lift Mechanism required varies with the different weights of mattresses
and construction materials. Select the appropriate number from the chart below.
Bed Size
Bed Panel Material
Wood Veneer/Plywood Core
Melamine/Particle Board
Single/Twin
4–5 springs per side
5–6 springs per side
Double/Full
6–7 springs per side
7–8 springs per side
Queen
8–9 springs per side
8–9 springs per side
Table 3a. Use bed size to determine required number of springs
2. Since Figures 5 and 6show the Right Lift Mechanism, start with that one. Numbering down from the
top, the center line runs through spring hole #5. If you are installing an even number of springs, start
at hole #4 or #6, leaving hole #5 vacant. Notice that the hook ends of the spring have slightly
different sized openings. Hook the end of the spring that has the smallest opening under the
upturned edge of the Mounting Plate. Lay the spring down and slide it under the matching hole in the
Tension Arm. Be sure to install the springs so that the hook openings face you. See Figure 5 for
further detail.
Helpful Hints
You may find it easier to fit the hooks under the Tension Arm if you pry up the Arm Bracket with a
wooden wedge or similar device.
While an equal number of springs on each side of the centreline is preferred, an imbalance by one
spring is acceptable, preferably with the extra spring on the top side. If required, install spring #9 last
(see Figure 5).
Figure 5. Installing the Springs, Right Lift Mechanism.
Please Note:
After you have completed installing and checking the operation of your Murphy® Wall-Bed, you may find
it necessary to add or remove springs to achieve the correct lift effort of between five and 10 lbs. Please
refer to additional notes for tips on how to correctly balance your mattress.
If using SUPER SPRINGS please refer to the
“IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SUPER SPRINGS” at page 11.
hole “E”
For use with
SUPER SPRINGS
(optional)

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3. Continue by working out from the center, alternating top and bottom, until you have installed the required
number of springs. Be sure that holes of the Mounting Plate correspond to the holes in the Tension Arm.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to install the springs in the Left Lift Mechanism. Use the same number of springs and
the same configuration on both Lift Mechanisms.
NOTE: After you have completed installing and checking the operation of your Murphy Bed, you may
find it necessary to add or remove springs to achieve the correct lift effort of 5–10 lbs. After placing the
mattress in the frame, check to see if the bed is balanced properly.
If you have installed the number of springs as suggested in Table 3a and you find the Murphy
Bed “snaps” closed, you may have to remove a spring from each side. The best way to do this is to
remove the Bed Panels from the mechanism (follow the reverse order of Point 6 –Install Bed Panel
Unit) and carefully release the tension on the mechanism arm (follow reverse order of Point 6 –Install
Bed Panel Unit) until the spring tension is released. You can use a bolt cutter to cut the spring hook in
order to remove a spring. Another alternative is to detach each side by physically removing the springs
“by hand.” In order to keep the mechanism “balanced” try to keep the same amount of springs on each
side of the centreline (see Figure 5). Re-install the Bed Panel Unit.
If you have installed the number of springs as suggested in Table 3a and you find the Murphy Bed
slowly closes back into place (only a few pounds are needed to keep your Murphy Bed down), we
suggest you consider the following options:
a) Remove only one additional spring from one of the mechanisms (see above instructions).
b) Screw in one to two ¾” Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) strips under the mattress at the foot of
the bed. MDF is very dense and can be easily screwed into the bottom side of the Bed Panels. Be
sure to use screws that are not too long.
“SUPER SPRING”
All drilling instructions provided in the Instruction Booklet (to attach the
Mechanism to the Side Panels) are based on using the enclosed “Regular
Springs”.
Occasionally you may require stronger springs to support a heavier
mattress, face moldings, additional stiffeners, etc., and “Super Springs” are
an excellent alternative to provide this support.
In all cases you should use the maximum number of “Regular Springs” and
substitute “Super Springs” (up to a maximum of 2 per side) to assist with the
extra weight. Please remember to install the “Super Springs” in the middle
of the spring locations.
If using “Super Springs” we recommend adding an extra bolt when attaching
the Mechanism to the Side Panel. The extra bolt (provided with the “Super
Springs”) will provide additional support for the Mechanism. Please see the
attached drawings for the “fifth hole” drilling pattern.
Please see figure 2 on page 8
IMPORTANT NOTICE

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Hex Cam Washer
Bed Face Panel & Frame
2 Bed Panels
4 Steel Frame sections
2 Stiffeners
2 Panel Guards
2 Leg Stops
4 4-hole Corner Brackets
6 black Hole Plugs
Mounting Lift Mechanisms
1. Insert a 5/16" x 1¼" flathead slot machine screw through countersunk hole "C" from the outside of the Right Side
Panel. Position the corresponding Right Lift Mechanism hole (see Figure 6 for location)over the screw. Loosely
thread on a 5/16" plain hex nut. Insert a similar screw through each of holes "A", "B", "D" and”E”(optional). At hole
"B" use a 5/16" x 7/8" flat washer and a 5/16" plain hex nut. At hole "D" and “E” ”(optional) thread only a nut on the
screw.
2. At hole “A” use one of the hexagon cam washers (illustrated left) and a 5/16" plain hex nut.
Place the cam washer in the slot of the Mounting Plate so that the larger part of the cam is
upward, as in the illustration. Note: If you are adding a crown moulding, to ensure the
correct top clearance turn the Hexagon Cam Washer 180° so that the larger part is
downward. Tighten the four nuts evenly, making sure the Hexagon Cam Washer does not
rotate. Do not over-tighten nuts, as this can damage the Side Panel material. Repeat steps
1 through 4 to attach the Left Lift Mechanism to the Left Side Panel. Use the Hex Cam Washer for finite
adjustments when placing the bed panels in the surrounding cabinet.
Assembling the Bed Panel Unit
1. Lay the Bed Panels face down on a blanket or carpet to protect their
outer face. Place a strip of wood, approximately the width of the
panels, underneath the head and foot ends to help keep the panel
surfaces even. Note: Identify the head end (located at the bottom of
the cabinet when the unit is closed); position the partially drilled
handle holes in the centre. Orient the head end closest to the
cabinet to facilitate future lifting of the Bed Frame onto the lift
mechanism.
2. The Unit is designed so that there is a 1/16" space between the
Panels. Use the Panel Guards as spacers at both ends and tape the
Panels together without obstructing the areas where the Frames
attach (refer to Figure 7).
3. Completely assemble the four Steel Frame sections –two interchangeable side frames, one head frame and one
foot frame –using four corner brackets and 3/16″ x ½″ and 1¼″ black screws (see Figures 7 and 11). Be sure the
mitred corners fit snugly together.
4. Position the Bed Frame on the Bed Panels with the Head Frame section flush to the head end of the Bed
Panels. Ensure the Side Frames run parallel to the side of the Bed Panels and are equal distance (15/16″) from
the panel edges. Tack the Bed Frames into place, inserting two screws in each frame.
IMPORTANT: It is very important to center the Bed Frame on the Bed Panels.
5. The two Steel Stiffeners are fabricated to overlap each side frame (for extra strength). They should be spaced to
divide the Bed Panels in three equal sections. Tack the Stiffeners in place with two screws.
6. Once you have confirmed that the Frame and Stiffeners are square and properly placed on the Bed Panels,
insert the balance of the screws. Attach the Velcro straps about 18″ from the foot of the bed using the 3/16″ x ¾″
washer and #8 x ¾″ panhead screw. Ensure the Velcro loops and hooks face each other.

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IMPORTANT! If you are power-driving the screws that attach the Frames and the Stiffener, be extremely careful
not to strip (over-torque) the screw holes. We recommend that you power-drive screws only part way and then
tighten by hand. Stripping the holes will automatically void the Lifetime Warranty on the Supreme Steel Bed
Frame System. Murphy Wall-Beds will not accept any liability for any accidents resulting from improper assembly
or installation.
#8 x 5/8″ panhead screw
Note: The Panel Guards
are intended to provide
some protection for the Bed
Panels if the bed is lowered
without the legs in position,
which could cause the bed
panels to contact the spring
mechanism, possibly
damaging the inside of the
Bed Panels.
Figure 7b. The Bed Panel Unit. Enlarged detail shows Panel Guard and Frame curves cut away to reveal corner bracket.
Install Panel Guards to protect
bed without legs in position
Panel Guard Attached to Frame

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CAUTION! The tension on the tension arm is extremely strong. We recommend that two
people handle this procedure –one pulling and holding the Tension Arm with both hands
while the other sets the Arm Lock. When setting the Arm Lock, avoid reaching behind
the Tension Arm. Keep fingers safe by using a pencil or screw driver to set the arm lock.
IMPORTANT! Before
arming the
mechanism make
sure KICK is securely
attached.
Installing the Bed Panel Unit
1. Insert the two 5/16” x ¾” Carriage bolts from the outside of
the Side Frames through the #1 holes at the head end of the
Bed Panel Unit. Attach one 5/16" Nylock hex nuts on each
Carriage bolt end. Thread the nut only until it is flush with the
bolt end. Pull the two carraige bolt heads outward so that you
have at least a ¼’ space between them and the outside of
the Bed Frames (refer to Figure 8-A and Figure 8-B).
2. Insert two 5/16" x ¾" hexhead machine bolts from the outside of the Side Frames through the #3 holes. Place a
5/16" Nylock nut on each bolt end, threading the nut only until it is flush with the bolt end. Pull the two #3 bolt
heads outward so that you have at least a ¼" space between them and the outside of the Frames (refer to
Figure 8).
3. Set a 5/16" x ¾" hexhead bolt and a 5/16" Nylock nut on the floor beside the base of each Side Panel.
Figure 8-A. Installing the Bed Panel Unit.
Note: The Bed Panel Unit connects to
the Cabinet via the Lift Mechanism
Tension Arms. You will need someone to
help you both set the Arms and lift the
Panel Unit into place.
Figure 8-B. Carriage Bolt Head
Attention!
As soon as the Bed Panel Unit is connected to the Tension Arm, carefully lower the Bed Panel half way and
install the supplied bolt into Hole #2. Attached the nut and tighten immediately. Next tighten the bolt/nut in
Slot #3 and Hole #1. Failure to do secure the supplied bolt and nut as instructed could result in injury.
Carriag
e

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Figure 10-A. The Bed Panel Unit in place. It will hold this position but is not
secure until the #2 hole bolt is in place and all nuts are tightened securely.
Carriage
4. Sitting on the floor facing the bed cabinet, brace one foot against the front edge of the Side Panel. Using the 13”
length of PVC tubing provided, lever the Lift Mechanism Tension Arm straight down in-line with the Side Panel
until you can secure the Arm Lock to the hexagon nut that you installed at Hole “A”. Do not pull the Lift
Mechanism Tension Arm to the inside of the bed. This can cause the mechanism arm to bend. Be sure that
the Arm Lock is secured against the hexagon nut before releasing the tension on the pipe lever. Repeat
the operation on the other side.
5. Locate the ½” wrench and adjustable wrench and ensure
they are close at hand; then, with you and your assistant
on either side of the Bed Panel Unit, lift the foot end so
that the unit rests vertically on its head end. Align it
between, and just in front of, the Tension Arms. Caution!
Do not bump the Tension Arms in case the Lock Arms slip
off the hex nuts.
6. Lift the unit vertically to a height where the bolts in holes
#3 are a couple of inches above the top of the Tension
Arms, see Figure 9, left. Gently fit the unit between the
Arms, tilt it back approximately 10º so that the head end
of the unit clears the Kick, then lower it so that the #3
bolts slide into the slots at the ends of the Arms. Be sure
the Carraige bolt seats at the bottom of the slots on the
tension arm. Slowly tilt the panel unit back just enough to
allow the #1 Carriage bolt to be fully seated in the notches
at the bottom of the mechanism, see Figure 10-A and
Figure 10-B below.
Figure 10-B. Carriage Bolt tightened against
the Bed Frame
Figure 9. Setting the Tension Arm. Enlarged detail
shows the arm set securely against the hexagon nut.

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7. Continue to tilt the Bed Panel Unit outward to an angle of about 45º, during which action you will hear a click
as the Arm Locks disengage. With your assistant holding the bed at roughly this angle, install the #2 bolts
and Nylock nuts. Still holding the panel unit at this angle, securely tighten the #1, #2 and #3 nuts.
8. Holding the upper edge of the Bed Panel Unit, gently let the bed close. If all is well, you should have even
clearance between the side edges of the panel unit and the insides of the Side Panels.
If the Cabinet is not square and the Bed Panel Unit binds, try the following adjustments:
nudge the Bed Cabinet along the floor, pushing from the base of the Side Panel;
shim (or reshim) the bottom of the Side Panels; or
adjust the Hex Cam Washers.
Attaching Handles & Legs
1. Attach your personal choice of handle(s) to the face of the Bed Panel Unit. To minimize the pull required to open
the bed, locate the lowest part of the handle(s) not more than 36″ from the top of the unit.
2. Pull the panel unit open to a convenient working height. Remove the 5/16" Nylock hexagon nuts, the 5/16" x
1½"(OD) black flat washers and ¾" x 1½" (OD) washers from the legs, leaving the black plastic washers in
place. Insert the leg-screws through the frames, replace the ¾" x 1½" washers then the 5/16" x 1½" black
washers and finally the nuts which are to be tightened.
3. Pivot both legs upward and position the crossbar between the legs. Place a ¼" x ½"(OD) star washer on one of
the ¼" x ¾" hex-head machine screws. Break open and apply the Loctite Threadlocker capsule onto the threads
of the ¼" x ¾" hex-head machine screw. Then thread the ¼" x ¾" hex-head machine screw through the leg hole
and screw into the crossbar as in Figure 11. Do not over-tighten. Repeat process on other side.
4. Attach the two 3/8" flat Bumper Buttons to the surface of the Bed Panels where the legs, when folded up, will
contact the Panels (see Figure 11). Gently close the bed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the front edge of the Top Stretcher, be sure to fold up the Legs before closing
the bed.
NOTE: These last few steps will be much easier if your assistant
is at hand, simply to hold the Panel that opens.
Leg stop in place.
Figure 11. Installing the Legs & Crossbar. Viewed is the Right Leg.

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Installing Mattress and Mechanism Covers
1. Have the mattress on hand. Open the bed, fold down the legs and hold the bed fully open by placing one foot on
the Crossbar. Put the mattress in place. Be sure it lies completely within the Frame. The added weight of the
mattress should now hold the bed down.
2. Clip the black plastic Mechanism Covers on each Lift Mechanism so that the tabs hook into the indents on
the back plates. Secure with the four 4 mm x ¼" flathead slot machine screws.
3. Trim the Velcro straps so that they overlap a minimum of 12" and lightly singe the loose ends with a match to
seal the nylon. The bed will close fully made up with the straps holding the pillows in place. If you installed the
correct number of springs in the Lift Mechanisms, the bed should float at an angle of approximately 45º.
Note: Using a thin coil mattress less than 9" thick may require a reduction in the number of springs required
to balance the bed. There is a slight chance that you may feel the stiffener through the mattress. Should this
be the case, simply fill the spaces between the Stiffeners and the Frames with ½″ to ¾″ Styrofoam or
Foamboard, both of which are very light and will not affect the balance of the bed.
IMPORTANT! Before using the bed, allow bed to remain down for 24 hours by placing extra weight on the
bed to allow the springs to adjust to their established placement and tension.
WARNING!
For safety assurance purposes and to avoid injury, you must attach the black plastic Mechanism Covers
on each Lift Mechanism in the manner described in Step 2 above. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury and will render the warranty for this product null and void. Murphy Wall-Beds Hardware Inc. is not
responsible for any injuries resulting from a failure to complete this important step.

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All cut lists and drilling dimensions provided on page 5 are
based on the height of our Regular Leg.
If using the Extended Leg, you have 2 options:
Option #1
If you have used the instruction booklet dimensions on page 5 you must install a sturdy platform base that
raises all of the cabinetry a further 2 3/8” off of the floor.
Option #2
If you do not include a 2 3/8” base, you must adjust the cutting dimensions and drill patterns to reflect this
option’s specific changes. The drilling pattern for the lift mechanism hole A, B, C and D, and the drilling
pattern for the headboard will be increased 2 3/8” from the bottom edge of the panel. The distance from
the front edge will not change. If using Option #2, you must also adjust cutting dimensions as seen below:
Single/Twin Bed (Mattress Size 39”W x 75”L x 12”Thick) –NO FOAM OR BLOW UPS
Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 44 1/2”W x 82 7/16”H x 15 7/8”D
Protrusion from wall to foot of bed: 84 ½”
# of Pieces
Description
Width
Length
1
Bed Panel
42 5/8”
77 5/16”
2
Side Panels
15 7/8”
82 7/16”
1
Headboard
14 7/8”
43”
1
Top Stretcher
14 7/8”
43”
1
Bottom Stretcher
6”
43”
1
Front Kick
4 ¼”
43”
Double/Full Bed (Mattress Size 54”W x 75”L x 12” Thick) – NO FOAM OR BLOW UPS
Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 59 1/2”W x 82 7/16”H x 15 7/8”D
Protrusion from wall to foot of bed: 84 ½”
# of Pieces
Description
Width
Length
2
Bed Panel
28 ¾”
77 5/16”
2
Side Panels
15 7/8”
82 7/16”
1
Headboard
14 7/8”
58”
1
Top Stretcher
14 7/8”
58”
1
Bottom Stretcher
6”
58”
1
Front Kick
4 ¼”
58”
Queen Bed (Mattress Size 60”W x 80”L x 12” Thick) – NO FOAM OR BLOW UPS
Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 65 1/2”W x 87 7/16”H x 15 7/8”D
Protrusion from wall to foot of bed: 89 ½”
# of Pieces
Description
Width
Length
2
Bed Panel
31 3/4”
82 5/16”
2
Side Panels
15 7/8”
87 7/16”
1
Headboard
14 7/8”
64”
1
Top Stretcher
14 7/8”
64”
1
Bottom Stretcher
6”
64”
1
Front Kick
4 ¼”
64”
EXTENDED LEG (+ 2 3/8”) CUT LIST

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All cut lists and drilling dimensions provided on page 5 are
based on the height of our Regular Leg.
If using the Long Leg, you have 2 options:
Option #1
If you have used the instruction booklet dimensions on page 5 you must install a sturdy platform base
that raises all of the cabinetry a further 6 1/8” off of the floor.
Option #2
If you do not include a 6 1/8” base, you must adjust the cutting dimensions and drill patterns to reflect this
option’s specific changes. The drilling pattern for the lift mechanism hole A, B, C and D, and the drilling
pattern for the headboard will be increased 6 1/8” from the bottom edge of the panel. You must also
adjust cutting dimensions as seen below:
Single/Twin Bed (Mattress Size 39”W x 75”L x 15”Thick) – NO FOAM OR BLOW UPS
Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 44 1/2”W x 82 7/16”H x 21”D
Protrusion from wall to foot of bed: 89 5/8”
# of Pieces
Description
Width
Length
1
Bed Panel
42 5/8”
77 5/16”
2
Side Panels
21”
86 3/16”
1
Headboard
14 7/8”
43”
1
Top Stretcher
20”
43”
1
Bottom Stretcher
6”
43”
1
Front Kick
8”
43”
Double/Full Bed (Mattress Size 54”W x 75”L x 15” Thick) – NO FOAM OR BLOW UPS
Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 59 1/2”W x 82 7/16”H x 21”D
Protrusion from wall to foot of bed: 89 5/8”
# of Pieces
Description
Width
Length
2
Bed Panel
28 ¾”
77 5/16”
2
Side Panels
21”
86 3/16”
1
Headboard
14 7/8”
58”
1
Top Stretcher
20”
58”
1
Bottom Stretcher
6”
58”
1
Front Kick
8”
58”
Queen Bed (Mattress Size 60”W x 80”L x 15” Thick) – NO FOAM OR BLOW UPS
Overall Cabinet Dimensions: 65 1/2”W x 91 3/16”H x 21”D
Protrusion from wall to foot of bed: 94 5/8”
# of Pieces
Description
Width
Length
2
Bed Panel
31 3/4”
82 5/16”
2
Side Panels
21”
91 3/16”
1
Headboard
14 7/8”
64”
1
Top Stretcher
20”
64”
1
Bottom Stretcher
6”
64”
1
Front Kick
8”
64”
LONG LEG (+ 6 1/8”) CUT LIST

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