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.