Wall Bed Installation Checklist

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The purpose of this page is to provide a comprehensive checklist for the full installation of a soft motion wall bed and a soft motion wall bed + desk. This checklist must be completed during every wall bed installation and uploaded to the corresponding job number in Dashboard.

A printable version is linked at the bottom of this page under Related Training Materials

Page Contents:

Customer Name: 

Job Number: 

Bed Configuration:  

Original Install Date:  

Original Installer:  

Inspected By:  

Date Inspected:  

Page numbers reference both the Soft Motion Wall Bed Installation Manual (SMM) and the Wall Bed with Desk & Shelf (DSM) Installation Manual

Prior to site-visits, make sure you have: 

1. Read through Soft Motion Wall Bed Installation Manual 

2. Watch all Wall Bed Installation Videos on CC360 share 

3. Read and understand the Wall Bed inspection checklist 

4. Wall Bed Hardware Kit: An extra kit of all brackets and hardware pieces for installation

Be sure to take pictures of: (before and after if altered) – uploaded to Dash 

1. Legs (both sides of bed) 

2. Mounting Plate (Both Sides) 

3. Overall picture of the unit (closed) 

4. Overall picture of the unit (open) 

5. Close up of top shelf with angle brackets 

6. Close up of Top Stretcher with Screw Caps visible 

7. Close up of Bottom Stretcher with Screw Caps and Angle Brackets visible 

8. Close up of toe kick with Angle Brackets visible 

9. Close up of lock engagement on both partitions (Wall Bed + Desk only) 

10. Safety stickers attached to system 

NOTE: If any of the following are compromised, missing, or removed, the pistons should be removed until corrections or inspection is completed:

Inspect vendor supplied components  

• Inspect the shipment impact sensor. If the sensor has been triggered, inspect the full wall bed frame and ensure it is square for installation. If it is not square, report the damage to your manager; they can assist with re-ordering if necessary.

• Partition mounting plate 

• Bending or twisting (welded pin or mounting plate) 

• Bed Frame 

• Welded pin on bed frame (both sides)

Rail / Partition 

• Check that the rail has not deformed or pulled away from the mounting surface / wall. 

• Check that the Suspension Bracket attachment screws are tight and not stripped (SMM & DSM: Page 4, Step 1). 

• Check that the suspension brackets are tight both up/down and in/out 

• Check that the partition is properly supported by the floor (using shims, par feet, etc.)  

Cabinet Assembly 

• Partition mounting plate attachment to Partition 

  • Remove the Mechanism Cover to perform the following checks. 

  • Check that there are no open holes on the mounting plate (all attachment screws present). 

  • Check that all mounting plate attachment screws are tight and not stripped (SMM & DSM: Page 5, Step 3). 

  • Partition mounting plate should be tight to the partition (no gap) 

• Inspect top stretcher attachment 

  • Secure to the wall and not pulling away from the wall 

• Check that the cabinet has been leveled and plumbed. (SMM: Page 7, Step 7 | DSM: Page 8, Step 7) 

Top Shelf 

• Check that the cams are locked and the rafix bolts have not pulled out of the partition (SMM: Page 6, Step 2 | DSM: Page 7, Step 2). 

• Be sure the 3 angle brackets have been properly installed on the top of the top shelf into as many studs as possible (SMM: Page 28, Step 8 | DSM: Page 19, Step 7). 

• Ensure the anti-tip safety label has been affixed to the top shelf.

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Anti-Tip Safety Label

Bottom Stretcher 

• Check that the bottom stretcher is tight against the wall or baseboard (SMM: Page 6, Step 3 | DSM: Page 7, Step 3). 

• Check that the bottom stretcher is attached to the partition using angle brackets (SMM: Page 6, Step 3 | DSM: Page 7, Step 3). 

• Be sure that the bottom stretcher is attached to as many studs as possible using screws specified in the Installation Instructions (SMM: Page 8, Step 8 | DSM: Page 9, Step 8) & (SMM: Page 27, Step 6 | DSM: Page 18, Step 5). 

Headboard 

• The stiffener has been installed on the headboard (SMM: Page 5, Step 5 | DSM: Page 6, Step 6) 

• Check that the cams on the headboard have been locked and the rafix bolts have not pulled out of the partition (SMM: Page 7, Steps 5 & 6 | DSM: Page 8, Steps 5 & 6). Do not use Press-In Cams. 

Toe Kick 

• Check that the toe kick is installed properly (attached to the partitions using angle brackets) (SMM: Page 8, Step 9 | DSM: Page 23, Step 6). 

Bed Frame Assembly 

• Check that there are no open holes and/or all required attachment points are properly secured (all attachment screws present). 

• Check that all bed frame attachment screws are tight and not stripped (SMM: Page 12, Step 2 | DSM: Page 11, Step 7). – use Allen wrench or screwdriver, not impact driver 

• Bed frame should be tight to the bed panels and squared to ensure the gap is equal to both partitions. 

• If the configuration has unsupported seams, check that mending plates have been used for support (SMM: Pages 14-25 | DSM: Pages 14-15). 

• Check that the Steel Leg Spacer attachment screw is tight and not stripped (SMM: Page 27, Step 4 | DSM: Pages 17 & 18). 

• Check that the Metal Washer has been used on the inside of the bed frame (SMM: Page 31, Step 6 | DSM: Pages 17 & 18). 

• Check that the Plastic Washer is positioned between the Frame Mechanism and the Leg (SMM: Page 28, Step 11 | DSM: Pages 26 & 27). 

• Check that the magnets are positioned correctly and are tight, but not stripped (Page 30, Step 5 | Page 23, Step 5). 

Bed Frame Attachment to the Cabinet 

• Check that the Sleeve Bearings have been used on the Frame Dowel and is properly seated in the U-Channel (SMM: Page 26, Step 1 | DSM: Page 16, Step 1). Be cautious not to crack sleeve bearings; if cracked, do not use (get a new one) 

• Check that the piston has been installed in the correct orientation (SMM: Page 29, Steps 1 & 2 | DSM: Page 21 & 22, Steps 1 & 2). – Ensure the correct size pistons have been used for the mattress (find chart) 

• Check that the piston mounts are properly seated on the welded pins (SMM: Page 29, Steps 1 & 2 | DSM: Page 21 & 22, Steps 1 & 2). 

• Check that the Top Steel Stretcher Screws are tight and not stripped (SMM: Page 30, Step 4 | DSM: Page 23, Step 4). 

• Check that the Magnets are properly contacting the Top Steel Stretcher when closing the bed (SMM: Page 29, Step 2 | DSM: Page 22, Step 2). 

• When opening and closing bed make sure motion is not restricted 

Leg adjustment 

• Be sure both feet on each leg are touching the floor. If not, adjust the Cam Washer accordingly (Page 31, Step 6 | Page 25, Step 8). 

• Check all attachment screws for the Leg Mechanism are tight and not stripped (Page 31, Step 6 | Page 25, Step 8)

• Ensure the pinch hazard safety label has been affixed to the right or left leg. 

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Pinch Hazard Safety Label

Top Stretcher 

• Check that the top stretcher is tight against the wall (Page 8, Step 11 | Page 9, Step 11). 

• Check that the top stretcher is tight to the top shelf and is tight and square to both partitions (Page 27, Step 7 | Page 19, Step 6). 

• Check that the top stretcher is attached to as many studs as possible using screws specified in the Installation Instructions (Page 27, Step 7 | Page 19, Step 6). 

Lock (Wall Bed + Shelf Only)

• Ensure that the lock fully engages on both partitions and moves easily into locked position. Ensure no bending of locking bar. 

Mattress Installation 

• Check that the Mattress Hard Stops are installed properly (SMM: Page 32, Step 7 | DSM: Page 29, Step 1). 

• Check that the Mattress is secured down using straps connected to the frame.  

Finishing Touches 

• Test pull down/push up mechanism of system 

• Re-install pistons (if they were removed). 

• Re-attach the Mechanism Cover using all mounting screws. Ensure screws are tight and not stripped (SMM: Page 32, Step 8 | DSM: Page 29, Step 2). 

• Re-install Top Steel Stretcher (if removed). 

• Double check safety labels are in their correct places.

• Ensure all safety check photos have been taken.

• Provide the mattress set up document to the customer and advise they wait 48 hours to allow the mattress to inflate before use.

• Checklist uploaded to Dashboard

Inspection Complete Signoff: 

Related Training Materials

Soft Motion Wall Bed Installation Manual
Soft Motion Wall Bed + Desk Installation Manual
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