Strictly Beds & Bunks PLUTO User manual

PLUTO and KORE
(All Sizes)
Assembly Instructions
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Assembly Instructions
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RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Single Size Kit C
Double Size Kit G
(Version August2021)
Safety First !
(Maximum height: 20cm).
The top surface of the mattress must not be above the line ,marked on the frame
The size of the mattress required is detailed below:
Standard 3ft Single, Standard Length - Mattress size 90cm by 190cm
Small 3ft Single, Standard Length - Mattress size 75cm by 190cm
Standard 2ft 6 Single, Short Length - Mattress size 90cm by 160cm
Small 2ft 6 Single, Short Length - Mattress size 75cm by 160cm
Small 4ft Double, Standard length - Mattress size 120cm by 190cm
Standard 4ft 6 Double, Standard Length - Mattress size 137cm 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

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
service in this unlikely event. You need to order a part please go to
Parts Portal - www.strictlyhelpdesk.co.uk.
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assistance on this purchase.

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 up.
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 and at the top when laid on the
floor. Place post ending “L” to the left,
“R” to the right

Parts Identifier
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Pluto
Straight Ladder Model Kore - Slanted Ladder Model
Corner Posts - LEFT (EL) Part 2- Top Long Back Guard Rail
Corner Posts - RIGHT (ER) Part 3- Bottom Long Back Guard Rail
Part 13- Blue Headboard Part 6- Front Top Guard Rail (red)
Part 14- White Headboard Part 7 Front Bottom Guard Rail (white)
Part 15- Red Headboard Part 16- Long Centre Rail
Part 20- Long Everest Ladder Strut Part 5 - Guard rail Support
Part 21- Short Everest Ladder Strut Part 11A - End Guard Support
Part 26- Siderail Support Legs Part 20 = Slanted Ladder Strut
Part 4- Ladder Steps Part BS - 24 Base Slats
Part 1- Long Side rail

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 BLUE and BLACK
RED MARKING/FIXINGS
The part will have a red marker pen marking on the end.
Top back and front guard rails, top headboard facias.
Bolt configuration each end:
Fixing A (Dowel Rod) x 1
Bolt D (90mm confirmat) x 1
WHITE MARKING/FIXINGS
The part will have a white chalk marking on the end.
Bottom back and front guard rails, middle headboard facias
Bolt configuration each end:
Fixing A (Dowel Rod) x 2
SIDE RAIL MARKING/FIXINGS
The part will have a blue marker pen marking on the end.
Side Rails
Bolt configuration each end:
Fixing A (Dowel Rod) x 2
Bolt B (Barrel Bolt) x 1
Bolt C (90mm connector) x 1
BLUE MARKING/FIXINGS
**SINGLE BUNK BEDS ONLY**
The part will have a blue marker pen marking on the end.
Head Board Facias (top and bottom)
Bolt configuration each end:
Fixing A (Dowel Rod) x 2
Bolt D (90mm confirmat) x 1
BLUE MARKING/FIXINGS
** DOUBLE BUNKBEDS ONLY**
The part will have a blue marker pen marking on the end.
Head Board Facias (top and bottom)Bolt configuration each end:
Fixing A (Dowel Rod) x 2
Bolt B (Barrel Bolt) x 1
Bolt C (90mm connector) x 1
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2
3
4
5

Build the Headboards
We need to build the two headboards at either end of the bunk bed. You will
find four corner posts, On the BOTTOM of the post they will be marked with
an end letter “L” and “R” (left and right)
Select one left (L) post and place to the left, and one right (R) and place to the
right. on each post, very important.
This indicates the top of each
post and the row of holes that accepts the side/ guard rails.
You will have six headboard inserts per headboard. These are colour coded at
the end in marker pen. In order from the top
Part 15 Red (see page 5, FIG 1 for fixings)
Part 14 White (see page 5, FIG 2 for fixings)
Part 13 Blue (see page 5, FIG 3 or 4 for fixings)
Part 15 Red (see page 5, FIG 1 for fixings)
Part 14 White (see page 5, FIG 2 for fixings)
Part 13 Blue (see page 5, FIG 3 or 4 for fixings)
Dip each fixing (not dowels) into the glue before fixing..
You will note a white chalk mark THESE
MUST BE AT THE TOPAND FACING YOU.
Top View End View
WHITE
E
BLURED
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 up.

We now need to attach the two rear side rails
(Model shown slightly different bit method the same)
With the help of a second person stand both the headboards up. The white
CHALK MARKINGS must be facing inwards ready to attach
the guard and side rails. You need to attach the two siderails only first, this
helps the frame stand still before fitting the guard rails. The side rails go in the
third and fourth (bottom) set of hole groups on the corner post.
Shown in PIC 5 on page 5. DO NOT TIGHTEN THESE YET, simply attach
the bolts but leave loose until you have attached the guard rails.
Now we need to attach the back guard rails,
these go at the very top.
Top Guard Rail, part 2 - Marked RED
(fixing, see PIC1 on page 5)
Bottom Guard Rail, part 3 - Marked WHITE
(fixing, see PIC2 on page 5)
Please note the mattress safety notice MUST be facing inside the bunk and
not upside down. Once the guard rails have been attached now tighten ALL
the fixings..
RED
WHITE
1
Now we Build the Ladder
Depending on your model we have two ladder types, slanted
or straight .
If slanted model you will have two identical ladder struts
If Straight ladder, you will have two different size ladder
struts.
At this stage is makes no difference, you need to attach the
ladder steps. To prevent movement 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 struts. Using the small confirmat bolt (Fixing F)
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. If you screw one in fully the second will
not meet the hole, screw both in slowly until tight. DO NOT
attach the ladder hooks yet.

Before we go any further you need to decide where the ladder is to
go, left or right.
Ladder to The Right
Hand Side
From the INSIDE of the right corner post
measure 40cm in and mark on the side rail.
See PIC1
Ladder to The Left Hand
Side
From the INSIDE of the left corner post
measure 40cm in and mark on the side rail.
See PIC1
PIC1
Straight Ladder Model
Ladder to The Right
Hand Side
From the INSIDE of the right corner post
measure 40cm in and mark on the side rail.
See PIC1
Ladder to The Left Hand
Side
From the INSIDE of the left corner post
measure 40cm in and mark on the side rail.
See PIC1
PIC1
Slanted Ladder Model
We need to mark the front side rail to position the ladder, follow below on where
and how to mark for each side, left or right.

Now we have assembled the ladder we need to attach the hooks. If the ladder is going on
the right side lay the ladder on the carpet as shown in PIC2, if left lay as shown in PIC1.
(Note the position of the long strut). We are attaching four ladder hooks, two at the top,
two at the bottom. Now place a pencil mark 320mm down from the top of the longladder
strut. (PIC4, see A), the second hook goes at the very top of the small strut. Now
measure 80mm from the bottom of both ladder struts(PIC4,see B). Then position the
ladder hook to these marks and attach using small screw(L) (PIC3)
Fixing The Ladder to the Bunk.
Now you have attached the hooks you lift the ladder onto the
bunk bed. Where you have marked the 40cm line you need
to position the LONGEST strut so the clearance from the
corner post to this strut is 40cm, ie the gap.
LEFT RIGHT
The Hooks are designed to be tight so
will need to be pushed on, sometimes
knocked down with a mallet. When in
place you MUST fix in place with the
small screw (L)
Attach the front two guard rails
As before the top guard rail is marked Red and the
bottom is marked WHITE.
It is important that we use the guard rail spacer bar.. We will
start with the bottom white guard rail. Locate two dowels
into the end. Place the space bar on the top of the side rail.
Rest the guard rail on top of this.
Then using the long black screw and screw into the back of
the ladder support (PIC3).
Now place the spacer on top of white rail and locate the top
red. Again attach using the black screw.
We now screw another two black screws through the back
of the side rail into the back of the ladder strut to fix to the
bunkbed
IMPORTANT: The spacer bar must be used to ensure the correct, safe 70mm gap
between each guard rail. DO NOT align without this.
PIC3
WHITE
RED
Instructions for straight ladder model
RIGHT PIC2
LEFT PIC1 A
B
PIC3
PIC4
First we need to attach the ladder hooks

Attach the front two guard rails
As before the top guard rail is marked Red and the
bottom is marked WHITE.
It is important that we use the guard rail spacer bar.. We will
start with the bottom white guard rail. Locate two dowels
into the end. Place the space bar on the top of the side rail.
Rest the guard rail on top of this.
Then using the long black screw and screw into the back of
the PART 11A, support (PIC4).
Now place the spacer on top of white rail and locate the top
red. Again attach using the black screw, again into the back
of PART 11A
IMPORTANT: The spacer bar must be used to ensure the correct, safe 70mm gap
between each guard rail. DO NOT align without this.
PIC4
WHITE
RED
Now find part 11A, this will have a label and NO pilot holes. With a second person ensure part is flush with the
bottom of the side rail. Place part 11A to the inside of the pencil mark, ie insure 40cm is clear between the corner
post and part 11A. Using two long black screws screw through, from the inside of the side rail into the end of
part 11A as shown in PIC3. DO NOT FIX FLUSH, it MUST be fixed inverted outwards as shown in PIC 3.
PIC2 WRONG RIGHT
PIC3
Instructions for slanted ladder model
Fix the ladder hooks and Attach the Ladder
Using the two ladder hooks now attach to the top of
each ladder strut, attaching to the slanted inside cut
edge, See PIC1 Locate the hooks and attach using
the small screw(L). Now hook the ladder over the
side rail, this is designed to be tight to prevent
movement. You may need to gently tap with a
mallet..
Finally attach the ladder using the access hole on
the inside of the hook. This is important as is
stabilizes the ladder and prevents accidents
PIC1

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.
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.
Attaching The Centre Rails
SINGLE BUNK BEDS - Attaching Two Centre Rails
Each bunk have a centre rail. From the inside of the bed we need to attach metal brackets, one
either end. These are fixed using the small screws (L), these are fixed to part 13 (blue) - third
insert down from the top. Using a tape mark a centre line from each corner post, then measure
and mark 55mm from the top of the BLUE Facia(13). Now position the top of the bracket (J)
just below this mark, attach with the small screw (L)
DOUBLE BUNK BED - Attaching Four Centre Rails
Same as above except each bunk has TWO centre rails. So, rather than mark one centre point we
need to mark two. So, on part 13 Blue Facia
4ft Double Model - Mark two points 40cm from each corner post
4ft 6 Double Model - Mark two points 45cm from each corner post
Once the centre rail brackets are in place you can insert these before attaching the base slats

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
If you have ordered a guest bed simply do not attach
the from side rail support leg.
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.