L.L.Bean Platform Bed Thank you for purchasing our Platform Bed. Assembly of this product requires a Phillips head and a flat head screwdriver. We have found it helpful to have a second person present in at least one step of the assembly. 1 of 6 00000050209
STEP 1 Read through these instructions thoroughly before beginning assembly. We have found this to be of great value when first assembling this product. STEP 2 Remove all parts and hardware from packing material. Wooden pieces should be placed on a non-abrasive surface (like the carton or carpet) to prevent damage to the finish. STEP 3 Identify all parts using parts list at right PARTS A. SIDE RAIL (2) B. HEADBOARD PANEL C. HEADBOARD BRACE D. HEADBOARD POSTS (2) E. LONG SUPPORT BAR (FULL AND QUEEN)* F. SMALL WOODEN LEG (FULL AND QUEEN)* G. WEBBED SLAT SYSTEM *King size will have 2 STEP 4 Identify and count hardware using diagram at right and the list below. Hardware: 8 3 ½" Bolts 4 4" Bolts 12 Barrel Nuts 2 Screws 8 1 ¼" Wooden Dowels 1 Center Leg Hardware (3 ½" bolt & barrel nut)* *NOTE: Twin size will not use the center leg hardware, Full & Queen size will be as pictured, and King size will include 2 sets. Assembly of this product requires a Phillips head and a flat head screwdriver. We have found it helpful to have a second person present in at least one step of the assembly. STEP 5 Locate the headboard panel, headboard brace, and the two headboard posts. The headboard panel will have two holes drilled on one side; this side is the back and the holes are located at the top. The headboard brace will have two holes drilled on one side; this side is the back and the holes are located at the top. STEP 6 Place the headboard panel and headboard brace front side down on a flat, solid, protected surface. Position the headboard posts on either side of the headboard panel and brace making sure to position the side of the headboard post with the 4 holes to face the headboard panel and brace; the side of the headboard post with the two smaller holes and a wood button should be face down at this point. 2 of 6 00000050209
STEP 7 There are two holes drilled on each edge of the headboard panel. Place a dowel in the lower (and slightly larger) hole on each side. There are two holes drilled on each edge of the headboard brace. Place a dowel in the lower (and slightly larger) hole on each side. STEP 8 Place a barrel nut in each of the holes on the back of the headboard panel and headboard brace so that the groove on the barrel nut is facing up and runs in the direction of the headboard panel or headboard brace. STEP 9 Line up the holes in one of the headboard posts with the holes on the edge of the headboard panel. Starting from the outside of the headboard post, thread a 4" bolt through the top hole in the headboard post so that it connects with the barrel nut in the headboard panel. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, tighten until the bolt is threaded into the barrel nut, but DO NOT tighten all the way (the use of a flat head screwdriver to hold the barrel nut in the correct position is recommended). Repeat this process for the first side of the headboard brace, making sure the dowels also line up. Line up the holes on the second headboard post and repeat this process on the other side. STEP 10 Once all the bolts are connected, go back and tighten all 4 bolts completely. Your headboard is now assembled. 3 of 6 00000050209
STEP 11 Locate the two side rails, the footboard, and the headboard. STEP 12 Stand the headboard upright. STEP 13 After separating out the center leg hardware, locate the remaining 8 bolts and 8 barrel nuts. Insert the barrel nuts into the holes on the inside of the side rails with the slot in the barrel nut facing up. Turn the slot on the end of each barrel nut so that it is going the length of the rail. STEP 14 Line up the end of one rail (finished side out) with the pre-drilled holes in the headboard of the bed. The front of the headboard should be facing the rails at this point. From the back of the headboard, thread a bolt through each hole in the headboard into the corresponding hole in the side rail so that it screws into the barrel nut placed in the rail in step #13. Using a Phillips head screwdriver tighten the bolt until it is completely threaded into the barrel nut (the use of a flat head screwdriver to hold the barrel nut in the correct position is recommended). IMPORTANT: DO NOT tighten the bolts completely at this point. Repeat this process for the other rail. STEP 15 Locate the footboard of the bed. Attach the footboard to the side rails using the same method as in step #14, but note that the front of the footboard has the larger holes and will face away from the side rails. The bolts should be threaded from the front of the footboard into the corresponding holes in the side rails. Twin size skip to step #17 4 of 6 00000050209
STEP 16 Attaching center support bar(s): FULL & QUEEN SIZE Locate the long support bar with the screws attached to each end. Line up the support bar so that the screws at each end fit into the notch on the metal brackets found on the inside of the frame ends. It is important that the end of the support bar with the red dot is at the head of the bed. Push down to lock into place. KING SIZE Follow Full & Queen size directions for both support bars. STEP 17 (ALL SIZES) Go back and tighten the bolts left loose in steps #14 and step #15. STEP 18 Locate the four 1¼" fluted dowels. Put one dowel into each of the pre-drilled holes located on the inside edges of the rails. Tap into place. STEP 19 Installing slats and center leg: TWIN SIZE: Unroll the webbed slat system into the frame with the webbing down. IMPORTANT: DO NOT cut or remove the webbing. The last slat on each end will fit into place on the outside of the dowels put into position in step #18. FULL, QUEEN, and KING SIZE: Unroll the webbed slat system into the frame with the webbing down. IMPORTANT: DO NOT cut or remove the webbing. Make sure the slat with the red dot is at the head of the bed (to correspond with the dot on the center support bar). Place the slat with the red dot on the outside of the dowels at the head of the bed that were put in place in step #18. Stretch out the slat system halfway until each hole in the center slat lines up with the slot in each center support bar. Locate the center support leg and place a barrel nut in the hole drilled on the side of the leg, making sure the groove on the barrel nut faces out. Stand the leg under the slot in the center support bar. Thread a bolt through the center slat, through the center support bar and into the center leg. Tighten completely. 5 of 6 00000050209
STEP 20 Once all center legs are installed, finish stretching out the slat system and place the last slat on the outside of the dowel at the foot of the bed. STEP 21 Using the screws provided, screw the middle slat onto the side rails through the pre-drilled holes. STEP 22 Tap the wood buttons into place on the outside of the headboard and footboard and on the headboard posts to cover the bolt holes. CARE Use a clean soft cloth to dust. www.llbean.com Product Support 1-800-341-4341 6 of 6 00000050209