Loft Bed & High Rise Bed
Assembly Instructions
(Updated 5/4/08)
Loft Bed with
optional Shelves and Desktop
High Rise Bed with optional Double Bookshelf
Tools Needed
-
Cordless drill/screwdriver with a phillips #2 medium head bit.
- Adjustable (or 9/16") wrench.
- Hammer or rubber mallet.
- Sandpaper & primer/paint or stain (optional).
Note: If you use a regular electric drill, it
needs to have an adjustable torque setting so as to not strip the screws into
the wood.
Notes
This set of instructions are for both the Loft and High Rise Bed. The High Rise
Bed is assembled the same as the Loft Bed except it is shorter and doesn't have
a safety rail. It is ok if you end up with extra screws since we include
extras in the packaging.
Setup takes roughly 1-1/2 hours. It is easiest if you have two
people doing it. If you are not sure how to install a piece always refer back
to the
pictures above to see how everything fits together. Please read through
the entire instructions first to familiarize yourself before beginning
assembly.
You should always check the setup instructions on our web
site www.collegebedlofts.com/setup.html to make sure you have the latest
version. Compare the updated date at the top of the printed instructions with the web
page updated date. If the web instructions are newer, you should use the
newer instructions from our web site.
The wood used in your loft will typically have a “good” side
and a “bad” side. The bad side will usually have a lumber grading stamp or some
imperfections. Before assembly lay all the pieces out on the floor and try to
position the wood with the “good” side facing up or out. Take into
consideration which side you usually will be climbing up on and place the best
rungs and legs on that side.
Pilot holes have been predrilled into all necessary pieces,
they do not go all the way through the wood.
You may want to add soap to the screws, the soap acts as a
lubricant and makes driving them into the wood easier.
Step One
Assemble the left
ladder. Lay the left
front leg and left back leg on the floor
with the notches facing up. The rail hole is positioned towards the top of the
legs. Place a small bead of wood glue at the base and sides of each notch and
spread it out evenly covering the entire notch. Insert the 2x4 rungs
(rungs have 2 pilot holes at each end) into the notches
lining them up flush with the side of the front and back legs. If it is a tight fit,
it can be sanded or use a rubber mallet or hammer to push the rung into the bottom of the notch.
If using a hammer, hammer against a scrap piece of lumber so as to not dent the
rungs. Use 2½” screws to fasten
each rung to the legs. Drive the screws nice and tight. While driving the
screws, make sure there is no gap between the rung and the leg. Suggestion,
drive the screw half-way into the leg, then unscrew it so it is just comes out
of the leg, then drive it all the way in. The screw should recess about
1/8” into
the rung to make a nice tight fit. Note, due to temperature and humidity
differences the rungs may have expanded and may need to be slightly sanded to
fit. Now repeat and assemble the right ladder. The glue will take
about 2 hours to dry. Do not use the ladder rungs while the glue is
drying.
Step
Two
From the back insert one 4" carriage bolt into the hole of each back leg. Lay the
ladder ends on their backs as shown above. Lay the back rail between the
ladder ends. The back rail is positioned with the shorter side above the bolts
and the longer side below the bolts. Place a washer, lock washer and nut on
each of the bolts and loosely hand tighten the nuts.
Step Three
Lift the unit to its upright position. From the front insert a 5" carriage bolt into
the hole in each of the front legs. From the inside place the front rail
between the front ladder ends, the ledge must be facing inside and at the bottom
of the front rail. Place a washer, lock washer and nut on each of the bolts and
loosely hand tighten the nuts.
Step Four
Insert the bed
slats (slats have 1 pilot hole at each end) between the front and back
rails, evenly spacing them (roughly 3") apart. You can now completely tighten the
carriage bolts. Fasten the bed slats to the front and back rails using 2½”
screws.
Step Five
Fasten the back
rail to the back legs with four 1-5/8" screws at each end. Fasten the front bed
rail to the front legs with four 2½” screws at each end. Place your mattress
mattress on the loft.
If you have a
bookshelf, front ladder, desktop or other options you may install them now.
If you have a clock
shelf it can be installed to the top of any leg with two 1-5/8" screws.
The Accessory Shelf can be installed anywhere on the front rail with
1-5/8" screws.
After all options
are installed, you may then install the safety rail.
Step Six
Fasten the safety rail to the inside of the front legs
2” – 3” above the top of the mattress with
four 1-5/8” screws at each end. If you have a double bookshelf, install
the safety rail just below the Shelf Side Support. Click
to get the Youth Safety Rail Instructions. The Safety Rail must be in
use at all times and it does add further stability to the entire loft system.
The loft should be tight and
not rock in any direction. If it does rock, try the following: Did you use a cordless drill/screwdriver? Did you place wood glue in the
notches? Make sure you drive the screws nice and tight. With the 1-1/2" thick
wood, the screws should be recessed about 1/8" to make a tight fit. Try
un-screwing them one at a time and re-tightening them. What direction does it
move? When standing at the front does it move left to right or front to back?
If left to right then the screws in the front and back rail should be tightened.
If it moves front to back then the rungs in the ladder ends need to be
tightened.
Included in this Shipment
(4) Ladder Legs 2x6 x Standard Height Legs 69”
or Extra Tall Legs 83” or
High Rise Bed 40"
(8) Ladder Rungs 2x4 x Twin 44”, Full 59”, Queen
65”, Extra Tall Legs have 10 Rungs,
High Rise Legs have 4
Rungs, all Rungs have 2 pilot holes at each end
(1) Front Rail 2x6 w/2x2 Ledge x Regular 75”,
Extra Long 80”, Dorm XL 84”
(1) Back Rail ½” x 9" Plywood w/2x2 Ledge x Regular
75”, Extra Long 80”, Dorm XL 84”
(1) Bed Slat Set 1½” thick x Twin 39”, Full 54”,
Queen 60”,
slats have 1 pilot hole at each end
(1) Safety Rail ¾” x 2-1/4” MDF x Regular 75”,
Extra Long 80”, Dorm XL 84” (not included
with High Rise Bed)
Parts Bag of
Bolts & Screws Includes
(2) Carriage Bolts 3/8” x 4”
(2) Carriage Bolts 3/8” x 5”
(4) Each 3/8” Washers, Lock Washers, Hex Nuts
(48) 2½” Screws
(16) 1-5/8” Screws
(1) Glue
(32) 2½” Screws for Mattress Foundation
Warranty
College Bed Lofts warrantees its products for 1 year from the
date of your receipt of merchandise. During this time we will repair or replace
defective components that we consider defective due to materials or
workmanship. We will not replace components due to user misuse, modification or
improper installation. In the event components are damaged due to user misuse,
modification or improper installation, College Bed Lofts will replace components
upon owners request and expense.
Components that are warped,
damaged or missing during shipping will be replaced by College Bed Lofts. In
some cases to expedite this process we may ask the customer to purchase the
replacement components locally and you will be reimbursed for actual replacement
costs.
Refunds will only be granted up
to 30 days after receipt of your loft. Orders cancelled prior to shipping will
receive a full refund. For orders cancelled after shipping, customer must pay
for the original shipping cost and shipping cost to return the loft to us or
another location. Returned units will be inspected, if returned unit is
undamaged and in new condition the customer will receive a refund of the
purchase price less the original shipping cost less a 10% return processing and
restocking fee. If damaged due to improper packaging during the return, the
customer will receive a refund less the cost to repair or replace the damaged
components, less the original shipping costs, less the 10% return processing and
restocking fee.
The following lofts may not be returned nor refunded:
Customized lofts; painted lofts; lofts purchased in a group discount program;
lofts purchased in a fundraising program; loft purchased in bulk using a
purchase order.
Prior to returning the unit to
us, the customer must contact us to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number,
the RA number must be written on all returned packages. Lofts returned without
RA numbers will not be refunded. Send Returns to: College Bed Lofts, 382
Upper Oakwood Ave., Elmira, NY 14903.
Safety Guidelines
The College Bed Loft was
designed utilizing the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) safety
guidelines for bunk beds. The loft should not be used by children under the age
of 6. If modifications or alternations are made it must conform to the
CPSC Document #071 requirements.
Since College Bed Lofts cannot
control the quality of the assembly nor modifications made to the loft, Eastbay
Solutions Group, LLC (College Bed Lofts) will not be held legally liable from
any accidents, injuries or property damage resulting from the use of our loft.
Because of the very nature of
sleeping on an elevated surface, there are obvious and inherent risks involved
due to falling. This risk is enhanced when consciousness is limited or
impaired due to sleep, lack of sleep, illness, consumption of alcohol, taking
medications, inhalation of smoke/fumes or similar factors. The loft is an all
natural wood product and will burn when fire or sufficient heat is present.
Elevated beds may also create obstructions or impediments that increase the
hazards encountered in a fire or other emergency by hindering evacuation or fire
suppression activities. Customers who choose to use our loft shall be deemed to
have assumed all risks of accidents, injury and property damage associated with
their use.
As a general safety
precaution do not place the loft near any window, door, closet, fire/smoke alarm
or ceiling fan. All college residence halls have specific requirements
regarding the use and placement of lofts and students are required to follow all
college requirements.
The safety rail must be in use at all times.
Eastbay Solutions Group, LLC
College Bed Lofts
382 Upper Oakwood Ave.
Elmira, NY 14903
607-739-2331
www.CollegeBedLofts.com
