WWBeds Alpha Murphy User manual

DIY Alpha Murphy Bed
(Horizontal Pre-Cut Version)
Assembly Instructions
Questions call 501.753.9699
Designed to exceed International ISO 9002
Standards for Residential Specifications

Table of Contents
Step 1: Check Your Components
Hardware
Single/Twin
Full/Double
Queen
What we have done for you!
Step 2: Build the Header
Step 3: Finish all wood components
Step 4: Install the springs on the Lift Mechanism
Step 5: Assemble the Bed Cabinet
Step 6: Attach Bed Cabinet Securely to Wall
Step 8: Install the Bed Face Panel Unit
Lights
Step 8: Install Handle = Legs - Mechanism Covers - Mattress
Complete Bed Assembly

Step 1: Check Your Components
Thank you for your purchase of this DIY Murphy bed. We try to make this projects as easy as possible for you.
Take a minute and check your contents.
Hardware

Single/Twin Horizontal
Overall Cabinet Dimensions
Mattress Size: 39” x 75” (12” Max Thickness) 80”w x 49 3/4”h x 16”d (Projection from wall: 49”)
Qty.
Description
Width
Length
☑
4
(A) Bed Face Panels
19 1/2”
41 ¾”
2
(B) Side Panels
16”
49”
1
(C) Top Panel
16”
80”
1
(D) Top Facia
2”
78 ½”
1
(E) Top Facia Stiffener
3”
78 ½”
1
(F-1) Top Rear Stiffener
4”
78 ½”
1
(F-2) Bottom Rear Stiffener
4”
78 ½”
1
(G) Kick & Kick Stiffener ( 1 ½” thick)
4”
78 ½”
1
(H) Head Board
14 ½”
78 ½”
1
(I) Head board Stiffener
4”
78 ½”
3
(J) Panel Connectors
3”
37”
2
(K) Top Cleats
1”
13 13/16
8
1 ½” Pocket screws (Top Build)
40
1 ¼” finish nails (Top
Build)(Headboard Build)
8
Brackets (with 32 - ¾” screws)
16
1 ½” Pocket Screws (Top Install)
4
Hardwood Dowels (Headboard
Installation)
8
1 ½” Pocket Screws (Headboard
Install)

Full/Double Horizontal
Overall Cabinet Dimensions
Mattress Size: 54” x 75” (12” Max Thickness) 80”w x 64 3/4”h x 16”d (Projection from wall: 64”)
Qty.
Description
Width
Length
☑
4
(A) Bed Face Panels
19 1/2”
56 ¾”
2
(B) Side Panels
16”
64”
1
(C) Top Panel
16”
80”
1
(D) Top Facia
2”
78 ½”
1
(E) Top Facia Stiffener
3”
78 ½”
1
(F-1) Top Rear Stiffener
4”
78 ½”
1
(F-2) Bottom Rear Stiffener
4”
78 ½”
1
(G) Kick & Kick Stiffener ( 1 ½” thick)
4”
78 ½”
1
(H) Head Board
14 ½”
78 ½”
1
(I) Head board Stiffener
4”
78 ½”
3
(J) Panel Connectors
3”
52”
2
(K) Top Cleats
1”
13 13/16
8
1 ½” Pocket screws (Top Build)
40
1 ¼” finish nails (Top
Build)(Headboard Build)
8
Brackets (with 32 - ¾” screws)
16
1 ½” Pocket Screws (Top Install)
4
Hardwood Dowels (Headboard
Installation)
8
1 ½” Pocket Screws (Headboard
Install)

Queen Horizontal
Overall Cabinet Dimensions
Mattress Size: 60” x 80” (12” Max Thickness) 85”w x 70 3/4”h x 16”d (Projection from wall: 70”
Qty.
Description
Width
Length
☑
4
(A) Bed Face Panels
20 3/4”
62 ¾”
2
(B) Side Panels
16”
70”
1
(C) Top Panel
16”
85”
1
(D) Top Facia
2”
83 ½”
1
(E) Top Facia Stiffener
3”
83 ½”
1
(F-1) Top Rear Stiffener
4”
83 ½”
1
(F-2) Bottom Rear Stiffener
4”
83 ½”
1
(G) Kick & Kick Stiffener ( 1 ½” thick)
4”
83 ½”
1
(H) Head Board
14 ½”
83 ½”
1
(I) Head board Stiffener
4”
83 ½”
3
(J) Panel Connectors
3”
58”
2
(K) Top Cleats
1”
13 13/16”
8
1 ½” Pocket screws (Top Build)
40
1 ¼” finish nails (Top
Build)(Headboard Build)
8
Brackets (with 32 - ¾” screws)
16
1 ½” Pocket Screws (Top Install)
4
Hardwood Dowels (Headboard
Installation)
8
1 ½” Pocket Screws (Headboard
Install)

What we have done for you!
● 4-(A) Bed Face Panels
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● 2-(B) Verticals
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges (Front and top)
○ Bore the 5 holes on each for mechanism
○ Countersink each hole
○ Bore hole for dowels to locate headboard.
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (C) Top Panel
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (D) Top Facia
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (E) Top Facia Stiffener
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
○ Pocket one pocket hole in each end for installation step.
● (F-1) Top Rear Stiffener
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
○ Pocket two pockets in each end for installation step.
● (F-2) Bottom Rear Stiffener
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (G) Kick & Kick Stiffener ( 1 ½” thick)
○ Cut to width and length (2 pcs.)
○ Double it up to make 1 ½” thick.
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)

● (H) Head Board
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Bore holes for dowels
○ Pocket two pocket holes in each end for install step.
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (I) Head board Stiffener
○ Cut to width and length
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
○ Pocket two holes in each end for installation step.
● (J) Panel Connector
○ Cut to width and length
○ Drill double row series of holes.
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (K) Top Cleats
○ Cut to width and length
○ Broke over edges
○ Drilled holes to mount to header and for installation step.
Step 2: Build the Header
Using the (C) Top Panel, (D) Top Facia, (E) Top Facia Stiffener, (F-1) Top Rear Stiffener, K) Top Cleats
assemble the Header.
2-1 Attach the Top Facia to the Top Panel with glue and 1 ¼” finish nails. Make sure the banded edge of the
(D) Top Facia is down and the Top Fascia is attached to the banded edge of the Top Panel. Flush with the
front and ¾” off each side (see figure 2-1)
Figure 2-1

2-2 Attach the Top Facia Stiffener to the Top Facia using glue and 1 ¼” nails. Nail from the inside. Make sure
banded edge is down. Note: make sure the pockets are facing toward the back. You will use those pockets
during the installation step. This will be ¾” off the sides.
Figure 2-2
2-3 Attach the Top Rear Stiffener (F-1) to the back using glue and 1 ¼” nails. Make sure the banded edge is
down and the pockets are facing toward the back. This will be ¾” off each side as in the previous two steps.
Figure 2-3
2-4 Add the Top Cleats (K) to the Top Panel in between the Top Rear Stiffener and the Top Facia Stiffener
using glue and 1 ½” screws.
Figure 2-3
Your header is now complete!

Step 3: Attach the Head Board Stiffener (I) to the Head board (H).
3-1 Center the Head Board Stiffener on the back side of the Head Board. Glue and nail it down using 1 ¼”
nails. Note: Some applications may have all pockets on the Head Board panel. See Figure 3-1
Step 3: Finish all components
-Finish both sides of all components.
Tip: By placing pieces like the verticals, headboard and header on legs made from scrap material, you can
finish both sides at the same time and save time flipping.
Install the Murphy Bed
Step 4: Mount the Lift Mechanism
4-1: The left and right mechanism hole pattern will line up with the hole pattern on the Side Panel (B). The
bolts will be fed through the side that has the counter sinks drilled.
4-2 Hole A will not have a standard nut. It is either a threaded hole or it will use a disk like bolt “Arm Lock
Stop”. Get Hole A started.
4-3 Insert the bolt in the other holes and loosely tighten onto the nutes.
4-4 Once all are in place securely tighten using the Allen Wrench provided and a ½” wrench.

Step 5: Install the springs on the Lift Mechanism
SPRING APPLICATION CHART
Please Note: These are recommendations only. Actual number of springs required will depend on the total weight of the bed face unit including the
mattress
and all bedding
BED SIZE
STANDARD FACE (NO DESK)
STANDARD FACE (ADDED DESK)
Single/Twin
4 Springs Vertical (3 Horizontal)
5 Springs Vertical (4 Horizontal)
Double/Full
5 Springs Vertical (4 Horizontal)
6 Springs Vertical (5 Horizontal)
Queen
6 Springs Vertical (5 Horizontal)
7 Springs Vertical (6 Horizontal)
King
8 Springs Vertical
9 Springs Vertical
After you have completed installing and checking the operation of your bed, you may find it necessary to add or remove springs to achieve the correct
lift effort of between 5 to 10 pounds.
There are nine locations for springs. If the bed requires an even number of springs, do not use the center hole
(#5 from the top). If the bed requires an odd number of springs, start with the center hole (#5 from the top) and
work outward in both directions evenly.
Hook the springs so the open ends are facing outward. You may have to gently pry up the tension arm and
slide the spring under and snap them into place in the proper hole, matching the same numbered hole from the
top of the mechanism back plate. You should have an equal number of springs on each side of the center hole.
Use the same number of springs and the same layout on both the left and right mechanisms.

Step 6: Assemble the Bed Cabinet
● If possible, the Bed Cabinet should be assembled in the room where it will be used.
● The following installation will be done with the bed face down on the floor.
Place the verticals finished edge down and dowel holes toward the inside on a clean floor. You may even lay a
soft blanket down to protect the finish from being scratched.
Headboard installation
6-1: Insert the headboard dowels into the ends of the headboard (two on each side). No need to measure
we’ve taken that step out of you. With the pocket screw holes facing toward the back, insert the headboard
dowels into the side of the verticals. Secure with 1 ½” screws (4 each side).
6-2: Use Angle Brackets to assemble Bottom Rear Stiffener and Bottom Kick & Kick Stiffener in position shown
in Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2. Use two Angle Brackets on each end. Attaching using supplied ¾” screws.
NOTE: The Bottom Rear Stiffener can be moved closer to the front if there is a cutout for base molding on the
back of the verticals.
6-3: Attach header as shown in Figure 6-2. Be sure back edge of the header is flush with Front and top of Side
Panels. Attach with 1 ½” supplied screws.
6-4: Put 1 ½” screws in the pockets that are in the Top Rear stiffener and the Top Facia Stiffener.
Figure 6-1 Brackets not shown in the drawing  Figure 6-2

Step 6: Attach Bed Cabinet Securely to Wall
We cut out for your base molding so you don’t have to remove base molding off the wall. If our cutout was not
large enough more may need to be done. Use a jig saw to perform this task.
6-1: Find Studs
Prior to placing cabinet against the wall, locate 3 studs or other wall frame members at the level of the Top
Panel (top of bed). Alert: The cabinet must be secured to studs or other wall structural members. If the wall is
not a wood stud wall, use metal stud screws, toggle bolts or concrete expansion bolts if necessary.
6-2: Attach to wall
Now that the cabinet is square and plumb, pre-drill hole in the Top Rear Stiffener at the stud location
Secure with 3” screws. Repeat this for two other stud locations.  (see Drawing 9. but instead of brackets
you’ll drill through the back board on the header). See figure 6-2.
Holding one foot against the bottom front edge of the side panel and using the 13” (330mm) PVC tube, lever
the tension arm out until you can set the arm lock to the hex nut at the hole A (see drawing 13.). This is the hex
nut at the top front corner of the mechanism.
Tip: If you set the “Arm Lock” on top of the bolt before you pull the Tension Arm back it will fall into place. Do
no put your fingers back there to while pulling it back.!
Caution: If possible have a helper assist in the setting of the mechanism and loading of the bed face panel. DO
NOT reach behind the tension arm when you are doing the setting procedure.

Step 7: Install the Bed Face Panel Unit
Figure 7-1
7-1 Lay the Bed Face Panels down on a non-scratch surface such as a carpet or blanket.
7-2: Completely assemble the 4 Frame Sections with the corner brackets and the 3/16”x1/2” (M5x12mm) black
bolts provided. Refer to Drawing 17 below to properly place the leg stops at outer right and left bottom holes at
the foot of the bed frame.
7-3: Position the bed frame on the bed face panels. With the Head Frame section flush with the head end of
the Bed Face Panels. Refer to Figure 7-1. Carefully attach the Bed Frame so it is centered on the Bed Face
Panels; you will have approximately 1” (25mm) space from the bed frame to the panel edges right and
left and at the bed foot.
Note: It is very important to have the Bed Frame centered on the Bed Face Panels.
Any error will be noticed in the vertical sight lines when the bed is closed.
7-4: Three steel stiffeners are provided for all beds (5 for King). These notched stiffeners should be located
and attached to divide the Bed Face length into four Sections. Locate them approximately 1 ½” from the seam
of each pane. This will leave room for the Panel Connectors (J). Use caution not to damage raised panels by
putting screws in recessed areas.

7-5: Attach the Panel Connectors (J) to support the seams. They should fit against the stiffeners installed in
step 7-4.
7-6: Attach the Nylon Web Strap approximately 18” (460mm) down from the foot of the bed and 6” (150mm) in
from the sides, for tucking in sheets. The Straps help secure the mattress in the vertical position (see drawing
above
7-8: From hardware card 2, insert a Allen Head Bolts through Hole #1 (6 3/4” from end of side frame) on both
left and right side frames (see Drawing 14).
7-8 Also Inserted two 5/16“ (M8x20mm) Hex Head Bolts from the outside of the frame through Hole #3. We
have left these loose.
7-9 Stand the Bed Face Panel in vertical position between the tension arms, lift evenly until the bolt in Hole #3
drops in the slotted end of each tension arm. Gently tilt the bed face toward you until the Allen Bolts in Hole #1
are completely seated in the bottom notch of the tension arms. Insert the remaining 5/16” (8mm) Hex Head
Bolts through tension arms into Holes #2 and fasten with 5/16“ (8mm) Nylock Nuts; securely tighten these and
the nuts on Hole #3.
7-10 When all bolts are securely tightened, you may tilt the panel outward to approximately 45 degrees to
release the arm locks. You will hear a click as they disengage.
Caution:
Hold the Face Panel securely, Do Not let it slam shut. Balance is not achieved until the mattress is loaded in
the bed.
Leveling of the bed cabinet is essential. Check the level both side to side and front to back. Proper leveling will
facilitate proper closure and exact sight lines of the fit of the Face Panel to the Cabinet.

Step 8: Install Handle = Legs - Mechanism Covers - Mattress
8-1 Position and secure handles for ease of operation. Measure down approximately 36” (914mm) from the
panel top to the top of the handles.
8-2 Install legs with the washers on the inside of the Rails and the Nylon washer on the outside. Tighten nut to
have a small amount of friction when leg assembly is rotated from the up to down position.
8-3 Install leg connector rod between legs and secure with 1/4”x1 1/4” (M4x32mm) Hex head bolts and star
washers. Be sure they are securely tightened so not to become loose.
8-4 Install the mattress and secure with previously installed Nylon Straps.
8-5 Snap the powder coated steel mechanism covers in place - secure with #8x1 1/4” (M4x32mm) black wood
screws through the standoff on the backer plate

Complete Bed Assembly
Follow up to Initial Assembly
Check that the Bed Cabinet is level and square so the Bed Face has equal clearance of the Cabinet on both
sides, top to bottom. If the Cabinet is leaning to one side, nudge it at the floor level. If the top is uneven, place
shims under the Side Panels. If bed is too heavy to operate easily or slams shut, remove the Bed Face Panel
and add or subtract springs. At this time, you may decide to use one more or less spring(s) on the left or right
side Lift Mechanism. Vertical example is shown but applies the horizontal unit as well.

Office Use only
Note: this is the new design with overlapping top. We shortend the verticals by ¾” and extended the top by ¾”
Steps
● Cut parts on CNC
Qty.
Description
Banding
Other
☑
4
(A) Bed Face Panels
B2-NE,
B1-N,
B1-N,
B2-NW
Some applications may have a groove
cut between the panel. If so W side of
all panels except the far left.
2
(B) Side Panels
B1-E
Countersink holes on outside
1
(C) Top Panel
B3-ENW
85”
1
(D) Top Facia
B1-S
83 ½”
1
(E) Top Facia Stiffener
B1-S
Pocket 2 each end W,E
1
(F-1) Top Rear Stiffener
B1-S
Pocket 2 each end W,E
1
(F-2) Bottom Rear Stiffener
4”
B1-N
1
(G) Kick & Kick Stiffener ( 1 ½” thick)
4”
Double up and then band (1 ½” thick)
1
(H) Headboard
B1-N
Domino at 2 ⅜ from each corner, on the
ends. Pocket two on each side (far top
and bottom only) Center pockets will be
on Headboard stiffener.
1
(I) Head board Stiffener
NB
Two pockets each end
3
(J) Panel Connectors
3”
Drill double row of screw holes about
every 8”
2
(K) Top Cleats
1”
Drill 4 holes on the end grain and then 5
the other direction