Plyroom Castello Bunk Bed

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Castello Bunk Bed

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from sustainably forested materials. Your choice is helping support environmental initiatives through our

contribution of 1% of our sales revenue to 1% for the Planet.

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This product has been designed and made by

Totem Italia exclusively for Plyroom.

INTENTIONALLY SIMPLE

 HONEST DESIGN

This product is designed with a modern interpretation of mortise and tenon joinery,

the oldest and strongest form of joinery used by carpenters for thousands of years.

The precise interlocking parts are displayed throughout, and the pieces ﬁt together

like a jigsaw, emphasising the characteristics of the natural materials used.

Each mortice and tenon join is locked in place with a

handmade oak dowel.

MINIMAL PACKAGING

You might notice that your item is packaged simply. This is intentional to minimise

waste as much as possible. The plastic wrapping used can be recycled at many

recycling centres rather than going to landﬁll.

ASSEMBLING YOUR FURNITURE

→ Do

We ask that you take your time in assembling this piece of furniture. All pieces are

designed to lock together with precision.

Use a mallet to press mortise and tenon joins together so they are ﬂush. If you don’t

have a mallet a hammer covered with a soft towel is ﬁne.

Check all joins are ﬂush before inserting the oak dowels.

Use a hammer to tap dowels in and fasten pieces together. Make sure the dowel is

straight before you hammer.

→ Don’t

Use a mallet on the timber dowels as the soft head of the mallet will cause them to

snap.

PRODUCT CARE

For general care we recommend dusting with a clean, dry cloth, or wiping down

with soft cloth wrung dry from plain water (leaving the surface dry after cleaning).

Avoid detergents or solvents of any type.

IMPORTANT!

→ Disassembling your frame

This piece is designed to be disassembled when required. Please note that when

disassembling, a hammer must be used to remove the dowels. ALWAYS hold the

hammer in line with the grain of the timber panel it fastens and use the prongs of

the hammer to lever the dowel out slowly. If this step is not followed it will result in

breakage of the dowel.

Once the timber dowel is removed the mortise and tenon pieces will come apart

with some gentle tapping with a mallet.

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Summary

PRODUCT CARE

Disassembling your frame

Instructions on how to safely remove dowels and disassemble the bunk bed frame using a hammer.

The Castello Bunk Bed is a piece of furniture designed for sleeping, featuring a modern interpretation of traditional mortise and tenon joinery. It is intended for use in homes and is designed for durability and longevity.

Function Description

The primary function of the Castello Bunk Bed is to provide two elevated sleeping surfaces, commonly known as a bunk bed. Its design emphasizes strength and stability through the use of mortise and tenon joints, which are secured with handmade oak dowels. The bed is designed for assembly by the user and can also be disassembled for relocation or storage.

Important Technical Specifications

Joinery: The bed utilizes mortise and tenon joinery, a traditional method known for its strength and durability.
Securing Mechanism: Each mortise and tenon joint is locked in place with a handmade oak dowel.
Materials: The bed is constructed from sustainably forested materials. The specific type of timber is not explicitly stated, but the dowels are made of oak.
Packaging: The product comes with minimal packaging, primarily to reduce waste. Plastic wrapping used is recyclable.
Environmental Contribution: A portion of the sales revenue (1%) is contributed to "1% for the Planet," supporting environmental initiatives.
Design Origin: The product is designed and manufactured by Totem Italia exclusively for Plyroom.

Usage Features

Assembly: The bed requires user assembly. The instructions emphasize taking time during assembly, as all pieces are designed to fit together with precision.
Tool Requirement for Assembly: A mallet is recommended to press mortise and tenon joints together to ensure they are flush. If a mallet is unavailable, a hammer covered with a soft towel can be used. A hammer is also used to tap the oak dowels into place.
Dowels: The oak dowels are crucial for fastening pieces together. Users are instructed to ensure the dowel is straight before hammering. There are 28 wooden dowels provided, with 2 spares included.
Disassembly: The bed is designed to be disassembled. This process requires a hammer to remove the dowels. Users are cautioned to hold the hammer in line with the grain of the timber panel and use the prongs of the hammer to slowly lever the dowel out to prevent breakage. Once dowels are removed, mortise and tenon pieces can be separated with gentle tapping from a mallet.
Ladder: The design includes a ladder, and its positioning can be adjusted to suit the room layout during assembly.
Mattress Base: The mattress base for the bottom bunk is formed by uniting two C1 and C2 components.
Wooden Plugs: Three wooden plugs are used in the assembly process, specifically for securing part F onto D1.

Maintenance Features

General Care: For general cleaning, dusting with a clean, dry cloth is recommended. Alternatively, the surface can be wiped down with a soft cloth wrung dry from plain water, ensuring the surface is dry after cleaning.
Cleaning Agents: Users are advised to avoid detergents or solvents of any type, as these could potentially damage the timber.
Dowels: Users are explicitly warned not to use a mallet on the timber dowels during assembly, as the soft head of the mallet can cause them to snap. This implies that the dowels, while strong for securing, are susceptible to damage from improper striking tools.
Panel Protection: During the insertion of wooden plugs with a hammer, it is suggested to place a soft cloth over the hammer to protect the panel from getting scratched.