Strictly Beds & Bunks DUCHESS Triple Bunk Bed User manual

DUCHESS Triple Bunk Bed
Assembly Instruction
Assembly Instructions
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY –
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Safety First !
The top surface of the mattress must not be above the line ,marked on the frame (Maximum height:
20cm). The size of the mattress required is detailed below:
Top Bunk - Mattress size 90cm by 190cm
Bottom Bunk:
If 4ft double Mattress size 120cm by 190cm
If 4ft 6 double - Mattress size 135cm by 190cm
High beds and the upper bed of a bunk bed are not suitable for children under six years due to risk
of injury from falls.
Be aware of the danger of young children (under 6) falling from upper bunk.
Beds should not be used if any structural part is broken or missing.
Bunk beds and high beds can present a serious risk of injury from strangulation if not used
correctly. Never attach or hang items to any part of the bunk bed that are not designed to be used
with the bed, for example, but not limited to ropes, strings, cords, hooks, belts and bags.
Children can become trapped between the bed and the wall, a roof pitch, the ceiling, adjoining
pieces of furniture (eg cupboards) and the like. To avoid risk of serious injury the distance between
the top safety barrier and the adjoining structure shall not exceed 75mm or shall be more than
230mm.
Always ensure that guardrails, ladder and other components are maintained in the proper position
and free from damage, and all the screw fixings tight.
Always use the ladder for entering and leaving the upper bunk.
Do not allow horseplay on or under the bed and prohibit jumping on the bed.
Use a nightlight as an added safety precaution for persons under the upper bunk.
Use guardrails on both sides of the upper bunk.
Every bedroom must have at least one opening window. Ventilation of the room is necessary in
order to keep the humidity low and to prevent mould in and around the bed.
The bed complies with BS EN 747-1: 2012+A1 :2015 safety standards
Box D
Instructions 17
(revised September 2020)

Clean out the Pre-drilled Holes
You have brought a solid pine product. During the drilling
process there may be sawdust still in the holes.
BEFORE you start assembly clear these holes with one of the
bolts. Push the bolt through each hole, this will dislodge any
sawdust or debris that could interfere with fixing the bed.
TOP TIPS - TOP TIPS
Read before you start assembly
NO YES
Locating the Dowel Rods
To keep the bed from rattling all the dowel holes
have been slightly mis-drilled by a couple of mm.
When you push parts together the dowels will
straighten and pull together to ensure a tight fit.
Whenever you locate a dowel on the hole NEVER
push it all the way in, leave it so it is loose and can
be aligned with the second locating hole.
Push them all the way in and they will not line
GLUE SACHET INCLUDED
We have included a sachet of glue.
THIS IS NOT TO BE USED with the dowel rods.
Open the sachet and empty into a plastic container.
Whenever you connect a confirmat bolt (D) or a
connector bolt (B) into a barrel bolt (c) dip the end of the
bolt in the wood glue and screw in as normal. This will act
as a lock tight and prevent the bolt from working loose.
Applying a Finish to the Beds
The bed can be used in a natural form. However if you are
applying a stain or finish we advise that you build the bed first.
When you are happy with your purchase then put a sheet
under the product and apply your stain/paint to the
manufacturers recommendations.
NOTE: we are unable to accept the return, under any
circumstance once a finish has been applied. By painting the
bed you have deemed to accept the quality.
Corner Posts -
Make sure the WHITE Mark is facing
upwards when laid on the floor
Headboard Facias-
These are colour coded
Please position as follows:
RED - At the top
WHITE - In the middle
BLUE - At the bottom
WHITE
BLUERED

How to identify your parts and fixings
All our products have four attachment methods. These are colour coded, at the end of
each part you will find a marker pen marking either RED, WHITE or BLUE (two types)
RED MARKING/FIXINGS
The part will have a red marker pen marking on the end.
Hole / Bolt configuration:
One large dowel hole - Place for large dowel
One small hole - Place for large 90cm confirmation bolt
D
Areas this method is used:
Top front and back guard rails and top headboard facia
WHITE MARKING/FIXINGS
The part will have a white chalk marking on the
end.
Hole / Bolt configuration:
TWO large dowel holes - Place for large dowel
Areas this method is used:
Bottom front and back guard rails and centre
headboard facia
SIDE RAIL MARKING/FIXINGS
The part will have a blue marker pen marking on
the end.
Hole / Bolt configuration:
TWO large dowel holes - Place for large dowel
One small centre hole - Place for large 90mm
connector bolt C
Facing access hole - Place for barrel bolt B
BLUE MARKING/FIXINGS -
The part will have a blue marker pen marking on
the end.
Hole / Bolt configuration:
TWO large dowel holes - Place for large dowel
One small centre hole - Place for large 90mm
connector bolt D

You will find within the following instructions guidance on how to build this bunk
bed. Please note this is a solid product. Each part needs fixing separately as
described, however with patience you will, have a solid, long lasting bed.
Summary of installation:
1. Build end headboards
2. Attach back guard and side rails
3. Attach front guard and side rails
4. Attach centre rail supports
5. Attach ladder
6. Attach guard rail supports
7 Attach base slats
8. Check and re-tighten all fixings
BR BL
CUSTOMER CARE
We have checked all parts to ensure they are free of damage. However timber is a
natural, living product. Occasionally timber can still be adjusting to humidity, for this
reason a crack or stretch mark may appear after the product has been packaged.
Strictly Beds and Bunks however have a
FREE PARTS REQUEST
Should you need to order a part please go to our FREE help desk
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Wayfair orders - You need to contact Wayfair Direct
on 0800 169 0423 to arrange these parts.
All parts are sent FREE of charge using next working day carrier.

Fixing List
Note: The quanitities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more
fittings may be suppplied than required.
Fixing A1 Fixing H
Small sachet of glue for 90mm ladder silver hook
bolts B & C (NOT dowels) To connect ladder to bunk
Number Required 1Number required 2
Fixing A2 Fixing J
70mm square wooden rail 35mm gold bracket
or base slat spacer Used to hold centre rails
Number Required 1Number required - 4
Fixing A Fixing K
40mm by 10mm Wooden Dowel Allen Key
Used to connect parts To connect bolts
Number required - 53 Number Required 1
Fixing B Fixing L
14mm Barrel bolt/Nut Small silver 15mm screw
Used to connect with bolt C
Number required 8Number Required 18
Fixing C Fixing M
90mm Connector bolt 45mm Long Black Screw
Used to connect with bolt B Attach 11A / Front Guard Rail
Number required 8Number Required 10
Fixing D Fixing N
90mm Confirmat Bolt 19mm silver rounded bracket
Used to connect headboards To fix ladder and M Post
Number required 15 Number Required 4
Fixing E Fixing P
32mm silver Screw 39mm Large Corner Bracket
Used to attach base slats To bunkbed to wall
Number required 54 Number Required 2
Fixing F Fixing Q
50mm Confirmat Bolt 38 mm small black screw
Used to attach ladder steps To connect centre or siderail leg
Number required 12 Number Required 4
White Plastic caps
To plug spare ladder holes
Large 3
Small 1
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of CHARGE using the following method,
please note we will require your order number or delivery address
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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All fixings are sent out via next day Royal Mail Post

First we need to assemble the headboards.
We will start by building the left headboard.
You will need the following parts:
BR - Back Right Corner Post
4C - Red Top Headboard Facia
4B - White Middle Headboard facia
4D - Blue Bottom Headboard facia
ML - Middle Left Corner Post
4E - Hortizontal bottom headboard Facia
Using the picture above now position these parts flat on the room floor. All corner
posts will have a WHITE CHALK MARKING. It is VERY IMPORTANT these markings
are at the top and FACING YOU. These indicate the location of the holes. If these are
incorrect the holes will not line up.
Position corner post BR to the right hand side then corner post ML to the left side.
Now attach each headboard facia insert starting with Red at the top, White middle and
Blue bottom. Use the fixings described on page five.
We now need to attach the bottom
headboard facia 4E. You will note this
has a dowel hole on the top, please
locate a wooden dowel. This now
connects to the bottom of corner post
ML.
Once attached use the small bracket
(N) to attach to part 4E so cannot be
separated.
Now connect to the front corner post
FL as shown using a dowel and bolt
D. The headboard is now complete.
BR
ML
4E
FL
Lets Build the left hand side headboard

First we need to assemble the headboards.
We will start by building the left headboard.
You will need the following parts:
BL - Back left Corner Post
4C - Red Top Headboard Facia
4B - White Middle Headboard facia
4D - Blue Bottom Headboard facia
MR - Middle Right Corner Post
4E - Hortizontal bottom headboard Facia
Using the picture above now position these parts flat on the room floor. All corner
posts will have a WHITE CHALK MARKING. It is VERY IMPORTANT these markings
are at the top and FACING YOU. These indicate the location of the holes. If these are
incorrect the holes will not line up.
Position corner post BR to the right hand side then corner post MR to the right side.
Now attach each headboard facia insert starting with Red at the top, White middle and
Blue bottom. Use the fixings described on page five.
4E FR
Lets Build the right hand side headboard
BL
MR
We now need to attach the bottom
headboard facia 4E. You will note this
has a dowel hole on the top, please
locate a wooden dowel. This now
connects to the bottom of corner post
ML.
Once attached use the small bracket
(N) to attach to part 4E so cannot be
separated.
Now connect to the front corner post
FR as shown using a dowel and bolt
D. The headboard is now complete.

Now two people are required for this. We are now attaching the back guard rais and side
rails. Ensure the white chalk markings are facing inside the bed. From the top of the picture
you need to find and attach the following:
Top Guard Rail - RED - Part 18 x 1
Bottom Guard Rail - WHITE - Part 15 x 1
Siderail - Universal - Part SR x 1
Siderail - Universal - Part SR x 1
ON page five all fixings required are confirmed as per colour code.
TOP TIP
Locate the screws in each hole, however only screw in
halfway at this stage. You need the product to be flexible and
allow movement at this stage. You MUST re-tighten fully once
assemble has been completed.
Once the back guard rails and side
rails have been installed we need to
attach the front side rails.

Now we are to attach the front guard rails and
First decide what side you want the ladder, left or
right. If you want the ladder to the left hand side
measure 40cm from the left corner post and mark a
line in pencil on the side rail.
If you want on the right measure from the right post.
Now find part 11A, you will note this has no pilot holes. Line the part 11A to the mark
made on the side rail, the 40cm is the minimum gap so line up furthest away from
your mark.
Using two long black screws drill through the inside of the side rail in to Part 11A. No
pilot holes are provided given the screws are self threading and will give purchase to
the fixing.
Now Part 11A is in place find the two front guard rails. Red is located at the top, white
at the bottom. Now attach to the corner post, level, then again screw in from the
inside using the long black screw.

Now we need to build the ladder and attach
The ladder consists
of two ladder struts
and ladder rungs.
Position these as per
the picture opposite
You will find
two hooks.
Using the small
screw attach
these to the
inside of the
two slanted
ladder struts.
When installed the ladder rungs need to be tight. The holes on the ladder struts
have been mis- drilled by 2mm to ensure a tight fitting. Locate each ladder to the
holes on the long struts. Using the small confirmat bolt dip them in the glue and
push BOTH through the strut, you will note they will not quite meet the hole on the
step.
To meet the holes on the step the bolts will be at an angle, this is correct. Locate
these over to the holes and screw both the bolts in evenly. This is important, DO
NOT tighten one at a time. Both together, The bolts will align and pull the ladder
step in. This ensures a tight fixing. Complete one side then go to the next. Once all
the ladder steps have been attached hook over the side rail and attach using a
small screw. Again the hook is designed to be tight to prevent the ladder from
wobbling, you may need to knock down using a hammer.
The bottom of the ladder rests on top of the side rail.
Using the two angle brackets we need to secure. The
brackets are adjustable, simply pull open to the desired
angle then attach on the inside using the small screws
provided.

Now we need to attach the side rail support legs.
Measure a half way point on the side rail. Place
the support leg under the side rail from the outside.
Using two black screws attach from the inside of
the side rail. Note there is no access hole as the
screws are self threading
The centre leg is located under the centre rail, in
the centre. Simply measure to the centre of the
bed and locate under the centre rail. Using two
black screws attach from the side. (These are
self threading screws so no pilot holes required)
It is IMPORTANT that this is positioned correctly
and remains in place while the bed is being used.
This part is manufactured using recycled timber
as the component is out of sight.
Now attach the base slats, centre and
guard rail supports
(Directions can be found in attached
colour supplement)
Now we attach guard rail supports
These two rails prevent the guard rails from being forced apart, very important. Using
a tape measure find the centre of the back guard rail and centre of the front guard rail.
Make a small pencil mark. Then attach each guard rail support to the front using the
screws provided. These cover both the two guard rails and secure onto the side rail.

We Now need to attach the base slats.
You will have twelve extra wide base slats. Push the first slat tight
with the footboard corner posts, then using the base slat spacer
block evenly space out the remaining base slats. DO NOT
SCREW IN PLACE YET.
Now push the slats flush to the left hand side rail and screw in (do
not screw the right hand side yet). Now go to the right hand side
and start with the slat near the centre. Push the side rail in so the
slat is flush, then fix using the screw. This aligns the side rail. Now
fix the remaining base slats.
Attach Centre Rail & Base slats
Now attach the centre rail
You will find two metal brackets, these are fixed to the bottom facia on the head and foot boards
(blue). With a tape measure mark the centre of the headboard facia. Using the small screws
attach to the bottom of the facia board. Then insert the centre rail.
TIP:-When you have attached the base slats you will
have additional base slats screws. Out of the 12 slats
screw 4 of them directly into the centre rail. Using the
base slat screws simply drill through the top of the
base slat into the centre rail. This will further
strengthen the bed.
Important Notice-
Due to the upright design of the ladder you may need to secure the
bed to prevent wobbling when is use. This is not a design fault of the
bed but a result of a front access ladder. If a floor is uneven, even by
1mm it can cause a bed to rock, again the brackets will stop this.
You can stabilise the bunk bed by attaching to the wall or to your
wooden skirting board. Using the corner bracket fixing P locate to the
rear corner posts under the side rail or at the base of the feet.
Using the base slat screws attach to the bed. Please note we have not
supplied wall fixings due to the many fixing types available. Consult
your hardware store for the best type.
Section : Added safety