Panel-bunk-guide

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Important Note: Expand Furniture Inc declines all liability caused by the incorrect assembly of the bed or failure to mount the bed. If you fail to mount the wall bed to the wall or correctly fasten it, we do not take responsibility for this. You must purchase your own anchors appropriate for your wall type.

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Helpful Notes & Tips for all installs:

  1.  Clear your room as much as possible before you start the install. Unpacking the panels will take some time, longer than many expect, so do this in advance of your install. You will need a power drill, screw driver, ladder, wall anchors.

  2. While not required, clamps can make the install of the face panels easier and we suggest getting some.

  3.  Make sure it is safe and correctly mount the wall bed to your wall safely and properly. It is best to hit studs if you have drywall and make sure to use the correct wall anchors for your wall type. You can always install more anchors for added security and peace of mind. Your local hardware store or your handyman/contractor should be able to advise on this. We suggest using anchors with weight capacity of at least 100lbs each and using 12 of them for added security. Toggler Snap Toggle Anchors have been a popular choice for Drywall with wood or steel studs. Please do your due diligence for your wall type.

  4. **Pistons cannot be compressed by hand.**   There are 2 ways to install them. Some models will ship with compressed and strapped pistons-strugs. In this case you can install them on the lowered bed. If the pistons are not compressed and strapped you install them on the frame when it is vertical in the air. Pistons are inserted short side up, long side down, on both sides. ** 
  5. Adding the mattress and panels will balance the bed. Expect to use strong tension to lower the frame before these are on yet, it is normal



Video of the wall bed cabinet install: Please also note there are more videos below showing details on how to install the pistons and attach the face panels.

Suggested items:


We suggest you purchase some  Clamps which makes installing the face panels easier. You can also have someone else hold these in place while drilling them into the frame or you could place an ottoman or an object below to hold it in place. 

Clamps example:

Piston install:
Before installing pistons you must have the bed mounted securely to the wall. The pistons are installed on the outside of the frame (not the inside of the frame). Pistons cannot be compressed by hand, however some models will come with factory strapped and compressed pistons. You can install the pistons 2 ways. If the pistons are strapped and compressed they are inserted on the lowered frame. If they are uncompressed they are inserted on the raised frame.

 

Method 1: If the pistons are strapped and compressed from the factory -

You can install the piston-strugs in the lowered bed. We suggest adding your face panels first while it is lowered and make sure they look good.  After you insert the piston/strug in place and raise the bed slightly, the metal strap holding the piston compressed will come off naturally. After the pistons are installed you can now raise the bed up and down.

Method 2 - If the pistons are uncompressed: They are inserted extended and will slide on if the face panel is pushed inside the cabinet. Pistons are inserted long side down, short side up on both sides. See photos below 

Method 2 - Push frame inside cabinet if you are installing uncompressed pistons:

General notes: Attach pistons to the outside of the frame (not inside). Make sure both sides are inserted with the short side up and long side down. The photo below is with the bed open and pistons is compressed on the back. It is the long side!