Walker Edison BWTOD User manual

Item #: BWTOD
Assembly Instructions
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Revised 11/2010

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.
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 support, 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

Large screw
Extra-large screw
Medium screw
Small bolt
Large joint connector
Large bolt
Wrench
Small joint connector
Small screw
Support bracket
Wood dowel
Barrel nut
Connector

Assembly Options
Option A
(Ladder Right)
To build this option, follow steps 1 through 10,
then 11A through 20A.
Option B
(Ladder Left)
To build this option, follow steps 1 through 10,
then 11B through 20B.
Option C
This option shows how to separate the bunk
bed in order to have two individual beds.
Follow steps 21 through 33.

Insert dowels (A) into slats (1,2,3,4,5).
Insert dowels (A) into crossbeams (6,7,8,9), guardrails (10,11) and ladder rungs (27,28).

Attach legs (16,17) to slats (1,2) using dowels as guides. Secure legs (16,17) using extra-large screws (E).
Attach legs (18,19) to slats (1,2) using dowels as guides. Secure legs (18,19) using extra-large screws (E).

Attach legs (12,13) to slats (3,5) using dowels as guides. Secure slats (5) to legs (12,13) using extra-large
screws (E). Insert connectors (C) into of leg (13) and slat (3). Secure slat (3) to legs (12,13) using small joint
connectors (L). Note that small joint connectors (L) at leg (13) will go through connector (C). Secure connector
(C) at slat (3) using large bolt (J).
Attach legs (14,15) to slats (4,5) using dowels as guides. Secure slats (5) to legs (14,15) using extra-large
screws (E). Insert connectors (C) into leg (15) and slat (4). Secure slat (4) to legs (14,15) using small joint
connectors (L). Note that small joint connectors (L) at leg (15) will go through connector (C). Secure connector
(C) at slat (4) using large bolt (J).

To build the lower ladder assembly, attach ladder rungs (28) to ladder legs (25,26) and secure using large
screws (D).
To build the upper ladder assembly, attach ladder rungs (27) to ladder side rails (23,24) and secure using large
screws (D). Attach lower ladder assembly to upper ladder assembly using small bolts (H).

Secure crossbeams (8,9) to the leg (12,13) assembly using large joint connectors (I) and barrel nuts (B).
Note the small diagram above for proper large joint connector/barrel nut assembly.
Secure the opposite ends of crossbeams (8,9) to the leg (14,15) assembly using large joint connectors (I)
and barrel nuts (B). Note the small diagram above for proper large joint connector/barrel nut assembly.

Attach six of the seven mattress support slats (22) to the lower bunk assembly using medium screws (F). Do
not attach the final mattress support slat. It is necessary to attach the ladder to the bed before attaching the
final mattress support slat.
Attach guardrail supports (20) to crossbeam (6) and front guardrails (11) using small bolts (H). Attach guardrail
supports (20) to crossbeam (7) and back guardrails (10) using small bolts (H).
See P.16-P.20

Secure the guardrail assemblies from Step 12A to the leg (18,19) assembly using extra-large screws (E), and
large joint connectors (I) with barrel nuts (B). Note the small diagram above for proper large joint
connector/barrel nut assembly.
Secure the opposite ends of the guardrail assemblies to the leg (16,17) assembly using extra-large screws
(E), and large joint connectors (I) with barrel nuts (B). Note the small diagram above for proper large joint
connector/barrel nut assembly.

Attach six of the seven mattress support slats (21) to the upper bunk assembly using medium screws (F). Do
not attach the final mattress support slat. It is necessary to attach the ladder to the bed before attaching the
final mattress support slat.
Lift and place the upper bunk assembly onto the lower bunk assembly using connectors (C) as guides.

Secure the upper bunk assembly to the lower bunk assembly using large bolts (J).
Attach the ladder to the bed assembly using large screws (D).

Attach the final mattress support slats (21,22) to the upper and lower bunk assemblies using medium
screws (F).
Secure the ladder to the bed assembly using support bracket (N) and small screws (M).
OPTION A FINAL ASSEMBLY

Attach six of the seven mattress support slats (22) to the lower bunk assembly using medium screws (F). Do
not attach the final mattress support slat. It is necessary to attach the ladder to the bed before attaching the
final mattress support slat.
Attach guardrail supports (20) to crossbeam (6) and front guardrails (11) using small bolts (H). Attach guardrail
supports (20) to crossbeam (7) and back guardrails (10) using small bolts (H).

Secure the guardrail assemblies from Step 12B to the leg (18,19) assembly using extra-large screws (E), and
large joint connectors (I) with barrel nuts (B). Note the small diagram above for proper large joint
connector/barrel nut assembly.
Secure the opposite ends of the guardrail assemblies to the leg (16,17) assembly using extra-large screws
(E), and large joint connectors (I) with barrel nuts (B). Note the small diagram above for proper large joint
connector/barrel nut assembly.

Attach six of the seven mattress support slats (21) to the upper bunk assembly using medium screws (F). Do
not attach the final mattress support slat. It is necessary to attach the ladder to the bed before attaching the
final mattress support slat.
Lift and place the upper bunk assembly onto the lower bunk assembly using connectors (C) as guides.

Secure the upper bunk assembly to the lower bunk assembly using large bolts (J).
Attach the ladder to the bed assembly using large screws (D).

Attach the final mattress support slats (21,22) to the upper and lower bunk assemblies using medium screws (F).
Secure the ladder to the bed assembly using support bracket (N) and small screws (M).
OPTION B FINAL ASSEMBLY