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 bedding, pillows and blankets. Following certain recommendations, any home craftsman will cope with the process of assembling the bed.
What is required for work
The content of the article
- What is required for work
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Steps for assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism
- Base assembly and foot assembly
- Lift Mount
- Final stage
Products with a lifting mechanism differ from analogues in such parameters as an ergonomic design and a long service life. It should be noted that the cost range of such beds is quite wide, so it is quite realistic to find the right model for your taste and budget. Assembly can be entrusted to professionals or save a little and do it yourself - it is not so difficult. The main thing is to prepare in advance a convenient workplace, call an assistant, and also find all the available tools and tools that you may need. These include:
- suitable fasteners - different hardware, self-tapping screws (usually they are immediately included);
- screwdrivers of various sizes;
- screwdriver with nozzles;
- hexagon;
- building level;
- ruler or tape measure;
- a 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 should first release the structural parts from the packaging and check their integrity. It is important to make sure that there are no visible defects (cracks, chips). You should also verify the presence of all necessary components and fasteners. Then, having prepared all the necessary tools and improvised tools, get to work. If possible, it is better to attract helpers, especially if there is no extensive experience in assembling furniture.
Steps for assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism
The process of assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism for convenience is best divided into several parts:
- installation of the base and legs;
- fixing of corner couplers;
- fastening of the lifting mechanism;
- final stage.
It is preliminary recommended that you carefully read the diagram in the manufacturer's instructions in order to avoid possible errors and not accidentally damage the product during installation.
Base assembly and foot assembly
To begin with, you need to assemble the base and install supports if the product design involves legs. As a rule, the perimeter consists of a back at the head of the bed and three horizontal slats that are interconnected using suitable fasteners. These are the so-called tzars (translated from German, “frame”). To reliably fix the structural details, use screws and a screwdriver.
The legs are mounted on special platforms with screws and nuts. As a rule, they are already on the longitudinal elements, but sometimes you have to screw them yourself. Then experts recommend proceeding with the installation of shelves and corners.
IMPORTANT! Do not rush to squeeze all the screws, otherwise it will be problematic to align the structural parts later.
On the finished box hang the head of the bed. The next step is the installation of corner ties.
Installation of corner ties
According to experts, screeds add the design of the future reliability bed. To work, you will need to find a suitable drill, screwdriver and hexagon.
Lift Mount
When installing the lifting mechanism, it is important to prevent serious errors, otherwise it will not work smoothly. To complete the task it is necessary:
- Screw the bed frame to the lifting mechanism. Before tightening the fasteners, try to carefully align all the gaps.
- Install the gas shock absorber in the lifting mechanism with the cylinder up, using special nuts and washers for this.
- Carefully tighten all fasteners to the stop. At the end, you can loosen the nuts slightly (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 the assembly of the product, it is important not to rush, carefully performing all the manipulations. Otherwise, in case of an error, you will have to face staggering and creaking of the bed over time. Previously, you can consult with more experienced furniture makers or study various videos on the Internet, which describes in detail the whole algorithm of actions, possible difficulties and ways to solve them.
Final stage
At the end of the work, experts recommend attaching handles to the frame (for easier lifting) and a limiter for the mattress. If the base of the selected model consists of slats, they must be hammered into the intended holders. After that, it remains only to carry out the installation of the bottom and put on a cover on the perimeter of the bed.
When assembling furniture with your own hands, it is necessary to take into account some important factors:
- visible defects of the product (chips, cracks) that arose as a result of self-assembly do not apply to the warranty case;
- for a novice master, 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 damage is improper self-assembly of the structure, the store will not reimburse 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 at least a little doubt in your abilities, it is better to connect 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 save a lot of room space.
