BED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
STANDARD BUNKING LOFTING BEDS
The beds in Mathes, Nash, Edens, Higginson, Sigma, Highland, Alpha, Delta, Omega, Kappa, Gamma, and
most of Fairhaven can be assembled in several different ways. Additional parts for bunking and lofting
will be checked out on opening day. Bed parts and these instructions are NOT FOR USE IN regular
double rooms in Fairhaven Stacks 9, 10, 11, and 12, Buchanan Towers, Beta, or Birnam Wood.
When you check out additional bed parts, you will sign a "Bed Accessory Agreement" which identifies
the specific parts that you have checked out and their replacement costs. This Agreement also states
responsibilities associated with using and returning the bed parts. We suggest that you retain your copy
of the signed Agreement for future reference.
Mattress Replacement
If a mattress is badly stained, torn, or springs are broken, email [email protected] with the
following information:
First and Last Name
Western ID Number
Building and Room Number
Photo of Mattress
If it is decided that it needs to be replaced, Housing Warehouse staff will replace the mattress during
business hours. Everything will need to be removed from the bed prior to removal of the old mattress.
Standard Bed Set Up
Most beds are initially set up in singles (non-bunked) position. Exceptions are listed on the Bed Set-up
for Check-Out below. You are responsible for returning the bed to its original position at check out;
otherwise, a $35 fee will be charged for bed set-up.
The bed configurations pictured below ARE THE ONLY safe configurations. You will be directed to
reconfigure your bed if we find it in an unsafe condition.
Extra Bed Parts for Multiple Configurations
If you check out extra bed parts to supplement the ones initially provided in your room, you must return
them to the custodian at checkout. A $35 fee for not returning bed parts will be charged to cover staff
costs associated with returning these parts to the custodian. In addition, you will be billed the full
replacement cost of parts that are missing.
Singles
In most residence halls the beds should be in the singles configuration when you arrive.
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In buildings with lofting beds the following instructions will serve as a guideline for you to reconfigure
your bed into the singles position prior to checking out of the room, should you choose a different
configuration during the year.
1. A 1/2" open-ended socket wrench is used to assemble and
disassemble the beds. Socket wrenches are available at the
front desk for check out. Do not over tighten the bolts.
2. From the bunked position, lift the top bed with the two
short ends off the bottom bed. Remove the mattress and bed
board prior to lifting the top bunk. Then remove a short end
from the bed with the two short ends and remove a long end
from the bed with two long ends and switch them. Each bed
now has a long bed end (head board) and a short end (foot
board). See Singles figure.
Captain/Low Beds
1. For low bed: attach the short end to the bed with a short
end. Both ends should match.
For captain bed: remove rails and bed board from long end.
Reattach rails in the top set of holes in both long ends. Make
sure angle iron rails are positioned to prevent bed board from
moving.
2. Additional parts will be needed if both beds are Captained
(two long bed ends for each bed).
Bunk Beds
1. To bunk your beds you will need additional parts: two
bedrails, a guard/safety rail (1-2), eight bolts with washers, and
four bed pins. Parts will be available on the first day of checkin.
2. Remove a short end from one bed and a long end from the
other bed and switch them.
3. Place four pins in top corner of corner posts on the long bed
ends.
4. Pick up bed with short bed ends and place on pins in the
long ends.
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5. Make sure the metal rail is placed so that the bed board sits within the angle of the rail.
Lofts
1. To loft your bed you will need additional parts (two bedrails, a tall
end, a short end, a guard/safety rail (1-2), eight bolts with washers,
and four bed pins). Parts will be available on the first day of check-in.
2. Remove long end from
your bed and replace it
with the short end from
your loft set. Both bed ends should now match.
3. Bolt two side rails from the loft kit to the upper and lower
sets of holes in the long bed ends. Rails should be on the
same side of the bed ends and positioned against the wall.
4. Place pins in tops of corner posts on long bed ends and set
bed on top.
Barrier Free Beds
1. To configure your bed in the Barrier Free position, you will need bed parts labeled "Barrier Free."
These parts are available in Edens Hall. If you need a Barrier Free bed in another location, contact
[email protected] to make arrangements for a bed to be delivered to your location.
2. Barrier Free beds must be set up in the Singles position. The bed will have two bed ends that are each
37" high.
3. Turn both bed ends so the label "barrier free" is upside down.
4. Install bed rails in middle set of holes. This will put the top of the mattress at approximately 22" from
the floor.
5. Make sure angle iron rails are positioned to prevent the bed board from moving.
6. If you have a roommate it will be necessary for them to loft their bed and put some of the furniture
under the loft so that both of you will have more floor space.
Things to Check
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If the beds are bunked or lofted, is there a pin in each leg connecting the top to the bottom? Do
the top legs fit all the way down on the steel pins? If not try flipping the end over.
Do the metal rails hold the bed board within them and not allow the bed board to move from
side to side?
Are two rails installed against the wall on the tall bed ends when the bed is lofted?
Are all the bolts securely fastened?
Bed Set-up for Check-Out
You are responsible for returning the beds to the positions that they were in when you checked in.
Return the bed parts that you checked out at the beginning of the year.
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Check the list below to see how the beds should be set up in your room. Most beds are initially set up in
the singles position unless otherwise noted in sections below.
Single beds for check out
 The tall ends will have the holes showing on top of the uprights and the short ends will be
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positioned so that the holes in the legs are nearer to the floor.
Horizontal slats on the bed ends will be the top of the frame.
Bed rails and bed deck will be about 9 inches from the floor.
Check that the metal rails hold the bed board between them and that the bed board does not
move from side to side.
Singles
Ridgeway Gamma is currently under renovation, so stacks 1-4 have box beds (which cannot be changed)
and stacks 5-10 have one bed single and the other lofted.
Edens Hall
Edens North
Fairhaven Residences 1-10 except as noted below
Higginson Hall
Highland Hall
Mathes Hall
Nash Hall
Ridgeway Alpha
Ridgeway Beta
Ridgeway Delta
Ridgeway Gamma (Stacks 5-10, see above)
Ridgeway Kappa
Ridgeway Omega
Ridgeway Sigma
Bunk Set for Check-Out
Leave two guardrails for the top bunk in your room at check out if they were there when you checked in.
Buchanan Towers
Buchanan Towers beds are set up as bunks. They are not lofting
beds. Parts are not available for check out. Use the bed end as a ladder.
Edens North
136, 138, 140, 144, 146, 238, 248, 340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 352, 438, 422, 452
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Fairhaven Residences 127, 128, 130, 138, 147, 226, 227, 228, 230, 238, 246, 247, 326, 327, 328, 330,
336, 346, 347, 426, 427, 428, 430, 436, 446, 447, 526, 527, 528, 530, 536,546,
547, 626, 627,628, 630, 638, 646, 647, 726, 727, 728, 730, 736, 746, 747, 826,
827, 836, 846, 847, 926, 927, 936, 946, 947, 1026, 1026, 1030, 1046, 1047,
1126, 1127, 1136, 1146, 1147, 1126, 1127, 1238, 1246, 1247
Mathes
701
Nash
222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227,322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 422, 423, 424,425,
426, 427, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527,622. 623. 624, 625, 626, 627
Ridgeway Alpha
122, 220, 317, 301
Ridgeway Delta
101, 201, 206, 216, 301, 311, 401, 411
Ridgeway Kappa
211, 229, 237, 304, 320, 404, 420, 421
Ridgeway Omega
101, 201, 215, 301, 318
Ridgeway Sigma
101, 108, 209, 319, 325, 331, 420
Lofts set for check out
Leave guardrails and ladders in your room at check out if they were there when you checked in.
Buchanan Towers
409, 509, 609, 709, 809 (these are triple rooms with a bunk and a loft)
Nash
222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227,322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 422, 423, 424,425,
426, 427, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527,622. 623. 624, 625, 626, 627,
Edens North
136, 138, 140, 144, 146, 238, 248, 340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 352, 438, 422, 452
Ridgeway Alpha
122, 220, 317, 301
Ridgeway Delta
101, 201, 206, 216, 301, 311, 401, 411
Ridgeway Kappa
211, 229, 237, 304, 320, 404, 420, 421
Ridgeway Omega
101, 201, 215, 301, 318
Ridgeway Sigma
101, 108, 209, 319, 325, 331, 420
Barrier Free
Barrier free rooms have all parts to loft both beds LEFT IN THE ROOM. At check-out please do not return
bed parts to the bed part room. Barrier free parts are in Edens Hall 202, 204, 206, 208, 209, 211, 222,
223, 224, 225, 227, and 229 .
Check in/Return your bed parts
Bed part return times will be posted a week before finals week. If you need to return bed parts earlier,
email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with a custodial supervisor. DO NOT
leave parts at the bed parts room door or in your room. You will be charged if you do.
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Alpha
Second floor custodial closet (226)
Delta
Fourth floor custodial closet (413)
Edens Hall
First floor custodial closet (147) in Edens North
Edens North
First floor custodial closet (147)
Fairhaven
Building 4 television room (412) at check in and out, check with custodial office in
Fairhaven Academic ground level at other times
Kappa
Third floor storage room (331)
Mathes
Mathes basement--Exterior access only from area next to tennis courts for in and out.
Check with custodian at their office on the basement level at other times.
Higginson
First floor next to laundry room (162)
Highland
Ground level middle building near stairs (02)
Nash
Nash basement--Exterior access only from area next to tennis courts for check in and
out. Check with custodian at their office on the basement level at other times.
Omega
Bed parts are checked out and returned to Sigma first floor custodial closet (114B)
Sigma
First floor custodial closet (114B)
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