WWBeds DIY Alpha Murphy Bed User manual

DIY Alpha Murphy Bed
(Vertical Pre-Cut Version)
Assembly Instructions
Questions call 501.753.9699
Designed to exceed International ISO 9002
Standards for Residential Specifications
Revised 5/20/2017

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
Overall Cabinet Dimensions
Mattress Size: 39” x 75” (12” Max Thickness) 44 ½”w x 85 ¼”h x 16”d (Projection from wall: 85”)
Qty.
Description
Width
Length
☑
2
(A) Bed Face Panels
21 ¼”
77 5/16
2
(B) Verticals
16”
85 1/4
1
(C) Headboard
14 ¼”
43
1
(D) Top Panel
14 ½”
43
1
(E) Top Facia
2 ¾”
43”
1
(F) Bottom Rear Base
6”
43”
1
(G) Bottom Kick
4”
43”
2
(H) Header Cleats
1 ½”
14 ½”
1
(I) Header Stop
1
43
8
Brackets
Various
¾” screws
4
Hardwood Dowels
18
1 ½” screws
10
1 ¼” finish nails
16
2” Screws
3
3” Screws
6
Dowels

Full/Double
Overall Cabinet Dimensions
Mattress Size: 54” x 75” (12” Max Thickness) 59 ½”w x 85 ¼”h x 16”d (Projection from wall: 85”)
Qty.
Description
Width
Length
☑
4
(A) Bed Face Panels
14 ⅜”
77 5/16
2
(B) Verticals
16”
85 1/4
1
(C) Headboard
14 ¼”
58”
1
(D) Top Panel
14 ½”
58”
2
(E) Top Facia
2 ¾”
58”
1
(F) Bottom Rear Base
6”
58”
1
(G) Bottom Kick
4”
58”
2
(H) Header Cleats
1 ½”
14 ½”
1
(I) Header Stop
1
58
8
Brackets
Various
¾” screws
4
Hardwood Dowels
18
1 ½” screws
10
1 ¼” finish nails
16
2” Screws
3
3” screws
6
Dowels

Queen
Overall Cabinet Dimensions
Mattress Size: 60” x 80” (12” Max Thickness) 65 ½”w x 90 ¼”h x 16”d (Projection from wall: 90”
Qty.
Description
Width
Length
☑
4
(A) Bed Face Panels
15 ⅞”
82 5/16”
2
(B) Verticals
16”
90 ¼”
1
(C) Headboard
14 ¼”
64”
1
(D) Top Panel
14 ½”
64”
2
(E) Top Facia
2 ¾”
64”
1
(F) Bottom Rear Base
6”
64”
1
(G) Bottom Kick
4”
64”
2
(H) Header Cleats
1 ½”
14 ½”
1
(I) Header Stop
1
64
8
Brackets
Various
¾” screws
4
Hardwood Dowels
18
1 ½” screws
10
1 ¼” finish nails
16
2” Screws
3-4
3” Screws
6
Dowels

What we have done for you!
● 4-(A) Bed Face Panels
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges (Top and left for left pane, top and right on right panel and top on center panels)
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● 2-(B) Verticals
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges (Front edge)
○ 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) Headboard
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Bore holes for dowels
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (D) Top Panel
○ Cut to width and length
○ Mortise dowel holes
○ Edge band edge
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (E) Top Facia
○ Cut to width and length
○ Mortise dowel holes
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (F) Bottom Rear Base
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (G) Bottom Kick
○ Cut to width and length
○ Edge band edges
○ Broke over edges
○ Sanded with to 220 grit (prep for finish)
● (H) Header Cleats
○ Cut to width and length
○ Broke over edges
○ Pre-drilled 9 holes
● (I) Header Stop
○ Cut to width and length
○ Broke over edges
○ Pre-drilled and countersunk 5 holes

Step 2: Build the Header
Using the (D) Top Panel, (E) Top Facia and, 2- (H) Header Cleats assemble the Header.
2-1 Most versions will have holes in the Top Facia and Top Panel to insert dowels. Insert 3 on each side of the
Top Panel.
2-2 Attach the Top Facia to the Top Panel with 1 ¼” finish nails (not supplied). Top Facia will overlap the lower
side of the Top panel by ½” (see figure 2-1)
Figure 2-1
2-2 Attach the Back Facia to the top panel. Pre-drill holes using ⅛” bit about every 8-10”. Use a countersink so
that the screw will be slightly recessed when inserted. Insert 2” screws supplied.

2-3 Attach the Header Cleats with 4- 1 4” screws (supplied) on each end. Flush the cleats with the edge of the
Top Facia (see figure 2-2)
Figure 2-2
2-4 Attach the Header Stop to the underside of the Header toward the front. Attach with 1 ½” screws.
Your header is now complete!

Step 3: Finish all wood 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: Install the springs and 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.
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.