Whalen Marlee Twin over Full Bunk Bed User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Date 2015-10-31 Rev. 1 Factory: GOLBRE
Marlee Twin over Full Bunk Bed
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ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
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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.
Mattress thickness is from 7 in. (18 cm) to 9 in. (23 cm) use on lower bunk bed, and
maximum mattress thickness must not exceed 9 in. (23 cm) use on upper bunk bed.
Surface of mattress must be at least 5 in. (12.7 cm) below the upper edge of guardrails.
Use only mattress which is 74 in. (1.8 m) to 75 in. (1.9 m) long and 37 ½ in. (95 cm) to
38 ½ in. (98 cm) wide on upper bunk.
Use only mattress which is 74 in. (1.8 m) to 75 in. (1.9 m) long and 52 ½ in. (1.3 m) to
53 ½ in. (1.4 m) wide on bottom bunk.
Replacement parts, including additional guardrails, may be obtained from any Whalen
Furniture dealer.

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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. (12.7 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.
This product was manufactured November 2015.

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
A- Lower Post (Qty. 4) B- Lower Cap Rail (Qty. 2)
C- Lower Cross Assembly (Qty. 2) D- Upper Footboard Front Post (Qty. 1)
E- Upper Post (Qty. 2) F- Upper Headboard Back Post (Qty. 1)
G- Upper Cap Rail (Qty. 2) H- Upper Cross Assembly (Qty. 2)
I- Mattress Side Rail (Qty. 2) J- Lower Ladder Side Rail (Qty. 1)
(With 2 through holes for ladder)

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
K- Upper Ladder Side Rail (Qty. 1) L- Long Guardrail (Qty. 2)
(With 2 female connectors)
M- Short Guardrail (Qty. 2) N- Lower Mattress Support Slats ((Qty. 1)
O- Upper Mattress Support Slats (Qty. 1) P- Left Ladder Support (Qty. 1)
Q- Right Ladder Support (Qty. 1) R- Ladder Step (Qty. 4) S- Front Guardrail Post (Qty. 1)
T- Guardrail Support (Qty. 2) U- Slat Support with Leveler (Qty. 3)

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Parts and Hardware List
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts and hardware are present
before beginning assembly.
(1) M6 x 110 mm Bolt (2) M6 x 50 mm Bolt
(Qty. 40+2 extra) (Qty.27+1 extra)
(3) M6 x 40 mm Bolt (4) Barrel Nut
(Qty. 2+1 extra) (Qty. 24+1 extra)
(5) M10 x 40 mm Wood Dowel (6) M4 x 25 mm Wood Screw
(Qty. 42+2 extra) (Qty. 2+1 extra)
(7) M4 x 32 mm Wood Screw (8) Bed Connector Pin
(Qty. 34+1 extra) (Qty. 4)
(9) Floor Protector T-handle Allen Wrench
(Qty. 4+1 extra) (Qty. 1)
Tools required: Allen wrench (provided) and Phillips screwdriver (not provided).

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ASSEMBLING LOWER BUNK
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.
1. Unpack the units and confirm that you have all hardware and required parts.
2. Insert three Wood Dowels (5) into the non-threaded holes of one Lower Cross Assembly (C). Align and
attach one Lower Cap Rail (B) to the Lower Cross Assembly (C) with four M6 x 50 mm Bolts (2).
3. Repeat the same procedure to attach another Lower Cap Rail (B) to another Lower Cross Assembly (C).
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
C
B
M10 x 40 mm Wood Dowel
(6 used in this step)
⑤
M6 x 50 mm Bolt
(8 used in this step)
②

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ASSEMBLING LOWER BUNK
4. Insert four Wood Dowels (5) into the end large holes of the Lower Cross Assembly (C). Align and
attach two Lower Posts (A) to the Lower Cross Assembly (C) with four 110 mm Bolts (1).
5. Repeat the same procedure to form the other Lower Headboard / Footboard.
5
1
5
1
5
1
5
1
C
A
B
A
M10 x 40 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
⑤
M6 x 110 mm Bolt
(8 used in this step)
①

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ASSEMBLING LOWER BUNK
6. Insert two Barrel Nuts (4) into each end of the Mattress Side Rail (I) and Lower Ladder Side Rail (J).
Be sure that the cross slot on the Barrel Nut faces out and that the long groove points towards the entry
of the bolt.
7. Bolt the Mattress Side Rail (I) and Lower Ladder Side Rail (J) between the Lower Posts (A) as shown
above, using the 110 mm Bolts (1) through the drilled holes on the Posts and screw into the Barrel Nuts
(4) in the Side Rails (I and J). Make sure that the wood stoppers attached on the Mattress Side
Rail for slats are up and face inward. Tighten the bolts with the enclosed Allen wrench.
1
I
4
C
A
J
I
A
C
A
A
A
C
J
Barrel Nut
(8 used in this step)
④
M6 x 110 mm Bolt
(8 used in this step)
①

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ASSEMBLING UPPER BUNK
8. Align and attach one Upper Cap Rail (G) to one Upper Cross Assembly (H) with three M6 x 50 mm
Bolts (2) and two Wood Dowels (5) as shown.
9. Repeat the same procedure to attach another Upper Cap Rail (G) to another Upper Cross Assembly (H).
5
5
G
H
2
2
2
M10 x 40 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
⑤
M6 x 50 mm Bolt
(6 used in this step)
②

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ASSEMBLING UPPER BUNK
10. Insert four Wood Dowels (5) into the end large holes of the Upper Cross Assembly with warning label
(H). Attach Upper Posts (E and F) to the Upper Cross Assembly by using four 110 mm Bolts (1) as
shown. Tighten the bolts with the enclosed Allen wrench.
11. Repeat the same procedure to attach Upper Posts (D and E) to the other Upper Cross Assembly (I).
H
G
H
G
F
E
D
E
5
5
5
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
5
5
M6 x 110 mm Bolt
(8 used in this step)
①
M10 x 40 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
⑤

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ASSEMBLING UPPER BUNK
12. Insert the Wood Dowels (5) into the drilled large holes of Long Guardrail (L) at both ends. Attach two
Long Guardrails (L) and one Mattress Side Rail (I) between the Upper Posts (E and F) using eight 110
mm Bolts (1) and eight Barrel Nuts (4) as shown above. Make sure that the wood stoppers for slat
attached on Mattress Side Rail (I) are up and face inward.
13. Attach Upper Ladder Side Rail (K) between the Upper Posts (D and E) using four 110 mm Bolts (1)
and four Barrel Nuts (4). Make sure the wood stoppers for slat attached on side rail are up and face
inward.
1
1
1
5
5
4
4
4
L
L
K
H
L
L
I
K
H
F
E
E
D
H
D
G
E
F
I
M6 x 110 mm Bolt
(12 used in this step)
①
M10 x 40 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
⑤
Barrel Nut
(12 used in this step)
④

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ASSEMBLING UPPER BUNK
14. Insert the Wood Dowels (5) into the end large holes of Short Guardrails (M) as a guide. Attach two
Short Guardrails (M) between Front Upper Post (E) and Front Guardrail Post (S) using four 110 mm
Bolts (1) and four Barrel Nuts (4). As shown.
15. Fasten the Front Guardrail Post (S) to the Upper Ladder Side Rail (K) with two 40 mm Bolts (3), using
the enclosed Allen wrench.
S
K
SK
3
M
4
5
1E S
E
M
M
S
K
Barrel Nut
(4 used in this step)
④
M6 x 110 mm Bolt
(4 used in this step)
①
M10 x 40 mm Wood Dowel
(4 used in this step)
⑤
M6 x 40 mm Bolt
(2 used in this step)
③

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ASSEMBLING UPPER BUNK
16. With the pilot holes as a guide, align and attach one Guardrail Support (T) to the center of the Long
Guardrails (L) and the Upper Mattress Side Rail (I) by using three 32 mm Screws (7) through the
countersunk holes and screw into place. As shown above.
17. Repeat the same procedure to attach the other Guardrail Support (T) to the Short Guardrails (M) and the
Upper Ladder Side Rail (K).
K
M
M
I
L
L
T
T
UP
UP
7
7
M4 mm x 32 mm Screw
(6 used in this step)
⑦

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ASSEMBLING UPPER BUNK
18. Lay out the Upper Mattress Support Slats (O) between the wood stoppers on the Upper Mattress Side
Rail (I) and the Upper Ladder Side Rail (K). Insert and screw 32 mm Screws (7) into the countersunk
holes in each end of the slats. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
M4 mm x 32 mm Screw
(14 used in this step)
⑦
7
O
K
K
I
O
I

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ASSEMBLY OF THE BUNK BED
19. Now, place the two assembled bunks where you want to place your Bunk Bed.
20. Insert four Bed Connector Pins (8) into the top holes of Lower Bunk, as shown.
21. Now, ask for assistance to stack the Upper Bunk onto the Bed Connector Pins (8) on the Lower Bunk.
NOTE: Make sure that the Upper Bunk sits completely on top of the Lower Bunk and the pins go all
the way, not leaving any gaps.
8
8
8
8
G
G
D
E
F
E
Bed Connector Pin
(4 used in this step)
⑧

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ASSEMBLY OF THE LADDER
22. Insert the Wood Dowels (5) into the drilled large holes of Ladder Steps (R) at both ends. Attach Left
and Right Ladder Supports (P and Q) to the Ladder Steps (R) using the 50 mm Bolts (2). Securely
tighten all bolts with the enclosed Allen wrench.
M10 x 40 mm Wood Dowel
(8 used in this step)
⑤
M6 x 50 mm Bolt
(8 used in this step)
②
5
5
R
2
2
2
2
R
R
R
R
Q
P

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ASSEMBLY OF THE LADDER
23. Hook the assembled ladder securely over the top of the Upper Ladder Side Rail (K), between the Front
Guardrail Post (S) and the Upper Footboard Front Post (D) in the opening provided.
24. Insert two 50 mm Bolts (2) through the drilled holes on the Lower Ladder Side Rail (J) and screw into
the threaded inserts on the Ladder Supports (P and Q). Fasten the ladder hooks to the Upper Ladder
Side Rail (K) using two 25 mm Screws (6) .
M6 x 50 mm Bolt
(2 used in this step)
②
M4 mm x 25 mm Screw
(2 used in this step)
⑥
Back Side
K
J
PQ
P
Q
K
K
P
Q
6
6
2
QP
J
Back Side
2

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ASSEMBLY OF THE BUNK BED
25. Align and attach three Slat Supports (U) to the bottom side of the Lower Mattress Support Slats (N) by
inserting the 50 mm Bolts (2) through the countersunk holes on the slats and screw into place.
26. Lay out the Lower Mattress Support Slats (N) between the wood stoppers on the Mattress Side Rail (I)
and Lower Ladder Side Rail (J). Insert and screw the 32 mm Screws (7) into the countersunk holes in
each end of the slats. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the pre-attached Floor Lever
underneath the Slat Supports (U) to the correct height.
J
I
NU
U
U
U
I
JN
7
2
N
U
M6 x 50 mm Bolt
(3 used in this step)
②
M4 mm x 32 mm Screw
(14 used in this step)
⑦

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DISASSEMBLING THE BUNK BED
NOTE: The Bunk Bed can be separated into a Twin Bed and a Full Size Bed. In this case,
attach four Floor Protectors (9) onto the bottom of the Upper Posts (D, E and F). Guardrails
are not necessary.
27. To convert the bunk bed back into a twin bed and a full size bed, first unscrew the bolts to remove the
Ladder and all Guardrails.
28. Have an assistant help to remove the Upper Bunk from the Lower Bunk.
29. Attach four Floor Protectors (9) to the bottom of the Upper Posts (D, E and F). The beds can now be
placed in the desired locations.
Floor Protector
(4 used in this step)
⑨
F
E
D
E
A
A
A
A
F GE
9