RoomTec Murphy Bed Accessories Service manual

Murphy Bed Accessories Installation
Instruction Manual(Queen Vertical)
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Replace all hardware on bed components
except for the bed stops.Familiarize yourself
with all components in Figure 1. Position
PARTS in front of desired cabinet location.
Tools needed: Power Drill, Stud Finder, Tape Measure, Phillips-head Screwdriver, Flat-Head
Screwdriver, #4 Allen Wrench, Clamps and Drill bits appropriate for your mounting surface see
step 16 on page 9.
Step 1:
Header
Headerboard
Assembled
Frame & Face Panel
Cabinet
Vertical
Cabinet
Vertical

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Lay 1/4 inch plywood mattress support (PART J) on inner bed frame and attach with screws do
not glue. Screw ends of both mattress retaining straps thru 1/4 inch plywood (PART J) into inner
wood bed frame,16 (sixteen) inch from front corners of face panel as shown.
Step 2:
16
1616
16
J
J

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Lay assembled FRAME and
FACE PANEL face-down on
a padded surface i.e.,blanket
or rug.
Step 3:
Lay cabinet verticals on
finished (front) edge as
shown.
Step 4:
Slide plastic spacers onto pivot bars.
Step 5:
Slide pivot bars into pivot
holes in bed frame until no
gap remains between bed
frame and verticals.
Step 6:
Assembled
Frame & Face Panel
Assembled
Frame & Face Panel
Cabinet
Vertical
Cabinet
Vertical
Cabinet
Vertical
Cabinet
Vertical

- 04 -
Snap the E-Clips in the grooves on both pivot bars.
Step 7:
Measure up and mark a reference point 15 inches from the end of the vertical. Measure up18
inches and 28 inches,mark and drill two pilot holes. Screw the headboard into place as shown
using #8 x 2 inch screws.
Step 8:
Headerboard
15
18
28

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With the bed face panel remaining
face-down on padding, and legs in the
closed position slowly and carefully rotate
the cabinet verticals & the headboard
assembly into its upright position.
Step 9:
NOTE: Clamps may be very
helpful to hold the bed header
between the bed verticals.
Place the header between the bed verticals,
making sure the nailed rail is in front, and the
screwed rail is in the rear. Be sure top front and
top rear of the header is FLUSH with the top
front and top rear of the bed verticals. Using #8
x 1-1/4 inch screws, drill and screw through
mounting cleats into the bed verticals, three (3)
on each side.
Step 10:
NOTE: To prevent damage to the
legs be sure they are in the closed
position when rotating the bed into
the upright position.

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Place bed cabinet 2 to 3 feet away from the
wall,allowing enough room to comfortably
work behind the bed cabinet.
Step 11:
With a helper holding the bed cabinet, allow the
bed to recess back into the cabinet about three
(3) inches.
At this point, the gas spring can be installed.
simply snap the gas spring on the bottom (bed
frame) end first-then the top (bed cabinet) end.
Be sure to orient gas spring correctly by referring to
the label on each gas spring,("mount this end up")
Step 12:

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With a helper securely
holding the cabinet, pull the
bed out of the cabinet 4 to 5
inches. Working from
behind the cabinet,reattach
the bed stops.
Step 13:
If the room has existing base molding, make a
cut at the bottom rear of the cabinet verticals
to accommodate the existing base molding. If
room does not have base molding, simply
place cabinet flush against wall.
Step 14:
After assuring that the top and bottom of
the bed cabinet are against the wall,center
the face panel between the verticals by
placing a piece of folded cardboard
between the face panel and each of the
two verticals as illustrated.
Step 15:
FLOOR
SIDE VIEW
WALL

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Step 16 Is very,very important!!Your bed must be securely and correctly
anchored to the wall to assure proper operation and to avoid possible
injury.
NOTE: When the bed is lowered, it wants to pull the bed cabinet down with it, so the bed cabinet
MUST be securely anchored to the wall using the correct fasteners for your type of wall.
See STEP 16 on PAGE 9 for Anchoring Instructions

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Mounting the bed cabinet to the wall
If the wall has wood studs, use 3" coarse thread drywall screws
or 3" lag screws:
Locate and mark the centers of the studs in desired wall location using a good studfinder.
Drill four (4) pilot holes through the rear rail of the bed header into the wall for a queen size bed.
Drive four (4) 3" drywall screws or lag screws through the rear rail of the bed header into the
studs for a queen size bed.
If the wall is concrete,mortar or brick construction,use masonry screws:
If the wall has metal studs, use 3/16" x 4" toggle bolts:
Drill four (4) pilot holes through the rear rail of the bed header into the wall for a queen size
bed. Using a 5/32" 4" concrete drill bit, drill through the pilot holes into the wall two (2) inches
deep. Anchor the bed by screwing 3/16" x 2-1/4" masonry screws through the rear rail of the
bed header into the wall.
Locate and mark the centers of the studs in desired wall location using a good studfinder.
Drill four (4) pilot holes through the back rail of the bed header into the wall for a queen size
bed. Using a 9/16" drill bit, drill holes at the pilot holes through the metal studs. Be sure you
drill through the studs. Insert the toggle bolt screws through the pilot holes in the rear rail of the
Bed Header. Now thread the toggle wings on the screws. Fold the wings back completely and
push the wings through the metal studs until the wings spring open. Pull the Header Rail back
to hold the wings against the inside of the stud and tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
Step 16:

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Holding the bed face panel in the
down position, place the innersping
mattess on the bed and secure with
elastic retaining straps.
NOTE:When lowering the bed without
the counter balance of the mattress it
may seem very difficult...do not be
concerned, once the mattress is
placed on the bed it will function
easily.
If the mattress is lightwight and the bed
has a tendency to float off the floor,simply
add some weight-i.e.-a piece of particle
board, wood, etc. inside the bed frame at
the end of the bed to counter-balance.
Step 17:
Close bed. If the gap around the bed is
uneven, push or gently kick the base
of the cabinet on the side with the
narrowest gap until desired gap is
obtained.
Step 18:
Close bed. Apply base molding (if applicable) from
oustide of vertical to outside of vertical.
Step 19:
Narrowest Gap

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Q: The gas spring won't hand-compress.. has it "frozen up?"
A: The design and construction of the gas spring's internal parts won't allow it
to "freeze up."Each gas spring contains a significant amount of pressure, so
they cannot be compressed by hand. Please refer to assembly booklet,page
6-step 12.
Q: The bed is very hard to open and it wants to spring closed.
A: Your mechanism is designed to have the optimum mechanical leverage to
comfortably raise and lower the bed. Place the mattress on the bed. The
mattress is the counter-balance, i.e., this is what offsets the force of the gas
spring.
Q: I've assembled the bed and attached it to the wall, but the bed face panel
sags out of the cabinet.. What do I do now?
A: The mounting positions of the upper or the lower ball stud plates are
incorrect. Check your measurements on PAGES 15,16, 22 and 23.
Remember... If the face panel sags out of the cabinet and you FORCE it
closed you will damage the head of the gas spring.
Problem Solving

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Do not attempt to compress the by any other means than the one described in the step below.
Remove the mattress and with the bed in the
upright. closed position, remove the anchor
screws from the top of the bed cabinet. Do not
remove the anchor screws with the bed in the
open position.
Place the bed cabinet 2 to 3 feet away from the
wall, allowing enough room to comfortably work
behind the bed cabinet.
With a helper SECURELY holding
the bed cabinet, lower the bed 4 to
5 inches out of the cabinet.
Working from the back of the
bed, remove the screws and
bed stops.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
REPLACING THE COUNTER BALANCE GAS SPRING

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With your helper still holding the bed cabinet, allow
the bed to pull back into the bed cabinet. It will
recess about 3 inches into the bed cabinet.
Step 5:
At this point, the gas spring can be
removed and replaced one at a time.
Step 6:
At this point, the new gas spring can be installed.
Simply snap the new gas spring on the lower ball stud
located on the bed rail - then the upper ball stud
located on the bed vertical. BE SURE TO ORIENT
THE GAS SPRING CORRECTLY by referring to the
label on the gas spring. (MOUNT THIS END UP)
Step 7:
Repeat on the other side of the bed.
Step 9:
Replace both bed stops and screws.
Step 10:
Place the bed cabinet back against the wall and replace
the screws, MAKING SURE THE BED IS SECURELY
FASTENED TO THE WALL.
Step 11: