Assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism, video instruction, process overview

Everyone wants to have a comfortable and beautiful bed, but for small-sized housing it is difficult to choose a model that would simultaneously meet all these requirements. It is important to rationally use the limited area of the room, so you should pay attention to the option with a lifting mechanism. Self-assembly of a bed with a lifting mechanism according to the instructions on the video is a completely affordable process.

What is required for work

The presence of a comfortable bed allows a person to get enough sleep and regain strength before a new day. If the bedroom is not large in size, do not be upset. It is enough to choose a bed with a lifting mechanism, which is characterized by compact dimensions, high comfort and original design. Moreover, the cost of such furniture can be different, so you can choose the option for any wallet. And to save even more, it is worth analyzing how professionals assemble such designs, and do the same.

The scheme for assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism is quite simple, but first you should find out the main advantages of such furniture. Products of this plan provide a person with comfort during rest and sleep, but they do not take up much free space in the room. The lifting mechanism is mounted on a capacious box, inside which you can store bedding, bedspreads. Thus, with a small area, you can solve the problem of storing bedding. For these reasons, lift beds are so popular among owners of small city apartments.

For self-assembly of such a design, you will need such tools and materials:

hardware;
screwdriver set, ring wrench, screwdriver;
wrench;
yardstick;
building level;
hammer;
a sheet of paper, a simple pencil.

Thus, expensive equipment or rare tools will not be required to work, which greatly facilitates the preparatory phase.

Assembly steps

The entire assembly process consists of several important steps:

installation of the box and the base;
fixing legs if necessary;
installation of corner screeds;
installation of a lifting mechanism;
traverse installation;
installation of a frame and mattress holders.

Base assembly

The instructions for assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism indicate all the processes. At the first stage you will need:

remove all elements of the future design from the packaging film, inspect them for defects. If one of the elements has a defect, it will need to be replaced. Cracked frame is unlikely to be reliable and safe for sleep;
to spread the czars according to their purpose on the floor with the holes facing up;

Next, you need to collect the base, the perimeter of the structure, consisting of a head back, three tsars. This will require:

to connect the drawers with each other with the help of fasteners, and then hang on the headboard assembled on the headboard of the bed;
To fix individual structural elements into a single unit, you will need to use a screwdriver and screws.

Note that in some models, longitudinal force elements can be used. For example, solid longitudinal ties, as well as corners or brackets that are fixed to the frame with screws. This is important to consider in the process.

Body assembly

For ease of assembly, the Selena bed frame is made of semi-assembled blocks:
1 - Front part, 2 - The headboard, 3 - The left level, 4 - The right level, 5 - The cross member, 6 - The longitudinal level.

Foot assembly

The structural supports are fixed on the frame using special platforms located on the longitudinal elements themselves, or screwed separately to the drawers. Then attach the shelves, corners in the upper part of the tsar. Some models of beds do not have free-standing supports, instead of which an integral sidewall is used.

Experts insist that it is not worthwhile to squeeze the screws right away, because in the future it will be necessary to align the drawers, shelves, corners in a perpendicular plane. The lifting mechanism is attached to the next stage of work.

Installation of corner ties

This process is carried out after fixing the supports to the bed and is necessary to give the structure greater reliability and stability. Each of the corner ties consists of 5 parts:

screed itself;
2 legs;
2 countersunk head bolts.

For work, you will need to use a 10 mm drill, screwdriver, hexagon or hammer. If necessary, disassemble the structure, the presence of a screed allows you to easily detach parts from one another.

Corner screed

Lift Mount

At the next stage of work, you should install and mount the lifting mechanism on the bed. It is extremely important not to make a mistake when placing it and determining the parties, because otherwise the smooth operation of the mechanism will be disrupted. This will require:

fix the bed frame on the lifting mechanism. Use screws for these purposes. Before tightening the fasteners completely, be sure to align the gaps between the frame and the base;
Clarify the required level of power to control the model. Installation of the unit in the lifting mechanism should be done with the hands upside down, using nuts with a locking ring, fluoroplastic washers;
tighten the nuts all the way, and then loosen the mount slightly, leaving minimal play. The operation of the lifting mechanism should be checked several times.

Lift Mount

Mounting the frame and mattress holders

Comfortable to use handles should be installed on the bed frame for seamless control of the structure, as well as a limiter for the mattress. All work must be completed by installing the bottom of the bed and putting on a cover on its perimeter.

If the base consists of slats (from 15 to 25 pieces, depending on the model), they will need to be hammered into special holders with a hammer. Each lamella is fixed on both sides, so the process may take some time. Now you know how to assemble a bed with a lifting mechanism, so this task will not cause difficulties.

Installation of slats

Possible difficulties

Of course, professionals with extensive experience in assembling all kinds of furniture can easily cope with the assembly of beds with a lifting mechanism. But beginners in this matter may experience some difficulties, which can be found in the table.

Possible difficulties	Solution
The need for drilling holes	Holes for fasteners will need to be made in different parts of the structure. It is especially important to properly organize them in the headboard for its reliable fixation on the frame. To create holes you will need a screwdriver, and fasten the headboard with screws.
Assembly and installation of gas lift	The installation process itself is quite complicated, so you need to do the work without haste, carefully, sequentially. It is important to observe symmetry in work, adhere to safety measures.
Missing markings on the bed frame	The error at this stage will nullify all efforts, so you should read the assembly instructions from the manufacturer of this model in advance. You can also ask the opinion of experienced furniture makers.

Remember some more important points:

defects of any nature (chips, cracks) that are the result of self-installation of the lifting mechanism are not warranty;
the time that will be spent on the work on their own will not be compensated by anyone;
if soon the elevator fails, the costs of its repair will not be compensated if it is proved that the breakdown was the result of little experience in the self-assembly of such units.

We will also demonstrate the phased assembly of the bed with a lifting mechanism according to the instructions in the video below. After viewing it, you will definitely not have difficulty in working.