Loft Bed - Bunk Bed - High Rise Platform Bed
Loft Bed with
Optional Shelves and Desktop
Assembly Video: We have a short .
This video is meant to be a general overview
and does not show the complete assembly nor all of the optional accessories
available with our beds. We recommend you watch this first before starting
assembly.
Tools Needed:
Cordless drill/screwdriver with a phillips #2 medium head bit. Adjustable (or 9/16") wrench. Hammer or rubber mallet.
Optional: sandpaper
& primer/paint or stain.
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.
Please Note: You should always check our set up instructions at 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. We update the instructions
frequently from customer's suggestions and so we recommend you always use the
website instructions.
High Rise Bed with Optional Double Bookshelf
Notes
This set of instructions are for the Loft, Bunk and High Rise Beds. The High Rise
Bed is assembled the same as the Loft Bed except it is shorter. The parts bag have enough screws for
all products. It is ok if you end up with extra screws since we include
extras in the packaging.
Set up takes roughly 1½ hours for the basic loft bed. 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.
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.
Lumber Sizing: 2x2's are actually 1½"
x 1½",
2x4's are actually 1½" x 3½", 2x6's are 1½" x 5½".
Safety
Think safety when using power tools, hammers and drills.
Wear gloves. Watch for splinters near the end grain of the wood.
Provide adequate ventilation when sanding, painting or staining.
Leg Height
If you ordered the Extra Tall 85" Legs and have a low ceiling
and you asked us to not cut the legs, it may be difficult to enter the loft by
climbing over the top rung.
To remedy this, the top rung of the
ladder that will be used to enter the loft does not need to be installed. Once
the loft has been assembled and the mattress mounted, the top rung may be added
later on if needed. Leaving the top rung off on one ladder side of the loft
will not affect the stability or weight capacity, it will still be just as
sturdy and have the same weight capacity. In this case we will include in
your shipment 2 Rung Caps that may be used to fill in the open notches if the
top rung is not installed.
Step One
Note: If you ordered the Round Top Legs and Double Bookshelf Headboard,
you will receive two round tops and two square top legs. Make sure you
assemble the round tops to be on the same end. The Double Bookshelf
Headboard is placed on the top of the Square Top Legs. If you ordered the
bunk bed kit, make sure the rail holes all lined up at the same height from the
floor. If you ordered the High Rise Bed with the Double Bookshelf, the two
taller legs are the headboard, the two shorter legs are the footboard.
Assemble the left
ladder. The four legs are all the same and may be used for either the left
or right side or the front or back. 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. Make sure the rungs are square (90Ί degrees) to the legs and
parallel to each other, they should be 11" apart. 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 base of the notch. Suggestion,
slowly 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 loft or put any pressure on the ladder rungs while the glue is
drying.
Step
Two
Shown here are diagrams of the Standard and Enhanced Front &
Back Rails
From the back insert one 4" carriage bolt into the hole in each back leg. Note, if using the Enhanced Solid Back Rail, you will use 5" bolts. 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 safety label on the
bottom side below the ledge. 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, with the ledge facing inside. If using the
standard front rail, the ledge must be at the bottom
of the front rail. If using the Enhanced Solid Rails, then the
short side is up and the long side down. 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 3" apart. Starting at the headboard
end, fasten all the bed slats (except the first and last, you will do them
later) to the front and back rails using 2½ screws. The pilot holes at
the ends of each slat are very close to the edge and if it is split it is ok as the screw is
only used to prevent the slat from moving around. Our bed slat system
provides 1000 lbs. of support. If you get towards the foot board end and
you have extra slats, then you can place them closer together. There must
not be more than a 3½ gap anywhere when installing the bed slats.
Step Five
You may now
completely tighten the carriage bolts.
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.
You may now fasten the first and last bed slat
to the front and back rail using
2½ screws. Place your
mattress on the loft. If you ordered a bunk bed, you must now assemble the
bottom section. If you have a
bookshelf, front ladder, desktop or other options you may install them now. If you have a clock
shelf and square top legs it can be installed to the top of any leg with two 1-5/8" screws.
If you have round top legs, attach the clock shelf to the 2x2x4" and to the
round top legs as shown above.
The Accessory Shelf can be installed anywhere on the front rail with 1-5/8" screws.
Step Six
If you ordered the Dorm Use Bed you will receive one
safety rail for the front (long) side. Optionally you may add a safety
rail on the back (long) side also. Fasten the safety rail to the inside of the front legs
5 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. The Safety Rail must be in
use at all times and it does add additional stability to the entire loft system.
If you ordered the Home Use Bed the the instructions for the
are available
.
After completing installation, let the loft sit as
the wood glue will take
about 2 hours to dry. Do not use or put any pressure on the ladder rungs
or loft while the glue is
drying.
After the wood glue has dried,
the loft should be tight and
not rock in any direction more than
½. If it does rock, try the following. Did you use a cordless drill/screwdriver?
Make sure your drive the screws nice and tight, but do not strip the wood. With
the 1½
thick softwood, the screws should be recessed about 1/8" to make a
tight fit. Try un-screwing them very slowly one at a time and re-tighten slowly.
If you use a regular electric drill, make sure it has an adjustable chuck to
adjust the tension on the screws, without an adjustable chuck, a regular drill
will strip the screws into the wood. If you do strip the wood, you can
fill the hole with toothpicks and a little wood glue and give it time to dry,
then re-install screws.
If the loft rocks more than
½, what direction does it
move? When standing at the front rail (the long side) does it move left to
right or front to back?
If it moves front to back then the rungs are moving inside
the notched legs. Did you coat the inside of the notches with the wood
glue we provided? Remember,
the wood glue will take
about 2 hours to dry. Do not use or put any pressure on the ladder rungs while the glue is
drying. Once the glue sets, the rungs and legs will become basically
one piece and there should be no movement between them. Try adding a third
screw to the rungs in-between the two existing screws, drive it into the wood
slowly at an alternating up and down angle. If you have a small drill bit,
use it to drill a pilot hole first to prevent the wood from splitting.
If it moves left to right then the screws in the front and
back rails should be checked. You may add additional screws to the front and
back rails (see pictures below), spacing them roughly 3" apart. Also, drive the new screws at
an alternating left and right angle, angled screws provides better support.
The carriage bolt should be tight and the rounded end should be recessed about
1/16" into the wood. The carriage bolt is primarily used to support the
weight and the screws provide the stability.
Example of Back Rail and Front Rail with more
screws to further stabilize the left to right movement.
Included in this Shipment
(4) Ladder Legs 2x6 x Standard Height Legs 73
or Extra Tall Legs 85 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 3/4 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
(80) 2½ Screws
(16) 1-5/8 Screws
(1) Glue
Warranty
College Bed Lofts warrantees its beds for as
long as the original purchaser owns it. We will repair or replace
individual components that we consider defective due to materials or
workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage of components due to user
misuse, abuse, accident, modification, improper installation or normal wear and
tear. Components that are warped, damaged or missing during shipping will
be replaced by College Bed Lofts.
For both the initial installation and warranty
period, we may ask the customer to purchase the replacement components locally
and they will be reimbursed for actual replacement costs.
Warranty does not cover any installation costs.
The customer is responsible for performing the original installation and any warranty
repair.
Our beds are made from unfinished softwood lumber, which may
contain multiple loose knots, nicks, scratches, marks, stamps and minor
imperfections, which is normal. The bed slats are also unfinished and have
not been sanded.
We require that the loft be assembled within 30 days of
delivery. If left unassembled for a longer period of time, under some
climate conditions unfinished wood may shrink or warp and some of the pieces may not
fit properly. The warranty is void if the loft is not assembled within 30
days of arrival.
Return Policy
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
This bed was designed utilizing the Consumer Products Safety
Commission (CPSC) guidelines for bunk beds. To help prevent serious or fatal
injuries from entrapment or falls; Never allow a child under 6 years on the
upper bunk; Only use a mattress that is: Twin 39x75; Twin XL 39x80; Full
54x75; Queen 60x80 with a maximum thickness of 6, unless the bed has been
customized or modified for a thicker or longer mattress as requested by the
customer. The customer must assemble this bed to ensure the top of the safety
rail (and this label) is at least 5 above the top of the mattress and there are
no openings around the mattress area that is greater than 3½. If modifications
or alternations are made it must conform to the CPSC Document #071
requirements. Since the Manufacturer cannot control the quality of the assembly
nor modifications made to the bed, the Manufacturer will not be held legally
liable from any accidents, injuries or property damage resulting from the use of
our bed.
If this bed is to be used in an institutional environment (dorm
room), a single safety rail must be installed on the front (long) side, and if
the back side is not firmly up against a wall, a back safety rail must be used.
If this bed is not in an institutional environment, then safety rails must be
installed on all 4 sides with an opening to be able to climb in. The customer
must follow the assembly instructions. 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 or similar factors. The bed is an all natural wood product and will
burn when fire or sufficient heat is present. No horseplay, jumping or leaning
over the edge is allowed on this bed. You must use the ladder to climb up into
the upper bunk. Customers who choose to use our bed shall be deemed to have
assumed all risks of accidents, injury and property damage associated with their
use.
Manufactured
By: Eastbay Solutions Group, LLC Web: CollegeBedLofts.com
Address: 382
Upper Oakwood Ave., Elmira, NY 14903 607-739-2331
The safety rail must be in use at all times.
Loft Bed Bookshelf
(Optional)
Double Bookshelf
Single Bookshelf
This set of instructions is for the Double and
Single Bookshelf for the tall loft bed (73" or 85" legs). If you ordered the High Rise Bed, the assembly
instructions are at .
The Double
Bookshelf is placed above the bed.
The Single
Bookshelf is placed below the bed, typically on the third rung
from the bottom.
Double Bookshelf
is built separately first, then attached to the legs at the last step.
Attach the 2x4x5½
Shelf Supports to the Shelf Sides 1-3/4" from the bottom using 2½ screws.
The Shelf Support will extend below the sides by 1-3/4" which will be used to
attach to the loft legs later on. Attach the bottom shelf to the supports
with 1-5/8 screws. Attach the 2x2x5½ Shelf Supports to the Shelf
Sides 7" from the top using 2½ screws.
Attach the top shelf to the supports with 1-5/8 screws. Attach the
Backboards with 1-1/4 nails. The bottom of the backboards should be flush
with the bottom of the shelves. Place nails into each corner of the
backboard and into the back edge of the shelves every 12". Attach the
complete unit to the top of the loft legs with 2½ screws.
Please note that the backboard is required to support the shelf.
Single Bookshelf
Attach the
2x2x4" Shelf
Supports to the Legs using
2½ screws. Attach the Shelf with
1-5/8 screws. Attach the Backboard with 1-1/4 nails.
Please Note: If the back rail interferes with the single bookshelf, you
can flip the back rail upside down to get more clearance.
Double Bookshelf Parts List
Single Bookshelf Parts List
(2) Shelves 3/4 x 7 MDF (1) Shelf
3/4 x 7 MDF
(2) Shelf Sides 2x6 x 15 - 18"
(2) Shelf Supports 2x2x4
(2) Shelf Leg Supports 2x4x5½
(1) Backboard 1/8" x 6½ Hardboard
(2) Shelf Supports 2x2x5½
(6) 1-1/4 Nails
(2) Backboard 1/8" x 6½ Hardboard
(4) 1-5/8 Screws
(12) 1-1/4 Nails
(4) 2½ Screws
(12) 1-5/8 Screws
(12) 2½ Screws
Shelf
Lengths 41" (twin), 56"
(full) or 63" (queen)
Long Shelf & Desk Shelf
(Optional)
Front View
Back View
Long Shelf may be attached anywhere to the back legs, typically
though it is attached at the height of the third rung and may be used to support the single bookshelf.
Desk Shelf
is attached to the back legs, typically at the height of the second rung and may
be used to support the desktop.
Please note: Since the Long & Short Shelves
may butt up to the Single Bookshelf, it is made 2" shorter on each end to allow
enough room for the Single Bookshelf. They do not go the full length of the bed. The Shelf Support (the long
2x4), sometimes due to temperature and humidity differences may be slightly
warped. This will typically correct itself when it is attached to the back legs.
If it is warped, first screw in the end of where you will be climbing up and then screw in the
other end. The slight warpage will not be noticeable and will not affect
the stability of the shelf.
Attach the Shelf Support (long 2x4)
to the back legs using (8) 2½" screws.
You may also use the end of the shelf support to support the end of the single
bookshelf or the desktop (see above picture). Attach the Shelf to the
Shelf Support using 1-5/8" screws. The back of the shelf should be flush
with the back of the legs. Attach the Backboard to the back legs with four 1-5/8" screws into the corners.
Attach the Backboard to the shelf with 1-1/4 nails
every 12" into the
back edge of the shelf. Please note that the backboard is required to
support the shelf.
Long Shelf & Desk Shelf Parts List
(1) Long Shelf MDF 3/4 x 7 x 63" (regular), 68"
(XL) or 72" (XXL)
(1) Desk Shelf MDF 3/4 x 7 x 51" (regular), 56"
(XL) or 60" (XXL)
(1) Shelf Support 2x4 x 75" (regular), 80" (XL)
or 84" (XXL)
(1) Backboard 1/8" x 6½ x 75"
(regular), 80" (XL) or 84" (XXL) Hardboard
(8) 2½ Screws
(10) 1-5/8 Screws
(8) 1-1/4 Nails
Safety Rail Sets
(Optional)
Our Safety Rails follow the Consumer Products Safety Commission Guidelines which
says that with no mattress on the bed, there must be no gap greater than 3-1/4"
anywhere above the mattress foundation.
The Safety
Rail Sets are multiple safety rails on three sides and half way across on one
ladder side. The front and back (long side) safety rails are mounted to the
inside of
the legs using
1-5/8
Screws, the left and right end (short side) safety rails are mounted to the outside of the
legs.
The number of safety rails needed and
the gap between each safety rail is based on the thickness of your mattress and whether
you are using the Standard or Enhanced Front & Back Rails.
The top safety rail must be positioned 5" above the top of the mattress.
Installing the safety rails
Measure up from the top of the slats to 5" above the top of the mattress.
If you ordered extra safety rails measure up 10" or 15" above the top of the
mattress. Mount the top safety rail (with the safety label) here.
The remaining safety rails must be evenly spaced from the top of the front rail
to the bottom of the top safety rail. The space between the safety rails
must not be more than 3-1/4. See list below to get the gap
between each safety rail.
On the ladder
entrance side, position the Safety Rail Brace connecting the top two ladder
rungs, fasten with four 2½
screws. If a Front Ladder is used then the Safety Rail Brace and Half
Length End Safety Rails are not used.
4" Wide Safety Rail (optional - based on ceiling height and
mattress thickness)
Under certain conditions (based on ceiling height and mattress thickness), you
may need to install the 4" wide safety rail between the top rung and next lower
rung. Typically this is needed when you have a low ceiling and a thick
mattress. If you did not receive this in your shipment, then it is not
required for your bed.
Number of sets of safety rails and gap between them
Mattress Number of sets using
Gap between
Number of sets using Gap Between
Thickness Standard Front & Back Rails Safety
Rails
Enhanced Back Rail Safety Rails
6"
2 sets
2"
2 sets
3-1/4"
7"
2 sets
2-1/2"
3 sets
1-3/4"
8"
2 sets
3"
3 sets
2-1/4"
9"
3 sets
1-1/2"
3 sets
2-1/2"
10" 3 sets
2"
3 sets
2-3/4"
11" 3 sets
2-1/4"
3 sets
3-1/4"
12" 3 sets
2-1/2"
4 sets
2"
13" 3 sets
3"
4 sets
2-1/4"
14" 3 sets
3-1/4"
4 sets
2-1/2"
15" 4 sets
2-1/4"
4 sets
2-3/4"
16" 4 sets
2-1/2"
4 sets
3"
17" 4 sets
2-3/4"
4 sets
3-1/4"
18" 4 sets
3"
5 sets
2-1/4"
Please make sure
there is no more than a 3-1/4"
gap anywhere above the mattress foundation when there is no mattress on the bed.
Included in this Shipment
Note: Safety Rails are made from MDF and are 3/4
x 2-1/4
(2) Full Length Safety Rails for the Front and
Back Per Set (2) End Safety Rails Per Set
(2) Half Length End Safety Rails (not supplied
if Front Ladder is used) Per Set
(1) Safety Rail Brace 2x4 x 33 (not supplied if
Front Ladder is used) (48) 1-5/8 Screws (4) 2½ Screws
Bunk Bed
(Optional)
The
bottom front and back rails are assembled the same way as the top rails. From the back insert the one 4" carriage
bolt into the bottom hole of each back leg. Place the back rail between the
ladder ends. Place a washer, lock washer and nut on each of the bolts and
loosely hand tighten the nuts. From the front insert the 5" carriage bolt
into the bottom hole in the front legs. From the inside place the front
rail between the ladder ends. Place a washer, lock washer and nut on each of
the bolts and loosely hand tighten the nuts. Insert the bed slats between the
rails, evenly spacing them apart. You can now completely tighten the carriage
bolts. Fasten the bed slats to the rails using 2½ screws. Fasten the back
rail to the back legs with 1-5/8" screws. Fasten the front rail to the front
legs with 2½ screws. The bunk is now complete
Included in this Shipment
(1) Front rail (2x6 w/2x2 ledge)
(1) Back rail (½ plywood w/2x2 ledge)
(1) Bed Slat Set 1½ thick x Twin 39, Full 54,
Queen 60, slats have 1 hole at each end
(2) Carriage Bolts 3/8 x 4
(2) Carriage Bolts 3/8 x 5
(4) Each 3/8 Washers, Lock Washers, Hex Nuts
Front Ladder
(Optional)
The Front Ladder is
assembled similar to the ladder ends. Lay the legs on the floor with the
notches facing up.
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 rungs into the notches lining them up flush with the outside of the
legs. 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.
The Front Ladder
may be attached to either the left or right side of the loft. From behind each
rung use four (4) 2½ screws to fasten the leg to the existing loft leg. From
behind the front rail, use two (2) 2½ screws to fasten each leg to the front
rail. Note, there are no pilot holes in the front rail, you need to screw
from the front rail into the legs.
Fasten the safety
rail to the inside of the front legs 2 - 3 above the mattress with 1-5/8
screws.
Included in this Shipment
(2) Front Ladder Legs (4) Ladder Rungs for
73 legs or (5) for 85
legs 18" long
High Rise Bed
Double Bookshelf
(Optional)
This set of instructions is for the High Rise
Bed Double Bookshelf. If you ordered the tall loft bed with 73" or 85" legs, the
Double Bookshelf
assembly instructions are at
Loft Bed Bookshelf Assembly Instructions.
Attach the Shelf Support (2x2x5½") at roughly 7" and 14" from the top using 2½" screws. Note: The shelves may be
placed at any height you need, the 7" & 14" are only suggestions.
Screw the bottom shelf first then the top shelf to the Shelf
Supports using 1-5/8" screws.
Attach the two Shelf Backboards using 1-1/4" nails.
The bottom of the backboards should be flush with the bottom of the shelves.
Place nails into each corner of the backboard and into the back edge of the
shelves every 12". Note that the backboard is required to support the
shelf.
Included in this Shipment
(2) Shelves 3/4 x 7 MDF
(4) Shelf Supports 2x2x5½
(2) Backboard 1/8 x 6½ Hardboard
Short Desktop
(Optional)
The Short Desktop may be placed either underneath the
loft or at the end of the loft, and either on the left or right side. It is attached to the second rung.
Maximum weight capacity is
40 lbs.
Installation
Attach the
desktop to the second rung using 2½" screws from underneath. Use the
predrilled pilot holes in the desk frame to connect the desk top to
the rung. Keep in mind the desktop will need to be supported until the
side braces are added.
Make sure the desktop is level. Attach the Left Angle Brace to the desktop
and to the leg as shown in the above picture. Now attach the Right Angle
Brace to the desktop and to the leg as shown in the above picture. If you
decide to not paint or stain the loft, we do recommend at least
finishing the desktop to preserve the writing surface. It can either be
painted or stained.
Included in this Shipment
(1) Desktop 3/4 x 20 x 41" Twin 56" Full or 62"
Queen
(1) Left Angle Brace 2x4 x 19
(1) Right Angle Brace 2x4 x 19
(16) 2½ Screws
Long Desktop
(Optional)
The
Long Desktop goes underneath
the loft and across the back. Maximum weight capacity is 60 lbs.
The long desktop comes in 2
pieces (long and short side) which needs to be glued and assembled prior to
attaching to the loft bed.
Step 1
Lay the shortest desktop piece
face up as in the picture shown below. Apply glue to center support and
support rails. Spread glue
evenly across all pieces.
Step 1 Diagram Short Side
Step 2
1)
Lay the longer
desk side face down on a long flat surface and place the glued side face down,
make sure the edges line up.
2)
Insert the
2x2x38 inner rails marked A and B (this will ensure the desktop will line up
together properly in the next step).
3)
Using (4) 2½
screws (shown as arrows below), fasten C to D (this will tighten the two tops
together).
4)
Using (12) 1-5/8
screws (shown as Xs below), fasten D to desktop (dont go too deep or the
screws will come through the other side).
5)
Using (2) 1-5/8
screws (Xs) fasten the outer rails to the long desktop piece.
6)
Remove the
2x2x38 pieces and place glue on the bottom side and on the side facing the
outer rail. Reinsert the 2x2x38 inner rails lining up A to A and B to B.
7)
Use (8) 1-5/8
screws (Xs) to fasten the 2x2x38 inner rails to the bottom of the desktop
(again dont go too deep or the screws will come through the other side).
8)
Using (6) 2½
screws (arrow) to fasten the inside of the inner rails to the outer rails.
9)
The top is now
complete. Let the desktop lay flat until the glue dries (about 2 hours).
Note: If a screw does come
trough the top of the desk surface, back the screw out enough to go just below
the surface of the desktop then use fine grit sandpaper to gently smooth the
bump out.
Step 2 Diagram
Note: Arrows represent 2½
screws which go into the side of each piece,
Xs represent 1-5/8 screws which
attach the supports the the top piece.
Step 3
Once the glue has had time to
dry (about 2 hours), mount the desktop to the second rung (from the bottom) of
the loft. If you are right handed, you would place the short side on the left,
if you are left handed, you would place the short side on the right.
The desktop will be heavy and
extra help may be needed to place the desktop on the rungs.
Once placed on the second rung,
attach the desktop to the rungs by using (4) 2½ screws through the end support
pieces (2x2) into the second rung, (2) 2½ screws per side to secure the desktop
to the rungs.
Step 3 Diagram
