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This page contains
important assembly information for wood beds. This information is provided
as a supplement to the normal assembly instructions provided by the manufacturer
and helps to address several issues that may come up during assembly. We
hope you find this resource useful. Topics: A.) Bed Rails seem to slope towards footboard. B.) Steel Screws & Steel Brackets C.) Do's & Don'ts |
A.) Bed rails seems to slope down towards the footboard: |
![]() Here's what has happened: The footboard has two sets of screws on it. (See image to the left) If you've reverse assembled this piece than you've accidentally mounted the footboard crosspiece on the high set of screws when it should have been on the lower set of screws. This is why your side rails are sloping down to the footboard because they are connected to the wrong set of screws and is also the reason the center support rail won't line up. First, disconnect your side rails from the footboard. This is an easy fix, now disconnect the crosspiece between the footboard legs and connect it to the lower set of screws. This will now let the side rails be connected to the higher set of screws and will line up your crosspiece to be mounted with the center support rail. Your bed will now be ready for your slats and you can start using your brand new bed. |
B.) Steel Screws & Steel Brackets - Important Assembly Notes: | |
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C.) Do's and Don'ts - Important Assembly Notes: | ||
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Illustration
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Illustration
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In this illustration
we show the leg and crosspiece preparing to be connected. Note that the
crosspiece is not flush with the leg as only the top screw has made it into
it's channel. The bottom screw has not. If a connection attempt is made
in this position, damage may result to the top of the crosspiece. The manufacturer
will not warranty this and you will be responsible for any replacement costs. |
In this illustration we show the leg and crosspiece again preparing to be connected. Note that the crosspiece is not flush with the leg as only the bottom screw is lined up to be connected into it's channel. The top screw is not. If a connection attempt is made in this position it will result in damage to the bottom of the crosspiece. The manufacturer will not warranty this and you will be responsible for any replacement costs. | In this illustration we show the leg and crosspiece preparing to be connected. Unlike illustration A. & B., here the crosspiece and leg are correctly lined up with both screws in the correct position to be connected. This is the proper position to make your connection using your rubber mallet. |