This instruction manual is an in-depth look and explanation of how to assemble and install the Murphy Bed properly and efficiently.

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2 This instruction manual is an in-depth look and explanation of how to assemble and install the Murphy Bed properly and efficiently. Don t be put off by the size of the instruction manual as the large diagrams and extra detail will help take the mystery out of the assembly process. This manual has several large diagrams, which attribute to it s length. Please be sure to read through all instructions thoroughly to ensure a successful installation. Additional assistance can be found with our assembly instructional video at (vimeo.com/ )

3 Tools Needed Name Name Pliers 1/16 Drill Bit Drill Gun 1/4 Drill Bit Adjustable Wrench Phillips Head Screw driver Level Flat Head Screw Driver Tape Measure Rubber Mallet Stud Finder

4 Step 1: Assembling The Face Note

5 Step 2: Assembling The Face (Part 2) Next, you will use the three counter top CAMs to pull pre-set to the desired length. Then tighten the CAMs with the 6mm Allen Wrench Tools Needed 6mm Allen Wrench Note When locking the cams rotate the head Tip This CAM leg is to full scale for reference of how far the CAM should be threaded for a

6 Step 3: Building the Interior Frame Now with the face together you can put together the interior frame. Assemble the frame using parts and Once these parts are in the shape of the frame use parts , , , , and to secure the frame together Front Frame Corners Rear Frame Corners

7 Step 4 : Connecting the Interior Frame to the Face Now you will secure the metal frame assembled in step Note When fastening the frame to the face of the bed, be sure to skip the third screw from the top to allow you to fasten the Velcro strapping in step IMPORTANT! be sure that the frame is of the face panels; meaning the front and sides of the frame and face panel has a small gap. (Note: front of face panel will be 24 from the upper handle hole.)

8 Step 5: Applying Stiffener Supports Now that the frame has been applied to the face of face. Lay the supports through out the interior side are laid out evenly across the bed, drill screw Note Space the supports evenly when of the wall bed face, lining them up with the CAMs is the best way to do so.

9 Step 6: Attaching Velcro Mattress Strap With the frame now fully installed along with the Velcro

10 Step 7: Attaching the Rotating Leg Supports Applying the legs is a crucial part to this installation. When installing the legs you will want to match the legs to their given sides (right and left). First you will want to put over the extending bolt on either or Next, apply on top of and feed the leg bolt with the washers through the hole in the frame with the largest diameter which is located on the front of the bed frame. Now you can feed over the bolt and apply the nylock nut that was provided with the leg. Refer to the image below. Now that the legs are installed you can attach the cross bar using , and Rotate the bolt and the cross bar at the same time to create a secure fitting (Plastic)

11 Step 8: Install the CAM Fittings 2 1 Tools Needed Hints

12 Step 9: Install CAM Dowels Next screw in the CAM Dowels ( , qty 18) into the ) Tools Needed

13 Step 10: Install the Springs Now install the springs ( , qty up to 18) into the Helpful but not necessary tool A Pliers B Hints Mattress Size Queen Full / Double Twin # of Springs Important! *Note: The above table gives a recommended amount of springs to use per mattress size. You may find it necessary to change these amounts based on differing mattresses weights and you lifting weight preferences.

14 Step 11: Instal Lift Mechanisms Next, install the left and right spring lift mechanisms ( , ) on the left and right side panel ( , ). Use a adjustable wrench to fasten screws ( , qty 8) and nuts ( , qty 8) Tools Needed Adjustable Wrench Flat Head Screwdriver Important! Make sure the spring lift mechanisms ( , ) are installed on the same side of the wood panels that the CAM Dowels are on.

15 Step 12: Assemble the Bed Frame inner-cam 3/4 turn so as to grab onto the CAM dowel. Do this for all Cam and dowel locations. Then install the four confirmat screws ( x 4) securing the sides to the crown. Tools Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver Wall Edge *Don t forget to have the CAMs on the Crown face outward Important! ( , ) are installed on the *Note: The crown will only have the two large center holes if you ordered a light kit with your bed same side of the wood panels as the CAM Dowels ( )

16 Step 13: Install the Emblem Next, install the Emblem onto the Headboard using the provided screw ( , qty 2) and Emblem ( ) Old Creek Tools Needed Phillips Head Screw driver If you purchased a light kit, please step

17 Step 14: Mounting The Bed Frame To The Wall crown and side panel to slowly stand it upright. Once wall studs. Once you have done this, push the bed snug against the wall. Locate the studs and place the three brackets ( x 3) where your studs are located. Mark the locations for these brackets on the wall and on the top of the crown. Now drill the mounting holes in the crown with the 1/4 drill bit. Attach the brackets to the crown using six Hex head bolts ( x 6) and nylock nuts ( x 6). Now secure your bed to the wall studs by inserting the six three inch mounting screws ( x 6) into all three brackets which should be flush to the wall Important! Make sure the bed is level and flush the brackets ( ) make sure wall, with no movement at all. Note You will want to use a wood block on the underside of the crown when drilling the Hex bolt holes to prevent chipping of your laminant.

18 Step 15: Installing the Face to the Wall-Mounted Frame In this step you will be installing the hardware that will Only tighten until bolt reaches the nylon edge of the washer Tighten bolt all the way

19 Step 16: Installing the Face to the Wall-Mounted Frame In order to complete this step you will need two people one to apply the PVC pipe to the hinge arm (A) and one to engage the locking arm (B). First take the PVC pipe and wrap it over the hinge arm. Second, pull the hinge arm far enough back for the other person to slide the the top support nut to the spring mechanism Tools Needed A B Important! Be sure to use the screw driver to push the lock in place. This mechanism has very high tension and could injure you fingers if not done properly.

20 Step 17: Installing the Face to the Wall-Mounted Frame Now with the hinge arm at the proper angle, yourself and using bolt #1 (in the diagram), on the hinge arms. Now that the down slowly in order for bolt #2 to secure itself against the hinge arm. Once this has been completed you will need the bolt (x2) and nut (x2). Feed the bolt through hole A and B, which at this point should be in alignment. Tighten the bolt and nut using an adjustable wrench. Make sure to tighten bolt and nut as secure as possible. Tools Needed Adjustable Wrench 1 A B 2

21 WARNING! Make certain that bolt has been securely fastened through holes A & B as indicated in Step 17

22 Step 18: Aligning The Bed Align Tools Needed Note

23 Step 19: Attaching The Handles To The Face The last step to finishing your murphy bed is to install the front handles. To do this you will need to bring the front panel down at a 45 degree angel and insert the screws ( , qty 4) through the holes in the center. Here you will align the appropriate handles with the screws. Make sure not to over tighten the screws to the handle, this will prevent damage to the exterior face Optional Handles

24 Step 20: Applying Spring Housing Covers For safety precautions you will want to install the spring mechanism covers that are supplied. Choose either part or to apply first. Slowly take the cover and slide it down locking the tabs between the side panel and the lift mechanism. Repeat this for the opposite side

25 Parts List Part # Qty Name Pic Spring Bolt Bolt Nylock Nut Left Spring Housing Cover Right Spring Housing Cover Side Frames Leg Cross Bar

26 Parts List Part # Qty Name Pic Stiffeners End Frames Left Foldaway Leg Right Foldaway Leg Bolt Bolt Nut Corner Angle Plastic Leg Stop

27 Parts List Part # Qty Name Pic Washer Plastic Washer Washer Bolt Bushing Zinc Washer Velcro Strap Lots Quadrex Screw

28 Parts List Part # Qty Name Pic Left Spring Mechanism Right Spring Mechanism Screw CAM FITTING CAM Dowel CORNER BRACKET WOOD SCREW /32 Allen Wrench PVC PIPE

29 Parts List Part # Qty Name Pic Noir Handle (Optional According to Bed) Handle Screw Light Kit Bulbs Light Housing Light Housing Power Source Relay Light Housing Ring Bolt Light Housing Ring

30 Parts List Part # Qty Name Pic Counter-Top CAM Leg Counter-Top CAM Head Biscuit Shut off Sensor Emblem Old Creek Emblem Screws Heritage Handle (Optional According to Bed) Bennett Handle (Optional According to Bed)

31 Parts List Part # Qty Name Pic Right Side Panel Base Rail Left Side Panel Headboard Front Bottom Rail Crown 1 *Note: The crown will only have the two large center holes if you ordered a light kit with your bed Back Rear Rail Left Front Panel Right Front Panel

32 Parts List Part # Qty Name Pic Hex Head Bolts /4-20 Nylock Nut Confirmat Screws

33 Appendix A: Installing the Light Kit The first portion of installing your light kit is to properly mount the light fixtures ( and ) into the crown portion of the bed ( ). After feeding the light fixtures through the crown you will use the light housing ring ( x2) and the housing ring bolt ( x2), to secure the fixture between the crown. Once the fixtures and rings are in place make sure that both of them are flush to the surface of both the bottom and top side of the panel. After this is completed you are now able to mount the housing rings to the crown using the quadrex screws ( x6). It is important that the ring has a good grasp on the light fixture housing, because this is it holds the fixtures in place or Fit the ring around the light fixture housing so that the ring is flush with the crown board and so is the housing.

34 Appendix A: Installing The Light Kit (Part 2) The next part to installing your light kit is to run the power relay ( ) and the lights shut-off sensor ( ). Connect these two parts and route them accordingly. Along the left side panel is a groove where you will feed the lights extension wires. Once you have reached the headboard you will feed the touch sensor wire up and towards the center of the head board where you will install the Old Creek emblem ( ) by using to the touch sensor terminal Old Creek Tools Needed

35 Appendix A: Installing The Light Kit (Part 3) With the light kit now almost fully installed all that is left to cord and then into the your into your electrical outlet. In order to attach the sensor to the bed use the piece of double sided tape with the touch sensor and place it nearest to the panel where the relay cord is Note Be sure to allow yourself enough room for the touch sensor to plug in.

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET #34. For Wallbed models: KING SIZE SIERRA WITH STORAGE HEADBOARD

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET #34. For Wallbed models: KING SIZE SIERRA WITH STORAGE HEADBOARD For Wallbed models: KING SIZE SIERRA WITH STORAGE HEADBOARD INSTRUCTION BOOKLET #34 WARNING! ALL MURPHY/WALLBED SYSTEMS CONTAIN STORED ENERGY. FAILURE TO USE AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE INSTALLATION