THIS END UP FURNITURE BUNK BED 08001 Supplement

THIS END UP BUNK
BED ASSEMBLY AND
SAFETY GUIDE
Model # 08001, 08002, 08015, 08016, 18001, 18002, 08026
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P O Box 5410 
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THIS END UP BUNK BED
ASSEMBLY AND SAFETY GUIDE
3 Hardware Packages Required: (1 Bunk Hardware,1 Bed Hardware and 1 Guardrail Safety Strap Hardware Packet)
BUNK COMPONENTS BUNK HARDWARE GUARDRAIL STRAP HARDWARE TOOLS REQUIRED
A. (2) Bottom Bunk Ends G. (16) 5” Lag Bolts K. (4) ¾” Screws 9/16” Socket or Adjustable Wrench
B. (2) Top Bunk Ends H. (16) Washers L. (4) Guardrail Safety Straps Phillips Head Screwdriver
C. (4) Side Rails I. (4) 3/8” x 3” Bed Pins M. (4) Snaps
D. (8) Slats J. (16) 1-3/4” Screws
E. (2) Guardrails
F. (1) Ladder
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Notes:
Two people required for assembly!
Make sure you have all parts before
assembly.
I NSTRUCTIONS
(Read completely before beginning assembly)
1. Attach 2 side rails (C) to 2 bottom ends
(A) and secure with washers
(H) and Lag
Bolts (G).
2. Tighten lag bolts (G) completely once
all
8 are in place.
3. Attach 2 side rails (C) to 2 top ends (B)
with washers (H) and lag bolts (G).
4. Tighten lag bolts (G) completely once
all
8 are in place.
5. Place 4 bed pins (I) in the 4 holes in the
bottom ends.
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C ONVERTING B UNK B EDS T O T WIN B EDS
! WARNING : Failure to follow the Safety
Guidelines on the Bunk Bed Label or to use
the Guardrail Safety Straps could result in
serious injury to a child. For added safety,
always ensure straps are snapped to Bed Ends
when Guardrails are in use. If you have
problems in assembly of the Guardrail Straps,
please call Customer Service at (800) 605-
2130 (9 am to 5 pm Mon-Fri).
6. Set top ends (B) over bed pins and onto bottom ends (A).
7. Place 4 Slats (D) in each bed –two at each end of the slat supports
and the other two spaced evenly between the ends.
8. Secure all 8 slats (D) with screws (J).
9. Attach ladder hooks to ladder in s
lot provided at top end of ladder.
Top of hook must be flush with end of ladder. Secure with four 1”
screw provided with ladder.
10. Position ladder (F) over upper side rail or over bed end rail,
depending on which bed combination you have chosen. Secure
with (2) 1-1/4” long screws.
Steps 11 through 14 require the contents of the Guardrail Safety Strap packet.
T O E NSURE P ROPER I NSTALLATION,
F OLLOW T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS
The Guardrail Safety Straps are to be attached to the slotted face of each
bed end and the inside of each end of all guardrails.
To ensure the Guardrail Safety Straps are properly installed, follow these instructions . A
11. Find the starter holes on the inside of the upper bed ends under the guard rail slot and screw snaps (M) into each of these
holes. See Figure 1.
12. Add bunkie board (foundation) and standard twin mattress on top of slats on upper bunk.
13. Attach 2 straps (L) to the guardrail (E) by inserting screw (K) through the grommet hole and into starter hole on inside of
guard rail. See Figure 2. Repeat this step for the second guard rail.
14. Insert guardrails in guardrail slots in top ends and snap straps to snaps on bed ends.
Your bunk beds can be
converted into a pair of
matching twin beds by using
one bottom end as a headboard
and one Top End as a
footboard for each of the two
beds

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Our bunk beds were created with your child’s safety as a top
priority.
They comply with the ATM F-1427 Standard Consumer Safety
Specification for Bunk Beds and the Government Code of
Federal Regulations 1213 and 1513. To ensure the safe use of our
product, we ask that you observe the following safety warnings:
1. Follow the information on the warning label attached to the
upper bed end. Do not remove this label.
2. Use only a mattress meeting the following specifications on
the upper bunk
to help prevent the likelihood of entrapment or
falls:
Bed Type Length Width
Standard Twin 74” – 75” 37 1/2” – 38 1/2”
Narrow Twin(40”) 74” – 75” 35 1/2” – 36 1/2”
Extra Narrow Twin(34”) 74” – 75” 29 1/2” – 30 1/2”
Queen Length 79” – 80” 37 1/2” – 38 1/2”
Narrow Qn. Len.(40”) 79” – 80” 35 1/2” – 36 1/2”
Extra Nar. Qn. Len.(34”) 79” – 80” 29 1/2” – 30 1/2”
3. Ensure that the combined thickness of mattress and bunkie
board (foundation) does not exceed 10” and that surface of
the
mattress is at least 5” below the upper edge of the guardrails.
4. Do not allow children under 6 years of age to use the upper
bunk.
5. Periodically check bunk beds to ensure that the guardrails,
ladder and other components are in their proper position, free
from damage, and that all connectors are tight.
6. Do not allow more than one person on upper bunk. Do not
allow horseplay on or under the bed(s) and do not allow
jumping on the bed(s).
7. Always use the ladder for entering and leaving the upper
bunk.
8. Do not use substitute parts. Contact Customer Service for
replacement parts.
9. Use of a night-light may provide an added safety precaution
for a child using the upper bunk.
10. Always use guardrails on both long sides of the upper bunk to
prevent entrapment between the bed and the wall.
11. The use of water or sleep flotation mattresses is prohibited.
12. Whenever moving or reassembling This End Up Bunk Beds,
please double check these other safety features:
•Every This End Up Bunk Bed is securely held together by
16 lag bolts which can be tightened using a 9/16” socket or
adjustable wrench.
•
The two beds are held together by 4 metal pins; one at each
corner.
•The two guardrails are inserted into the end slots for
greatest protection.
•Ensure guardrail safety straps are firmly attached to upper
bunk.
•Slats supporting each mattress foundation (mattress and
bunkie board) are tightly screwed into place.
13. Extra bunk bed assembly instructions and hardware are
available from Customer Service.
14. Keep these instructions for future use.
15. Strangulation Hazard – Never attach or hang items to
any part of the bunk bed that are not designed for use with
the bed; for example, but not limited to hooks, belts and
jump ropes.
16. Replacement Parts – Replacement parts, including
additional guardrails, may be obtained from our
corporate office by calling 800-605-2130 9 AM -4 PM
Monday thru Friday.
The Bunk Bed Safety Label States:
WARNING!
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To help prevent serious or fatal injuries from entrapment or falls:
•Never allow a child under 6 years on upper bunk.
•Use only a mattress meeting the following specifications on the
upper bunk:
Bed Type Length Width
Standard Twin 74” – 75” 37 1/2” – 38 1/2”
Narrow Twin (40”) 74” – 75” 35 1/2” – 36 1/2”
Extra Nar. Twin (34”) 74” – 75” 29 1/2” – 30 1/2”
Queen Length 79” – 80” 37 1/2” – 38 1/2”
Narrow Qn. Len. (40”) 79” – 80” 35 1/2” – 36 1/2”
Extra Nar. Qn. Len.(34”) 79” – 80” 29 1/2” – 30 1/2”
•Ensure thickness of mattress does not exceed 10” and mattress is
at least 5” below upper edge of guardrails.
•Use guardrails on both sides of upper bunk.
•Prohibit horseplay on or under bed(s).
•Prohibit more than one person on upper bunk.
•Use ladder for entering and leaving upper bunk.
STRANGULATION HAZARD – Never attach or hang items to any part of
the bunk bed that are not designed for use with the bed; for example, but not
limited to hooks, belts and jump ropes.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
Periodically, we suggest that you check your bunk bed for
nicks that you child may have made in the finish. If you find
such a nick, sand it until it is smooth. Finish with honey pine
stain available at you local home center. Also, your furniture
can be made richer by applying a good furniture oil from time
to time.
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AFETY
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