Strictly Beds & Bunks Somerset Series User manual

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Assembly Instructions
for Somerset, Samson,
Avon, Kansas and
Cleveland Beds
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISPOSE of
the packaging until you are satisfied
with your purchase.. Please keep all
cardboard until fully satisfied.
Assembly Instructions
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY –
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Single Size Kit B
Double Size Kit A
Instructions: 2/Ranch
(Version March 2021)
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.
Email Assistance: [email protected]
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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
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Bed Identifier
These instructions are for Four Beds, there is only a slight assembly difference for these
models
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SAFETY NOTICE: WOODEN FLOORS
This bed uses support legs to ensure heavy duty use. If you are locating this bed on a
laminate or wooden floor the bed may move/slip when in use. This movement may
dislodge the support legs. You must therefore attach non-slip pads under each corner
post to prevent this movement. These also protect your floor. You can scan this QR
Code for details on how to purchase these.
Somerset Range
Headboard Corner Posts SL LEFT SR (RIGHT)
Foot Board Corner Post BL (LEFT) BR (RIGHT)
(codes found on the bottom of each post)
Cleveland & Thor Range
Headboard Corner Posts TL LEFT TR (RIGHT)
Foot Board Corner Post BL (LEFT) BR (RIGHT)
(codes found on the bottom of each post)
Samson Range
Headboard Corner Posts TL LEFT TR (RIGHT)
Foot Board Corner Post SBL (LEFT) SBR (RIGHT)
(codes found on the bottom of each post)
Avon & Kansas Range
Headboard Corner Posts BL LEFT BR (RIGHT)
Foot Board Corner Post BL (LEFT) BR (RIGHT)
(codes found on the bottom of each post)

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
**SINGLE BEDS ONLY**
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
BLUE MARKING/FIXINGS
** DOUBLE BEDS ONLY**
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 bolt
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First Select the two headboard posts, See
page 4 for corner post codes (post codes
ending in L are Left side, ending in R are
right side) Lay each post on the carpet, these
posts will have a white chalk marking, these
MUST be facing you and at the top when
laying on the carpet.
Example is for Somerset Bed, however see
below for other models. Position four
Headboard Facias as shown in PIC 1. Place in
this order from the top of the corner post,
these will have colour codes at each end.
Part 15 - MARKED RED
Part 14 - MARKED WHITE
Part 14 - MARKED WHITE
Part 13 - MARKED BLUE
First Build the Head Board
NO YES
Now push the dowel rods in either side of
these headboard facias. It is
IMPORTANT, do not push these all the
way in. Have them loose so they can
angle when you attach. They will align
when you attach to the post.
Now, remember to ensure the WHITE CHALK markings are facing upwards
locate the dowel rods to each corner post. Again, do not push in the dowels all
the way. Once in place connect the head board facias to the corner post, you
will again see the dowels align as you tighten. Then fix using the bolts below.
Part 15 - MARKED RED
(see page 5, PIC 1 for fixings)
Part 14 - MARKED WHITE
Part 14 - MARKED WHITE
(see page 5, PIC 2 for fixings)
Part 13 - MARKED BLUE
(see page 5, PIC 3 for fixings)
CLEVELAND/THOR/SAMSON BED FRAME
This model is the same as above except it has one less part 14 on the
headboard.
Part 15 - MARKED RED
(see page 5, PIC 1 for fixings)
Part 14 - MARKED WHITE
(see page 5, PIC 2 for fixings)
Part 13 - MARKED BLUE
(see page 5, PIC 3 for fixings)
AVON / KANSAS MODELS
This model only has one headboard facia, Part 13.
Part 13 - MARKED BLUE
(see page 3, PIC 3 for fixings)

Each corner post will have a white chalk marking, lay the post down and have the markings facing you, at the top.
BL goes to the left, BR goes to the right.
Part 13 Blue (see page 5, FIG 3 or 2 for fixings)
NOTE: THE SAMSON - Corner Post SBL to the left, SBR to the right side. This model has an
EXTRA PART 14 (WHITE) to the footboard
Now We Build the Footboard
Attach the two side rails
Firstly ensure there is no sawdust or debris in the access holes. Using a bolt push through to clear.
Now insert the dowel rods at all ends, do not push all the way in.
Make sure the WHITE MARKINGS on each headboard are facing inwards. Now start with the
headboard and connect each side rail to each corner post
Place the barrel bolt within the round access hole on the side rail. Now dip bolt B into the glue and
push through to connect to the barrel bolt. This side rail is designed not too move so the fixing is
tight. Then locate the footboard, again ensure the WHITE MARKINGS are facing inwards and
connect. (See page 5, FIG 5 for fixings
Attach the side rail support legs
( The Kansas Has no Support Legs)
If you have ordered a guest bed simply do not attach the side rail support leg to the front. If
you have ordered drawers still attach as instructed.
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.
It is important this leg is attached as it supports the
side rail. 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
BL BR

Attach The Centre Rail
(Double/Kingsize Beds ONLY)
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 bottom headboard facia. 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)
Attach the centre rail support leg
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.
It is IMPORTANT that this is positioned correctly and remains in place while the bed is being
used, failure to fix will weaken the bed. This part is manufactured using recycled timber as the
component is out of sight. 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.
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.