Whalen Furniture Maxson SMTLBWDSK Owner's manual

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Assembly Instructions & User’ s Manual
for
Maxson Twin loft bed with desk
Model Number: SMTLBWDSK / SMTLBWDSK-E
Customer Assistance (spare/replacement parts): 1-866-942-5362
or Email: [email protected]
THIS ASSEMBLY MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
LOT NUMBER: DATE PURCHASED: / /

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Table of Contents
Quality Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 3
Before Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Care & Use ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Warning........................................................................................................................................... 4
Product Information ................................................................................................................................ 4
Package Contents .................................................................................................................................... 6
Components .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Hardware .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Tools .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Assembly .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Care & Use Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 36
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................ 36

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Quality Statement
Important Safety Information
 Please read all instructions carefully before assembling this product.
 Where applicable, and for your safety, assembly by an adult is strongly recommended.
 Use only vendor-supplied hardware to assemble this item. Using unauthorized
hardware could jeopardize the structural integrity of the item.
 Hardware may loosen overtime. Periodically check that all connections are tight.
Before Assembly
 Remove all parts and hardware from the box. Place all items on a carpeted or
scratch-free work surface, as this will avoid damaging parts during assembly.
 The shipping box can provide an ideal work surface if none is available.
 Use the components and hardware lists below to identify, inventory and separate
each of the hardware and components included.
 To avoid accidentally discarding small components or hardware, do not dispose of
any packaging or contents of the shipping carton until assembly is complete.
 DO NOT USE power tools unless it is explicitly identified in this manual as required
for use during assembly. Power tools can damage the fasteners, hardware and/or
components.
 Do not fully tighten all fasteners / screws until all parts are in place. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause the fasteners / screws to misalign during assembly.
Care & Use
 Use a soft, clean cloth that will not scratch the surface when dusting.
 Use of furniture polish is not necessary. Should you choose to use polish, test first in
an inconspicuous area.
 Using solvents of any kind on your furniture may damage the finish.
 Never use water to clean your furniture as it may cause damage to the finish.
 Liquid spills should be removed immediately. Using a soft, clean cloth, blot the spill
gently. Avoid rubbing.
 Do not place furniture in direct sunlight.

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Warning
ALWAYS USE GUARDRAILS ON BOTH LONG SIDES OF THE UPPER BUNK. IF THE
BUNK BED WILL BE PLACED NEXT TO THE WALL, THE GUARDRAIL THAT RUNS
THE FULL LENGTH OF THE BED SHOULD BE PLACED AGAINST THE WALL TO
PREVENT ENTRAPMENT BETWEEN THE BED AND WALL.
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.
Prohibit more than one person on upper bunk.
Maximum mattress thickness must not exceed 9 in. (22.86 cm). Surface of mattress must
be at least 5 in. (12.70 cm) below the upper edge of guardrails.
Use only mattress which is 74 in. (1.88 m) to 75 in. (1.90 m) long and 37 ½ in. (95.25 cm)
to 38 ½ in. (97.79 cm) wide on upper bunk.
Replacement parts, including additional guardrails, may be obtained from any our dealers.
Product Information
Dimensions – 80.625” W x 64.875” D x 77.125” H (204.8cm W x 164.7cm D x 195.8cm H)
Weight Capacity
MAXIMUM LOAD 45.4 kg / 100 lb
MAXIMUM LOAD 22.7 kg / 50 lb
WARNING THIS UNIT IS INTENDED ONLY FOR USE WITHIN THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHTS INDICATED. USE WITH LOADS HEAVIER THAN THE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
INDICATED MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.
MAXIMUM LOAD 181.4 kg / 400 lb

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TO HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES FROM
ENTRAPMENT OR FALLS
 Follow the information on the warnings appearing on the upper bunk end structure and
on the carton. Do not remove warning label from bed.
 Always use the recommended size mattress or mattress support, or both, to help
prevent the likelihood of entrapment or falls.
 Surface of mattress must be at least 5 in. (12.70 cm) below the upper edge of guardrails.
 Do not allow children under 6 years of age to use the upper bunk.
 Periodically check and ensure that the guardrail, ladder and other components are in
their proper position, free from damage and that all connectors are tight.
 Do not allow horseplay on or under the bed and prohibit jumping on the bed.
 Always use the ladder for entering and leaving the upper bunk.
 Do not use substitute parts. Contact the manufacturer or dealer for replacement parts.
 Use of a night light may provide added safety precaution for a child using the upper
bunk.
 Always use guardrails on both long sides of the upper bunk. If the bunk bed will be
placed next to the wall, the guardrail that runs the full length of the bed should be
placed against the wall to prevent entrapment between the bed and wall.
 The use of water or sleep flotation mattress is prohibited.
 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.
 Prohibit more than one person on upper bunk.
 Keep these instructions for future reference.

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Package Contents
Component Description Qty.
Component
Description Qty.
A Headboard Lower Front Post 1 Q Ladder Side Rail 1
B Headboard Lower Back Post 1 R Mattress Side Rail 1
C Footboard Lower Front Post 1 S Short Guard Rail 2
D Footboard Lower Back Post 1 T Long Guard Rail 2
E Headboard Upper Front Post 1 U Front Guardrail Post 1
F Headboard Upper Back Post 1 V Guardrail Support 2
G Footboard Upper Front Post 1 W Mattress Support Slats 1
H Footboard Upper Back Post 1 X Left Ladder Support 1
I Middle Back Stretcher 1 Y Right Ladder Support 1
J Desk Top 1 Z Ladder Step 5
K Desk Top Front Stretcher 1 A1 Bookcase Top 1
L Desk Middle Stretcher 1 B1 Bookcase Middle Shelf 1
M Lower Back Rail 1 C1 Bookcase Upper / Lower Shelf 3
N Upper Cross Assembly 2 D1 Bookcase Front Panel 1
O Lower Cross Assembly 1 E1 Bookcase Back Panel 1
P Cap Rail 2
O
J
I
K
M
X
Y
Z
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A1
C1
C1
C1
B1
W
S
S
Q
U
N
N
V
VP
P
T
T
R
L
Z
Z
Z
Z
E1
D1

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Components
Component A
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-A
Qty. 1
Component B
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-B
Qty. 1
Component C
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-C
Qty. 1
Component D
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-D
Qty. 1
Component E
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-E
Qty. 1
Component F
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-F
Qty. 1
Component G
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-G
Qty. 1
Component H
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-H
Qty. 1
Component I
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-I
Qty. 1
Component J
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-J
Qty. 1
Component K
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK -K
Qty. 1
Component L
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-L
Qty. 1

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Components Continued
Component M
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-M
Qty. 1
Component N
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-N
Qty. 2
Component O
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-O
Qty. 1
Component P
Part No.00SMTLBWDSK-P
Qty. 2
Component Q
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK -Q
Qty. 1
Component R
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-R
Qty. 1
Component S
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-S
Qty. 2
Component T
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-T
Qty. 2
Component U
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-U
Qty. 1
Component V
Part No.00SMTLBWDSK-V
Qty. 2

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Components Continued
Component W
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-W
Qty. 1
Component X
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-X
Qty. 1
Component Y
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-Y
Qty. 1
Component Z
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-Z
Qty. 5
Component A1
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-A1
Qty. 1
Component B1
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-B1
Qty. 1
Component C1
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-C1
Qty. 3
Component D1
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-D1
Qty. 1
Component E1
Part No. 00SMTLBWDSK-E1
Qty. 1

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Hardware
1/4” x 15mm Bolt (H1)
Qty. 18+1 extra
1/4” x 32mm Bolt (H2)
Qty. 20+1 extra
1/4” x 38mm Bolt (H3)
Qty. 2+1 extra
1/4” x 45mm Bolt (H4)
Qty. 8+1 extra
1/4” x 110mm Bolt (H5)
Qty. 8+1 extra
M6.5 x 48mm Tapping Bolt (H6)
Qty. 29+1 extra
M6.5 x 100mm Tapping Bolt (H7)
Qty. 24+1 extra
M6 x 25mm Wood Dowel (H8)
Qty. 20+1 extra
M8 x 30mm Wood Dowel (H9)
Qty. 6+1 extra
M10 x 50mm Wood Dowel (H10)
Qty. 50+2 extra
M3.5 x 19mm Screw (H11)
Qty. 4+1 extra
M4 x 30mm Screw (H12)
Qty. 6+1 extra
M4 x 35mm Screw (H13)
Qty. 14+1 extra
Bed Connector Pin (H14)
Qty. 4
Barrel Nut (H15)
Qty. 8+1 extra
Metal Bracket (H16)
Qty. 1
L-shaped Bracket (H17)
Qty. 9
Tools
Hex Wrench (H18) (Included)
Qty. 2
Phillips Screwdriver
(Not included)
Flat Head Screwdriver
(Not included)

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Assembly
Step 1
NOTE: Please follow the instructions carefully to insure a safe and sturdy bed. Do not fully
tighten the bolts until all rails and guardrails are attached.
a) Unpack the units and confirm that you have all hardware and required parts.
b) Insert two 25 mm Wood Dowels (H8) into the inner holes on the Bookcase Top (A1) and attach
it to the Bookcase Back Panel (E1) using two 32 mm Bolts (H2). Securely tighten the bolts with
the hex wrench provided.
H8 x 2
H2 x 2
A1
E1
H2
H8
E1
A1

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Step 2
a) Insert two 25 mm Wood Dowels (H8) into the inner hole on the Bookcase Middle Shelf (B1)
and attach it to the Bookcase Back Panel (E1) with two 32 mm Bolts (H2).
E1
H8
H2
B1
B1
E1
H2 x 2
H8 x 2
The through holes run
against different edges

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Step 3
a) Attach the Bookcase Upper / Lower Shelves (C1) to the Bookcase Back Panel (E1) with six
32 mm Bolts (H2) and six 25 mm Wood Dowels (H8).
H8 x 6
H2 x 6
C1
C1
C1
E1
E1
C1
H2
H8

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Step 4
a) Repeat the same procedure to attach the Bookcase Front Panel (D1) at the opposite end.
b) Ask for assistance to lift the assembled bookcase upright and position it near the final location.
H8 x 10
H2 x 10
C1
C1
C1
B1
A1
D1
H2
H8
A1 / B1 / C1
D1

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Step 5
a) Align and attach one Upper Cross Assembly (N) to one Cap Rail (P) using two 50 mm Wood
Dowels (H10) and four 48 mm Tapping Bolts (H6). Securely tighten the bolts with the hex
wrench provided.
b) Repeat the same procedure to combine the remaining Cap Rail (P) and Upper Cross Assembly
(N) together.
H10 x 4
H6 x 8
P
N
P
N
P
N
H6
H10
WARNING LABEL

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Step 6
a) Insert four 50 mm Wood Dowels (H10) into the end holes on the Upper Cross Assembly with
warning label (N). Attach the Headboard Upper Posts (E and F) to the Upper Cross Assembly
(N) with four 100 mm Tapping Bolts (H7) as shown. Tighten the bolts with the hex wrench.
b) Repeat the same procedure to attach Footboard Upper Posts (G and H) to the other Upper
Cross Assembly (N).
H10
H7
N
H7
H10
E
F
N
H10
H7
H10
H7
H
G
H10 x 16
The warning label and cutouts
point in the same direction
H7 x 8

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H10
H7
H15
H5
T
E
F
G
H
T
R
Q
E / F / G / H
T
T
Q / R
Step 7
a) Insert the 50 mm Wood Dowels (H10) into the drilled large holes on the Long Guardrail (T) at
both ends. Attach two Long Guardrails (T) between the Upper Back Posts (F and H) with four
100 mm Tapping Bolts (H7).
b) Attach the Mattress Side Rail (R) between the Upper Back Posts (F and H) with four 110 mm
Bolts (H5) and four Barrel Nuts (H15). Make sure the wood stoppers on side rail are up and face
inward.
c) Attach the Ladder Side Rail (Q) between the Upper Front Posts (E and G) using four 110 mm
Bolts (H5) and four Barrel Nuts (H15). Make sure the wood stoppers are up and face inward.
H
10
x
4
H7 x 4
H
15
x
8
Make sure that the cross slot faces out and the
threaded
hole points towards the entry of the bolt along the rail
The wood stoppers face upward
The pilot holes face outward and is located at left
The pilot holes
face outward
H
5
x
8

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Step 8
a) Lay out the Upper Mattress Support Slats (W) between the wood stoppers on the Ladder Side
Rail (Q) and the Mattress Side Rail (R). Insert and screw the 35 mm Screws (H13) into the
countersunk holes on each slat. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
W
R
Q
H13
Q / R
W
The countersunk
holes face upward
H13 x 14

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Step 9
a) Insert four 50 mm Wood Dowels (H10) into the end large holes of two Short Guardrails (S) as
a guide. Attach two Short Guardrails (S) between the Headboard Upper Front Post (E) and
Front Guardrail Post (U) with four 100 mm Tapping Bolts (H7).
E
G
H10
H7
S
S
U
S
S
E / U
H10 x 4
H7 x 4
The pilot holes face outward

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Step 10
a) Fasten the Front Guardrail Post (U) to the Ladder Side Rail (Q) with two 38 mm Bolts (H3),
using the hex wrench provided.
U
Q
H3
UQ
H3 x 2