Strictly Beds & Bunks RipVan Day Bed Box J User manual

Assembly Instructions
RipVan Day Bed
Box J
Instructions 21
(Version: August 2020)
www.strictlybeds.co.uk
Within these instruction are assistance on how to
build the day bed.
If you have purchased storage drawers or an under
bed you will find separate instructions and fixings in
another box.
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
go to www.strictlyhelpdesk.co.uk.
Assistance: [email protected]
All parts are sent FREE of charge using next working day carrier.

To ALL customers - If you have a missing or damaged bolt you can order these FREE
of CHARGE using the following method,
please note we will require your order number or delivery address
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.strictlyhelpdesk.co.uk
All fixings are sent out via next day Royal Mail Post

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 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

Section 1 Build The Headboards
Important: When laying each corner post on the
floor the white chalk mark MUST be facing you.
Red
White
White
Blue
D1 D2
D3 D4
Red
White
White
Blue
First we need to build the left hand
headboard (as standing in front of the
bed). Locate the following parts and
position as per the photo:
Corner post D1 - left hand side
Corner post D2 - Right hand side
Red Head board Facia - Top
White Headboard Facia - 2nd from to
White Headboard Facia - 3rd from top
Blue Headboard Facia - Bottom
Using the bolts shown on page 4 attach
to create headboard
Now we need to build the right hand
headboard (as standing in front of the
bed). Locate the following parts and
position as per the photo:
Corner post D3 - left hand side
Corner post D4 - Right hand side
Red Head board Facia - Top
White Headboard Facia - 2nd from to
White Headboard Facia - 3rd from top
Blue Headboard Facia - Bottom
Using the bolts shown on page 4 attach
to create headboard
Important: When laying each corner post on the
floor the white chalk mark MUST be facing you.

Section 2- Attach Back Siderail
The white chalk marks for each
headboard MUST be facing
inward, naturally position L to
your left (D1 & 2) and R to your
right (D2 & 3)
The side rails are universal. Now
find a side rail and attach the
back one first, again using the
fixings on page 4 attach.
Now we need to attach the remaining back guard rails. Again each
part is colour coded at the end. Using page 4 as your guide locate
each of the following and connect:
Top - Red Guard Rail
2nd from top - White Guard Rail
3rd from top - White Guard Rail
Once located, tighten all the fixings including the back side rail

Now we need to attach the
from side rail, again using the
fixings on page 4 attach and
tighten.
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.
Now we need to attach
the base slats
We have supplied optional Side rail support legs.
These strengthen the bed further to make the model for
heavy duty use. This leg is optional but is recommended.
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
Attach support legs
The centre leg will hover slightly off the
floor, when the bed is in use it will move
down and support the bed. This is to
protect the leg if the bed moves.
If you have ordered a guest bed option simply do not attach the front side rail support leg.