TO HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES FROM ENTRAPMENT OR FALLS:
Never allow a child under 6 years on the upper bunk
Use only a mattress which is 74"-75" long and 37½"-38½" wide on the upper bunk
Ensure thickness of mattress and foundation combined does not exceed 8" and surface of mattress is at least 5" below upper edge of guardrails
Always use guardrails along both sides of the upper bunk
If bunk bed will be placed next to a wall, the guardrail that runs the full length of the bed should be placed against the wall to prevent entrapment between the bed and wall
Prohibit horseplay on or under bed(s) and prohibit jumping on bed
Prohibit more than one person on the upper bunk
Use ladder for entering and leaving upper bunk
Maximum total weight is not to exceed 250lbs on the upper bunk. This can vary between bunk beds so be sure to check the information that came with the bed you purchased.
Periodically check and ensure guardrail, ladder, and other components are in their proper position, free from damage, and that all the connectors are tight
Do not use substitute parts. Replacement parts, including additional guardrails, may be obtained from customer service department
Use of water or sleep flotation mattresses is prohibited
Use of a night light may provide added safety precaution for a child using the upper bunk
STRANGULATION HAZARD - Never attach or hang items to any part of the bunk bed that are not designed for use with the bed; for example but not limited to, hooks, belts, and jump ropes