Walker Edison BTOT User manual

Item #: BTOT
Assembly Instructions
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Revised 02/2011

Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ BEFORE ASSEMBLING THIS PRODUCT
Follow the information on the warning labels found on the bunk bed and on the packaging. Do not
remove the warning label from the bed.
Use only a mattress with the dimensions 74-75 in.L x 37.5-38.5 in.W x 9 in.H on the upper bunk. A
mattress with the same dimensions (74-75 in.L x 37.5-38.5 in.W x 9 in.H) is recommended for the
lower bunk.
The surface of the mattress must be at least 5 in. (127mm) below the upper edge of the guardrails.
Mattress must not exceed the maximum thickness of 9 in.
Always use the recommended size of mattress or mattress supports, or both, to help prevent the
likelihood of entrapment or falls.
The use of a water or sleep flotation mattress is prohibited.
Replacement parts, including additional guardrails, may be obtained from any of Walker Edison
Furniture Company’s dealers or by contacting us online at www.walkeredison.com.
DO NOT use substitute parts. Contact the manufacturer or dealer for replacement parts.
Always use guardrails on the upper bunk. If the bunk bed will by placed next to a wall, the guardrail
running the full length of the bed should by placed against the wall to prevent entrapment between
the bed and the wall.
Periodically check that the guardrails, ladders and other components of the bed are in their proper
position, free from damage and that all connectors are tight.
Always use the ladder to access the upper bunk.
DO NOT allow children under 6 years of age to use the upper bunk.
DO NOT allow horseplay on or under the bed. Prohibit jumping on the bed.
Prohibit more than one person on the upper bunk.
The use of a night light may provide an added safety precaution for a child using the 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; including but not limited to hooks, belts and jump ropes.
Keep these instructions for future reference.

Parts List
P.3

P.4
Hardware List

P.5
Assembly Options
Option A
(Ladder Left)
To build this option, follow steps 1
through10 then steps 11A through 13A.
Option B
(Ladder Right)
To build this option, follow steps 1
through10 then steps 11B through 13B.
Option C
(Two Twin Beds)
This option shows how to separate the bunk
bed into two individual twin beds. To build
this option, follow steps 14 through 20.

P.6
Slide post sections (A,B) and post sections (D,E) onto post sections (C). Ensure that the holes of all post sections
align as shown above.
Secure the post sections from STEP 1 together using small bolts (1) with small washers (2). Tighten small bolts
(1) with small wrench (11).

P.7
Place guardrails (P) between the assembled posts from STEP 2. Repeat this step for both sets of guardrails and
posts.
Secure guardrails (P) to the assembled posts from STEP 2 using small bolts (1) with small washers (2). Tighten
small bolts (1) with small wrench (11). Repeat this step for both sets of guardrails and posts.

P.8
Attach support legs (N) to crossbars (G,I) using small bolts (1) with small washers (2). Tighten small bolts (1) with
small wrench (11).

P.9
Attach crossbars (F,G,H,I) to corresponding post sections (D,E,A,B) as shown above using small bolts (1) with
small washers (2). Tighten small bolts (1) with small wrench (11).

P.10
Attach crossbars (F,G,H,I) to corresponding post sections (A,B,D,E) as shown above using small bolts (1) with
small washers (2). Tighten small bolts (1) with small wrench (11). Ensure that the Manufacturer and Safety
Labels are positioned as shown above.

P.11
Insert mattress support bars (O) into the slots of crossbars (F,H). Secure mattress support bars (O) by snapping
plastic tab locks (8) into the slots of crossbars (F,H). It may be necessary to apply more pressure to some plastic
tab locks than others. Snap plastic links (9) onto mattress support bars (O).
F
H

P.12
Insert mattress support bars (O) into the slots of crossbars (G,I). Secure mattress support bars (O) by snapping
plastic tab locks (8) into the slots of crossbars (G,I). It may be necessary to apply more pressure to some plastic
tab locks than others. Snap plastic links (9) onto mattress support bars (O).
G
I

P.13
Attach ladder rungs (M) to ladder rails (L) using medium bolts (5) with washers (6). Tighten medium bolts (5) with
wrench (11).

P.14
In this step you will attach guardrail (K) and the ladder to the bunk bed. Attach the top right corner of guardrail (K)
to post section (D) using small bolt (1) with small washer (2). Attach the top left corner of the ladder to crossbar
(H) using small bolt (1) with small washer (2). Secure guardrail (K) and the top right corner of the ladder to
crossbar (H) using large bolts (4) with large washers (3). Note that guardrail (K) and the ladder will share a single
large bolt (4) where the two pieces meet at crossbar (H). Secure the bottom of the ladder to crossbar (I) using
large bolts (4) with large washers (3). Screw small bolt (1) into post section (A). Tighten all bolts with wrenches
(11,12).
H
I
D
A

P.15
Secure guardrail (J) to the bunk bed using small bolts (1) with small washers (2) at post sections (A,D), and large
bolts (4) with large washers (3) at crossbar (F). Tighten all bolts with wrenches (11,12).
D
A

P.16
Insert plastic plugs (10) into crossbars (H,I).
Option A Final Assembly
I
H

P.17
In this step you will attach guardrail (K) and the ladder to the bunk bed. Attach the top left corner of guardrail (K)
to post section (A) using small bolt (1) with small washer (2). Attach the top right corner of the ladder to crossbar
(H) using small bolt (1) with small washer (2). Secure guardrail (K) and the top left corner of the ladder to
crossbar (H) using large bolts (4) with large washers (3). Note that guardrail (K) and the ladder will share a single
large bolt (4) where the two pieces meet at crossbar (H). Secure the bottom of the ladder to crossbar (I) using
large bolts (4) with large washers (3). Screw small bolt (1) into post section (D). Tighten all bolts with wrenches
(11,12).
I
H
A
D

P.18
Secure guardrail (J) to the bunk bed using small bolts (1) with small washers (2) at post sections (A,D), and large
bolts (4) with large washers (3) at crossbar (F). Tighten all bolts with wrenches (11,12).
A
D

P.19
Insert plastic plugs (10) into crossbars (H,I).
Option B Final Assembly
I
H

P.20