Whittier Wood Furniture Prairie City 1253AFLSOb User manual

P.O. Box 2827
Eugene, OR 97402 USA
Production Code:
VN 12/13
Prairie City Panel Beds
AFLSO = Summer Oak finish
AFDAO = Autumn Oak finish
Assembly Instructions
Model #
Congratulations!
This fine piece of furniture will make a gorgeous addition to
your home. For the best results, read the Assembly
Instructions before you begin your project.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For normal household use only. Not recommended to use this unit in a
commercial setting.
Remove items before you move this unit.
Do not overload the drawers.
Before you load or move this unit, tighten all screws and supports.
Before you begin your project, completely read the Assembly
Instructions.
Store this item: 1- in its box; 2- in a dry place; 3- in temperatures that
range from 40°F to 90°F (not on a cold and possibly damp cement
floor).
Periodically inspect your furniture for any loose glue joints, screws or
any other problem that might affect the stability of your furniture.
Tighten or repair as needed.
This assembly requires two people.
WARNING
Notice to California Customers
California Prop 65 requires consumer goods to be labeled if any one of
850+ different chemicals or substances, including wood dust, is present
even in trace amounts. Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood
products generates wood dust, a substance known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Warning: This product contains a chemical
or substance known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. California Health and Safety Code
Section 25249.6
DESIGN SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
CALL US FIRST! Do not return this item to the store
Service Policy: We will replace any part that is defective,
missing or damaged during assembly. For a replacement
part, directly contact Whittier Wood Products customer
service department by phone, fax, mail or email.
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(upper portion of this page), the part letter, production
code, quantity needed, reason for replacement and your
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Please allow five to ten business days for delivery.
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1253AFLSOb;
1253AFDAOb
Prairie City Queen
Panel Storage Bed
1258AFLSOb;
1258AFDAOb
Prairie City King
Panel Storage Bed
1273AFLSO;
1273AFDAO
Prairie City Queen
Panel Bed
1276AFLSO;
1276AFDAO
Prairie City King
Panel Bed

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Parts List
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Please identify the parts and check that the quantities received match those on this list. If you need
to replace a part, refer to the model number, part letter and name.
1256AFLSO; 1256AFDAO
Queen Headboard/Footboard Kit (x1)
Part
Description
Quantity
A
Headboard Assembly
1
B
Footboard Assembly
1
U
#8 x 1" Black Screw (inserted)
16
ZN
#8 x 2" Black Screw (inserted)
4
ZO
Left Bed Bracket (attached)
2
ZP
Right Bed Bracket (attached)
2
1260AFLSO; 1260AFDAO
King Headboard/Footboard Kit (x1)
Part
Description
Quantity
A
Headboard Assembly
1
B
Footboard Assembly
1
C
King Trestle (27-9/16")
4
D
Center Deckboard
1
S
#8 x 1-1/4" Black Screw
12
U
#8 x 1" Black Screw (inserted)
16
ZN
#8 x 2" Black Screw (inserted)
4
ZO
Left Bed Bracket (attached)
2
ZP
Right Bed Bracket (attached)
2
Please note this Assembly Instruction is for Prairie City Panel Storage Beds (#1253
Queen and #1258 King), and Prairie City Panel Rail Beds (#1273 Queen and #1276 King.)
The Parts Lists for each component follow.

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Parts List
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1255AFLSOb; 1255AFDAOb Pedestal Kit (x2)
Part
Description
Quantity
Ea
Pedestal
1
F
Small Drawer Box (assembled)
2
Ga
Large Drawer Box (assembled)
1
H
Drawer Face (attached)
3
I
Queen Trestle (11-9/16")
2
J
Left/Right Center Deckboard
1
K
Notched Deckboard (attached)
1
L
Assembled Foot
3
M
Long Angle Iron (attached)
1
N
Drawer Slides (pre-installed sets)
3
O
#6 x 3/4" Philtruss Screw (inserted)
18
P
#6 x 3/4" Flat Head Screw (inserted)
10
Q
#6 x 1/2" Philtruss Screw
22
(18 inserted)
Ra
#8 x 7/8" Black Lo-Profile Screw (inserted)
18
S
#8 x 1-1/4" Black Screw
52
(48 inserted)
Tb
#8 x 1-1/2" Machine Screw Tuscan (installed)
6
U
#8 x 1" Black Screw (inserted)
9
V
Arched Washer (inserted)
4
W
1/4" Flat Washer
10
(4 inserted)
X
1/4" Lock Washer (inserted)
4
Y
1/4" x 20mm Insert Nut (inserted)
8

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Parts List
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Part
Description
Quantity
ZA
1/4" Hex Nut (inserted)
4
ZB
1/4" T-Nut (inserted)
2
ZC
1/4" x 80mm Hex Bolt
1
ZD
1/4" x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt (inserted)
4
ZE
1/4" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt
6
ZF
Pull (attached)
3
ZG
#8 x 20mm Pan Head Screw (inserted)
12
ZH
Foot Bracket (attached)
3
ZI
Adjustable Glide (installed)
3
ZJ
Left Pedestal Angle Bracket (inserted)
1
ZK
Right Pedestal Angle Bracket (inserted)
1
ZL
90oBracket
1
ZM
Hex Wrench
1

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Parts List
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1275AFLSO; 1275AFDAO Queen Rail Kit (x1)
1278AFLSO; 1278AFDAO King Rail Kit (x1)
Part
Description
Quantity
S
#8 x 1-1/4" Black Screw
10
U
#8 x 1" Black Screw (inserted)
16
ZB
1/4" T-Nut (inserted)
9
ZC
1/4" x 80mm Hex Bolt
2
ZM
Hex Wrench
1
ZN
#8 x 2" Black Screw (inserted)
22
ZO
Left Bed Bracket (attached)
2
ZP
Right Bed Bracket (attached)
2
ZQ
Side Rail
2
ZR
Slat
5
ZS
Slat Support
2
ZT
Assembled Foot
4
ZU
Adjustable Glide with Hex Nut (installed)
4
ZV
#8 x 1-5/8" Black Screw
4
ZW
5/16" x 3/4" Insert Nut (inserted)
4
ZX
1/4" x 45mm Hanger Bolt (inserted)
4

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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Tools Required: 4mm Hex Wrench (provided), Phillips screwdriver, Slotted screwdriver, 1/2” &
7/16" open end or box end wrench and Tape measure
Notes:
Steps 1 through 12 are for the Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed (#1253) and the Prairie
City King Panel Storage Bed (#1258).
Steps 13 through 21 are for the Prairie City Queen Panel Bed (#1273) and the Prairie City King
Panel Bed (#1276).
Step 1 is for the Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed (#1258)
1. Remove the Center Deckboard (D) and King Trestles (C) from the back of the Headboard (A)
and place to the side. See Figure 1.
D
Fig. 1
A
Fig. 1a
D
Shipping Straps
C

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1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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2. Place both Pedestals (Ea) approximately 63" apart for #1253 Queen Bed, or 79" apart for #1258
King Bed as shown in Figures 2 and 2a.
3. To attach the Footboard (B) to the Pedestal (Ea), align the Brackets and slide the Pedestal
down on to the Footboard (B). See Figures 3 and 3a.
Fig. 3
Ea
B
Fig. 3a
Fig. 2
63"
(For #1253
Queen)
Ea
Fig. 2a
79"
(For #1258
King)
Ea

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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4. Repeat step three for the other side. See Figures 4 and 4a.
5. Align the Brackets on both sides and slide the Pedestal/Footboard assembly down on to the
Headboard (A). See Figure 5.
Fig. 4
Ea
Fig. 4a
Fig. 5
A

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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6. NOTE: There are blocks mounted on the back side of the Footboard to support the end of
the pedestal eliminating the need for a Assembled Foot in this position where it would be
easily visible. Do not attach a Assembled Foot in the position near the footboard.
Align three Assembled Feet (L) over the insert nuts that are on the back of the Pedestal. Make
sure the Adjustable Glides are on the outside face of the Pedestal. See Figures 6 and 6a. Attach
to the Pedestal with 1/4" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolts (ZE) and 1/4" Flat Washers (W).
Fig. 6
Fig. 6a
L
ZE
W
ZE
W
W
ZE
x 6
x 6

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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7. Repeat by attaching three additional Assembled Feet (L) to the other Pedestal with 1/4" x 1-3/4"
Hex Bolts (ZE) and 1/4" Flat Washers (W). See Figures 7 and 7a. Using a 1/2" wrench or
Slotted screwdriver adjust the Adjustable Glides (ZI) on the bottoms of the Assembled Feet (L)
so that the top surfaces of both Pedestal decks are 16" from the floor.
Fig. 7
Fig. 7a
ZE
W
W
ZE
x 6
x 6
Pedestal
Deck

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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8. Facing the Footboard, attach a 90º Bracket (ZL) to the Pedestal and the Footboard with four #6
x 1/2" Philtruss Screws (Q). Repeat for the other side. See Figures 8 and 8a.
Using the Hex Wrench (ZM), attach the Headboard to the Pedestals with two 1/4" x 80mm Hex
Bolts (ZC). See Figure 8.
Fig. 8
Fig. 8a
ZL
Q
ZL
Q
x 2
x 8
ZC
x 2
ZM
x 1
ZC
ZC

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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9. Move the bed assembly to its final position; if necessary readjust the glides at the bottom of the
Assembled Feet so that all are touching the floor and support weight. Place the four Queen
Trestles (I) or King Trestles (C) into the bed assembly as shown in Figures 9 and 9a. If you have
purchased a 1258 King storage bed Recycle/discard the Queen bed trestles that were include
with your pedestals.
IMPORTANT: the center two trestles nest into the notches at the top of the Assembled
Feet, the trestles at each end must nest into the notches in the cleats which are attached
closer to the ends of the Pedestals.
Fig. 9
Fig. 9a
I or C
I or C
I or C

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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10. To make sure the bed is square, measure the distance between opposing corners. If one of the
measurements is larger, tap on a footboard leg until the measurement is equal. See Figure 10.
11. Place the Left/Right Center Deckboards (J) as shown in Figure 11 and secure with
eight #8x1-1/4" Black Screws (S). There should be a small gap between each deckboard.
Fig. 11
S
S
x 8
J
Fig. 10

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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Step 12 is for the Prairie King Panel Storage Bed (#1258)
12. Place the Center Deckboard (D) as shown in Figure 12 and secure with twelve #8 x 1-1/4" Black
Screws (S). If you need to adjust the Assembled Feet, remove the Center Deckboard, adjust the
glides and reattach the deckboard.
This concludes the assembly process for Prairie City Storage Bed, if
you have purchased a Prairie City Rail Bed please refer to the
instructions beginning on page 15.
Fig. 12
S
D
S
x 12

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1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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Step 13 is for the 1276 Prairie City King Panel Bed only.
13. Your 1260 Headboard/Footboard kit contains a Center Deckboard (D) and King Trestles (C) that
are used for a storage bed option; remove these parts from the back of the Headboard (A) and
discard or recycle them. See Figure 13.
14. Position the two Slat Support (ZS) over the blocks that are mounted onto back side of the
Footboard (B) and attach with four #8 x 1-5/8" Black Screws (ZV) through the predrilled holes in
the slat supports and into the location punches on the blocks. See Figure 14.
D
Fig. 13
A
Fig. 13a
D
Shipping Straps
C
Fig. 14
ZS
B
ZS
ZV
x 4
ZV
Pre-attached blocks

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1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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15. To attach the Footboard (B) to the Side Rail (ZQ), align the Brackets and slide the Side Rail
down on to the Footboard (B). See Figures 15 and 15a.
16. Repeat step fifteen for the other side. See Figures 16 and 16a.
Fig. 16
ZQ
Fig. 16a
Fig. 15
ZQ
B
Fig. 15a

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1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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17. Align the Brackets on both sides and slide the Side Rail/Footboard assembly down on to the
Headboard (A). See Figure 17.
18. Using the Hex Wrench (ZM), attach the Headboard to the Side Rails with two 1/4" x 80mm Hex
Bolts (ZC). See Figure 18.
Fig. 18
ZC
ZC
x 2
ZM
x 1
Fig. 17
A

1253AFLSOb; 1253AFDAOb Prairie City Queen Panel Storage Bed;
1258AFLSOb; 1258AFDAOb Prairie City King Panel Storage Bed;
1273AFLSO; 1273AFDAO Prairie City Queen Panel Bed;
1276AFLSO; 1276AFDAO Prairie City King Panel Bed
Assembly Instructions
This assembly requires two people.
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19. Attach an Assembled Foot (ZT) to four of the five Slats (ZR) as shown in Figure 19.
20. Move the bed assembly to its final position. Position the Slats (ZR) on the bottom edges of the
rails and place the slat without the Assembled Foot nearest to the Footboard. Attach with #8 x 1-
1/4" Black Screws (S). See Figure 20.
21. Adjust the Adjustable Glides with Hex Nut (ZU) on the Assembled Feet (ZT) so the Glides just
touch the floor, making sure the Assembled Feet bear weight.
S
x 10
Fig. 20
S
Slat without
an
Assembled
Foot.
ZR
ZU
Fig. 21
ZT
ZR
Fig. 19
X 4
ZT