How to assemble a bed with a lifting mechanism
An excellent solution for a small apartment is to buy a bed with a lifting mechanism. Such designs can significantly save room space, since in addition to their main purpose, they can be used to store bed linen, pillows and blankets. Following certain recommendations, any home craftsman can handle the process of assembling a bed.
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What you need for work
Products with a lifting mechanism differ from analogues in such parameters as ergonomic design and long service life. It should be noted that the cost range of such beds is quite wide, so it is quite possible to find a suitable model to suit your taste and budget. You can entrust the assembly to professionals or save a little and do it yourself - it’s not that difficult. The main thing is to prepare a comfortable workplace in advance, call an assistant, and also find all the available tools and tools that may be needed. These include:
- suitable fasteners - various hardware, self-tapping screws (usually they are immediately included in the kit);
- screwdrivers of various sizes;
- screwdriver with attachments;
- hexagon;
- building level;
- ruler or tape measure;
- simple pencil.
REFERENCE! The fact that assembly does not require expensive equipment or rare tools greatly facilitates the process of independent work.
After delivery of the purchased bed, you must first remove the structural parts from the packaging and check them for integrity. It is important to make sure there are no visible defects (cracks, chips). You should also check the presence of all necessary components and fasteners. Then, having prepared all the necessary tools and available materials, get to work. If possible, it is better to involve assistants, especially if you do not have much experience in assembling furniture.
Stages of assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism
For convenience, it is better to divide the process of assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism into several parts:
- installation of the base and legs;
- fixing corner ties;
- mounting of the lifting mechanism;
- final stage.
It is recommended that you carefully read the diagram in the manufacturer’s instructions in order to avoid possible mistakes and accidentally damage the product during installation.
Assembling the base and installing the legs
First, you should assemble the base and install supports if the design of the product requires legs. As a rule, the perimeter consists of a backrest at the head of the bed and three horizontal slats, which are connected to each other using suitable fasteners. These are the so-called tsargi (translated from German as “frame”). To securely fix the structural parts, use screws and a screwdriver.
The legs are mounted on special platforms using screws and nuts. As a rule, they are already located on the longitudinal elements, but sometimes you have to screw them on yourself.Then experts recommend starting to install shelves and corners.
IMPORTANT! Do not rush to tighten all the screws, otherwise it will be problematic to align the structural parts later.
The head of the bed is hung on the finished box. The next step is to install the corner braces.
Installation of corner ties
According to experts, the ties add reliability to the design of the future bed. For the job you will need to find a suitable drill, screwdriver and hexagon.
Mounting the lifting mechanism
When installing the lifting mechanism, it is important to avoid serious mistakes, otherwise it will not work smoothly. To complete this task it is necessary:
- Secure the bed frame to the lifting mechanism with screws. Before tightening the fasteners, try to carefully align all gaps.
- Install the gas shock absorber into the lifting mechanism with the cylinder facing up; for this, use special nuts and washers.
- Carefully tighten all fasteners until they stop. At the end, you can slightly loosen the nuts (to ensure minimal play).
IMPORTANT! After assembling the lifting mechanism, you should test its operation several times and make sure that everything is in order.
At this stage of assembling the product, it is important not to rush, carefully carrying out all manipulations. Otherwise, if you make a mistake, over time you will have to deal with the bed swaying and creaking. You can first consult with more experienced furniture makers or study various videos on the Internet, which describe in detail the entire algorithm of actions, possible difficulties and ways to solve them.
Final stage
To complete the work, experts recommend attaching handles to the frame (for easier lifting) and a mattress stopper. If the base of the selected model consists of lamellas, they need to be hammered into the designated holders. After this, all that remains is to install the bottom and put the cover on the perimeter of the bed.
When assembling furniture with your own hands, you need to consider some important factors:
- visible product defects (chips, cracks) that appeared as a result of self-assembly are not covered by the warranty;
- For a novice craftsman, assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism can take a lot of time and effort;
- In the event that over time the lifting mechanism fails, and the manufacturer proves that the cause of the breakdown is incorrect self-assembly of the structure, the store will not compensate for losses.
The entire installation process is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to do the work without haste and very carefully, adhering to safety rules. If you have even the slightest doubt about your abilities, it is better to involve more experienced assistants or entrust the work to professionals. A correctly folded bed with a lifting mechanism will give its owners a complete, comfortable rest, and will also significantly save room space.
