Lippert Schwintek - Bed Support Assembly; Creating the Mattress Platform

Rev: 02.03.2017
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Schwintek Bed Tilt Install Manual
Bed Support
NOTE: It is recommended to mount 2 x 2 square aluminum tubing across the bed tilt in order to stabilize
assembly (Fig. 4).
NOTE: The tubing is not provided.
1. Bolt head (Fig. 5A) and foot (Fig. 5B) plywood pieces to the mechanism to provide the platform for the
mattress (Fig. 5 & 6).
2. Measure the space between the head and foot. There should be a minimum 3
½
" gap between
the two pieces of plywood when the bed tilt is extended to ensure that they do not touch when
retracted (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 4
3
½
" Gap
3. Place the mattress on top of the plywood once it is secure (Fig. 7).
4. Place strap over the mattress to secure it in place.
Fig. 7
Square Tubing
(not provided)
A
B