MURPHY DOOR Vertical Murphy Bed with Cabinets

Specifications

• Product: Vertical Murphy Bed – unassembled
• Contact:murphydoor.com | 888.458.5911
• Mattress Thickness: 8 to 11 inches

Product Usage Instructions

Unpacking

Do not cut the zip tie through the hole on the leg extension arm on the side frame pieces to prevent it from falling into the hardware.

Finishing

Wood pieces should be painted or stained within 10 days of receipt using commercial-grade furniture paints and stains. Do not use water-based paints.

Choosing a Mattress

Choose a mattress that is 8 to 11 inches thick and rigid enough to stand on end without sagging. Coil mattresses are recommended, but some memory foam mattresses may also work. Do not store pillows on the bed inside the bed cabinet.

Assembly Steps

1. Lay out the top, bottom, and side panels with milled pockets facing up and the front edge facing in.
2. Attach bed frame mounting brackets to each side panel with threaded holes angled towards the front using provided screws.
3. Stand top, bottom, and side panels on the edge with cabinets facing outward.
4. Secure top and bottom panels to side panels using a drill with a cabinet tool.
5. Attach bottom side trim pieces using screws. The pre-drilled end should face the floor.
6. Locate and layout front, back, side, and center brace frame pieces. Twin beds will not have the center brace.

FAQ

Q: Can I use water-based paints to finish the wood pieces?

A: No, commercial-grade furniture paints and stains are required. Do not use water-based paints.

Q: What type of mattress should I use with the Murphy Bed?

A: Choose a mattress that is 8 to 11 inches thick and rigid enough to stand on end without sagging. Coil mattresses are recommended, but some memory foam mattresses may also work.

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY

• Your Murphy Bed uses a Cabineo Tool that rotates Cabineo Screws from an angle. With the Cabineo Tool attached to your drill, slide the tool through the housing and use a low setting to tighten the Cabineo Screw.

WARNING

• The Murphy Bed/Wall System contains stored energy. Failure to use and follow these instructions during the installation process could result in severe personal injury to user or damage to the product.

UNPACKING

• DO NOT cut the zip tie through the hole on the leg extension arm on the side frame pieces. This prevents the arm from falling into the hardware. It is extremely difficult to retrieve if it falls in.

FINISHING

• Wood pieces should be painted or stained within 10 day of receipt, prior to assembly. Commercial grade furniture paints and stains are required. DO NOT use water-based paints.
• Choose an appropriately sized mattress for your frame, 8″ to 11″ thick. The mattress should be rigid enough to stand on end without sagging or doubling over.
• We recommend using a coil mattress but some memory foam mattresses will work. Bed linens may be stored on the mattress. DO NOT store pillows on the bed inside of the bed cabinet. Damage may occur if doing so.

Tools Needed

• Open & Box End Wrench Set
• Power Drill

• 2 Phillips Bits

• 8mm Deep, 1/2″ Deep, and 7/16” Socket Bit

• 2 Philips Screwdriver

• 1/16″ Drill Bit
• Stud Finder
• 5mm & 6mm Allen Wrench (Included)
• Claw Hammer
• Tape Measure

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

1. Lay out the top, bottom and side panels with the milled pockets facing up and front edge of each facing in.
2. Locate the bed frame mounting brackets and attach one to each side panel with the end with the threaded holes angled towards the front of the side panel. Secure using the small black round head screws provided with the bed frame hardware.
3. Arrange the top, bottom and side panels standing on edge with the front edge on the floor.
   • The cabineos, the white connectors embedded in the top and bottom panels, should face outward.
4. Use a drill with the provided cabineo tool to secure the top and bottom panels to the side panels.
5. Attach the Bottom side trim pieces using two (2) of the #8 x 1-1/4″ screws. One side is pilot drilled for the #8 screws, and one end is pre-drilled for a dowel. The pre-drilled end should face the floor.
   • Stand the bed cabinet up and set aside.
6. Locate and lay out the Front, back, side, and center brace frame pieces in the large hardware box. Cut the zip ties holding the frame pieces together.
   • DO NOT cut the zip tie through the hole on the leg extension arm on the side frame pieces. This prevents the arm from falling into the hardware. It is extremely difficult to retrieve if it falls in.
   • The front and back frame pieces are identical.
   • Twin beds will not have the center brace.
7. Locate the three (3) lengths (45mm, 60mm, and 80mm) of 8 mm bolts, lock nuts, and front plates in the bed frame hardware kit, and the headboard.
8. Use four (4) of the 60mm long 8mm bolts, 4 lock nuts, and one of the front plates to loosely connect the center brace to the front bed frame piece.
9. Use two (2) of the 45mm length, two (2) of the 60mm length bolts, two (2) lock nuts, and 1 plate to loosely connect the front frame piece to each of the side frame pieces at the ends with the articulating legs..
   • The tabs on the frame sides are pre-threaded for the 45mm bolts.
10. Use four (4) 60mm bolts through the headboard to connect the center brace to the back frame piece and loosely fasten using four (4) lock nuts.
    • Two (2) 80mm bolts, and two 60mm bolts will be used though each end of the headboard. Use two (2) lock nuts to fasten the 80mm bolts. The tabs on the frame sides are pre-threaded for the 60mm bolts.
11. Fully tighten all bolts. Pay close attention that the bed frame stays square as you tighten the bolts.
12. Lay out the face panels in front of the assembled cabinet so that the long edge of each panel is butted up against the other and the corners are flush together.
    • The pre-drilled holes for the handles should be positioned along the center line near what will be the front of the bed when it is open.
13. Set the assembled frame on top of the face panels.
14. Remove all wood blocks from the side frame pieces and thread the gas struts into the eyelets in the side frame pieces and lay them forward on the bed frame.
    • The longer strut will install on the rear eyelet and the shorter strut will install on the front eyelet.
15. Insert the side frame end caps.
16. Align the front edge of the bed frame to the front edge of the face panel. The front edge of the plastic insert on the side frame piece should be flush with the front edge.
    • Center the bed frame side to side on the face panels. The edge of the bed frame should be about 3/8″ from each edge.
17. Work your way around the bed, securing the corners and ends of the center brace with the gold 1-3/4″ wood screws, making sure the frame stays centered in the face panels.
18. Once all corners and the ends of the center brace are secured, finish securing the face panels using a screw at each through hold in the bed frame.
19. Remove the bolt from the side of the leg bracket and install the legs on each side using the same bolt to secure them.
20. Remove the bolts from the side brackets in the bed cabinet and set them in the bed frame/face panel assembly.
21. Place the front bottom trim piece under the headboard end of the bed frame so that the bottom protrudes from the bottom of the bed frame about 1”, the pre-drilled dowel holes are exposed on both sides, and it is roughly centered side to side.
    • Insert the dowels into the holes in the front bottom trim.
22. With the help of another person, lift the bed cabinet over the bed frame and set it down, aligning the dowel holes in the side of the cabinet slide over the dowels in the front bottom trim.
23. Secure the front bottom trim to the bed cabinet with the cabineos in the front of the bottom panel.
24. Insert the large bolt and bronze bushing you removed from the side bracket through the large hole in the side of the bed frame and thread it back into the side bracket. This may require you to slightly lift and slide the bed frame. Fully tighten the bolt down.
25. Cut the small zip tie on the leg extension arm. DO NOT ALLOW IT TO FALL INTO THE BED FRAME.
    • If needed cover the slot with a piece of cardboard. Insert the smaller bolt you previously removed from the side bracket through the hole in the end of the leg extension arm and secure it to the side bracket.
26. Remove the nuts from the lugs on the top of the side brackets, and install the gas struts. You may need to tap on the end of the gas strut with a rubber mallet while pushing in from the side to get it on. Tighten the nuts back onto each lug.
27. Install the magnetic catch by aligning the magnet with the bed frame, inserting the post into the pre-drilled hole near the top of the side panel and use the same small black round head screws used in step 2 to secure the bracket to the side panel.
28. Install the top back panel and secure using the embedded cabineos.
29. Stand the bed up. Make sure to lift both the bed cabinet and the face panel/frame assembly. Install the bottom back panel and secure it using the embedded cabineos.
30. With the bed closed install the handles at the pre-drilled locations by having someone insert and tighten the screws through the back of the bed.
31. Place the bed against the wall where you want it.
    • Locate at least two (2) studs and secure the provided wall mounting brackets to each stud using the provided lag screws.
32. Make sure the bed frame and cabinet are square and fully closing together and secure brackets to the top of the bed cabinet with the small black screws from the hardware pack.
33. Place the top cap on top of the bed cabinet. Make sure it has a 3/4″ overlay all the way around. Secure it using the #8 1-1/4″ screws.
34. Place the slat ends on the bed slats. Firmly press them into the punched holes in the bed frame. Make sure to install all the bed slats.
    • DO NOT step directly on the face panels.
35. Locate and remove the small bolts near each end of the front and back frame pieces and install the mattress straps using the same bolts.
36. Install the mechanism covers using the provided screws. Make sure the back edge of the cover is vertical and does not interfere with the movement of the gas strut. Use the provided caps to cover the screw holes.
    • Congratulations.
    • You have successfully installed your Vertical Murphy Bed.
    • (1D) Upper Cabinet Door/3 Drawer Side Cabinet
37. Lay the Left Cabinet Side Panel and Right Cabinet Side Panel on a padded level surface. Make sure that the pre-drilled holes mirror each other and that the long grooves are at the top.
    • NOTE: Side cabinets should be assembled in the room where they will be used.
38. Attach the Top Cabinet Pane to the Side Panels by tightening (6) Cabineo Fasteners.
39. Attach the Fixed Shelf Panelto the Side Panels by tightening (6) Cabineo Fasteners.
40. Attach the Deck Panel to the Side Panels by tightening (6) Cabineo Fasteners.
41. Attach (3) Nailersto the Side Panels by tightening (12) Cabineo Fasteners.
    • NOTE: You may remove the supports at this time.
42. Attach (2) Drawer Stretchers to the Side Panels by tightening (8) Cabineo Fasteners.
43. Attach the Front Toeto the Side Panels by tightening (4) Cabineo Fasteners.
44. With the help of another adult, gently slide the Backinto its slot underneath the Nailers. Make sure it slides straight all the way to the end without getting wedged.
45. Attach the Back to the Assembly using (12) 1-1/4″ Truss Head Screws. With the help of another adult, stand the Assembly upright.
46. Attach the Side Cabinet to the Bed Cabinet, on the right or left side, using (4) 1-1/4″ Wood Screws (HH) through 2 pairs of pre-drilled shelf pin holes above the Fixed Shelf.
47. Attach the Cabinet Top Capto the top of the Cabinet using (4) 1-1/4″ Wood Screws.
48. The Cabinet Doors are typically installed to open toward the bed. Attach (2) Hinge Plates by tightening their pre-installed screws.
49. Lift the Hinge Cover of the Soft-Close Hinge (CC). Insert its Hinge Pins into the bottom holes of 1D Cabinet Door (#33). Press the Hinge Cover down to secure the hinge to the door.
    • Lift the Hinge Cover of the Standard Hinge (BB). Insert its Hinge Pins into the top holes of the Cabinet Door. Press the Hinge Cover down to secure the hinge to the door.
50. Connect the Door to the Assembly by placing the hook on the Hinges onto the pins on the Hinge Plates, then pressing the Hinges until they snap in.
    • Close the door to ensure it is correctly aligned, then open to ensure it is operating smoothly. If necessary, adjust the placement of the door using the Hinge Screws.
51. Attach (2) Cabinet Bumpers (DD) to the upper and lower corners of the Door where they contact the Cabinet.
52. Choose a desired height for the Adjustable Shelf and insert (4) Shelf Pins (EE) into the Side Panels, making sure that all pins are at the same height.
    • Set (1) Adjustable Shelf (#36) onto the pins. Repeat to install second shelf.
53. Attach (6) Drawer Slides (FF) to the Side Panels using (24) 1/2″ Truss Head Screws.
54. Carefully align the Drawer Rails on the Pre-Assembled Drawer (#38)to the inner section of a Drawer Slide and slide the
    • Drawer in fully. Repeat to add (2) additional drawers.
    • Congratulations. This completes the assembly and installation of the (1D) Side Cabinet – Upper Cabinet Door and 3 Drawers.
    • Repeat steps 55 to 72 if installing a second (1D) Side Cabinet.
    • (2D) Upper and Lower Cabinet Door Side Cabinet
55. Lay the Left (2D) Cabinet Side Paneland Right (2D) Cabinet Side Panel on a padded level surface. Make sure that the pre-drilled holes mirror each other and that the long grooves are at the top.
    • NOTE: Side cabinets should be assembled in the room where they will be used.
56. Attach the Top Cabinet Panel to the Side Panels by tightening (6) Cabineo Fasteners.
57. Attach the Fixed Shelf Panel to the Side Panels by tightening (6) Cabineo Fasteners.
58. Attach the Deck Panel to the Side Panels by tightening (6) Cabineo Fasteners.
59. Attach (3) Nailers to the Side Panels by tightening (12) Cabineo Fasteners.
    • NOTE: You may remove the supports at this time.
60. Attach the Front Toe to the Side Panels by tightening (4) Cabineo Fasteners.
61. With the help of another adult, gently slide the Back into its slot underneath the Nailers. Make sure it slides straight all the way to the end without getting wedged.
62. Attach the Back to the Assembly using (12) 1-1/4″ Truss Head Screws. With the help of another adult, stand the Assembly upright.
63. Attach the (2D) Side Cabinet to the Bed Cabinet, on the right or left side, using (8) 1-1/4″ Wood Screws through 4 pairs of pre-drilled shelf pin holes in the Side Panel, 2 pairs above the Fixed Shelf and 2 below it.
64. Attach the Cabinet Top Cap to the top of the Cabinet using (4) 1-1/4″ Wood Screws (HH).
65. The Cabinet Doors are typically installed to open toward the bed. Attach (2) Hinge Plates (AA) by tightening their pre-installed screws.
66. Lift the Hinge Cover of the Soft-Close Hinges. Insert their Hinge Pins into the bottom holes of (2D) Upper Cabinet Door and (2D) Lower Cabinet Door. Press the Hinge Cover down to secure the hinge to the door.
67. Lift the Hinge Cover of the Standard Hinges. Insert their Hinge Pins into the top holes of (2D) Upper Cabinet Door and (2D) Lower Cabinet Door. Press the Hinge Cover down to secure the hinge to the door.
68. Connect the Upper and Lower Doors to the Assembly by placing the hook on the Hinges onto the pin on the Hinge Plates, then pressing the Hinges until they snap in.
    • Close the doors to ensure they are correctly aligned, then open to ensure they are operating smoothly. If necessary, adjust the placement of the doors using the Hinge Screws.
69. Attach (2) Cabinet Bumpers to the upper and lower corners of the Upper Door and (2) Cabinet Bumpers to the upper and lower corners of the Lower Door where they contact the Cabinet.
70. Choose a desired height for the Adjustable Shelf and insert (4) Shelf Pins into the Side Panels, making sure that all pins are at the same height.
    • Set (1) Adjustable Shelf onto the pins. Repeat to install additional shelves as desired.
71. Congratulations. This completes the assembly and installation of Side Cabinet (2D) – Upper and Lower Cabinet Door.
    • Repeat steps 73 to 89 if installing a second (2D) Side Cabinet.

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Documents / Resources

| MURPHY DOOR Vertical Murphy Bed with Cabinets [pdf] Instruction Manual
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