
Join two long, perforated cross-pieces to the short, unperforated cross-
pieces. Lightly tap at the joints. Repeat this step to join the other two
long, perforated cross-pieces to the remaining short, unperforated cross-
pieces. Join the two footboard legs (shorter legs) to one of the preceding
assemblies as shown in image B. Lightly tap at the joints.
Repeat this to join the two headboard legs to the remaining preceding
assemblies.
Always place a piece
of wood (included in
packaging) or rubber
between the hammer
and the piece of
furniture to avoid
damaging it. Note for King Beds ONLY:
The long cross-piece that
has one hole in the middle
should be placed in the
middle of the two other long
cross-pieces and the hole
should face the ground.
A)
Flat sides should be directed
towards the top.
A)
The remaining hole of the legs should be
directed toward the top, as illustrated.
Lay the two side rails flat on the ground, making sure to place the
flat side directed towards the top. Join the three long cross-pieces
to a side rail. Lightly tap at the joint. Repeat to join the other side
rail.
Join the headboard assembly, created in step 1, to the
assembly created in step 2 as shown in image A. Lightly tap
at the joints. Repeat these operations to join the footboard
assembly as shown in image B.
A)
B)
Nailing
Nail joints at a perpendicular
angle only.
Central Log for King beds only
Mattress Stopper
B)
A)
Mattress this side
B)
Using 2" nails, nail the joints between the headboard and footboard
posts (short, unperforated cross-pieces. Using 2 1/2" nails, nails the
joints of the side rails, the long cross-pieces and the joints between
the headboard, the footboard and the legs.
(FOR KING SIZE ONLY: Use 2 1/2" nails, nail the joints of the
central leg to strengthen it, as shown in Image A.)
Once complete, lay the mattress on the frame and proceed to step B
in the box below to install the mattress stoppers.
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Cedar Diamond Log Beds Only: Using 2" screws, screw the
angle brace at a perpendicular angle . Use two screws per angle
brace, total of 8 screws per assembly. Once complete, place the
bed on a firm, level surface for use.
B)
Central Leg
B) KING BEDS ONLY: While bed is on it's side,
join the central leg to the long cross-piece that
has a hole in the middle. Lightly tap at the joint.
Set the bed on its legs and make sure the
central leg is perpendicular to the ground. If
not, make adjustments by varying the depth of
insertion of the part or its orientation.
Lay the bed on the side. Assemble the brackets by joining 1 side
to 1 leg, using two lag screws and two washers per bracket,
according to the pre-drilled places as illustrated below in image A.
Using 2" nails, assemble the stoppers on the
sides, at the four corners of the bed, as shown
in image B. It will prevent your mattress from
moving.